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Shooting Suspect, Accomplice Arrested Following Monthlong Investigation In Maryland: Sheriff
Detectives arrested a Maryland man in connection to a November shooting, with authorities continuing to investigate potential accomplices, police said.
Dequan Maurice Bratten, 32, was taken into custody on Thursday, Dec. 26 after Wicomico County Sheriff’s Office (WCSO) detectives tracked him to a home in the 30000 block of Pine Knoll Dr. in Princess Anne, according to the department.
Bratten was wanted for a shooting on Saturday, Nov. 16 in the 500 block of North Curlew Road in Salisbury.
At approximately 4:20 p.m. on the day of the shooting, deputies responded to a shooting, where t…
Released Rapist Killed By Police In Maryland, AG Says
A man released from police custody on accusations he raped, assaulted, and handcuffed a house cleaner in August was shot and killed by officers in Charles County, authorities said.
Officers responding to reports of an assault on the 7300 block of Tottenham Drive found Jordan Proctor, 30, inside and wearing a mask around 3 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 20, the Maryland Attorney General said. It was in fact the same block where the rape and assault of a house cleaner was reported in August, as reported by Daily Voice.
Responding officers gave multiple commands for Proctor to surrender, which…
Maryland Man Threatens Ex With Gun, Runs—But Doesn't Get Far, Sheriff Says
A Waldorf man who allegedly put a gun to his ex-girlfriend’s chin and threatened her during a violent confrontation didn’t stay on the run for long, police said.
The chaos unfolded around 9:30 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 11, in the 100 block of Smallwood Village Center in Waldorf when Clarence Antonio Bennett, 41, reportedly approached his ex as she was walking on the sidewalk.
Things escalated quickly.
Bennett allegedly yelled at the woman, pulled out a gun, chambered a round, and pressed the weapon against her chin while threatening her, according to investigators.
The victim told …
Eastern Shore Drug Ring Crumbled: Cocaine, Fentanyl, And Firearms Seized: Maryland State Police
Nearly 40 people accused of running a large-scale drug-trafficking ring on Maryland’s Eastern Shore were indicted following a massive five-month investigation by local, state, and federal law enforcement, authorities announced.
The operation, led by Wicomico Narcotics—a collaboration between the Maryland State Police, Fruitland Police Department, Wicomico County State’s Attorney’s Office, and the Drug Enforcement Administration—dismantled a network accused of distributing cocaine, fentanyl, and other drugs across Wicomico, Dorchester, and Baltimore counties.
Search warrants executed in Augu…
Maryland Man Caught Soliciting York County Teen On Snapchat: New Court Docs
A Maryland man accused of using Snapchat to solicit and exploit a 15-year-old York County girl is now facing trafficking and sexual assault charges, according to newly obtained court documents.
Brady Alexander Knatz, 26, of Hampstead, allegedly initiated sexually explicit conversations with the teen, identified as S.C., in September 2024 using the username "scooby_snacs," police said. Despite learning her age, Knatz continued requesting explicit photos and describing graphic sexual acts, investigators allege. The communications were discovered by S.C.'s mother on Oct. 1, 2024, prompting the …
'Flash Mob' Theft Ring Hits Maryland: Four Charged in $800K Crime Spree: AG
Four men have been indicted in connection with an organized retail crime ring responsible for 37 thefts across six Maryland counties, causing approximately $800,000 in losses, authorities announced Monday.
The suspects are accused of overwhelming stores with “flash mob” tactics, targeting high-end retail items, and reselling stolen goods.
Attorney General Anthony Brown revealed details about the operation, which spanned Howard, Baltimore, Anne Arundel, Montgomery, Queen Anne’s, and Prince George’s counties.
Those charged include:
Donte Bernard Shaw, 34, of Washington, DC;
Taquan An…
Guns, Ammunition Seized As Three Arrested During Joint Operation With ATF In Maryland: Sheriff
Authorities arrested three individuals, including a juvenile charged as an adult, following a collaborative operation between the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF), officials said.
On Thursday, Nov. 21, search warrants were executed at three residences across St. Mary’s County as part of an investigation led by the Sheriff’s Criminal Investigations Division.
During the operation, deputies recovered seven firearms and ammunition, according to authorities.
Arrested without incident were Bruce Bernard Franks, 32, of Dame…
