Teen Burglars Released Following Multi-Month Maryland Theft Spree: Police Teen Burglars Released Following Multi-Month Maryland Theft Spree: Police
Teen Burglars Released Following Multi-Month Maryland Theft Spree: Police Two of the three teenagers accused of terrorizing Bethesda neighborhoods with a months-long burglary and auto theft spree are already back on the streets after their arrests, Montgomery County authorities said. Casey Jones, 19, of Bethesda; Caleb Taylor, 19, of Rockville; and Arden Gormley, 18, of an unknown address, were taken into custody after allegedly breaking into a home on Massachusetts Avenue and stealing property and a vehicle, according to Montgomery County Police. Investigators say the trio is responsible for a burglary wave stretching from April to December 2024, targeting homes…
Fatal Maryland Hit-Run: Teen With 'Impressive' Criminal History Blasted By Sheriff Fatal Maryland Hit-Run: Teen With 'Impressive' Criminal History Blasted By Sheriff
Fatal Maryland Hit-Run: Teen With 'Impressive' Criminal History Blasted By Sheriff A 19-year-old from Baltimore who has already accrued a lengthy rap sheet is now facing charges in Carroll County following a fatal crash last year. Darius Deontae Bond, who led a dramatic pursuit across Maryland earlier this year that landed him behind bars, has been indicted for a deadly hit-and-run in a stolen SUV that claimed the life of 55-year-old Taneytown resident Terry Crowl last summer.  First responders found a black Infiniti QX60 abandoned at a crash site in the 2700 block of Francis Scott Key Highway in Taneytown on Aug. 20, 2024, according to the Carroll County Sheriff’s Office…
Iconic DiPasquale’s Sign Stolen In Maryland Returned After Overnight Mystery Iconic DiPasquale’s Sign Stolen In Maryland Returned After Overnight Mystery
Iconic DiPasquale’s Sign Stolen In Maryland Returned After Overnight Mystery A Baltimore restaurant’s iconic sign was stolen in a pre-dawn heist—then mysteriously returned a day later, leaving both locals and owners stunned. The DiPasquale’s sign, which had been hanging outside FORNO, the restaurant’s newest concept, vanished around 4:45 a.m. on Thursday, Feb. 27, according to an Instagram post from the family-owned business. "From the videos we watched, it seemed planned," the post read. The restaurant, which has been serving Baltimore since 1914, asked residents on Gough Street to check their cameras for any footage that might help track down the culprit. Accord…
Howard County Woman Steals Two Puppies, Flees In Stolen U-Haul Across PA: Police Howard County Woman Steals Two Puppies, Flees In Stolen U-Haul Across PA: Police
Howard County Woman Steals Two Puppies, Flees In Stolen U-Haul Across PA: Police A Maryland woman stole two Toy Poodle puppies from a Lancaster County home and fled in a stolen U-Haul, police announced. Jamila Campbell, 34, of Columbia, Maryland, is facing felony theft and receiving stolen property charges after allegedly swiping the puppies from a Christiana Borough residence on Tuesday, Feb. 13, according to Christiana Borough Police. Officers were called to 6 High Street around 1:47 p.m. for a theft report. The victim told police that Campbell had arranged to buy two 8-week-old Toy Poodles but had been acting suspiciously, with a white U-Haul van circling the home th…
Father-Son Duo From MD, MA Used VA Housing Authority Card For PA Hotel Stay: PSP Father-Son Duo From MD, MA Used VA Housing Authority Card For PA Hotel Stay: PSP
Father-Son Duo From MD, MA Used VA Housing Authority Card For PA Hotel Stay: PSP A Maryland man used a housing authority's credit card to book an extended hotel stay in Pennsylvania, state police announced. Patrick Rooney, 47, is accused of using a credit card belonging to the Richmond Redevelopment and Housing Authority to pay for two rooms at the Springhill Suites in Unity Township for a week, Pennsylvania State Police said in a release on Tuesday, Feb. 19. The alleged fraud came just days after Rooney and his son, Thomas Rooney, had an encounter with state troopers, authorities said. Last month, Thomas Rooney, of Massachusetts, was arrested after he was accused …
Teen Shoplifter With Loaded Glock Tracked Down In Maryland Parking Lot: Police Teen Shoplifter With Loaded Glock Tracked Down In Maryland Parking Lot: Police
Teen Shoplifter With Loaded Glock Tracked Down In Maryland Parking Lot: Police A routine shoplifting call in Frederick took a dangerous turn when officers found a loaded gun hidden in the suspect’s jacket, authorities announced. Officers from the Frederick Police Department responded to a business in the 1500 block of Opossumtown Pike around noon on Saturday, Feb. 8, for a reported theft in progress. When officers arrived, they found the suspect in a nearby parking lot, where a witness identified the juvenile as the shoplifter, police said. During the arrest, officers discovered a loaded 9mm Glock 19 handgun concealed in the suspect’s jacket, along with ammunition. …
$40K In Eggs Stolen From Distribution Trailer: Police $40K In Eggs Stolen From Distribution Trailer: Police
$40K In Eggs Stolen From Distribution Trailer: Police Amid the avian flu outbreak, authorities are investigating the theft of "high-value goods" from a Pennsylvania business, State Police announced on Tuesday, Feb. 4. Approximately 100,000 organic eggs, valued at $40,000, were stolen from a distribution trailer at Pete and Gerry's Organics in Antrim Township, according to PSP Chambersburg. The theft occurred sometime overnight on Saturday, Feb. 1, at the Commerce Avenue facility, troopers detailed in the release. Investigators are asking anyone with information about the incident to contact PSP Chambersburg at 717-264-5161.
Virginia Fugitive In Stolen Car Arrested In Maryland, Sheriff Says Virginia Fugitive In Stolen Car Arrested In Maryland, Sheriff Says
Virginia Fugitive In Stolen Car Arrested In Maryland, Sheriff Says A Virginia fugitive wanted for burglary was tracked down in Maryland, where officers found him in possession of a stolen car, authorities said. Michael Anthony Kirk, Jr., 28, of Waldorf, was arrested by Charles County Sheriff’s officers assigned to Judicial Services, with help from the Neighborhood Enforcement Team and K9 Unit. Kirk was wanted in Virginia on burglary charges and also had an active felony warrant in Maryland for violating probation related to a theft over $25,000 case, investigators said. Officers pursued leads and successfully located and arrested Kirk, and at the time of …
Thieves Lead Dramatic Pursuit Across Maryland: Sheriff Thieves Lead Dramatic Pursuit Across Maryland: Sheriff
Thieves Lead Dramatic Pursuit Across Maryland: Sheriff A major pursuit led to the arrest of two suspects accused of stealing dirt bikes from a Frederick County home, while a third suspect remains on the run, a spokesperson for the sheriff's office said. Darius Deontae Bond, 18, of Brooklyn in Anne Arundel County, was arrested after leading deputies on a chase and unsuccessfully attempting to flee on foot.  Shortly before 3:30 a.m. on Thursday, Jan. 30, Frederick County Sheriff’s deputies responded to the 11730 block of Hessong Bridge Road in Thurmont for a reported theft in progress, officials said.  The homeowner told police that an…
Gold Bar Scam 'To Keep Russia Away:' NY Teen Admits Bilking Elderly MD Woman Out Of Thousands Gold Bar Scam 'To Keep Russia Away:' NY Teen Admits Bilking Elderly MD Woman Out Of Thousands
Gold Bar Scam 'To Keep Russia Away:' NY Teen Admits Bilking Elderly MD Woman Out Of Thousands A 19-year-old New York resident implicated in a government-imposter-related scam is facing a harsh sentence above expected guidelines after admitting to targeting an elderly Maryland woman who sought to keep Russia away from her money, authorities announced on Tuesday. Brooklyn resident Zhenyong Weng was arrested last year after preying on an 82-year-old Silver Spring woman by reaching out to her and instructing her to transfer her assets into gold bars to keep Russian hands off. The woman complied, police say, and handed off several packages worth an estimated $900,000 in gold ba…
Drug Trafficker Walks With Ankle Monitor After Major Maryland Crack Cocaine Bust: Sheriff Drug Trafficker Walks With Ankle Monitor After Major Maryland Crack Cocaine Bust: Sheriff
Drug Trafficker Walks With Ankle Monitor After Major Maryland Crack Cocaine Bust: Sheriff Charles County detectives uncovered a major drug trafficking operation in Newburg, leading to the arrest of a 32-year-old man busted with crack cocaine and stolen vehicles.  Demetrius Antoine McKinney was arrested last week and later released on electronic monitoring following a bust at his home in the 9500 block of Oak Ridge Court, where they recovered the contraband. On Thursday, Jan. 9, members of the Charles County Sheriff's Office obtained a search warrant for McKinney, leading to the seizure of:  $14,000 worth of crack cocaine;  A loaded handgun; Several 50 and 100-ro…
Father Of Child Accused Of Breaking Into MD Home, Stabbing Mother In Late-Night Rampage: PD Father Of Child Accused Of Breaking Into MD Home, Stabbing Mother In Late-Night Rampage: PD
Father Of Child Accused Of Breaking Into MD Home, Stabbing Mother In Late-Night Rampage: PD Chaos erupted late Friday night in Maryland when a man allegedly broke into his child’s mother’s Anne Arundel County home, attacked her with a knife, and led police on a wild chase, authorities said. It all went down shortly before 11:30 p.m. on Jan. 10 in the 1400 block of Tyler Avenue in Annapolis, where officers responded to a reported stabbing. When police got there, they spotted the suspect’s car speeding away from the scene, sparking a pursuit, officials said. The victim told officers that her child’s father broke into her home by cutting the screen on a window, then once inside, thi…