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Heavily Armed Man In Body Armor Forces His Way Into Great Mills Home, Sheriff Says Heavily Armed Man In Body Armor Forces His Way Into Great Mills Home, Sheriff Says
Heavily Armed Man In Body Armor Forces His Way Into Great Mills Home, Sheriff Says A Fort Washington man wearing body armor and packing multiple weapons was arrested after breaking into a Great Mills home and attacking the victim, St. Mary’s County authorities announced. Deputies responded to the 45000 block of Military Lane after a frantic 911 call from the victim shortly before 8:30 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 29.  The caller reported that a man was attempting to force his way into the residence, with loud noises captured in the background during the call, a spokesperson from the St. Mary's County Sherif's Office said. When deputies arrived, Robert Eric Hyatt Jr., 38, su…
Teen Driver Charged As Adult After High-Speed Chase, Crash In St. Mary's County, Sheriff Says Teen Driver Charged As Adult After High-Speed Chase, Crash In St. Mary's County, Sheriff Says
Teen Driver Charged As Adult After High-Speed Chase, Crash In St. Mary's County, Sheriff Says A high-speed chase involving a stolen 2023 Dodge Charger ended with a crash and three arrests in St. Mary’s County, with one suspect still at large, authorities said. The incident began early on Sunday, Nov. 24, when Prince George’s County Police alerted the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office about the vehicle’s location.  Deputies spotted the Charger traveling northbound on Route 235 near Route 246 shortly after 11 a.m. on Sunday. When deputies attempted a traffic stop near Pegg Road, the vehicle fled, sparking a pursuit that ended on FDR Boulevard after the Charger crashed.  F…
Guns, Ammunition Seized As Three Arrested During Joint Operation With ATF In Maryland: Sheriff Guns, Ammunition Seized As Three Arrested During Joint Operation With ATF In Maryland: Sheriff
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…
Convict Caught With Cache Of Illegal Weapons Arrested In St. Mary's County, Sheriff Says Convict Caught With Cache Of Illegal Weapons Arrested In St. Mary's County, Sheriff Says
Convict Caught With Cache Of Illegal Weapons Arrested In St. Mary's County, Sheriff Says The St. Mary's County Sheriff's Office arrested a fugitive who was wanted after being caught with a small armory of illegal weapons. Jerod Adam Taylor was arrested at his home at approximately 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 12 following the investigation into a domestic assault reported in the 20000 block of Goddard Road in Lexington Park, where deputies made a startling discovery. Investigators say that deputies learned that Taylor was reported to possess multiple firearms, which were found in plain view within the home after he fled the area. They made note that Taylor is legally prohibite…
Volunteer Soccer Coach In Maryland Accused Of Recording Underage Victim: Police Volunteer Soccer Coach In Maryland Accused Of Recording Underage Victim: Police
Volunteer Soccer Coach In Maryland Accused Of Recording Underage Victim: Police A Peeping Tom who installed recording devices in his home and filmed his underage victim without her consent has been arrested, according to the Baltimore County Police Department. Nicholas Fioravanti, 42, was arrested this week following an investigation into recording devices that were found placed inside two areas of his home, including a bedroom and bathroom. At the time the devices were uncovered, the victim was underage, investigators noted. Police say that Fioravanti - a volunteer soccer coach in the Perry Hall and White Marsh area - has been charged with privilege prurien…
Loving Father Found Stabbed To Death In Median Of Maryland Roadway: Police Loving Father Found Stabbed To Death In Median Of Maryland Roadway: Police
Loving Father Found Stabbed To Death In Median Of Maryland Roadway: Police A 45-year-old found stabbed to death in Montgomery County is being remembered as "a vibrant man, who made everyone laugh until tears came out of our eyes (who) was the greatest story teller who could make you feel fear, happiness, and utter amazement."  Silver Spring resident Hesler Saul Sanchez Cruz was found suffering from fatal stab wounds on Sunday morning following an alleged attack by Emilio Ortiz Alba, 30, who has been charged with his murder. Shortly before 3:30 a.m. on Oct. 13, officers from the Montgomery County Department of Police in the area of University Boulevard an…
District Man Accused Of Killing Victim Days After 19th Birthday In Maryland: Police District Man Accused Of Killing Victim Days After 19th Birthday In Maryland: Police
District Man Accused Of Killing Victim Days After 19th Birthday In Maryland: Police A District resident has been charged in connection to the April murder of a 19-year-old from Oxon Hill, authorities announced. Javon Moore, 23, has been arrested and charged in connection to the fatal shooting of Tyron Avent after getting into a disagreement and subsequently fleeing the shooting scene before officers arrived, according to the Prince George's County Police Department. At around 5:30 p.m. on April 11, officers were called to the area of Neptune Avenue and Audrey Lane to investigate a reported shooting, where they found Avant suffering from a fatal gunshot wound. He was prono…
Cyber Tip Results In Child Porn Charges For Maryland Man: Sheriff Cyber Tip Results In Child Porn Charges For Maryland Man: Sheriff
Cyber Tip Results In Child Porn Charges For Maryland Man: Sheriff An investigation into the sale of leaked photos of a teen girl led to the arrest of a Charles County man who copped to the crime and is awaiting his sentencing behind bars, according to the sheriff's office. Tipsters pointed investigators to Marbury native Demetrius Donya Brown, 27, who was caught after posting the sale of illicit photos of a young child more than 200 times last year. In December 2023, Charles County Sheriff’s Office received a Cyber tip, which was then reported to the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children by a social media platform. According to the…
Prince George's County Police Officer Arrested For Vehicle Violation, Suspended: Officials Prince George's County Police Officer Arrested For Vehicle Violation, Suspended: Officials
Prince George's County Police Officer Arrested For Vehicle Violation, Suspended: Officials An off-duty Prince George's County Police officer has been suspended without pay after being arrested last week, authorities announced on Monday morning. Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority Police Department charged Police Officer Sierra Alston with unauthorized use of a vehicle and related offenses, police say. Alston joined the department last year and is assigned to the Bureau of Patrol. More details are expected to be released. Check Daily Voice for updates. Want breaking news in the DMV as it happens, or want to contribute? Join the DMV All Incidents Facebook group.
Two From Lexington Park Arrested While Attempting To Flee From Deputies, Sheriff Says Two From Lexington Park Arrested While Attempting To Flee From Deputies, Sheriff Says
Two From Lexington Park Arrested While Attempting To Flee From Deputies, Sheriff Says The search for a Maryland man wanted for attempted murder in St. Mary's County led to a hit-and-run, police pursuit and three behind bars, according to the sheriff's office. A long afternoon for deputies began on Wednesday afternoon when they spotted Lexington Park resident Davione Syheme Mason, 23 - who was wanted on an open warrant for multiple offenses - inside the passenger's seat of a GMC Yukon in Hollywood. The incident began shortly after 4 p.m. on Oct. 2 in the southbound lanes of MD Route 235 and ended with a vehicle in the front yard of a California home. According to the St. Mar…
Virginia Man Busted Breaking Into Maryland Homes By Cell Phone Motion Center: Police Virginia Man Busted Breaking Into Maryland Homes By Cell Phone Motion Center: Police
Virginia Man Busted Breaking Into Maryland Homes By Cell Phone Motion Center: Police A Virginia man who crossed over state lines to burglarize at least two Maryland homes in the middle of the day has been apprehended, authorities announced. Manassas native Gregory Jerome Stamps, 65, is facing charges in Montgomery County after being flagged by a Bethesda homeowner who caught him on camera red-handed breaking into an area home. According to a spokesperson from the Montgomery County Department of Police, Stamps was arrested in connection to at least two residential burglaries that were reported earlier this months in the 6000 block of Brookes Lane in Bethesda. Investigators …
Man Assaulted Victim With Shotgun, Fired Shot In Air Around Children In Maryland, Sheriff Says Man Assaulted Victim With Shotgun, Fired Shot In Air Around Children In Maryland, Sheriff Says
Man Assaulted Victim With Shotgun, Fired Shot In Air Around Children In Maryland, Sheriff Says The investigation into a reported domestic assault with multiple children inside a Charles County home landed a man behind bars overnight, according to the sheriff's office. Hughesville resident Brandon Wayne Blitch, 38, was arrested on Monday night following the probe into reports of shots fired inside an area home. Officers from the Charles County Sheriff's Office were called at around 7:40 p.m. on Sept. 23 to the 13000 block of Meadow Court in Hughesville to investigate the incident. Investigators say that Blitch fired a round into the air while officers were en route to the h…
Suspect Wanted For Murder Of 34-Year-Old Maryland Father Apprehended In DC: Police Suspect Wanted For Murder Of 34-Year-Old Maryland Father Apprehended In DC: Police
Suspect Wanted For Murder Of 34-Year-Old Maryland Father Apprehended In DC: Police A 23-year-old man has been charged with multiple counts of murder in connection to the fatal shooting of Bowie native Jakel Stone on Saturday. Hyattsville resident Lawrence Fox, Jr. has been identified and charged for his alleged role in the death of Stone, 34, in Landover during the holiday weekend, authorities announced on Wednesday. According to the Prince George's County Police Department, officers were called on Saturday, Aug. 31, where they found Stone in the 6900 block of Hawthorne Street suffering from gunshot wounds in a parking lot. He was taken to an area hospital, where he died…
Man Arrested In Purported Attempted Plane Theft At Martin State Airport In Maryland: State PD Man Arrested In Purported Attempted Plane Theft At Martin State Airport In Maryland: State PD
Man Arrested In Purported Attempted Plane Theft At Martin State Airport In Maryland: State PD A pilot received an unexpected passenger who allegedly attempted to steal a plane at Martin State Airport in Baltimore County, police confirmed. Maryland State Police troopers received a report at approximately 5:10 p.m. at the airport in Middle River on Friday afternoon, when Joseph Goldman, 43, drove past security and onto airport grounds in an attempt to take the plane. A police spokesperson said that Goldman got out of his vehicle and made his way to an empty aircraft. One of the pilots assigned to the scheduled flight found Goldman and alerted security, leading to his arrest. No inju…
Man Charged With Murdering DC Father In Maryland Home: Police Man Charged With Murdering DC Father In Maryland Home: Police
Man Charged With Murdering DC Father In Maryland Home: Police A 23-year-old man with no fixed address has been charged in connection to the killing of District resident James Page earlier this summer, authorities announced on Friday. Damonte Isaiah Harris has been taken into custody following a lengthy investigation into the Temple Hills shooting that claimed the life of the beloved father of several sons. At approximately 2:40 a.m. on Tuesday, July 7, officers were called to the 6800 block of Old Branch Avenue to investigate a shooting, where they found Page suffering from multiple gunshots inside an area home. He was pronounced dead at the scene. …
Second Suspect Arrested In Connection To Murder Of 20-Year-Old Maryland Man: Police Second Suspect Arrested In Connection To Murder Of 20-Year-Old Maryland Man: Police
Second Suspect Arrested In Connection To Murder Of 20-Year-Old Maryland Man: Police A second suspect has been arrested in connection to the fatal shooting of a 20-year-old man in Montgomery County last year. De'Shaun McCrimmon, 22, has been charged with first-degree murder for his involvement in the shooting death of Orlando Alexander Satz, Jr. in November 2023. Police and paramedics were called at around 9:40 p.m. on Nov. 28, 2023 to the 3600 block of Spruell Drive in Silver Spring following reports of a Toyota that had crashed into a parked vehicle. Neighbors pulled Orlando Alexander Satz, Jr. from his Corolla after hearing the crash, and Montgomery County Fire and Resc…
First-Grade Teacher In Maryland Arrested In Connection To Fentanyl-Related Death: Police First-Grade Teacher In Maryland Arrested In Connection To Fentanyl-Related Death: Police
First-Grade Teacher In Maryland Arrested In Connection To Fentanyl-Related Death: Police A first-grade teacher in Maryland has been arrested in connection to the fentanyl-related death of a District resident earlier this year, police in Montgomery County announced. Sarah Katherine Magid, an educator with the county's public schools, was arrested on Monday following a search and seizure warrant by the DEA and local police at her Burtonsville home following an investigation into a March 2024 overdose. An autopsy later determined that the DC man's cause of death was fentanyl toxicity. According to the Montgomery County Department of Police, following the man's death, it was deter…
Maryland Man Accused Of Fatal Midday Stabbing: Police Maryland Man Accused Of Fatal Midday Stabbing: Police
Maryland Man Accused Of Fatal Midday Stabbing: Police A suspect has been arrested more than a week after a District man was stabbed to death in the middle of the day in a Prince George's parking lot, police say. At approximately 2 p.m. on Aug. 10, officers were called to the 5600 block of Silver Hill Road, where they found 41-year-old DC resident Christopher Woodland suffering from a stab wound. Prelim: At approximately 2:00 pm, officers responded to the location for a cutting. Once on scene, officers located an adult male in a parking lot suffering from a stab wound(s). The victim was taken to a hospital where he was pronounced deceased a …
Teen Charged With Murder Following Shooting In Maryland Parking Lot During Dispute: Police Teen Charged With Murder Following Shooting In Maryland Parking Lot During Dispute: Police
Teen Charged With Murder Following Shooting In Maryland Parking Lot During Dispute: Police An 18-year-old has been arrested in connection to a Sunday shooting in Prince George's County that left a man dead in Oxon Hill, police say. Izayah Matthews, of Temple Hills, has been charged in connection to the murder of Oxon Hill native Antonio Bell, 43, who was found shot to death in a parking lot on Aug. 18.  According to the Prince George's County Police Department, at around 3:30 p.m. on Sunday afternoon, officers were called to the 3300 block of Huntley Square Drive, where they found Bell suffering from fatal gunshot wounds. He was pronounced dead at the scene, and a second ma…
Reckless Teen Drivers 'Enraging' Police In Montgomery County After Officer Injured In Crash Reckless Teen Drivers 'Enraging' Police In Montgomery County After Officer Injured In Crash
Reckless Teen Drivers 'Enraging' Police In Montgomery County After Officer Injured In Crash Teens in Montgomery County continue to run afoul of the law, and are drawing the ire of police following a series of incidents reported in just one day involving juvenile offenders.  An officer was injured and several minors caused havoc for members of the police department this week, in three separate incidents that were reported by officials. According to the Montgomery County Department of Police, on Thursday, juveniles ran roughshod on the law, leaving one hurt and two in custody.  First, officers in White Oak spotted an occupied stolen car that resulted in one police cruiser…
Police ID Man Stabbed To Death During Argument In Maryland Police ID Man Stabbed To Death During Argument In Maryland
Police ID Man Stabbed To Death During Argument In Maryland New details have been released by the Prince George's County Police Department a week after a stabbing that left a 41-year-old man with fatal cut wounds. College Park resident Francisco Ayala Alvarenga, 39, is facing multiple murder charges in connection to a stabbing that was reported in Beltsville earlier this week that left Alejandro Vasquez-Cordova, who has no fixed address, dead. The stabbing was reported at around 11 p.m. on Monday, Aug. 5 in the 10000 block of Baltimore Avenue, where they found Vasquez-Cordova unresponsive suffering from stab wounds outside. He was pronoun…
Probe Into Sexually Extorted Suicidal Teen Leads To Child Porn Bust In Maryland: State Police Probe Into Sexually Extorted Suicidal Teen Leads To Child Porn Bust In Maryland: State Police
Probe Into Sexually Extorted Suicidal Teen Leads To Child Porn Bust In Maryland: State Police A months-long investigation into the distribution of child porn in Maryland landed a 34-year-old Anne Arundel County man behind bars, state police say. Chestnut Hill Cove resident Kenneth Schneider is facing multiple charges after being arrested over the weekend by members of the Maryland State Police Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force probing reported child porn incidents in the region. In June special agents from the Homeland Security Investigations initiated a probe into child pornography after receiving a report that a minor had attempted suicide after allegedly being…
District Man, Teens, Connected To Murder, Carjackings In Prince George's County: Police District Man, Teens, Connected To Murder, Carjackings In Prince George's County: Police
District Man, Teens, Connected To Murder, Carjackings In Prince George's County: Police Two teens have been charged with adults alongside a 25-year-old man in connection to a small crime spree in Prince George's County on Tuesday afternoon that left one dead. District resident Deandre Boyd and two 16-year-old suspects are all facing murder and other charges for their alleged role in the death of Fernando Alvarenga Cuellar, 38, in Morningside, police say. Shortly after 2:30 p.m. on Aug. 6, officers were called to investigate a shooting that was reported in the 4300 block of Ridgecrest Drive after Alvarenga Cuellar was found outside suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. …
VA Man Who Made Thousands Of Posts Threatening VP Kamala Harris, Other Officials Arrested: Feds VA Man Who Made Thousands Of Posts Threatening VP Kamala Harris, Other Officials Arrested: Feds
VA Man Who Made Thousands Of Posts Threatening VP Kamala Harris, Other Officials Arrested: Feds A 66-year-old Virginia man who made thousands of posts and replies online threatening outgoing President Joe Biden, Vice President Kamala Harris and other elected officials has been arrested, federal authorities announced on Monday. Winchester resident Frank Lucio Carilllo was arrested on federal charges and made his initial court appearance on Aug. 5 in District Court in Roanoke after being arrested last week following a probe into his actions online. “Open political discourse is a cornerstone of our American experience," US Attorney Christopher Kavanaugh stated. "We can disagree.  "…
Murder Suspect Stabbed Driver 59 Times Over Payment Disagreement In Maryland: State's Attorney Murder Suspect Stabbed Driver 59 Times Over Payment Disagreement In Maryland: State's Attorney
Murder Suspect Stabbed Driver 59 Times Over Payment Disagreement In Maryland: State's Attorney A 22-year-old White Plains man charged with murder after deputies found a person stabbed to death in the trunk of his car in Charles County has been convicted following a 10-day trial. Marvin Ernesto Funez-Martinez was arrested in October 2023 in connection to the death of driver Marco Alexander Pulido-Castro after the two got into a deadly dispute over payment for the ride. Patrol officers were called shortly before 3:30 a.m. on Sunday, Oct. 29, 2023 to the 4100 block of Gateway Boulevard, where there was a report of a person armed with a weapon, and upon arrival, a witness directed t…
Fourth Of July Shooter Who Killed 6-Year-Old Girl In Maryland Arrested In South America: Police Fourth Of July Shooter Who Killed 6-Year-Old Girl In Maryland Arrested In South America: Police
Fourth Of July Shooter Who Killed 6-Year-Old Girl In Maryland Arrested In South America: Police The man allegedly responsible for the fatal shooting of 6-year-old Ahsan Payton on the Fourth of July in Prince George's County has been arrested in South America, authorities announced on Thursday. During a neighborhood celebration over the holiday in Temple Hills, gunshots rang out at around 7:50 p.m. in the 4500 block of Akron Street, where Payton was found suffering from a gunshot wound. The District resident was rushed to an area hospital, where she died two days later. police say. A man also suffered minor injuries and a woman was grazed by a bullet. According to the Prince George's …
Suspect Charged With May Murder Of Man Found Dead In Maryland Home, Police Say Suspect Charged With May Murder Of Man Found Dead In Maryland Home, Police Say
Suspect Charged With May Murder Of Man Found Dead In Maryland Home, Police Say A 24-year-old suspect has been arrested for his alleged role in the killing of a man found unresponsive in a Prince George's County months ago, authorities announced on Wednesday. Hyattsville resident Joiker Avila-Avila is facing murder and other charges in connection to the death of Sandeep Gupta, 54, in the Town of Berwyn Heights. According to police, at approximately 10:30 p.m. on Friday, May 12, officers were called to the 8600 block of Cunningham Drive, where Gupta was found inside unresponsive. The incident was reported in the 8600 block of Cunningham Drive in Berwyn Heights. …
Man Wanted In Connection To Quadruple Stabbing In Maryland Apprehended After Search: Police Man Wanted In Connection To Quadruple Stabbing In Maryland Apprehended After Search: Police
Man Wanted In Connection To Quadruple Stabbing In Maryland Apprehended After Search: Police A suspect wanted for a quadruple stabbing earlier this month in Montgomery County has been apprehended, authorities announced on Wednesday. Ricky Lee Dyson, Jr. was arrested at around 10 p.m. on Tuesday, July 30 by members of the Rockville Police Department following a lengthy investigation into the stabbing.  According to police, at around 9:40 p.m. on Sunday, July 20, officers were called to the area of Dawson Avenue and Upton Street, where officers were met by a large crowd and blood at the scene.  It was determined that a stabbing had occurred, and Dyson was identified as a s…
Baltimore County Scammer Bilked Elderly Man Into $1.1M Gold Bar Scheme In Montgomery County: PD Baltimore County Scammer Bilked Elderly Man Into $1.1M Gold Bar Scheme In Montgomery County: PD
Baltimore County Scammer Bilked Elderly Man Into $1.1M Gold Bar Scheme In Montgomery County: PD A Baltimore County man who ran a $1.1 million government-imposted-related gold bar scheme in Maryland has been arrested, according to police in Montgomery County. Vipul J. Thakkar, 52, of Owings Mills, was taken into custody on Wednesday, July 24 after his 74-year-old victim alerted the authorities about a possible scammer who had been targeting him. According to the Montgomery County Department of Police, earlier this month, a Bethesda man contacted them to advise he believed he had been scammed after seeing local news reports of a woman being bilked out of nearly $1 million in a simi…
Silver Spring Man Charged In Connection To Fatal Hit-Run In Takoma Park Silver Spring Man Charged In Connection To Fatal Hit-Run In Takoma Park
Silver Spring Man Charged In Connection To Fatal Hit-Run In Takoma Park A 34-year-old hit-and-run driver who killed a man in Montgomery County last month has been arrested and charged, police say. Takoma Park resident Candido Noe Rojas Rojas, 42, was fatally struck shortly after 1:15 a.m. on June 3 in the 1100 block of University Boulevard. On Friday, authorities announced that Silver Spring resident Efrain Diaz Romero has been arrested after being identified as the driver.  Officers found Rojas Rojas in the roadway suffering from head trauma on the night of the crash. He was rushed to an area hospital, where he later died from his injuries. …
Murder Suspect Apprehended After Woman Found In Shallow Grave: Maryland State Police Murder Suspect Apprehended After Woman Found In Shallow Grave: Maryland State Police
Murder Suspect Apprehended After Woman Found In Shallow Grave: Maryland State Police An emergency call from a neighbor led to the arrest of a murder suspect in Maryland when troopers made a grisly discovery, according to state police. Parsonsburg resident Jonah Brook Cramer is facing multiple murder charges following a reported incident in Wicomico County overnight. Troopers were called shortly before 9 p.m. on July 11 to the 32000 block of Longridge Road in Parsonsburg to investigate an assault when a neighbor made the 911 call. Upon arrival, they found Cramer, and a search of the property led to the discovery of a woman in a partially submerged shallow grave behind the r…