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Maryland Man Convicted Of 'Brutal' Domestic Stabbing: State's Attorney Maryland Man Convicted Of 'Brutal' Domestic Stabbing: State's Attorney
Maryland Man Convicted Of 'Brutal' Domestic Stabbing: State's Attorney A Maryland man is facing life in prison after being found guilty of a violent domestic stabbing that left his victim with severe injuries in St. Mary's County, authorities announced. John Otha Dickens Jr., 35, of Lexington Park, was convicted of attempted first-degree murder in connection to what prosecutors described as a "brutal stabbing" in February 2023. During a domestic disturbance on Feb. 13, 2023, Dickens stabbed his victim, who had to be rushed to an area hospital and endured a lengthy recovery following the incident. “This verdict reflects the courage of a domestic violence survi…

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MS-13 Gang Members Convicted Of Killing 19-Year-Old Over Defaced Graffiti In Maryland Woods MS-13 Gang Members Convicted Of Killing 19-Year-Old Over Defaced Graffiti In Maryland Woods
MS-13 Gang Members Convicted Of Killing 19-Year-Old Over Defaced Graffiti In Maryland Woods Three MS-13 street gang members have become the first to be convicted in Montgomery County of participation in a criminal organization resulting in the death of a 19-year-old, the state's attorney's office announced on Tuesday. Junior Francisco Del-Cid, 20, of Takoma Park, Elmer Lopez-Cortez, 25, and Elvin Guzman-Machado, 20, both of Silver Spring, are facing multiple life sentences for their roles in the fatal shooting of 19-year-old Willians Anderson Alberto Cruz in November 2022.  Police say that at approximately 4 a.m. on Nov. 9, 2022, officers were called to the 100 bloc…

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Police ID Wanted Man, Victim Involved In Apparent Murder-Suicide In Maryland Police ID Wanted Man, Victim Involved In Apparent Murder-Suicide In Maryland
Police ID Wanted Man, Victim Involved In Apparent Murder-Suicide In Maryland New details have been released by the Montgomery County Department of Police following an apparent murder-suicide in Rockville on Thursday morning. Police say that a wanted man from Laurel is responsible for the fatal shooting of 60-year-old Gaithersburg resident Civil Jean Calixte before taking his own life during a traffic stop. According to the department, at approximately 7:50 a.m. on Aug. 29, officers were called to the 14900 block of Southlawn Lane to investigate a shooting, where they found Calixte, and a witness advised that a gray Toyota Tacoma was seen fleeing the area. Calixte w…

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Two Women Hospitalized After Double Stabbing During Break-In At Maryland Home, Sheriff Says Two Women Hospitalized After Double Stabbing During Break-In At Maryland Home, Sheriff Says
Two Women Hospitalized After Double Stabbing During Break-In At Maryland Home, Sheriff Says Two women were hospitalized on Saturday in Lexington Park following a violent double stabbing during a break-in, according to the St. Mary's County Sheriff's Office. Prince George's County resident Terek Demaury Ross, 28, was arrested after stabbing his victims and then attempting to flee in one of their vehicles before being apprehended by deputies in Calvert County. Investigators say that at approximately 4:45 a.m. on Aug. 3, deputies were called to the 21000 block of Ronald Drive in Lexington Park, where there were two victims who had been stabbed by a man known to them. According to th…

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Man Convicted For Fatal Shooting At Maryland Fire Department Carnival Man Convicted For Fatal Shooting At Maryland Fire Department Carnival
Man Convicted For Fatal Shooting At Maryland Fire Department Carnival A second man has been convicted for his role in the murder of a 16-year-old at the annual Hollywood Volunteer Fire Department's Carnival, the St. Mary's County State's Attorney's Office announced. Lexington Park resident Thomas Moreland, 21, is facing life in prison after being convicted this week to first-degree murder for the summer shooting in 2022 that left a 16-year-old dead and another teen suffering from multiple gunshot wounds, officials say. Moreland was convicted by a jury following a five-day trial of:  First-degree murder; Second-degree murder; Attempted first-degree murd…

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Stabbing Suspect Apprehended Hours After Early Morning Assault In Maryland, Sheriff Says Stabbing Suspect Apprehended Hours After Early Morning Assault In Maryland, Sheriff Says
Stabbing Suspect Apprehended Hours After Early Morning Assault In Maryland, Sheriff Says A 52-year-old man with no known address has been arrested after a man and woman were found stabbed inside a Charles County home, authorities announced. Shortly after 12:15 a.m. on Tuesday morning, officers from the sheriff's office were called to the 12700 block of Pearson Drive, where there were reports of a stabbing that happened overnight. Upon arrival, deputies found Timothy Portzen, 62, and a woman suffering from stab wounds, according to the agency. Portzen was pronounced dead at the scene of the stabbing, and the woman was taken to an area hospital for treatment of non-life-threaten…

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Man Tried Killing Teen During Baltimore Argument: Police Man Tried Killing Teen During Baltimore Argument: Police
Man Tried Killing Teen During Baltimore Argument: Police A 37-year-old man has been arrested after shooting a young girl in Baltimore, authorities say. Alan Blue was taken into custody after reportedly shooting the 15-year-old girl during an argument in the 900 block of Belnord Avenue around 10:30 p.m., Tuesday, April 4, according to Baltimore police. Police found the teen after being waved down by a bystander, who alerted them that the young girl was injured. The teen was rushed to a nearby hospital where she was treated for a gunshot wound to the arm.  Blue has been charged with attempted first-degree murder.

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Baltimore Man Charged After Shooting Woman In Face, Seriously Injuring Man Baltimore Man Charged After Shooting Woman In Face, Seriously Injuring Man
Baltimore Man Charged After Shooting Woman In Face, Seriously Injuring Man Police have arrested a Baltimore man after a double shooting that left a man and a woman injured earlier this month, authorities say. Michael Harris, 34, is accused of shooting a 30-year-old woman and a 38-year-old man following a dispute in the 3200 block of East Madison Street on the evening of Wednesday, Nov. 9, according to Baltimore police. Harris was connected to the crime after the victims walked into an area hospital seeking treatment for gunshot wounds.  The woman reportedly had a gunshot wound to the cheek and is in stable condition. The man had gunshot wounds to his body a…

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Gunman Gets Life For Brutal Premeditated Maryland Murder As Parents Witnessed Attack Gunman Gets Life For Brutal Premeditated Maryland Murder As Parents Witnessed Attack
Gunman Gets Life For Brutal Premeditated Maryland Murder As Parents Witnessed Attack The man who tracked down, then gunned down a Maryland man in front of his parents following a barber shop argument will spend the rest of his life in prison, the Charles County State’s Attorney announced. Richard Eugene Middleton, Jr., 39, has been sentenced to life without parole plus 125 years in prison for the 2020 murder of Kwasi Louard-Clark, and the attempted murders of Montreal Wade and Tyrone Coleman during a premeditated act of violence. On June 15, 2020, officers responded to the 2400 block of Shawnee Lane in Waldorf to investigate a reported shooting, Charles County State's Attor…

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Man Charged With Attempted First-Degree Murder After Baltimore Attack Last Month Man Charged With Attempted First-Degree Murder After Baltimore Attack Last Month
Man Charged With Attempted First-Degree Murder After Baltimore Attack Last Month A 44-year-old man has been charged with attempted first-degree murder after a violent shooting last month, authorities say. Police arrested Eric Davis after connecting him to the shooting the let a man injured in the 1200 block of Washington Boulevard just before midnight on Monday, Aug. 22, according to Baltimore police. Officers arrived at the scene that August night to find the victim suffering from gunshot wounds, and rushed him to a hospital for treatment. Davis was connected to the attempted killing and arrested on Friday, Sept. 9. Davis is currently being held at the Baltimore City…

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Ex-Girlfriend Admits To Stabbing Teen With Hidden Knife During Altercation In Maryland Ex-Girlfriend Admits To Stabbing Teen With Hidden Knife During Altercation In Maryland
Ex-Girlfriend Admits To Stabbing Teen With Hidden Knife During Altercation In Maryland A woman has been sentenced to 40 years in prison after stabbing the new girlfriend of her ex-boyfriend in Baltimore, officials say. Jennifer Robin Prout pleaded guilty to attempted first-degree murder after stabbing an 18-year-old woman multiple times in a provoked fight, according to State's Attorney for Baltimore City. On Oct. 8, 2021, Prout went to the victim's home in the 600 block of Saint Anns Avenue with a knife with the intention to fight her, investigators said.  Witnesses stated that Prout aggressively approached the victim, resulting in the victim grabbing Prout's hair. Pro…

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'Repeat Violent Offender' Faces New Charges For Shooting Two Women In Maryland: Police 'Repeat Violent Offender' Faces New Charges For Shooting Two Women In Maryland: Police
'Repeat Violent Offender' Faces New Charges For Shooting Two Women In Maryland: Police A Baltimore man has been arrested in connection to the shooting of two young women, authorities say. John Maxwell Holland, 30, was arrested on Friday, Aug. 6 in the 600 block of North Highland Avenue after being accused of shooting the women back in June, according to Baltimore police. Holland allegedly critically injured a 23-year-old woman and grazed a 19-year-old woman in the shooting on around 4 a.m., Sunday, June 26 in the 2500 block of Liberty Heights Avenue, police say. Holland has been charged with attempted first-degree murder. Northwestern District Detectives are investigat…

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by Annie DeVoe
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Baltimore Gunman Who Shot Victim In Front Of Off-Duty Officer ID'd Baltimore Gunman Who Shot Victim In Front Of Off-Duty Officer ID'd
Baltimore Gunman Who Shot Victim In Front Of Off-Duty Officer ID'd Investigators have arrested a 53-year-old Baltimore man in connection to an evening shooting over the weekend, authorities say. An off-duty officer allegedly witnessed James Donald Wilkes shooting a 52-year-old male victim in the 600 block of North Eutaw Place around 6:45 p.m., Saturday, July 2, according to Baltimore Police.  The victim was found suffering a gunshot wound to the leg and was transported to a hospital for treatment of non life-threatening injuries.  Wilkes was taken into custody a short time later without incident. He has been charged with attempted first-degree m…

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