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Second Shooter Wanted For Fatal Bar Fight Found In VA, Charged With Murder In Maryland

Second Shooter Wanted For Fatal Bar Fight Found In VA, Charged With Murder In Maryland

Second Shooter Wanted For Fatal Bar Fight Found In VA, Charged With Murder In Maryland A second man has been arrested in connection to the fatal double shooting of two people in Charles County late last month. Dominique Alonza Stewart, 54, of District Heights, joins White Plains resident James Fred Coffen behind bars for their roles in a shooting that killed two during a bar fight at Jimmie's Paddock. Young mother Mariah Termetrice Logan, 27, of Waldorf, and Indian Head resident Paul Ernest Fleming, 36, have been identified by the Charles County Sheriff's Office as the two people who were shot and killed during the incident in White Plains. Investigators say that there was …

10/11/2023

Police & Fire

Man Dead, Woman Hospitalized In Early Morning Maryland Stabbing, Sheriff Says

Man Dead, Woman Hospitalized In Early Morning Maryland Stabbing, Sheriff Says

Man Dead, Woman Hospitalized In Early Morning Maryland Stabbing, Sheriff Says A death investigation has been launched in Charles County after a man and woman were found stabbed inside a Waldorf 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-threatening inj…

10/03/2023

Police & Fire

Victims ID'd, Man Arrested At Home After Double Fatal Shooting At Maryland Bar: Sheriff

Victims ID'd, Man Arrested At Home After Double Fatal Shooting At Maryland Bar: Sheriff

Victims ID'd, Man Arrested At Home After Double Fatal Shooting At Maryland Bar: Sheriff New details have emerged after a shooter was arrested in connection to the fatal double shooting of two people on Friday morning in Charles County. White Plains resident James Fred Coffen, 45, is facing multiple murder charges following a shooting shortly after midnight that killed two people following a bar fight at Jimmie's Paddock. Mariah Termetrice Logan, 27, of Waldorf, and Indian Head resident Paul Ernest Fleming, 36, have been identified by the Charles County Sheriff's Office as the two people who were shot and killed on Friday, Sept. 29 in White Plains. Investigators say that ther…

09/30/2023

Schools

Staff Members, Students, Injured In Separate Fights Inside Maryland HS: Sheriff

Staff Members, Students, Injured In Separate Fights Inside Maryland HS: Sheriff

Staff Members, Students, Injured In Separate Fights Inside Maryland HS: Sheriff A violent day at a Charles County high school left several staff members and students with injuries, the sheriff's office says. Two fights are under investigation after students became unruly during two separate incident less than 90 minutes apart inside St. Charles High School on Thursday morning. The long day for deputies began shortly before 10:15 a.m., when three students were involved in a physical altercation, but while attempting to break up the fight, two staff members at the high school suffered minor injuries. Then, at around 11:40 a.m. on Thursday, a separate, unrelated fight br…

09/29/2023

Police & Fire

Two Dead After Midnight Shooting At Maryland Bar, Sheriff Says (DEVELOPING)

Two Dead After Midnight Shooting At Maryland Bar, Sheriff Says (DEVELOPING)

Two Dead After Midnight Shooting At Maryland Bar, Sheriff Says (Developing) Two people were killed at a Southern Maryland bar shortly after midnight, according to the Charles County Sheriff's Office. Detectives are investigating a shooting at Jimmie's Paddock in White Plains that was reported at around 12:02 a.m. on Friday morning. Upon arrival at the bar, officers found two victims suffering from gunshot wounds. They were rushed to an area hospital and pronounced dead from their injuries. No information about a possible suspect was released by the sheriff's office, which continues to investigate leads. Detectives are investigating a shooting at Jimmies’s P…

09/29/2023

Police & Fire

Police ID Pedestrian Killed Crossing Busy Maryland Intersection

Police ID Pedestrian Killed Crossing Busy Maryland Intersection

Police ID Pedestrian Killed Crossing Busy Maryland Intersection A 58-year-old man was not in a crosswalk when he was struck and killed by a pick-up truck crossing a busy Charles County roadway, investigators say. Marvin Jesus Mora Rodriguez has been identified by the Charles County Sheriff's Office as the pedestrian who was hit by the truck at around 10 p.m. on Thursday night in Waldorf. The Waldorf resident was struck by a driver who was making a right turn from Smallwood Drive onto St. Patrick's Drive, and he was not in a crosswalk at the time, officials noted. Rodriguez was pronounced dead at the scene by first responders. The driver remained at the…

09/15/2023

Police & Fire

Officers Injured By Fugitive Resisting Arrest In Maryland: Sheriff

Officers Injured By Fugitive Resisting Arrest In Maryland: Sheriff

Officers Injured By Fugitive Resisting Arrest In Maryland: Sheriff A wanted man did not go down quietly after being tracked down by the Charles County Sheriff's Office in St. Mary's County. Two officers were injured during a scuffle with Waldorf resident Anthony Kavon Brown, 23, as they attempted to arrest him on a host of previous charges. Members of the sheriff's office attempted to take down Brown inside a business in St. Mary's County, though he resisted and continued to struggle with the officers until he was taken into custody. He had been wanted since early June for: Violation of a protective order; Failure to appear in court for an assault…

09/12/2023

News

Father Missing In Mattawoman Creek, Son Made It Safe To Shore: Officials (DEVELOPING)

Father Missing In Mattawoman Creek, Son Made It Safe To Shore: Officials (DEVELOPING)

Father Missing In Mattawoman Creek, Son Made It Safe To Shore: Officials (Developing) The search is on for a father who went missing in Mattawoman Creek when their boat sunk, according to Charles County Volunteer Fire and Emergency Medical Service personnel. An alert was issued by the agency shortly after 1:30 p.m. on Tuesday afternoon, when officials say that the family's inflatable boat went down in the area. First responders say that the Charles County Sheriff's Office has joined the search as they look for one boater whose son was able to safely make it to shore. This is a developing story. Check Daily Voice for updates. Want breaking news in the DMV as it happen…

09/12/2023

Police & Fire

Son Accused Of Killing Father Inside Home They Shared In Maryland: Sheriff

Son Accused Of Killing Father Inside Home They Shared In Maryland: Sheriff

Son Accused Of Killing Father Inside Home They Shared In Maryland: Sheriff An argument led to a son killing his father in the Charles County home they shared, authorities announced. Justin Michael Lachenmayer, 38, is facing multiple murder charges following the death of John Carl Lachenmayer, 71, who was found with critical injuries inside his home by first responders last week in Waldorf, the sheriff's office announced on Monday. Shortly before midnight on Thursday, Sept. 7, officers from the Charles County Sheriff's Office were called to the 5000 block of Vane Court, where they found the elder Lachenmayer suffering from various undisclosed injuries. He die…

09/11/2023

Police & Fire

Four Charged In Connection To June Murder In Maryland: Sheriff

Four Charged In Connection To June Murder In Maryland: Sheriff

Four Charged In Connection To June Murder In Maryland: Sheriff Four people have been charged for their alleged roles in the June death of 24-year-old Deangelo C’Quan Beale in Charles County, the sheriff’s office announced. Members of the Charles County Sheriff’s Office were called at approximately 5:45 a.m. on Friday, June 9, to the 2500 block of Lake Drive in Waldorf, where there was a reports of shots fired with at least one person down. Upon arrival at the apartment complex, investigators found Beale, who was pronounced dead at the scene. An investigation was launched, which led to multiple state and federal indictments for eight suspects, fou…

09/08/2023

Police & Fire

Recently Indicted Man Wanted For Sexual Child Abuse Surrenders In Maryland: Police

Recently Indicted Man Wanted For Sexual Child Abuse Surrenders In Maryland: Police

Recently Indicted Man Wanted For Sexual Child Abuse Surrenders In Maryland: Police A 24-year-old fugitive who was wanted for sexual child abuse has turned himself in, the Charles County Sheriff's Office announced on Thursday. Katravien Tyrieus Vercher, who was recently indicted on charges that include sex abuse of a minor, third-degree sex offense, and other related offenses was at large, though he turned himself in this week, according to officials. The investigation into Vercher, and his actions, remains active as of Thursday, Sept. 7. Anyone with information regarding Vercher or his alleged offenses has been asked to contact Det. Sapienza at the sheriff's office by ca…

09/07/2023

Police & Fire

Recently Indicted Man Wanted For Sexual Child Abuse In Maryland: Police

Recently Indicted Man Wanted For Sexual Child Abuse In Maryland: Police

Recently Indicted Man Wanted For Sexual Child Abuse In Maryland: Police Seen him? An alert has been issued by the Charles County Sheriff's Office as they attempt to locate a 24-year-old fugitive who is wanted for sexual child abuse. Katravien Tyrieus Vercher, who was recently indicted on charges that include sex abuse of a minor, third-degree sex offense, and other related offenses is at large, and the sheriff's office is attempting to track him down. The Waldorf native is known to frequent Oxon Hill, and areas in Washington, DC, investigators say, and he was described as being 5-foot-9, weighing 185 pounds. Anyone with information regarding Vercher's w…

08/31/2023