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Former NFL, XFL Player Leander Antwione Williams Charged With Assault For Jan. 6 Offenses: Feds Former NFL, XFL Player Leander Antwione Williams Charged With Assault For Jan. 6 Offenses: Feds
Former NFL, XFL Player Leander Antwione Williams Charged With Assault For Jan. 6 Offenses: Feds A former NFL linebacker who played for the XFL's DC Defenders for a brief stretch has been charged in connection to his violent role in the Jan. 6 riot at the Capitol, federal authorities announced on Thursday. Leander Antwione Williams, 31, who now lives in Georgia, has been charged with assaulting law enforcement and other offenses related to his conduct during the breach at the Capitol nearly three years ago.  Court documents state that Williams was among the initial group of rioters to breach the restricted perimeter of the Capitol, pushing through a crowd that had gathered near a …

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District Man Sentenced After Attempted Murder Caught On Camera In Maryland (VIDEOS) District Man Sentenced After Attempted Murder Caught On Camera In Maryland (VIDEOS)
District Man Sentenced After Attempted Murder Caught On Camera In Maryland (Videos) A District man will spend decades in prison after pleading guilty mid-trial for an attempted murder that was caught on camera in Maryland, authorities announced. The 22-year-old saw the writing on the wall and admitted his guilt in the middle of a jury trial earlier this year in connection to his role in a shooting in a well-known Silver Spring alleyway following a wild chase in June 2022, according to the Montgomery County State's Attorney's Office. He was sentenced to 70 years in prison with all but 30 to serve, followed by five years of supervised probation when he is released. …

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Maryland Dad Who Killed Mother, Grandmother In Front Of Infant Learns His Fate Maryland Dad Who Killed Mother, Grandmother In Front Of Infant Learns His Fate
Maryland Dad Who Killed Mother, Grandmother In Front Of Infant Learns His Fate The Maryland man who set an apartment on fire with an infant inside and killed his child's mother and grandmother in Southeast DC more than three years ago may spend the rest of his life in prison. Clinton resident Keenan Turner, 35, was sentenced to 68 years in prison in connection to the April 2021 murders of Wanda and Ebony Wright, the shooting of a third victim, and the attempted murder of an infant when he set the fire, federal authorities announced. Prosecutors say that Turner's intention in committing the offenses was "solely to avoid paying child support."  They had been pushi…

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New Charges For Alleged Stalker In Maryland Who Shared Revenge Porn Of DC Ex: Feds New Charges For Alleged Stalker In Maryland Who Shared Revenge Porn Of DC Ex: Feds
New Charges For Alleged Stalker In Maryland Who Shared Revenge Porn Of DC Ex: Feds A Maryland man is facing new charges in DC for stalking his ex, disseminating revenge porn, and shooting into her home, federal authorities in DC announced. Brandywine native Nahvarj Mills, 31, was charged by a US District Court grand jury on a 27-count indictment this week following weeks of terrorizing his ex-girlfriend. According to court documents, Mills and his ex began dating in December 2022, and he allegedly physically abused her on multiple occasions before she ended the relationship in the summer of 2023. "Angry about the breakup, Mills began contacting the victim by phone," pros…

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Maryland Toddler's Death In DC Ruled Homicide By Blunt Force Injuries: MPD Maryland Toddler's Death In DC Ruled Homicide By Blunt Force Injuries: MPD
Maryland Toddler's Death In DC Ruled Homicide By Blunt Force Injuries: MPD An autopsy determined that a Maryland toddler found dead in Washington, DC was due to blunt force trauma, according to the Metropolitan Police Department. Late on Saturday night, Upper Marlboro native Journee Moore was the subject of an emergency call in Northwest DC after going into cardiac arrest. According to police, officers were called at around 10:50 p.m. on Sept. 28 to a home in the 3700 block of Connecticut Avenue NW, where they found the 1-year-old suffering from critical injuries. Moore was rushed to an area hospital by DC Fire and EMS personnel, where the child would later be pr…

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Former DC Police Officers Sentenced For Causing Pursuit That Killed New Father Former DC Police Officers Sentenced For Causing Pursuit That Killed New Father
Former DC Police Officers Sentenced For Causing Pursuit That Killed New Father Two former members of the Metropolitan Police Department will spend years on the other side of the bars after being sentenced for their roles in an unauthorized police pursuit that resulted in the death of a 20-year-old new father, federal authorities announced. Officer Terence Sutton, 40, and former Lt. Andrew Zabavsky, 56, were both found guilty by a US District Court jury in DC on multiple charges in connection to a police pursuit on Oct. 23, 2020, in Northwest DC that led to the death of Karon Hylton-Brown. This week, a federal judge announced that Sutton had been sentenced to 66 months…

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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…

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Maryland Man Murdered Ex-Girlfriend, Grandmother Of Child He Attempted To Kill In DC: Feds Maryland Man Murdered Ex-Girlfriend, Grandmother Of Child He Attempted To Kill In DC: Feds
Maryland Man Murdered Ex-Girlfriend, Grandmother Of Child He Attempted To Kill In DC: Feds A Maryland man who was found complicit in the deaths of two people in Southeast DC in April 2021 is facing a lifetime behind bars, federal authorities announced. On Friday, a DC Superior Court jury returned a guilty verdict against Clinton resident Keanan Turner, 34, in connection to the murders of Wanda and Ebony Wright in the 2300 block of Good Hope Court SE three years ago. Metropolitan Police Department Prosecutors say that Ebony Wright was in a relationship with Turner when she became pregnant.  Turner asked her to terminate the pregnancy, and when she declined, he st…

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Police ID One Victim Killed In Fiery Double Fatal Crash Following Pursuit From MD To DC Police ID One Victim Killed In Fiery Double Fatal Crash Following Pursuit From MD To DC
Police ID One Victim Killed In Fiery Double Fatal Crash Following Pursuit From MD To DC The Metropolitan Police Department has identified one of the two men killed in a fiery crash during a police pursuit that spanned from Anne Arundel County and ended in Southeast DC on Tuesday, officials say. At approximately 12:15 p.m. on July 2, officers in Anne Arundel County working a specific detail targeting suspected "bank juggers" known for targeting their victims as they deposited or withdrew cash from area banks. Crash with entrapment and fire Southern Ave & 41st St SE. 2 vehicles on fire being extinguished jointly by @dcfireems & @PGFDNews. Sadly, there are 2 confi…

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Former Maryland Police Officer Pepper-Sprayed Handcuffed Man During DC Stop: Feds Former Maryland Police Officer Pepper-Sprayed Handcuffed Man During DC Stop: Feds
Former Maryland Police Officer Pepper-Sprayed Handcuffed Man During DC Stop: Feds A former police officer in Maryland who broke bad has been convicted for violating a man's civil rights, using excessive force, and crossing the line during an incident in Northeast DC, federal authorities announced. Officer Philip Dupree, 40, formerly of the Fairmont Heights Police Department in Prince George’s County, was found guilty on Monday, June 17 for abusing a suspect during a traffic stop that was recorded by his victim's sister. "We depend on law enforcement officers to protect our communities from crimes and to protect our civil rights while doing so,” US Attorney Matthew Graves…

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DC Man Found With Fatal Gunshot Wound During Crash Investigation By Prince George's Police DC Man Found With Fatal Gunshot Wound During Crash Investigation By Prince George's Police
DC Man Found With Fatal Gunshot Wound During Crash Investigation By Prince George's Police A 19-year-old District man was found suffering from a fatal gunshot wound after a multi-vehicle crash that was investigated by the Prince George's County Police Department. Southeast DC resident Demetrius Creek has been identified by the Metropolitan Police Department as the person involved in a crash involving multiple vehicles on Saturday night.  Officers were called at approximately 9:40 p.m. on June 15 to the 1400 block of Howard Road SE, where there was a reported shooting; however, no victims. Moments later, police say that members of the Prince George's County Police Department…

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Man Accused Of Heading From Maryland To DC For Sex With 6-Year-Old: Feds Man Accused Of Heading From Maryland To DC For Sex With 6-Year-Old: Feds
Man Accused Of Heading From Maryland To DC For Sex With 6-Year-Old: Feds A Maryland man who went out of state with the intention of sexually abusing a 6-year-old child has been indicted on federal charges, authorities announced. Bowie resident Nathaniel Lamar Nelson Scott, 35, was indicted by a federal grand jury on Wednesday charging him with traveling with the intent to engage in illicit sexual conduct after traveling to DC with the purpose of engaging in illegal activity with the child. In late May, a member of the Metropolitan Police Department FBI Child Exploitation and Human Trafficking Task Force posted a message on a website that is frequented …

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District Man Pleads Guilty Mid-Trial To Attempted Murder Caught On Camera In Maryland (VIDEOS) District Man Pleads Guilty Mid-Trial To Attempted Murder Caught On Camera In Maryland (VIDEOS)
District Man Pleads Guilty Mid-Trial To Attempted Murder Caught On Camera In Maryland (Videos) A District man saw the writing on the wall and decided to plead guilty in the middle of a trial for an attempted murder that was caught on camera in Maryland, authorities announced. Demonte Hewitt, 22, indicated on Tuesday, in the middle of a jury trial, that he wanted to enter a guilty plea in connection to a shooting in a well-known Silver Spring alleyway following a wild chase in June 2022, according to the Montgomery County State's Attorney's Office. Montgomery County State's Attorney's Office Prosecutors said that in the early morning hours of June 15, 2022, a man left a birthday ce…

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Pair Linked To Shots Fired At MPD Officer Charged After Maryland Crash: Police Pair Linked To Shots Fired At MPD Officer Charged After Maryland Crash: Police
Pair Linked To Shots Fired At MPD Officer Charged After Maryland Crash: Police Two men implicated in a shooting involving a veteran Metropolitan Police Department officer are facing weapons charges after crashing in Prince George's County during a police pursuit, officials say. Rasheed Thorne, and William Walker IV, both 21, neither of whom has a fixed address, were taken into custody and charged with weapons offenses after crashing their vehicle in Landover, according to the Prince George's County Police Department. Update: Chief Pamela A. Smith provides an update regarding the off-duty MPD captain injured when shots were fired at their personal vehicle in the 580…

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Metropolitan Police Officer Shot In Northwest DC, Suspects Detained In Maryland (UPDATED) Metropolitan Police Officer Shot In Northwest DC, Suspects Detained In Maryland (UPDATED)
Metropolitan Police Officer Shot In Northwest DC, Suspects Detained In Maryland (Updated) A member of the Metropolitan Police Department was shot and injured in Northwest DC on Monday afternoon. An officer was shot in the area of 7th Street and Oneida Place NW at around noon on Monday, May 20 and rushed to an area hospital with serious injuries, according to officials. The shooting was not far from the Fourth District station. Police say that the officer was able to drive his vehicle to the station after being shot and he is being treated and evaluated for what were described as non-life-threatening injuries. According to the department, following the shooting, a suspect vehic…

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Maryland Man Was Beaten To Death By Shovel In Northeast DC: Medical Examiner Maryland Man Was Beaten To Death By Shovel In Northeast DC: Medical Examiner
Maryland Man Was Beaten To Death By Shovel In Northeast DC: Medical Examiner An assault in Northeast DC is now being investigated as a homicide following an investigation into an assault last year that left an 81-year-old Maryland man dead. in October 2023, police say that Vincent Hemphill is accused of beating three men with a shovel, one of whom, 81-year-old Clinton resident Charles Short, died from his injuries months later in January. Short's body was taken to the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner in Baltimore for an autopsy, and on Thursday, the Metropolitan Police Department was notified that the death was determined to be from complications of blunt force …

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Maryland Shooter Sentenced For Gunning Down Man In Northeast DC On Thanksgiving Weekend: Feds Maryland Shooter Sentenced For Gunning Down Man In Northeast DC On Thanksgiving Weekend: Feds
Maryland Shooter Sentenced For Gunning Down Man In Northeast DC On Thanksgiving Weekend: Feds A Maryland man will spend decades in prison after admitting to his role in the fatal shooting of a popular 34-year-old man in Northeast DC over Thanksgiving weekend last year, authorities announced. Andre Hicks, 40, pleaded guilty earlier this year to second-degree murder while armed in connection to the death of Southeast DC resident Daniel Adams in November 2023.  Superior Court Judge Marisa Demeo sentenced Hicks to 25 years in prison followed by five years of supervised release, authorities announced on Friday. On Saturday, Nov. 25, 2023, officers from the Metropolitan Police …

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Armed Robber Using Fire Extinguisher To Target DC Convenience Stores Identified, Police Say Armed Robber Using Fire Extinguisher To Target DC Convenience Stores Identified, Police Say
Armed Robber Using Fire Extinguisher To Target DC Convenience Stores Identified, Police Say The man who used fire extinguishers during a string of armed robberies in Washington DC has been apprehended in Maryland, according to the Metropolitan Police Department. Raham Barnes, 42, of Upper Marlboro, was been identified as the suspect who has been terrorizing several convenience stores in Northwest and Northeast DC over the past month, authorities announced. The first robbery in DC Metropolitan Police Department Barnes has been linked to at least four armed robberies over the course of a week when he used a fire extinguisher to cause chaos before stealing cash from registers. R…

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Maryland Father Killed In Mass Northeast DC Shooting Had 'Vibrant Spirit, Promising Future' Maryland Father Killed In Mass Northeast DC Shooting Had 'Vibrant Spirit, Promising Future'
Maryland Father Killed In Mass Northeast DC Shooting Had 'Vibrant Spirit, Promising Future' Co-workers of a 29-year-old Maryland father who was gunned down during a mass drive-by shooting in Northeast DC earlier this month are rallying around their colleague in the days after her son's death. Largo resident Aubrey McLeod, 29, was shot and killed in the Carver-Langston neighborhood on Wednesday, April 11 in an incident that left five others - including two children - hospitalized with serious injuries. #Update: Chief Smith holds a news conference on the shooting that injured 6 people in the 1100 block of 21st Street Northeast tonight. pic.twitter.com/B6DRhDMQYJ — DC Police…

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Maryland Man Found Shot To Death In Vehicle Partially Parked On Sidewalk In Southeast DC: MPD Maryland Man Found Shot To Death In Vehicle Partially Parked On Sidewalk In Southeast DC: MPD
Maryland Man Found Shot To Death In Vehicle Partially Parked On Sidewalk In Southeast DC: MPD A Maryland man was found shot to death inside a vehicle that was partially parked on a sidewalk in Southeast DC on Saturday morning, according to the Metropolitan Police Department. Clinton resident Christian Elsberry has been identified by the agency as the person whose body was found shortly after 4 a.m. on April 13, officials confirmed. At approximately 4:12 a.m. on Saturday, officers found the vehicle parked on the sidewalk near the intersection of Stanton Road and Mississippi Avenue SE, and when they approached, found Elsberry inside, unconscious and not breathing, suffering from multi…

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Love Triangle Ends With Husband Dead, Maryland Man Charged With Murder In DC: Feds Love Triangle Ends With Husband Dead, Maryland Man Charged With Murder In DC: Feds
Love Triangle Ends With Husband Dead, Maryland Man Charged With Murder In DC: Feds The Maryland man who allegedly shot and killed his girlfriend's husband after he learned of their affair has been indicted on federal charges for a 2022 murder, authorities announced. Keyon Slaughter, 27, was arraigned on Friday on an indictment charging him with the December 2022 murder of Dana Bailey, Jr. after confronting him in the Southeast DC apartment he shared with his wife.  According to court documents, early on Dec. 5, 2022, Slaughter entered Bailey's apartment after the latter learned of his wife's affair with him earlier that year. During that incident, it is alleged that…

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Fire Station Burglar In Maryland Linked To Other Crimes In DC, Virginia, Sheriff Says Fire Station Burglar In Maryland Linked To Other Crimes In DC, Virginia, Sheriff Says
Fire Station Burglar In Maryland Linked To Other Crimes In DC, Virginia, Sheriff Says A 20-year-old Maryland man wanted in connection to the burglary of a fire station in Charles County, as well as other crimes throughout the DMV region has been apprehended, according to the sheriff's office. Capitol Heights resident Kairon Andre Fuell has been arrested and is facing criminal charges in DC, Maryland, and Virginia, following a string of incidents reported in the area. This week, members of the Charles County Sheriff's Office, Prince George's County, and Metropolitan police departments served two warrants related to an investigation into a burglary reported in February at a Wa…

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Police ID Maryland Man Killed During Mass Northeast DC Shooting; Gunmen At Large Police ID Maryland Man Killed During Mass Northeast DC Shooting; Gunmen At Large
Police ID Maryland Man Killed During Mass Northeast DC Shooting; Gunmen At Large New details have been released by the Metropolitan Police Department after the fatal mass shooting in the Carver-Langston neighborhood in Northeast DC on Wednesday night that left a Maryland man dead. Largo resident Aubrey McLeod, 29, has been identified by investigators as the person killed by shooters in an incident that left five others - including two children - hospitalized, officials say. #Update: Chief Smith holds a news conference on the shooting that injured 6 people in the 1100 block of 21st Street Northeast tonight. pic.twitter.com/B6DRhDMQYJ — DC Police Department (@DCPolice…

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Maryland Duo Accused Of Abduction, Robbery Of Virginia Man In DC: Feds Maryland Duo Accused Of Abduction, Robbery Of Virginia Man In DC: Feds
Maryland Duo Accused Of Abduction, Robbery Of Virginia Man In DC: Feds Two Maryland men who conspired to kidnap and rob a Virginia man have been indicted in DC and face criminal charges, federal authorities announced. An indictment was unsealed in the US District Court for the Distroct of Columbia charging Capitol Heights resident Jaevonn Archer, 20, and Camp Springs native Timothy Williams, 30, with conspiracy to commit kidnapping and kidnapping in the February abduction.  The Metropolitan Police Department issued an alert in February as they sought the public's assistance in identifying suspects who kidnapped a man at gunpoint in DC, then drove him…

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Trio Involved In Fatal Shooting Of 17-Year-Old In Northwest DC Get Prison Time Trio Involved In Fatal Shooting Of 17-Year-Old In Northwest DC Get Prison Time
Trio Involved In Fatal Shooting Of 17-Year-Old In Northwest DC Get Prison Time Three men were given prison time for their roles in the fatal shooting of a 17-year-old in Northwest DC in 2020, authorities announced. Two District residents and a man from Maryland are all heading to prison after admitting to their roles in the fatal shooting of Taijhon Wyatt that also left another person injured, according to the Department of Justice. Those charged:  Trey Prillerman, 19, of Washington, DC; Nelfy Hernandez, 20, of Washington, DC; Deandre Levy, 22, of Gaithersburg.  Court documents state that at approximately 9:30 p.m. on Aug. 10, 2020, Wyatt was walking …

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Three From DC Charged For Armed Robbery Before Officer-Involved Shooting In Maryland: Police Three From DC Charged For Armed Robbery Before Officer-Involved Shooting In Maryland: Police
Three From DC Charged For Armed Robbery Before Officer-Involved Shooting In Maryland: Police Two suspects have been charged - and a third is in custody - in connection to the armed robbery in Prince George's County on Thursday that led to an officer-involved shooting in the parking lot of a District Heights shopping center. Edward Leroy Brown, 24, and Kanard Bishop, 26, were arrested and charged for an armed robbery on March 28, police announced on Friday, while the third suspect, 18-year-old Kahlill Boyd, is facing charges pending his extradition after being apprehended and held in Washington, DC.  All three are from the nation's capital. Shortly after 3 p.m. on Thursday aft…

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Shooting During Armed Robbery Now Being Investigated As Homicide In Northwest DC, Police Say Shooting During Armed Robbery Now Being Investigated As Homicide In Northwest DC, Police Say
Shooting During Armed Robbery Now Being Investigated As Homicide In Northwest DC, Police Say What started as a probe into an armed robbery in Northwest DC has turned into a homicide investigation, according to the Metropolitan Police Department. Shortly before 3 p.m. on Wednesday, March 27, two suspects took out a pair of handguns and walked into a business in the 5100 block of Georgia Avenue NW demanding money and property, to which the victims complied. During the robbery, police say that one of the robbers fired his gun, striking Silver Spring resident Philip Prendergast before the two fled the area and were caught on nearby surveillance cameras. #Update: The investigation i…

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Police Probing Officer-Involved Shooting With Armed Robbers In Maryland: Officials Police Probing Officer-Involved Shooting With Armed Robbers In Maryland: Officials
Police Probing Officer-Involved Shooting With Armed Robbers In Maryland: Officials An armed robber was shot by an officer from the Prince George's County Police Department after targeting a store in a District Heights shopping center, officials say. Shortly after 3 p.m. on Thursday afternoon, detectives were surveilling a carjacked vehicle in the 5700 block of Silver Hill Road, where two men wearing masks got out and walked into the business. We are on the scene of an officer involved shooting in the 5700 block of Silver Hill Road. We are gathering information, we will provide additional details once confirmed. pic.twitter.com/LGEoz895fH — PGPDNEWS (@PGPDNews) March 28…

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Maryland Woman Charged With Murder 34 Years After BF Found Dead In Northeast DC Home: Police Maryland Woman Charged With Murder 34 Years After BF Found Dead In Northeast DC Home: Police
Maryland Woman Charged With Murder 34 Years After BF Found Dead In Northeast DC Home: Police Thirty-four years after 34-year-old Norman Lawrence Rich was found shot to death in a Northeast DC house, an Annapolis woman has been arrested for his murder, the Metropolitan Police Department announced.  Sheila Brown, 66, is facing murder and other charges in connection to the death of Rich - also known as "Semo" and "Mo - who was killed on March 28, 1990 in the 500 block of M Street NE. Upon arrival, officers called to investigate reports of shots fired in the afternoon, they found Rich inside a bedroom in the home suffering from gunshot wounds. He was pronounced dead at the scene. …

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Annapolis Man Dead After Crash, MPD Officer-Involved Shooting: Maryland State Police Annapolis Man Dead After Crash, MPD Officer-Involved Shooting: Maryland State Police
Annapolis Man Dead After Crash, MPD Officer-Involved Shooting: Maryland State Police One person is dead following a two-vehicle crash and officer-involved shooting in Anne Arundel that may be connected, according to state police. Annapolis resident Ian Tilton, 28, was shot and killed by an off-duty lieutenant from the Metropolitan Police Department after he allegedly attempted to assault a Prince George's County Police officer with a knife on Wednesday night. According to police, troopers were called to the area of Crain Highway near Village Drive to check on a reported crash where the driver of one o the vehicles fled on foot from the scene at approximately 5 p.m. on March…

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Trio Accused Of Murder, Metrobus Kidnapping During Violent 48-Hour Crime Spree In DC: Feds Trio Accused Of Murder, Metrobus Kidnapping During Violent 48-Hour Crime Spree In DC: Feds
Trio Accused Of Murder, Metrobus Kidnapping During Violent 48-Hour Crime Spree In DC: Feds Three District men are facing federal charges in connection to the fatal shooting of 59-year-old Raymond Ballard in late January, and an armed kidnapping and robbery on a Metrobus the following day in Southeast DC. On Tuesday, federal authorities announced that Steven Metts, 18, Keondre Carroll, 21, and Jovontae Wallace, 19, have been charged in a 16-count indictment following a violent 48-hour crime spree earlier this year.  According to prosecutors, at approximately 9 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 23, the trio drove into the 3000 block of Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue SE and fired appro…

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