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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…
Two More Busted For Four-Week Crime Spree Terrorizing DMV Businesses: Feds
Quaysa Flumo and Emmanuel Sumo will have years to think about their actions behind bars after going on a four-week crime spree targeting victims throughout the DMV region, federal authorities announced.
Flumo, a District resident, was sentenced to 234 years in prison, and Sumo, 29, of Takoma Park, was sentenced to 214 months for their roles in a string of armed robberies targeting gas stations, liquor stores, convenience stores, and restaurants in the region.
Prosecutors say that Flumo, Sumo, and Enyinna "Reggie" Onyewu, 31, of Silver Spring, were convicted earlier this year after bein…
Murder Suspect Seized In Prince George's County, Police Say
The man responsible for killing a 24-year-old victim and wounding another during a robbery has been captured in Prince George's County, authorities said.
Alex Quinteros, 28, of Takoma Park, has been charged with murder in the shooting death of Hyattsville's Rudy Perez Gutierrez, on Friday, April 14, PGPD said.
Quinteros is believed to have shot Perez Gutierrez, who he did not know, during a robbery on the 2100 block of Guilford Road around 5:15 p.m. that evening, police said.
Gutierrez was pronounced deceased on the scene. A second victim suffered injuries not considered life-thr…
Takoma Park 'Legend', Retired Fire Chief, Passes Away After 60 Years Of Service
The Takoma Park Volunteer Fire Department has announced the passing of a devoted and beloved former Chief, who served with the department for over 60 years, officials say.
Officials announced that retired Chief James "Jimmy" Jarboe passed away, on Monday, Sept. 12, according to the Takoma Park Volunteer Fire Department.
With the heaviest of hearts, and the deepest sorrow, we announce the passing of Chief James "Jimmy" Jarboe (ret.) pic.twitter.com/kBXc6QLiBo — Takoma Park VFD (@tpvfd) September 11, 2022
"Chief Jarboe served Takoma Park for over 60 years, from frontline firefighter to C…