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Murder Suspects Using U-Haul As Getaway Vehicle In Maryland Quickly Apprehended, Sheriff Says Murder Suspects Using U-Haul As Getaway Vehicle In Maryland Quickly Apprehended, Sheriff Says
Murder Suspects Using U-Haul As Getaway Vehicle In Maryland Quickly Apprehended, Sheriff Says Two suspects failed to get away in a U-Haul truck after fatally shooting a 44-year-old District man in a midday Charles County argument, according to the sheriff's office. Rayvon Gordon, 50, and Anton Jermain Wood, 22, are both facing murder and other charges in connection to the fatal shooting of Antione Jerome Whitaker, who was found shot to death in Waldorf earlier this week. Investigators from the Charles County Sheriff's Office says that at around 1:20 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 16, officers were called to the 11600 block of Lewisham Place to investigate a reported shooting, where they foun…

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Good Samaritan Helps Officers Capture Stabbing Suspect Targeting Elderly Woman In Maryland: PD Good Samaritan Helps Officers Capture Stabbing Suspect Targeting Elderly Woman In Maryland: PD
Good Samaritan Helps Officers Capture Stabbing Suspect Targeting Elderly Woman In Maryland: PD A District man seemingly randomly stabbed a 66-year-old woman sitting alone on a bench in Montgomery County before attempting to take off on foot back toward DC, though a Good Samaritan wasn't about to let him get away that easy. Dwayne Johnson, 39, has been charged with attempted murder and other offenses following a reported stabbing early on Monday morning in Chevy Chase, police say. According to the Montgomery County Department of Police, shortly before 9:30 a.m. on Sept. 16, officers from the Montgomery County Police Department, Metro Transit Police Department and the DC Metropoli…

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Two Busted During Investigation Into Reported Shooting In Charles County: Sheriff (DEVELOPING) Two Busted During Investigation Into Reported Shooting In Charles County: Sheriff (DEVELOPING)
Two Busted During Investigation Into Reported Shooting In Charles County: Sheriff (Developing) Two people were taken into custody on Monday afternoon as the Charles County Sheriff's Office investigates a reported shooting in Waldorf. An alert was issued by the agency shortly after 2 p.m. advising that detectives were called to Lewisham Place in Waldorf to investigate shots fired in the area of several townhouses.  Upon arrival, officers were able to locate two suspects who fled on foot before ultimately being apprehended in the area of Crain Highway near Plaza Drive on Sept. 16.  Google Maps street view Additional details are expected to be released by the sheriff's…

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Man Robbing Elderly Relative Stabbed Caretaker In Maryland, Shot By K9 Officer: Sheriff Man Robbing Elderly Relative Stabbed Caretaker In Maryland, Shot By K9 Officer: Sheriff
Man Robbing Elderly Relative Stabbed Caretaker In Maryland, Shot By K9 Officer: Sheriff A 28-year-old man who targeted an elderly relative before stabbing a caregiver attempting to intervene in Charles County was hospitalized in an officer-involved shooting in Waldorf, according to the sheriff's office. Thomas James Roberts, Jr. was hospitalized on Friday, Sept. 13 following an investigation that was launched earlier this week after an incident involving he, a relative, and the relative's caregiver. According to a spokesperson from the Charles County Sheriff's Office, on Monday, Sept. 8, officers were called to Bassford Road to investigate a reported stabbing.  Investiga…

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Indy Man Accused Of Killing Sister In Maryland Apartment During Domestic Incident, Police Say Indy Man Accused Of Killing Sister In Maryland Apartment During Domestic Incident, Police Say
Indy Man Accused Of Killing Sister In Maryland Apartment During Domestic Incident, Police Say A man from Indianapolis was taken into custody overnight after he was found in a Montgomery County apartment, where his 37-year-old sister was found dead, police say. Devon Miller, 30, was arrested and charged in connection to the homicide of Bethesda resident Shanon Marie Barnett on Monday night, according to officials. At approximately 10:30 p.m. on Sept. 9, the Montgomery County Police Department's Emergency Communication center received a call regarding a suspicious situation in the 10500 block of Westlake Drive.  A second call was reported at the same location 20 minutes later. …

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Man Hid Behind Woman's Home Before Planned Attack In Maryland, Sheriff Says Man Hid Behind Woman's Home Before Planned Attack In Maryland, Sheriff Says
Man Hid Behind Woman's Home Before Planned Attack In Maryland, Sheriff Says A man who laid in wait behind his victim's home before violently attacking a woman in Charles County is at large, according to the sheriff's office. Waldorf resident Edwin Geovany Argueta-Tobar, 34, is wanted following a domestic-related assault that was meticulously planned. Officers from the Charles County Sheriff's Office responded late on Saturday, Sept. 7 to the 5000 block of La Plata, where a woman reported she left her home to take some items outside when Argueta-Tobar accosted her from behind. Investigators say that he pulled her, punched her several times in the face, an…

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Man Who Posted Social Media Threats Targeting Children, Police Wanted In Southern Maryland Man Who Posted Social Media Threats Targeting Children, Police Wanted In Southern Maryland
Man Who Posted Social Media Threats Targeting Children, Police Wanted In Southern Maryland A massive multi-jurisdictional search is underway in Southern Maryland as several agencies are attempting to locate a 21-year-old man who made threats against children and police. An alert was issued on Thursday afternoon on behalf of the St. Mary's County, Charles County, and Calvert County sheriff's office as they seek the public's assistance in locating Kevin Lee Bonnie, who is now wanted. According to investigators, on Thursday, Sept. 5, Bonnie posted multiple statements on social media expressing intent to harm law enforcement officers and children waiting at bus stops. They note…

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Police ID District Man Killed During Labor Day Shooting In Maryland Near DC Border Police ID District Man Killed During Labor Day Shooting In Maryland Near DC Border
Police ID District Man Killed During Labor Day Shooting In Maryland Near DC Border New details have been released by the Montgomery County Department of Police following a deadly Labor Day shooting in Silver Spring. Officers were called at around 11 a.m. on Sept. 2 to the 8000 block of 13th Street in Silver Spring, where there was a reported shooting not far from the DC border. Police say that District resident Jamar Emmanuel Jenifer was found in an alley suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. He was pronounced dead at the scene by first responders. No suspect has been identified as of Tuesday afternoon. PIO is en route. Media staging area to be determined. #MCPNew…

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Man Who Choked, Threatened To Kill GF Before Standoff With Officers In MD Arrested: Sheriff Man Who Choked, Threatened To Kill GF Before Standoff With Officers In MD Arrested: Sheriff
Man Who Choked, Threatened To Kill GF Before Standoff With Officers In MD Arrested: Sheriff A man who threatened to kill his girlfriend and barricaded himself inside a Charles County residence has been released from custody, officials say. Waldorf resident Damon Clyburn Glenn, 43, is facing charges following a violent domestic dispute that was reported in the parking lot of an apartment complex earlier this week. Shortly before 9:30 a.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 28, officers from the Charles County Sheriff's Office were called to the 2000 block of Amberleaf Place in Waldorf, where they were met by a woman in the parking lot who was reportedly the victim of a domestic assault. The victi…

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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…

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News
Off-Duty Deputy Returning From Jury Duty Apprehends Escape Suspect In St. Mary's County Off-Duty Deputy Returning From Jury Duty Apprehends Escape Suspect In St. Mary's County
Off-Duty Deputy Returning From Jury Duty Apprehends Escape Suspect In St. Mary's County An off-duty member of the St. Mary's County Sheriff's Office went above and beyond to capture a wanted man who escaped custody, officials say. Capt. Richard Russell, the Special Operations Commander for the department, received an alert on Tuesday morning regarding Leonardtown native Jordan Poetzman, who removed his GPS monitoring device while attending court-authorized inpatient treatment at a facility in California. Capt. Richard Russell St. Mary's County Sheriff At the time, he was returning from jury duty. With one civic duty done, Russell decided to join the hun…

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Schools
Elementary School Teacher In Maryland Accused Of Sexual Abuse Of Former Student: Police Elementary School Teacher In Maryland Accused Of Sexual Abuse Of Former Student: Police
Elementary School Teacher In Maryland Accused Of Sexual Abuse Of Former Student: Police The new school year got off to an unfortunate start for an educator in Prince George's County who was arrested for allegedly sexually abusing a child who was a former student, police say. Bowie resident Mark Cobb, a teacher at Cooper Lane Elementary School in Landover Hills is facing multiple charges that include sexual abuse of a minor and possession of child porn. His alleged victim is reportedly a girl under the age of 10 who was a former student. According to the Prince George's County Police Department, on Sunday, Aug. 25, Cooper Lane Elementary School officials were tipped off a…

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