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Police ID District Man, Maryland Woman Killed In Apparent Murder-Suicide Police ID District Man, Maryland Woman Killed In Apparent Murder-Suicide
Police ID District Man, Maryland Woman Killed In Apparent Murder-Suicide Details have been released by the Prince George's County Police Department after a District man killed a woman in Maryland he had a previous relationship with before apparently turning the gun on himself. Investigators have identified Fairmount Heights resident Tequia Nails, 32, as the victim who was gunned down by 26-year-old Quindell Mercer overnight before being found with what is believed to be a self-inflicted gunshot wound. According to a department spokesperson, at around 11 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 24, officers were called to investigate a shooting in the 500 block of 62nd Avenue in F…

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by Zak Failla
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Teen Killed By BF Days After MoCo Reunion Was 'Dreamer Studying To Reach Goals' In US Teen Killed By BF Days After MoCo Reunion Was 'Dreamer Studying To Reach Goals' In US
Teen Killed By BF Days After MoCo Reunion Was 'Dreamer Studying To Reach Goals' In US Dania Carolina Cruz Mejía came to the US searching for a better life five months ago, only to see those dreams dashed when the 18-year-old was allegedly killed by her boyfriend in Maryland. Earlier this year, the El Salvador native made the move to the country, where she reunited with longtime boyfriend Gerber Luis Sanchez Centeno, 22, who has since been accused of her murder in Montgomery Village. According to Cruz Mejía's family, she had spend the last couple years with Sanchez Centeno, who decided to reunite in Maryland, leading to her death. "(Ten) days after reuniting with D…

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by Zak Failla
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Officers Suffering 'Serious Injuries' Arresting Domestic Violence Suspect In Maryland: Police Officers Suffering 'Serious Injuries' Arresting Domestic Violence Suspect In Maryland: Police
Officers Suffering 'Serious Injuries' Arresting Domestic Violence Suspect In Maryland: Police Two officers from the Frederick Police Department will be on the shelf for an undisclosed amount of time after being assaulted by a suspect. Marcus Deandre Taylor, 36, first attempted flight, then decided to fight a pair of officers chasing him during an investigation into a reported domestic disturbance. At around 8 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 10, officers were called to the 1000 block of Heather Ridge Drive, where there was a reported domestic violence incident. Upon arrival, the officers were provided a description of Taylor, fled fled before they arrived, but was quickly apprehended. Accor…

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by Zak Failla
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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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Husband Who Stabbed Wife Multiple Times, Strangled Her With Belt In Montgomery County Sentenced Husband Who Stabbed Wife Multiple Times, Strangled Her With Belt In Montgomery County Sentenced
Husband Who Stabbed Wife Multiple Times, Strangled Her With Belt In Montgomery County Sentenced The man who murdered his wife, then turned himself in to police in Montgomery County and pointed investigators to the body has been sentenced to decades in prison. Dennis Hinnant, Jr., 30, of Silver Spring, was convicted earlier this year of second-degree for the death of his 28-year-old wife Taresha Pendarvis in February last year. Taresha Pendarvis Montgomery County State's Attorney's Office On Wednesday, Sept. 4, prosecutors announced that Hinnant has been sentenced to 40 years in prison, the maximum penalty permitted under Maryland law. Hinnant walked into the Rockville City P…

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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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Police ID Wanted Man, Victim Involved In Apparent Murder-Suicide In Montgomery County Police ID Wanted Man, Victim Involved In Apparent Murder-Suicide In Montgomery County
Police ID Wanted Man, Victim Involved In Apparent Murder-Suicide In Montgomery County 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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Man Emotionally, Sexually Abused Spouse During Harrowing Holiday In Maryland Home: Prosecutors Man Emotionally, Sexually Abused Spouse During Harrowing Holiday In Maryland Home: Prosecutors
Man Emotionally, Sexually Abused Spouse During Harrowing Holiday In Maryland Home: Prosecutors A harrowing Christmas Day assault in Charles County will land a 56-year-old man who terrorized his soon-to-be ex behind bars for several years, authorities announced. Waldorf resident Joseph John Bonaiuto was sentenced by a judge to eight years in prison after physically, mentally, and sexually abusing his significant other for hours, according to the state's attorney's office. On Dec. 26, 2023, officers were called to Bonaiuto's Waldorf residence to conduct a welfare check after receiving a call from his brother stating that he was holding a woman hostage, and upon arrival, she opened…

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by Zak Failla
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Woman Held Hostage By Boyfriend Who Shot Himself After Standoff In Maryland: Sheriff Woman Held Hostage By Boyfriend Who Shot Himself After Standoff In Maryland: Sheriff
Woman Held Hostage By Boyfriend Who Shot Himself After Standoff In Maryland: Sheriff A woman in a toxic relationship with her boyfriend had to be rescued by members of the Charles County Sheriff's Office following a standoff over the weekend in Waldorf, authorities say. On Sunday, officers were called to check on the welfare of a woman after being contacted by her family, who reported she was in an abusive relationship with Howard Theodore Coleman, Jr., 42, and had not been heard from in days. Officers responded to a home in the 9300 block of Brechin Place in Waldorf, where they unsuccessfully attempted to contact the woman, and a warrant to search the property was issued. …

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by Zak Failla
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Man Who 'Permanently Erased' Woman During Maryland Argument Gets Life In Prison For Murder Man Who 'Permanently Erased' Woman During Maryland Argument Gets Life In Prison For Murder
Man Who 'Permanently Erased' Woman During Maryland Argument Gets Life In Prison For Murder It took a jury approximately two hours to convict a man of the murder of a woman whose body was found in Charles County last spring, now he will spend the rest of his life in prison and isn't going to get out. Deanthony Lamont Warrick, 35, of Indian Head, was convicted by a jury following a four-day trial for his role in the violent death of 29-year-old La Plata resident Jasmine Lakesha Hicks in April 2023, according to the state prosecutor's office. On Friday, Aug. 9, Charles County State's Attorney Tony Covington announced that Warrick has been sentenced to life in prison without par…

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Felon Held Woman, Child Hostage Before Being Disarmed By Officers In Montgomery County: Police Felon Held Woman, Child Hostage Before Being Disarmed By Officers In Montgomery County: Police
Felon Held Woman, Child Hostage Before Being Disarmed By Officers In Montgomery County: Police A 50-year-old felon in Maryland is facing charges after a scary scene played out in Montgomery County, police say. Germantown resident Albeniz Victor Bonilla is behind bars following a domestic incident involving a woman and child earlier this week where he repeatedly threatened to shoot them if they left. According to the Montgomery County Department of Police, shortly after 7 p.m. on Wednesday, July 31, a caller made contact with the agency's Emergency Commutations Center stating that her sister was being held against her will by her boyfriend, who was believed to be armed. Officers resp…

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by Zak Failla
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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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by Zak Failla
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Ex-Husband Charged In Maryland Assault That Ended In Victim Being Flown, Sheriff Says Ex-Husband Charged In Maryland Assault That Ended In Victim Being Flown, Sheriff Says
Ex-Husband Charged In Maryland Assault That Ended In Victim Being Flown, Sheriff Says A man who allegedly pistol-whipped and assaulted his ex-wife in St. Mary's County is behind bars after a planned meet turned ugly and she had to be airlifted to the hospital.  Mechanicsville resident John William Alvarado, 47, is facing multiple attempted murder charges following an incident late on Saturday night that resulted in his ex hospitalized and him in handcuffs, according to the sheriff's office. On June 22, deputies were called to a reported assault in the 45000 block of Nicholas Court in Lexington Park, where they spoke with Alvarado's ex, who said she was supposed to meet …

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Murderous Husband Sentenced For Killing Wife Planning To Cut Him Off In Maryland: Prosecutors Murderous Husband Sentenced For Killing Wife Planning To Cut Him Off In Maryland: Prosecutors
Murderous Husband Sentenced For Killing Wife Planning To Cut Him Off In Maryland: Prosecutors A 45-year-old man will spend 45 years in prison after admitting to fatally shooting his wife - who planned to leave him - in September 2020 in Montgomery County, authorities announced. Allen Price, Jr. was sentenced this week after pleading guilty in December last year to second-degree murder and weapon offenses in connection to the death of his wife, Natasha Price inside their Gaithersburg home. According to court documents, on Sept. 17, 2020, Price shot his wife in the 19400 block of Sandy Lake Drive, then jumped out of a second-story window in an attempt to flee from the police, before b…

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Controlling Man Sentenced For Beating Ex, Threatening Her From Behind Bars In DC (UPDATED) Controlling Man Sentenced For Beating Ex, Threatening Her From Behind Bars In DC (UPDATED)
Controlling Man Sentenced For Beating Ex, Threatening Her From Behind Bars In DC (Updated) A District man who couldn't last a week after his ex-girlfriend gave him a second chance is heading to prison after violently attempting to control her, federal officials say. Barrington Hart, 36, was convicted on a host of charges in DC after he was in a romantic relationship with a woman, broke up, then reunited for four days, during which he terrorized her last summer, according to authorities. On Friday, he was sentenced to 15 years in prison and five years of supervised release. Prosecutors say that Hart and the woman got into an argument on July 27, 2023, when he accused her of cheat…

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Man Who Threatened To Kill Woman During Argument Convicted Of Murder In MD: State's Attorney Man Who Threatened To Kill Woman During Argument Convicted Of Murder In MD: State's Attorney
Man Who Threatened To Kill Woman During Argument Convicted Of Murder In MD: State's Attorney It took a jury approximately two hours to convict a man of the murder of a woman whose body was found in Charles County last spring. Deanthony Lamont Warrick, 35, of Indian Head, was convicted by a jury following a 4-day trial for his role in the death of 29-year-old La Plata resident Jasmine Lakesha Hicks in April 2023, according to the state prosecutor's office. At approximately 6:40 p.m. on Wednesday, April 12, 2023 officers from the Charles County Sheriff's Office responded to the 2300 block of Woodberry Drive in Bryans Road, where there was a report of a woman - later identified a…

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Man Beat, Choked Wife During Argument At Maryland Motel: State's Attorney Man Beat, Choked Wife During Argument At Maryland Motel: State's Attorney
Man Beat, Choked Wife During Argument At Maryland Motel: State's Attorney A 62-year-old man who beat his wife during an argument inside and outside a Maryland motel before taking her on a hellish ride is facing prison time, authorities announced. Havre de Grace resident Alexander Beniquez was found guilty of multiple counts of assault following an incident last summer involving his wife and an Edgewood motel, according to the Harford County State's Attorney's Office. Prosecutors said that Beniquez struck the woman on July 23, 2023, and eventually strangled her by placing his hands around her neck and squeezing with so much force that marks and bruises w…

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Widow Accused Of Killing Husband Dies Awaiting Trial, Carroll County Officials Say Widow Accused Of Killing Husband Dies Awaiting Trial, Carroll County Officials Say
Widow Accused Of Killing Husband Dies Awaiting Trial, Carroll County Officials Say A 77-year-old woman accused of beating her husband dead with a cane died while awaiting trial, authorities announced. Gail D’Anthony died on May 13, 2024, while in the custody of the Maryland Department of Health, the Carroll County State’s Attorney’s Office said in a news release on Friday, May 17. D’Anthony was being held in custody by MDH because it was determined she was not competent to be tried on charges that she'd beaten her husband, John D’ Anthony III, 72, to death with a cane in March 2023. A competency hearing was scheduled for July 9, 2024.  “Gail D’Anthony did …

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