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Furious Woman Fires Gun At Tow Truck Over Response Time In Maryland, Police Say Furious Woman Fires Gun At Tow Truck Over Response Time In Maryland, Police Say
Furious Woman Fires Gun At Tow Truck Over Response Time In Maryland, Police Say A Maryland woman took her frustration to a dangerous level when she fired a gun at a tow truck that refused to haul her car, according to police. Anne Arundel County officers were called to the 900 block of Reece Road in Severn around 6:40 p.m. on Friday, March 7, after reports of a non-contact shooting, the department said. The trouble started when a tow truck operator arrived for a service request and was met by an irate woman who immediately started berating him over his response time, police said. As the argument escalated, the tow truck driver decided to leave without towing the vehic…
Woman Dies After Parking Lot Crash In Maryland: Police Woman Dies After Parking Lot Crash In Maryland: Police
Woman Dies After Parking Lot Crash In Maryland: Police An 85-year-old woman from Washington, DC, has died after a crash in a Prince George’s County shopping center parking lot, authorities said. Constance Banner was behind the wheel when she was involved in a two-vehicle collision in the 3700 block of Branch Avenue on Saturday, March 1 in Temple Hills, at approximately 4:10 p.m., Prince George’s County Police said. Banner was rushed to the hospital for treatment but died from her injuries the following day, officials said. The second driver was not hurt. Investigators are still working to determine what led to the crash. Check Daily Voice for …
'Active Attacker' With Knife Leads To Shelter-In-Place Order At University Of Virginia 'Active Attacker' With Knife Leads To Shelter-In-Place Order At University Of Virginia
'Active Attacker' With Knife Leads To Shelter-In-Place Order At University Of Virginia The University of Virginia faced its second lockdown this week after reports of a knife-wielding attacker near campus, officials said. On Thursday, Feb. 27, UVA Police issued an emergency alert about an active attacker with a knife near 100 Emmet St. S., across from Alumni Hall.  The suspect was initially described as a white man wearing a red hoodie and blue sweatpants. Later updates described him wearing a white T-shirt, blue sweatpants, and white shoes. The alert, posted at 5:03 p.m., advised students and staff to shelter in place, marking the second such incident this week.  …
SWAT Team Captures Gunman In Deadly Double Shooting At Maryland Senior Living Facility: Cops SWAT Team Captures Gunman In Deadly Double Shooting At Maryland Senior Living Facility: Cops
SWAT Team Captures Gunman In Deadly Double Shooting At Maryland Senior Living Facility: Cops A 79-year-old man is dead and another is fighting for his life after a shooting inside a Baltimore senior living facility, police said. The gunfire erupted shortly after 11 a.m. on Thursday, Feb. 20, at the Pleasant View Gardens senior apartments on North Central Avenue, according to the Baltimore Police Department. Responding officers found two men suffering from gunshot wounds.  Commissioner Worley and PIO are on the scene of a shooting in the 100 block of North Central Street. Please stay clear of the area as multiple streets are closed. SWAT is on scene. More information will b…
Staffers Recognize Armed Pharmacy Robber In Maryland: Cops Staffers Recognize Armed Pharmacy Robber In Maryland: Cops
Staffers Recognize Armed Pharmacy Robber In Maryland: Cops A Maryland man accused of stealing from a pharmacy didn’t get far after staff immediately recognized him and helped police track him down, authorities said. Officers arrested Garrett Guzik, 41, of Aberdeen, on Wednesday, Feb. 5 after he allegedly attempted to rob Citizens Pharmacy Services at 415 Market St. in Havre de Grace, according to police. Police responded to a 911 call shortly after 11:30 a.m. for an attempted robbery at the facility.  When officers arrived just minutes later, staff members provided a clothing description that matched a suspect from a robbery the day…
Impaired Driver Rams Into Maryland Police Cruiser, Seriously Injuring Captain Impaired Driver Rams Into Maryland Police Cruiser, Seriously Injuring Captain
Impaired Driver Rams Into Maryland Police Cruiser, Seriously Injuring Captain A drunk driver slammed into a Takoma Park police cruiser, sending a police captain to the hospital with serious injuries, authorities said. The crash happened around 7:25 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 3, near Piney Branch Road and Park Valley Road, according to the Montgomery County Department of Police. Investigators said the Takoma Park Police captain was driving through the area when an impaired driver crashed into his cruiser. Emergency crews responded, and the captain was transported to a nearby hospital with serious injuries. The driver, an adult female, suffered minor injuries and was also …
Husband Who Killed Wife 'Running For Her Life' Arrested In Maryland Admits To Crime: Feds Husband Who Killed Wife 'Running For Her Life' Arrested In Maryland Admits To Crime: Feds
Husband Who Killed Wife 'Running For Her Life' Arrested In Maryland Admits To Crime: Feds A District man has admitted to fatally shooting his wife after chasing her through their Northeast DC apartment complex as she desperately tried to escape, authorities say. On Friday, Jan. 24, 48-year-old Wyatt Swan pleaded guilty to second-degree murder while armed in connection to the killing of 52-year-old Teresa Francisco, according to federal officials.  The deadly attack unfolded in March 2024 in the 900 block of Eastern Avenue NE. Investigators say Swan first shot Francisco in their shared apartment before she fled the unit, "running for her life."  She hid inside a …
DUI Driver Strikes Police Car In Montgomery County: Cops DUI Driver Strikes Police Car In Montgomery County: Cops
DUI Driver Strikes Police Car In Montgomery County: Cops A drunk driver’s dangerous decision ended with a police cruiser smashed and a night behind bars after a collision in Montgomery County, authorities say. The crash happened shortly after 2:30 a.m. on Saturday, Jan. 11, when a black Acura barreled into a marked Montgomery County Police cruiser on I-270 near I-370. An officer had parked the vehicle with its emergency lights activated, blocking lanes to protect state police investigators at the scene of a prior crash, according to officials. The aftermath of the crash in Montgomery County. Montgomery County Department of Police The imp…
Father Of Child Accused Of Breaking Into MD Home, Stabbing Mother In Late-Night Rampage: PD Father Of Child Accused Of Breaking Into MD Home, Stabbing Mother In Late-Night Rampage: PD
Father Of Child Accused Of Breaking Into MD Home, Stabbing Mother In Late-Night Rampage: PD Chaos erupted late Friday night in Maryland when a man allegedly broke into his child’s mother’s Anne Arundel County home, attacked her with a knife, and led police on a wild chase, authorities said. It all went down shortly before 11:30 p.m. on Jan. 10 in the 1400 block of Tyler Avenue in Annapolis, where officers responded to a reported stabbing. When police got there, they spotted the suspect’s car speeding away from the scene, sparking a pursuit, officials said. The victim told officers that her child’s father broke into her home by cutting the screen on a window, then once inside, thi…
Convicted Sex Trafficker On The Run After Tampering With Ankle Monitor In Montgomery County: PD Convicted Sex Trafficker On The Run After Tampering With Ankle Monitor In Montgomery County: PD
Convicted Sex Trafficker On The Run After Tampering With Ankle Monitor In Montgomery County: PD Recognize him? Montgomery County detectives are calling on the community to help find a convicted sex trafficker who disappeared after tampering with his ankle monitor. Ernest Gerald Wilkerson who was convicted in February of two counts of sex trafficking and two prostitution-related charges, vanished a month later in March. Police say his ankle monitor was tampered with on March 7, just weeks after his conviction. A bench warrant was issued for his arrest five days later, but Wilkerson remains at large. Authorities are now renewing their efforts to locate Wilkerson and are offering a rew…
Teens Apprehended After Assaulting Officers During Chaotic Traffic Stop In Maryland: Police Teens Apprehended After Assaulting Officers During Chaotic Traffic Stop In Maryland: Police
Teens Apprehended After Assaulting Officers During Chaotic Traffic Stop In Maryland: Police Police arrested six people, including five teens, after a chaotic traffic stop turned violent in Anne Arundel County on Wednesday morning. Officers pulled over a black Mercedes for a registration violation on Ritchie Highway near Shelly Road in Brookyln at approximately 10:40 a.m., police said, leading to a violent encounter with the minors. While speaking with the driver outside of the vehicle, officers said several others got out and began attacking them in what is believed to have been an attempt to hinder their investigation. During the struggle, police said they saw one individual att…
Buzz Over Recent Drone Sightings Prompts Police Response In Montgomery County Buzz Over Recent Drone Sightings Prompts Police Response In Montgomery County
Buzz Over Recent Drone Sightings Prompts Police Response In Montgomery County The recent rash of drone sightings up and down the East Coast has not reached parts of Maryland, though concern is still on the rise for some, prompting some police agencies to proactively reach out to their communities. On Thursday, the Montgomery County Department of Police issued a fresh alert addressing the reports of suspicious unmanned aircraft sightings that have made national headlines. Although the department is not currently investigating any drone-related incidents in the county, authorities released a statement reminding residents about their active drone program and emphasizing…
Teen Wearing Ankle Monitor Arrested In Robbery, Stolen Car Cases In Maryland Teen Wearing Ankle Monitor Arrested In Robbery, Stolen Car Cases In Maryland
Teen Wearing Ankle Monitor Arrested In Robbery, Stolen Car Cases In Maryland A 16-year-old boy already wearing an ankle monitor for previous offenses was arrested after being connected to a robbery and two stolen car cases, police said. Detectives with the Criminal Investigations Division arrested the teen on Dec. 4 after he was seen getting into a stolen car. When officers approached, he tried to run but was quickly caught. Investigators later linked him to an October robbery where a victim’s shoes and cell phone were stolen. The teen was also connected to a car theft on Nov. 22 at a convenience store on Middletown Road, where a vehicle left running and unattended …
VIDEO: Arrest Of Pregnant Shoplifters In Maryland Captured On Newly-Released Bodycam Footage VIDEO: Arrest Of Pregnant Shoplifters In Maryland Captured On Newly-Released Bodycam Footage
Video: Arrest Of Pregnant Shoplifters In Maryland Captured On Newly-Released Bodycam Footage A pair of pregnant women who were caught red-handed stealing from stores in Frederick County tried to pull a fast one on police investigators but were not swift enough to avoid time behind bars in an instance that was caught on recently released footage by Transparency Bodycam on YouTube.  On March 27, California resident Mirela Sardaru, 36, and Melinsa Stefan, 21, who was identified by her Italian passport, were both taken into custody during a traffic stop after being connected to several thefts in the area when they targeted local shops (click here for the original story on this…
MD Man Busted For Using Curious Methods In Effort To Burn Down Home With People Inside: PD MD Man Busted For Using Curious Methods In Effort To Burn Down Home With People Inside: PD
MD Man Busted For Using Curious Methods In Effort To Burn Down Home With People Inside: PD A tense situation unfolded over the weekend in Charles County as La Plata police arrested a man accused of trying to set his home on fire with several people inside. Officers responded to the 600 block of Hemlock Court on Saturday, Dec. 7 at around 4:15 a.m. after a call taker overheard someone making arson threats during a 911 call, police said.  Upon arrival, officers learned the suspect, identified as Michael Darnel Lassiter, 59, was reportedly attempting to ignite a fire using the oven, stove burners, and cooking oil. According to a witness, Lassiter’s actions endangered the other…
Four Armed Robbery Suspects Busted With Guns, Drugs After Maryland Heist: Police Four Armed Robbery Suspects Busted With Guns, Drugs After Maryland Heist: Police
Four Armed Robbery Suspects Busted With Guns, Drugs After Maryland Heist: Police Four suspects were arrested after an armed robbery in Glen Burnie led to a swift police response and the recovery of stolen guns, drugs, and a getaway vehicle, authorities announced. The incident began around 4 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 3, when a man was approached in the 6600 block of Ritchie Highway by four armed suspects demanding his belongings.  After the victim complied, the suspects fled in a gray 2007 Pontiac G6 toward Ordnance Road. Responding officers quickly located the vehicle, apprehending the suspects and seizing an arsenal of firearms and drugs during a search of the vehicl…
Gunman Found Dead After Barricade, Shootout With Officers In Maryland: AG Gunman Found Dead After Barricade, Shootout With Officers In Maryland: AG
Gunman Found Dead After Barricade, Shootout With Officers In Maryland: AG A domestic disturbance in Laurel escalated into a deadly standoff after a gunman exchanged fire with Howard County police and was later found dead inside a home, authorities said. The incident began around 3:10 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 30, when Howard County officers responded to a home on the 10000 block of American Pharoah Lane for a report of a man banging on the front door, police said. Upon arrival, police say that officers encountered a woman on an outside upper ledge of the house and an adult male suspect at a window inside the residence with a long gun. According to investigators, …
Three Arrested In Connection To Maryland Shooting That Killed Innocent Teen Bystander: Police Three Arrested In Connection To Maryland Shooting That Killed Innocent Teen Bystander: Police
Three Arrested In Connection To Maryland Shooting That Killed Innocent Teen Bystander: Police Three suspects have been arrested weeks after a 19-year-old woman, who was not involved in an altercation, died at the hospital days after being an innocent victim of a Baltimore shooting, police announced. Daeshaun Clark, 27, of Severn; Devontaye Richardson, 28, of Hanover; and Alexis Cancel-Soto, 20, of Baltimore, are facing first-degree murder charges in connection to the Oct. 27 shooting in the unit block of West Hamburg Street. The shooting occurred at approximately 3:43 a.m. on Oct. 27, when Southern District officers responded to a call for gunfire. Investigators determined a sh…
Man Dragged From Vehicle After Being Robbed At Maryland Motel: Police Man Dragged From Vehicle After Being Robbed At Maryland Motel: Police
Man Dragged From Vehicle After Being Robbed At Maryland Motel: Police A man was injured after being robbed and dragged by a vehicle outside a Motel 6 in Anne Arundel County late Wednesday night, police said. Officers responded to the Motel 6 on Raynor Avenue in Linthicum at around 11:20 p.m. on Nov. 20 for a reported citizen robbery. According to investigators, a 44-year-old man was approached by three suspects who demanded cash, with one of them deliberately bumping into the victim before rifling through his pockets and stealing money. Police say that the suspects then got into a vehicle to flee the scene, though the victim was not done fighting.  The…
Shots Fired Near Maryland YMCA Playground Leads To Lockdown, Two In Custody: Police Shots Fired Near Maryland YMCA Playground Leads To Lockdown, Two In Custody: Police
Shots Fired Near Maryland YMCA Playground Leads To Lockdown, Two In Custody: Police A daycare at the YMCA on Eastern Boulevard went into lockdown late Wednesday morning in Hagerstown after shots were fired near the facility’s playground, police said. At approximately 11:45 a.m. on Nov. 20, staff were outside with children on the playground when gunfire erupted from the direction of Cortland Manor, resulting in staff members moving children to safety inside the building and locking down the facility as a precaution..  Officers responded to the area and, following witness reports, located shell casings outside a building at Cortland Manor, police then identified an apar…
Maryland Father Remembered As ‘Genuine Family Man’ After Tragic Apartment Shooting Maryland Father Remembered As ‘Genuine Family Man’ After Tragic Apartment Shooting
Maryland Father Remembered As ‘Genuine Family Man’ After Tragic Apartment Shooting The 30-year-old Suitland father who was found shot to death in an apartment building is being remembered as a "genuine family man" by his loved ones.  Brian Speaks was pronounced dead at the scene late in the afternoon inside an apartment in the 3500 block of Parkway Terrace Drive over the weekend, according to police in Prince George's County. When officers arrived, they found Speaks suffering from gunshot wounds inside the building, and despite their best efforts to provide aid, he was declared dead at the scene, leaving his friends and family reeling and filled with questions. "We are h…
Teen Committed Commercial Burglaries With Young Children In Montgomery County, Police Say Teen Committed Commercial Burglaries With Young Children In Montgomery County, Police Say
Teen Committed Commercial Burglaries With Young Children In Montgomery County, Police Say In a startling incident, three boys between the ages of 11 and 13 have been charged in connection with two early morning burglaries at auto businesses in Montgomery County, police say. On Tuesday, Nov. 19, at approximately 1 a.m., officers responded to a burglary alarm at Superior Auto Service in the 12200 block of Wilkins Avenue, where they found a front window that was shattered and property missing. While investigating the first incident, officers received a second report of a burglary at RMA Transportation, also in the 12200 block of Wilkins Avenue, where there were employees present at…
Police ID Pedestrian Killed By Hit-Run Driver Near I-695 On-Ramp In Maryland Police ID Pedestrian Killed By Hit-Run Driver Near I-695 On-Ramp In Maryland
Police ID Pedestrian Killed By Hit-Run Driver Near I-695 On-Ramp In Maryland A 35-year-old man was killed by a hit-and-run driver near an on-ramp of I-695 in Anne Arundel County, according to police. Edward Broseker, Jr., who has no fixed address, has been identified by investigators as the person killed overnight by a driver who fled the scene in Glen Burnie. According to a spokesperson from the Anne Arundel County Police Department, shortly after 9:30 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 10, officers were called to the area of Ritchie Highway at the on-ramp of the interstate, where there were reports of a man down in the roadway after being struck by a driver. Upon arrival, firs…
Montgomery County Woman Who Called 911 Charged With Mother's Murder: Police Montgomery County Woman Who Called 911 Charged With Mother's Murder: Police
Montgomery County Woman Who Called 911 Charged With Mother's Murder: Police A 63-year-old woman is dead and her daughter is in custody for her murder after she called it in to the Montgomery County Department of Police on Monday. Tiffany Zhang, 29, has been arrested and charged in connection to the death of her mother, Guichun Hu, whose body was found in a grassy field in the 19400 block of Olive Tree Way in Gaithersburg. According to police, shortly before 10 a.m. on Nov. 4, the Emergency Communications Center received a call from Zhang advising that she had killed her mother the previous day. Upon arrival, officers were met by Zhang waiting outside near Hu'…
Driver Crashes Into Back Of Police Vehicle During Montgomery County Speeding Stop On I-270 Driver Crashes Into Back Of Police Vehicle During Montgomery County Speeding Stop On I-270
Driver Crashes Into Back Of Police Vehicle During Montgomery County Speeding Stop On I-270 One of Montgomery County's top cops got a scare on Saturday morning when a driver plowed into his vehicle as he was conducting a traffic stop. District 3 Commander Jason Cokinos stopped a driver early on Nov. 2 for driving 110 mph on I-270 near I-495 when he was rudely interrupted by another reckless motorist in a Mercedes who crashed into the back of his vehicle. No serious injuries were reported, according to the commander, who was out of his vehicle when the Mercedes caused the crash. When you see police vehicles 🚔, emergency vehicles 🚒, tow trucks, etc. on the side of the road... MO…
Police ID 18-Year-Old Found Shot To Death In Vehicle Blocks From Reported Maryland Shooting Police ID 18-Year-Old Found Shot To Death In Vehicle Blocks From Reported Maryland Shooting
Police ID 18-Year-Old Found Shot To Death In Vehicle Blocks From Reported Maryland Shooting Police investigators have identified the 18-year-old who was found with a fatal gunshot wound in a vehicle not far from a Prince George's County funeral home on Tuesday. Officers were called to the 7400 block of Old Landover Road at around 9:30 a.m. on Oct. 23 to probe a reported shooting, and further investigation led to the grisly discovery of Kesean Pollard's body in the 7100 block. He was pronounced dead at the scene. According to the initial investigation, investigators are searching for multiple suspects who arrived at the initial scene and opened fire before fleeing in a vehicle. N…
Man Found Dead Blocks Away From Reported Shooting Near Maryland Funeral Home (DEVELOPING) Man Found Dead Blocks Away From Reported Shooting Near Maryland Funeral Home (DEVELOPING)
Man Found Dead Blocks Away From Reported Shooting Near Maryland Funeral Home (Developing) A deadly shooting near a Prince George's County funeral home is under investigation, police confirmed. Officers were called to the 7100 block of Old Landover Road at around 9:30 a.m. on Tuesday morning to investigate a reported shooting, and further investigation led to the grisly discovery of a dead body inside a vehicle in the 7400 block. According to police, they are searching for multiple suspects who arrived at the initial scene and opened fire before fleeing in a vehicle. No description of the suspects or vehicle has been provided. Detectives are on scene working to establish a s…
Photos Released Of Man Wanted For Inappropriately Touching Student At University Of Maryland Photos Released Of Man Wanted For Inappropriately Touching Student At University Of Maryland
Photos Released Of Man Wanted For Inappropriately Touching Student At University Of Maryland New photos have been released by the University of Maryland Police Department as they continue their search for a suspect wanted in connection to a sex offense last month. In early September, members of the department responded to the 4600 block of College Avenue near the intersection of Princeton Avenue, where a student reported that she had been inappropriately touched. According to police, at around 11 a.m. on Friday, Sept. 6, the female student reported to investigators that she was walking along College Avenue when a man approached her and began asking questions. During that interacti…
Harley Rider Suffers Serious, Life-Threatening Injuries In Maryland Crash, Police Say Harley Rider Suffers Serious, Life-Threatening Injuries In Maryland Crash, Police Say
Harley Rider Suffers Serious, Life-Threatening Injuries In Maryland Crash, Police Say Three people were injured - one critically - in a crash involving a motorcycle and Toyota Camry on Monday in Maryland, police say. At around 4:20 p.m. on Oct. 7, officers from the Anne Arundel County Police Department were called to the intersection of Hammonds Ferry Road North and Ardmore Road in Linthicum Heights to investigate a two-vehicle crash. Investigators say that a 34-year-old man from Glen Burnie was riding his 2002 Harley-Davidson Fatboy north on Hammonds Ferry Road when it struck the side of a Camry heading west on Ardmore Road and making a turn into the roadway. The driver of…
Shots Fired, Robbery Reported At Maryland Bus Stop, Police Say (UDPATED) Shots Fired, Robbery Reported At Maryland Bus Stop, Police Say (UDPATED)
Shots Fired, Robbery Reported At Maryland Bus Stop, Police Say (Udpated) A high school student was shot at and robbed at gunpoint while waiting at a bus stop to head to school on Thursday morning in Prince George's County, police say. At around 6:40 a.m. on Sept. 19, officers were called to the 15900 block of Livingston Road near Xander Street in Accokeek, where there was a reported incident involving a robber and pair of robbers. According to the Prince George's County Police Department, two people approached a group of minors at the bus stop and announced the robbery, prompting them to scatter away in fear. One of the two suspects fired a shot in the air, cau…
Two Juveniles Walking Along Maryland Roadway Hospitalized By Hit-Run Driver: Police Two Juveniles Walking Along Maryland Roadway Hospitalized By Hit-Run Driver: Police
Two Juveniles Walking Along Maryland Roadway Hospitalized By Hit-Run Driver: Police Two minors suffered injuries after being struck by a hit-and-run driver while walking along the road in Anne Arundel County on Tuesday morning, police say. Officers were called at around 11 a.m. on Sept. 17, officers responded to the intersection of Outing Avenue and East Shore Road in Pasadena to investigate a reported hit-and-run involving a group of juveniles. According to investigators, the group was walking along Outing Avenue when two were struck by a white Nissan Pathfinder that was occupied by three Hispanic men. One juvenile was taken by paramedics to the hospital, while another w…