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Seance Sparks Blaze, Barricade, Arson Arrest In Maryland: Fire Marshal
A Maryland woman’s attempt to summon spirits may have backfired—literally—when she allegedly set her apartment on fire, then locked herself in a rental office, officials said.
April Niesha Hough, 45, of Hagerstown, is facing arson charges after claiming she was performing a seance before the fire broke out at The Ridge Apartments on Garden Lane, according to investigators.
Fire crews responded around 4 p.m. on Friday, March 14, after smoke started pouring from the three-story building. Tenants managed to escape after a fire alarm was activated.
That’s when things got even weirder.
Investi…
Traffic Stop Leads to Armed Hyattsville Felon, Stolen Virginia Gun, Drugs: Sheriff
A Maryland man who tried to flee from police in a vehicle reported stolen in Virginia is now behind bars after officers found a stolen gun and a large quantity of drugs inside his car, officials said.
John Thomas White III, 20, of Hyattsville, was taken into custody late Tuesday, March 11, following a police pursuit in Waldorf, according to the Charles County Sheriff's Office.
Officers were alerted to a stolen vehicle near Promenade Place and Aldergate Place around 10:45 p.m., authorities said, though when they attempted to stop the driver, White hit the gas and took off, prompting a pursui…
Connecticut Woman Held Stepson Captive For 2 Decades In 'Horrific' Conditions: Police
A Connecticut woman has been arrested after police say she held her stepson captive for over two decades, subjecting him to extreme neglect and abuse before he allegedly set fire to their home in a desperate bid for freedom.
Kimberly Sullivan, 56, of Waterbury, was arrested on Wednesday, March 12, and charged with multiple felonies, including first-degree assault, second-degree kidnapping, first-degree unlawful restraint, cruelty to persons, and first-degree reckless endangerment, police said.
New Report: Stepmom Accused Of Holding Man Hostage Posts Bond; Police Detail Victim's Lif…
Human Remains Discovered In Maryland Park, Police Seeking Help Identifying Victim
Authorities are working to identify a young man whose remains were discovered in a Montgomery County park, according to police.
A hiker stumbled upon a human skull in a wooded area of Rock Creek Regional Park on Saturday, March 1, and immediately called 911, Montgomery County Police said.
Officers from Montgomery County Police and the Maryland National Capital Park Police responded to the scene, where they found additional human bones along with clothing items, including a winter hat, jacket, and pants.
No identification was recovered at the site, officials said.
The Office of the C…
Drunk Driver Killed Child, Injured Two Others In Maryland Crash: State's Attorney
A Maryland woman who was drunk behind the wheel when she crashed her minivan, killing a child and injuring two others, has been convicted of felony manslaughter, authorities announced.
Ashley Nicole Nolan, 28, of Lexington Park, was found guilty on six charges, including grossly negligent manslaughter by motor vehicle, life-threatening injury while driving under the influence, and driving under the influence while transporting minors, according to St. Mary’s County State’s Attorney Jaymi Sterling.
She now faces up to 22 years in prison.
Nolan was behind the wheel of a 2008 Honda Odyssey on…
DWI Driver Blows Through School Property, Rams Police Cruisers In Maryland, Sheriff Says
A Maryland man is facing a long list of charges after leading deputies on a wild, high-speed chase that ended with him ramming two police cruisers in an attempt to escape, authorities said.
Tarvaris Tony Reid, 47, of Owings, was arrested after a dangerous pursuit through residential neighborhoods, school property, and oncoming traffic before deputies managed to stop him, according to the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office.
The chaos unfolded when a deputy clocked a vehicle flying down southbound Route 2 near Wayside Drive in Sunderland at 70 mph in a 40 mph zone.
When the deputy attempt…
Murder Suspect Smiles For Mugshot After Shooting In Maryland: Police
A Baltimore man arrested for murder had a grin on his face in his booking photo, despite being charged in a broad daylight fatal shooting, authorities said.
Matthew Crawley, 27, of Baltimore, was taken into custody shortly after allegedly gunning down 27-year-old Taijah Addison on Thursday, March 6, in the 700 block of Yale Avenue, according to Baltimore Police.
Officers responding to reports of a shooting around 12:55 p.m. found Addison slumped in a vehicle, suffering from a gunshot wound to the upper body.
He was pronounced dead at the scene, officials said.
Detectives quickly obt…
