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Predator Who Stalked, Kidnapped Victims In Maryland, Virginia Gets 20 Years: Feds Predator Who Stalked, Kidnapped Victims In Maryland, Virginia Gets 20 Years: Feds
Predator Who Stalked, Kidnapped Victims In Maryland, Virginia Gets 20 Years: Feds A violent predator who orchestrated two terrifying kidnappings in Virginia and Maryland—one of which ended in gunfire—will spend nearly 20 years behind bars, federal authorities announced. District resident Tyree Eugene McCombs, 29, was sentenced to 228 months in federal prison this week, for his role in the September 2022 abduction and armed robbery of a couple in Alexandria, and the November 2022 kidnapping, robbery, and shooting of a 25-year-old woman in Maryland and DC. McCombs, who was already on supervised release for a previous violent crime at the time of the attacks, pleaded guilty…
Baltimore Dad Died In 'Execution-Style' Murder, His Killer Was Just Convicted Baltimore Dad Died In 'Execution-Style' Murder, His Killer Was Just Convicted
Baltimore Dad Died In 'Execution-Style' Murder, His Killer Was Just Convicted A Maryland man has been convicted in the brutal kidnapping and execution-style murder of a Baltimore father whose body was found near an Annapolis middle school last spring, authorities announced. Marquis Mayo, 35, was found guilty this week following a trial for his role in the grisly murder of David Winchester, Jr. last spring. "This case illustrates the need for felony murder laws in Maryland that hold every person responsible when individuals take part in violent felonies—such as robbery and kidnapping—and someone is murdered during that felony," Anne Arundel County State's Attorne…
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…
Arsonist Behind Fiery Explosions During Maryland Robberies Faces Life In Prison: Feds Arsonist Behind Fiery Explosions During Maryland Robberies Faces Life In Prison: Feds
Arsonist Behind Fiery Explosions During Maryland Robberies Faces Life In Prison: Feds A Maryland man has been convicted of using explosives to set fire to 7-Eleven stores in a scheme to rob cash registers and steal from ATMs, federal prosecutors announced. After a five-day trial, a federal jury found Stephen Kennedy, 33, of Temple Hills, guilty of multiple charges, including conspiracy to commit arson, commercial robbery, and carrying an explosive device during a felony, authorities said. Investigators say Kennedy and his co-conspirator, Donnell Kelly, carried out a dangerous plan between January 2021 and January 2022, targeting 7-Eleven locations in Maryland while they were…
Manhunt Launched For Teen Killer In Maryland Shooting-Robbery: Police Manhunt Launched For Teen Killer In Maryland Shooting-Robbery: Police
Manhunt Launched For Teen Killer In Maryland Shooting-Robbery: Police Three people are behind bars, but an alleged gunman remains on the run after the targeted killing of 17-year-old Lance Carrington in Maryland, authorities said. Howard County Police announced the arrests of Janae Baker, 18; Kendall Stagg, 18; and Charles Epperson Jr., 19, all of Columbia, in connection with the shooting on Jan. 14. The trio is charged with first- and second-degree murder and is being held without bail at the Howard County Detention Center. Meanwhile, detectives are still searching for 16-year-old Jemik Parker, who is believed to be the shooter in what investigators say…
Police Spot Fugitive Through Window Of Maryland Restaurant Police Spot Fugitive Through Window Of Maryland Restaurant
Police Spot Fugitive Through Window Of Maryland Restaurant A Maryland man looking for a quick getaway after a robbery didn’t get far—because police spotted him sitting inside a restaurant through the window. Frederick Police say Andre Deon Frazier Muse, 32, was taken into custody on the spot after an officer happened to glance inside and see him just hanging out following an alleged robbery. The incident unfolded on Jan. 21, when officers were called to the unit block of S. Jefferson Street for a reported robbery in progress.  The suspect had already fled the store, but he didn’t exactly vanish into thin air. Enter officers from the Frederic…
Crash Causes Power Outage, Results In Armed Robbery At Maryland Liquor Store: Sheriff Crash Causes Power Outage, Results In Armed Robbery At Maryland Liquor Store: Sheriff
Crash Causes Power Outage, Results In Armed Robbery At Maryland Liquor Store: Sheriff A power outage caused by a car crash in Dunkirk took a turn when two armed suspects struck a local liquor store just minutes later. Earlier this month, deputies from the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office were called to R&J Liquors in the 2700 block of W. Chesapeake Beach Road following reports of an armed robbery.  Authorities said the robbery occurred just 15 minutes after a vehicle collision in the area plunged surrounding businesses into darkness. Two suspects dressed in dark clothing stormed the store, holding victims at gunpoint, a spokesperson from the sheriff's office said.&n…
Home Invaders Lead High-Speed Chase Crossing County Lines In Maryland: Sheriff Home Invaders Lead High-Speed Chase Crossing County Lines In Maryland: Sheriff
Home Invaders Lead High-Speed Chase Crossing County Lines In Maryland: Sheriff A violent home invasion in Frederick County early Sunday morning led to multiple arrests, gunfire, and a high-speed chase spanning three counties and Washington, DC, authorities said. Deputies from the Frederick County Sheriff’s Office (FCSO) responded to a robbery in progress at approximately 12:15 a.m. on Jan. 19 in the 5600 block of Doubs Road in Adamstown, officials reported.  As deputies arrived, gunshots rang out from inside the home, setting off a chain of events that kept law enforcement busy for hours. Two residents of the home were found in their vehicle in the driveway and …
New Details: Rideshare Driver Killed In Cold Blood, Arrest Made In Prince George's County New Details: Rideshare Driver Killed In Cold Blood, Arrest Made In Prince George's County
New Details: Rideshare Driver Killed In Cold Blood, Arrest Made In Prince George's County A 21-year-old shooting suspect from Virginia has been arrested and charged in connection to the fatal shooting of a rideshare driver in Maryland on New Year's Day, authorities announced. Oluwatosin Adetula, 36, died at an area hospital days after he was shot on Wednesday, Jan. 1 while working in Cottage City, according to the Prince George's County Police Department. On Thursday, Jan. 16, the agency said that Chantilly, VA's Brandon Leonard has been charged with the murder for the parking lot shooting. Officers were called at around 10:40 p.m. on the night of the shooting to the 3300 block…
Convicted Killer Gets Harsh Sentence For Armed Robbery Of Parkinson's Patient In Maryland Convicted Killer Gets Harsh Sentence For Armed Robbery Of Parkinson's Patient In Maryland
Convicted Killer Gets Harsh Sentence For Armed Robbery Of Parkinson's Patient In Maryland A Baltimore man with a chilling past as a convicted murderer has been handed a 20-year sentence after robbing a former co-worker suffering from Parkinson’s disease at gunpoint. Keith Curtis, 57, who served time for the brutal 1995 killing of a retired Johns Hopkins professor, was sentenced to 20 years for robbery and firearm possession by a Baltimore City judge, who went 10 years beyond the sentencing guidelines, authorities announced.  The decision was based on Curtis’ violent history and failure to reform, the Baltimore City State's Attorney's Office said. The November 2023 robbery …
Armed Minor Charged As Adult In New Year's Eve Bicycle Robbery In Southern Maryland: Sheriff Armed Minor Charged As Adult In New Year's Eve Bicycle Robbery In Southern Maryland: Sheriff
Armed Minor Charged As Adult In New Year's Eve Bicycle Robbery In Southern Maryland: Sheriff A minor accused of stealing a bicycle while armed with what appeared to be a handgun is being charged as an adult in St. Mary's County, a spokesperson from the sheriff's office said. The incident unfolded on Tuesday, Dec. 31, when a minor approached a deputy patrolling Great Mills Road in Lexington Park and reported that his bike had been taken in the Patuxent Crossing neighborhood while he was playing football with friends. The victim said the suspect, described as another minor, displayed what appeared to be a handgun in his waistband before demanding the bicycle, according to officials. …
9-Year-Old Among Five Arrested For Violent Southeast Baltimore Carjacking, Police Say 9-Year-Old Among Five Arrested For Violent Southeast Baltimore Carjacking, Police Say
9-Year-Old Among Five Arrested For Violent Southeast Baltimore Carjacking, Police Say A shocking carjacking in Southeast Baltimore ended with the arrest of five suspects—including a 9-year-old boy, on Sunday night, authorities announced. The incident happened shortly after 2 p.m. on Dec. 22, when police say a 32-year-old woman was stopped at a sign at Grundy and Bank streets when four males approached her car.  One suspect, described by investigators only as a white man, smashed her window with a metal tool, dragged her out, and fled in her car. Officers tracked the stolen vehicle to the 1800 block of North Milton Ave. just over an hour later. Following a brief foot ch…
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 …
Coordinated Crew Caught On Camera During 21-Vehicle Crime Spree In Maryland: Police (VIDEO) Coordinated Crew Caught On Camera During 21-Vehicle Crime Spree In Maryland: Police (VIDEO)
Coordinated Crew Caught On Camera During 21-Vehicle Crime Spree In Maryland: Police (Video) A group of wanted suspects put police through their paces during a wild one-night crime spree that saw them targeting nearly two dozen vehicles in Montgomery County.  Four suspects vandalized and looted 21 vehicles across multiple Silver Spring streets in the early hours of Monday, Dec. 2, officials say, with one flashing a handgun at a residence. According to a Montgomery County Department of Police spokesperson, the group began terrorizing several neighborhoods beginning at around 2:30 a.m., hitting vehicles in the areas of Belvedere Boulevard, Woodland Road, Dameron Drive, Fore…
Repeat Killer Found Guilty Of Annapolis Murder During Smartphone Sale: State's Attorney Repeat Killer Found Guilty Of Annapolis Murder During Smartphone Sale: State's Attorney
Repeat Killer Found Guilty Of Annapolis Murder During Smartphone Sale: State's Attorney A Brooklyn man already serving a life sentence for a 2023 murder has been convicted in a second killing, this time for fatally shooting a 29-year-old man during a fake smartphone sale in Annapolis. Jaden Crowner, 20, was found guilty Friday, Dec. 6, of first-degree murder, carrying a firearm in the commission of a crime of violence, and other handgun offenses following a four-day trial in Anne Arundel County Circuit Court, officials said.  He faces sentencing on April 30, 2025. The victim, Walters Elangwe, a hardworking Cameroonian immigrant who bought and resold used smartphones for …
Baltimore Carjacker Sentenced To Term Topping Guideline By 15 Years: State's Attorney Baltimore Carjacker Sentenced To Term Topping Guideline By 15 Years: State's Attorney
Baltimore Carjacker Sentenced To Term Topping Guideline By 15 Years: State's Attorney A Baltimore man with a history of violent crimes received a sentence far beyond the standard guidelines after carjacking and robbing two victims at gunpoint, authorities announced on Friday. Ikem Ravenell, 35, was sentenced to 45 years in prison, with the first 10 years ineligible for parole, for armed carjacking and robbery with a dangerous weapon, according to the Baltimore City State’s Attorney’s Office.  The sentence surpasses the guidelines by 15 years, reflecting the severity of the offense and his criminal history. Ravenell, a repeat offender with prior convictions for robbery …
Students Charged In Strong-Armed Robbery At Mattawoman Middle School, Sheriff Says Students Charged In Strong-Armed Robbery At Mattawoman Middle School, Sheriff Says
Students Charged In Strong-Armed Robbery At Mattawoman Middle School, Sheriff Says Three middle school students are facing charges after allegedly stealing a name-brand ski mask from a fellow student during dismissal, authorities announced. The incident happened on Nov. 18 at Mattawoman Middle School in Charles County, where investigators say three students, all 13 years old, approached another student and forcibly took their mask. A School Resource Officer was alerted to the robbery the following day and began investigating.  The officer quickly identified the involved students and consulted with the Charles County State’s Attorney’s Office. On Nov. 21, two of the…
Two Teens Charged As Adults In Deadly Maryland Shooting During Robbery, Police Say Two Teens Charged As Adults In Deadly Maryland Shooting During Robbery, Police Say
Two Teens Charged As Adults In Deadly Maryland Shooting During Robbery, Police Say Three suspects, including two juveniles charged as adults, are in custody after a fatal shooting during a robbery in Greenbelt claimed the life of a 23-year-old Bowie man, police said. Prince George’s County police have arrested 22-year-old Samuel Nnam of Upper Marlboro and two 17-year-old boys in connection with a deadly shooting that occurred during a robbery in Greenbelt on July 29. The victim, 23-year-old Jordan Swan of Bowie, was found with gunshot wounds in the parking lot of an apartment building in the 8500 block of Greenbelt Road at approximately 1:55 p.m., police said.  He w…
Man Dragged From Vehicle After Being Robbed At Anne Arundel County Motel: Police Man Dragged From Vehicle After Being Robbed At Anne Arundel County Motel: Police
Man Dragged From Vehicle After Being Robbed At Anne Arundel County 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…
Transit Center Assault Caught On Camera Lands Two Behind Bars In Maryland: Police (VIDEO) Transit Center Assault Caught On Camera Lands Two Behind Bars In Maryland: Police (VIDEO)
Transit Center Assault Caught On Camera Lands Two Behind Bars In Maryland: Police (Video) A violent assault caught on camera landed two men behind bars after they attacked their victim and robbed him in Montgomery County. Gaithersburg resident Davon Lopez, 30, and 25-year-old Anthony Tyrone Slater, Jr., of Germantown, are both facing multiple charges following an assault at the transit center earlier this week.  According to the Montgomery County Department of Police, shortly after 10 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 12, officers from multiple agencies were called to the 9600 block of Lost Knife Road in Gaithersburg, where there was a reported robbery in progress. A witness desc…
Teen With History Of Violence Arrested After Carjacking Elderly Woman In Maryland: Police Teen With History Of Violence Arrested After Carjacking Elderly Woman In Maryland: Police
Teen With History Of Violence Arrested After Carjacking Elderly Woman In Maryland: Police A 16-year-old who has already racked up a lengthy rap sheet across Baltimore is facing fresh charges after carjacking an elderly woman, according to police. In a harrowing incident on Monday afternoon, an 83-year-old woman was violently carjacked while retrieving her belongings from her vehicle in the 6700 block of Park Heights Avenue in Baltimore.  Officers arrived at approximately 2:50 p.m. on Nov. 11, where they found the woman suffering from multiple injuries to her forearms and knees that had to be treated by paramedics. Investigators learned that two suspects, described as Black…
Two Arrested, One At Large After Shooting Outside Southern Maryland Home, Sheriff Says Two Arrested, One At Large After Shooting Outside Southern Maryland Home, Sheriff Says
Two Arrested, One At Large After Shooting Outside Southern Maryland Home, Sheriff Says Two men are in custody and a third is at large following a multi-agency investigation into a shooting that resulted in a man being airlifted to an area hospital in Southern Maryland.  Mark Albert Fenwick, 32, of Park Hall, and Prince Frederick resident Jarrell Raheim Johnson, 36, were arrested in Prince Frederick following an investigation into a St. Mary's County shooting. A third suspect, Lexington Park resident Charles Henry Thompson, 30, remains at large. Deputies were called at around 8:15 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 30 to the 22000 block of Valley Estates Drive in Lexington Park, wh…
Inmate Awaiting Resentencing For Kidnapping In Maryland Convicted Of Assaulting COs: Feds Inmate Awaiting Resentencing For Kidnapping In Maryland Convicted Of Assaulting COs: Feds
Inmate Awaiting Resentencing For Kidnapping In Maryland Convicted Of Assaulting COs: Feds An inmate already waiting to be sentenced for kidnapping and other offenses is facing additional time behind bars following a tirade at the Chesapeake Detention Facility that left several officers injured, federal authorities announced. Baltimore resident Igor Yasinov, 35, was found guilty following a four-day trial after assaulting several correctional staff members and causing damage in the facility. Court documents state that the assaults began on Nov. 16, 2021, when Yasinov broke a control center window within the facility with a broom stick and suffered minor injuries. That …
Maryland Man Stabs PA State Police Liquor Enforcement Officer Stabbed To Death Maryland Man Stabs PA State Police Liquor Enforcement Officer Stabbed To Death
Maryland Man Stabs PA State Police Liquor Enforcement Officer Stabbed To Death A Pennsylvania State Police officer is dead and his accused killer from Maryland has been held without bail, authorities announced in updated statements to the press on Wednesday, Oct. 23.  Off-duty PA State Police Liquor Enforcement Officer, Benjamin J. Brallier, age 44, of Kennedy Township, formerly of Moon Township, was found stabbed while running near near the 1900 block of Hassam Road on Montour Trail on Monday, Oct. 21 at 2:52 p.m., Allegheny County Police detailed.  He was treated at the scene and then taken to an area hospital where he was pronounced dead, the po…
Arraignment Held For Maryland Man Charged In Connection To September 2023 Murder In DC Arraignment Held For Maryland Man Charged In Connection To September 2023 Murder In DC
Arraignment Held For Maryland Man Charged In Connection To September 2023 Murder In DC Four men charged in connection to a mass shooting that left one dead and five others injured inside a Southwest DC apartment more than a year ago, federal authorities announced. Shortly after 4:15 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 5, 2023, Assistant Metropolitan Police Chief Carlos Heraud said that officers rushed to the 200 block of M Street SW when they heard gunshots ring out. Upon arrival, two men were found suffering from gunshot wounds, one of whom - later identified as Matthew Miller, 32 - was pronounced dead at the scene and another who suffered non-life-threatening injuries. While still inv…
ATM Theft Rings Sought In PA, MD After Bust Of 'Smash & Grab' Group: Police ATM Theft Rings Sought In PA, MD After Bust Of 'Smash & Grab' Group: Police
ATM Theft Rings Sought In PA, MD After Bust Of 'Smash & Grab' Group: Police Four people are being extradited to Pennsylvania from Maryland for "smash and grab" ATM thefts authorities believe are part of a wider network, according to a release on Friday, Oct. 11.  A police investigation across three states has led to the arrests of the following four suspects all from Baltimore, MD, on charges of Robbery and Risking Catastrophe: Donnell King, 39. Charonda Cook, 27. Barry Diggs, 26. Jaquawon Matthews, 26. The quadruple is suspected of stealing an ATM by driving through the front entrance of the York Fuel Stop at 1129 W. Market Street in West York Borough a…
Second Teen Arrested, Charged As Adult For Shooting Maryland Coach During Robbery: Police Second Teen Arrested, Charged As Adult For Shooting Maryland Coach During Robbery: Police
Second Teen Arrested, Charged As Adult For Shooting Maryland Coach During Robbery: Police Two teens will be charged as adults amid the ongoing investigation into the shooting of a 50-year-old man in Baltimore County last month, police say. A 16-year-old is in custody following the arrest of a 15-year-old cohort for their alleged roles into a Rodgers Forge shooting last month during the botched attempted robbery of Mark McKenzie. #BCoPD Detectives are currently on the scene of a shooting that occurred in the area of Dunkirk and Hopkins Road, 21212.... Posted by Baltimore County Police Department on Friday, September 13, 2024 On Friday, Sept. 13, officers from the Baltimo…
Giant Food Employees Help Police ID Suspect Arrested For Assault In Maryland Store Giant Food Employees Help Police ID Suspect Arrested For Assault In Maryland Store
Giant Food Employees Help Police ID Suspect Arrested For Assault In Maryland Store Eagle-eyed employees at a Montgomery County grocery store assisted police in apprehending a man who attempted to return stolen merchandise for cash and assaulted an employee along the way.  Rafael Stedman Diaz-Powell, 25, who has no known address, returned to the scene of the crime and found himself behind bars for his troubles in connection to a strong-armed robbery over the summer. On Tuesday, June 25, officers from the Montgomery County Department of Police were called before noon to the Giant Food in the 7100 block of Arlington Road in Bethesda, investigate a reported robbery. Inv…
Dognapper From MD Let 'Lucky' Pup Out To Use Bathroom After PA Carjacking, DA Says Dognapper From MD Let 'Lucky' Pup Out To Use Bathroom After PA Carjacking, DA Says
Dognapper From MD Let 'Lucky' Pup Out To Use Bathroom After PA Carjacking, DA Says A Maryland man is wanted in connection to a carjacking and theft of a dog at a Pennsylvania business earlier this week, authorities announced on Wednesday, Sept. 25. Pennsylvania State Police have released photos of Poolesville resident Kenneth Crider, who is wanted for robbery, theft, and receiving stolen property following an incident in East Huntingdon on Monday afternoon, Sept 23. Prosecutors say that the victim advised police that he was walking into the Tractor Supply store when Crider allegedly forcibly stole the victim's truck keys from his pocket and fled the parking lot towar…
ATM Thieves Used Van As Battering Ram To Break Into Maryland Gas Station: Police (VIDEO) ATM Thieves Used Van As Battering Ram To Break Into Maryland Gas Station: Police (VIDEO)
ATM Thieves Used Van As Battering Ram To Break Into Maryland Gas Station: Police (Video) A curiously coordinated smash-and-grab robbery using a 16-passenger van to break into a gas station and steal an ATM is under investigation in Montgomery County, police say. The group of robbers used the van as a battering ram to shatter the storefront of the Shell gas station in the 21000 block of Frederick Road in Germantown this week, before taking off with the ATM. In video released by the Montgomery County Department of Police, the group can be seen backing into the front of the gas station before several suspects got out, dragged the machine out of the store, and tossed it in the back…
Teens Robbed, Assaulted After Shouting Racial Slur During Movie In Anne Arundel County: Police Teens Robbed, Assaulted After Shouting Racial Slur During Movie In Anne Arundel County: Police
Teens Robbed, Assaulted After Shouting Racial Slur During Movie In Anne Arundel County: Police A teenager shouting slurs in a movie theater was assault by a group, who is now being sought by police in Anne Arundel County, authorities said. Officers were called late in the afternoon to the Cinemark theater at the Arundel Mills Mall in Hanover on Wednesday, where there was a reported robbery and assault that had just taken place. According to a spokesperson from the Anne Arundel County Police Department, arriving officers were met by two teens - one 18, one 19 - who were involved in the incident, but were also complicit in what transpired. One of the victims reported that a wallet had…