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Hookup Turns Deadly: NY Woman Kills Man In Parents' Home, Police Say Hookup Turns Deadly: NY Woman Kills Man In Parents' Home, Police Say
Hookup Turns Deadly: NY Woman Kills Man In Parents' Home, Police Say What police describe as a hookup gone wrong ended with a Long Island man dead in his father's arms and a woman charged with murder. Kristin Sculley, 22, of Massapequa, was charged with Murder 2nd Degree in the death of Robert "Bobby" Michael Carragher Jr., 28, according to Nassau County police. Investigators said Carragher and Sculley met up at a bar before returning to the Beaumont Avenue home in Massapequa that he shared with his parents. At approximately 1:30 a.m. on Monday, June 1, Sculley became angry and stabbed Carragher in the neck while he was sleeping, Nassau County Police Detec…
Gunman Who Killed Teen In Targeted Attack Outside Maryland Home Arrested; Second Wanted: Police Gunman Who Killed Teen In Targeted Attack Outside Maryland Home Arrested; Second Wanted: Police
Gunman Who Killed Teen In Targeted Attack Outside Maryland Home Arrested; Second Wanted: Police A 20-year-old man who gunned down a teen outside a Maryland home earlier this year has been apprehended following a months-long investigation. Ronald Andre Carter, Jr., who police say has no fixed address, has been arrested for his alleged role in the deadly shooting of Waldorf resident Ky-Mari Bowman, 19, in Capitol Heights. Officers from the Prince George's County Police Department were called around 3:20 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 4, to the 500 block of Abel Avenue, where there were reports of a shooting with one victim down. Upon arrival, they found Bowman outside suffering from multiple …
New Evidence Reportedly Found Nearly 2 Years After Mamta Kafle Bhatt Vanished Near MD Border New Evidence Reportedly Found Nearly 2 Years After Mamta Kafle Bhatt Vanished Near MD Border
New Evidence Reportedly Found Nearly 2 Years After Mamta Kafle Bhatt Vanished Near MD Border New evidence has been uncovered in Virginia nearly two years after Mamta Kafle Bhatt was reported missing from her Manassas Park home, according to multiple reports. Three human hairs and several hair fragments that are reportedly tied to the disappearance of the 28-year-old mother in July 2024 were recovered from a saw, investigators with Virginia's Department of Forensic Science said. The hairs will now be tested by state officials as prosecutors continue to investigate the strange disappearance. Kafle Bhatt's husband, Naresh Bhatt, has been charged with her murder, while her bo…
Police Hunt Driver After Deadly Overnight Pedestrian Hit-Run Crash In Virginia (DEVELOPING) Police Hunt Driver After Deadly Overnight Pedestrian Hit-Run Crash In Virginia (DEVELOPING)
Police Hunt Driver After Deadly Overnight Pedestrian Hit-Run Crash In Virginia (Developing) Detectives in Virginia are searching for the driver of a light-colored sedan that struck and killed a pedestrian early Tuesday morning before speeding away from the scene. The deadly hit-and-run happened around 1:22 a.m. Tuesday, May 26, at the intersection of Arlington Boulevard and Patrick Henry Drive in Seven Corners, according to the Fairfax County Police Department. Investigators say a man was crossing Arlington Boulevard from north to south inside the crosswalk when he was hit by an eastbound sedan. But there’s a critical detail investigators are now focused on. Police say the man …
Maryland Prison Death Under Investigation After Inmate Found Unresponsive: State Police Maryland Prison Death Under Investigation After Inmate Found Unresponsive: State Police
Maryland Prison Death Under Investigation After Inmate Found Unresponsive: State Police A Maryland inmate was found dead inside his prison cell overnight, and now police suspect his own cellmate may have been involved. Maryland State Police are investigating the death of 32-year-old Colin Wolf, an inmate at Roxbury Correctional Institution in Hagerstown, after he was found unresponsive inside a shared prison cell late Wednesday night, May 20. According to investigators, correctional staff found Wolf around 11:15 p.m., and he was pronounced dead by emergency responders at the prison. Police say investigators believe Wolf’s cellmate was inside the cell at the time of his death.…
Antisemitic Graffiti Found In Virginia High School Bathrooms Sparks Increased Police Presence Antisemitic Graffiti Found In Virginia High School Bathrooms Sparks Increased Police Presence
Antisemitic Graffiti Found In Virginia High School Bathrooms Sparks Increased Police Presence Students returning to Stafford High School on Wednesday will see an increased police presence on and around campus after hateful, antisemitic graffiti was found in student bathrooms. A joint investigation was launched by the Stafford County Sheriff's Office and Stafford Public Schools following hateful rhetoric and threats found inside student bathrooms this week. While investigators say they have not found evidence of a credible threat against the school community, the nature of the graffiti was serious enough for law enforcement to increase its presence at the school out of caution. Offi…
Montco's Double Homicide Linked To Pennsylvania Boy’s Killer's Gun Montco's Double Homicide Linked To Pennsylvania Boy’s Killer's Gun
Montco's Double Homicide Linked To Pennsylvania Boy’s Killer's Gun More than four years after 13-year-old Jason Rivera was gunned down outside a South Lebanon Township apartment complex, investigators are making another emotional plea for answers in the still-unsolved homicide tied to a deadly trail of violence stretching into Maryland. Jason Rivera’s life was cut short on Feb. 15, 2022, when he was shot 12 times outside his uncle’s apartment in South Lebanon Township. The seventh grader’s murder weapon — a Glock 26 — later became a key piece in a broader investigation connected to multiple violent crimes in Maryland. The same gun was linked to a drive-by …
Cellmate Eyed As Suspect After Inmate Found Dead In Cell At Maryland Correctional Facility: MSP Cellmate Eyed As Suspect After Inmate Found Dead In Cell At Maryland Correctional Facility: MSP
Cellmate Eyed As Suspect After Inmate Found Dead In Cell At Maryland Correctional Facility: MSP An inmate was found dead inside his prison cell in Maryland, and now state police believe the man’s cellmate may have been involved. Christopher White, 33, was pronounced dead after he was discovered unresponsive inside a cell at Western Correctional Institution in Allegany County, according to Maryland State Police. Investigators say White’s cellmate was inside the cell at the time of his death and has since been identified as a suspect. For now, though, police are not publicly naming the inmate because charges have not yet been filed. The investigation began shortly before 3 p.m. o…
Partial Roof Collapse Reported In Two-Alarm Blaze At Historic Maryland Church: Fire Marshal Partial Roof Collapse Reported In Two-Alarm Blaze At Historic Maryland Church: Fire Marshal
Partial Roof Collapse Reported In Two-Alarm Blaze At Historic Maryland Church: Fire Marshal A historic Maryland church suffered catastrophic damage after flames ripped through the building in Carroll County, sending heavy smoke pouring into the sky for more than an hour. Firefighters were called shortly after 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, May 5, to the Mt. Airy Mennonite Church on Watersville Road for a reported building fire, according to the Maryland State Fire Marshal’s Office. The Carroll County church was not actively being used at the time of the fire, though officials said the property was still being maintained. Photos from the scene showed flames tearing through the roof as fire…
Nancy Guthrie TV Special Explores Chilling ‘Porch Guy’ Theory: When To Watch Nancy Guthrie TV Special Explores Chilling ‘Porch Guy’ Theory: When To Watch
Nancy Guthrie TV Special Explores Chilling ‘Porch Guy’ Theory: When To Watch A new TV special is putting the Nancy Guthrie mystery back under a national spotlight. "NewsNation Presents: The Nancy Guthrie Mystery" airs at 9 p.m. ET Wednesday, May 6, on The CW.  The one-hour special is hosted by NewsNation senior national correspondent Brian Entin and focuses on the unsolved abduction of the 84-year-old mother of NBC "Today" show co-host Savannah Guthrie. The CW says the special will examine the "twists, turns, and unanswered questions" surrounding the case and will feature exclusive interviews, key voices, and never-before-seen evidence. Nancy Guthrie was last…
Car Falls Off Trailer, Slams Into Another Vehicle In Strange Montgomery County Crash: Police Car Falls Off Trailer, Slams Into Another Vehicle In Strange Montgomery County Crash: Police
Car Falls Off Trailer, Slams Into Another Vehicle In Strange Montgomery County Crash: Police A bizarre crash in Maryland shut down a major roadway after a vehicle being towed suddenly broke free and smashed into another driver, police said. The incident happened around 3:45 p.m. on Tuesday, April 14, at Frederick Road and Croghen Lane in Clarksburg, according to the Montgomery County Department of Police. Authorities say a car being hauled on a trailer came loose, fell off, and struck a second vehicle in the roadway. The unusual crash forced officials to shut down Frederick Road in both directions near Route 109 as crews worked the scene. Despite the dramatic circumstances, no in…
Body Of Missing Maryland Man Branson Oduor Recovered From Inner Harbor, Police Say Body Of Missing Maryland Man Branson Oduor Recovered From Inner Harbor, Police Say
Body Of Missing Maryland Man Branson Oduor Recovered From Inner Harbor, Police Say A missing Maryland man has been identified as the person whose body was found in the Inner Harbor on Tuesday morning, police confirmed. Branson Oduor, 27, was reported missing last week after going out for drinks with a friend in Fells Point, according to the Baltimore Police Department. On Tuesday, April 14, police say Oduor's body was located in the water in the 500 block of E. Pratt Street. His body was transported to the Medical Examiner's Office for an autopsy to determine the cause and manner of death. Loved ones took to social media to celebrate Oduor's life after his death was conf…
$1.5M Fire Destroys Maryland Home As 100+ Firefighters Battle Collapsing Structure (PHOTOS) $1.5M Fire Destroys Maryland Home As 100+ Firefighters Battle Collapsing Structure (PHOTOS)
$1.5M Fire Destroys Maryland Home As 100+ Firefighters Battle Collapsing Structure (Photos) A fast-moving fire tore through a Maryland home Saturday, leaving behind an estimated $1.5 million in damage as more than 100 firefighters rushed in to battle the blaze. The fire broke out around 12:20 p.m. on Sunday, April 12, at a three-story home on Cool Hollow Road in Hagerstown, according to the Maryland State Fire Marshal. Crews were still responding when heavy smoke could be seen from a distance, with flames already pushing through the roof. Within minutes, the situation escalated. A second alarm was struck, tanker task forces were called in, and crews warned the home would like…
Two More Charged In Chyna Crawford Murder As DC Case Continues To Grow: Police Two More Charged In Chyna Crawford Murder As DC Case Continues To Grow: Police
Two More Charged In Chyna Crawford Murder As DC Case Continues To Grow: Police The case of a missing DC woman that stunned the region has taken another major turn, with two more suspects now charged in her killing as the investigation continues to widen. The developments come in DC, where the Metropolitan Police Department announced new arrests on Thursday, April 2, in connection with the murder of 25-year-old Chyna Crawford, who was first reported missing in October 2023. Deionta Person, 28, and Tyjuan McNeal, 29, both of Southeast DC, are the latest to be charged with felony murder, armed carjacking, and armed robbery. Crawford vanished after she was last seen on t…
Maryland Police Swarm Scene Of Officer-Involved Shooting, Investigation Underway (DEVELOPING) Maryland Police Swarm Scene Of Officer-Involved Shooting, Investigation Underway (DEVELOPING)
Maryland Police Swarm Scene Of Officer-Involved Shooting, Investigation Underway (Developing) An officer-involved shooting is under investigation in Maryland as police flooded a busy area in Baltimore's Western District on Thursday afternoon, officials confirm. The shooting was reported after noon on April 2 in the 1700 block of Pennsylvania Avenue, prompting a massive police presence in the area as detectives investigated. Police Commissioner Richard Worley and the department’s public information officer responded directly to the scene as investigators began working to piece together what happened. We are aware of the police involved shooting in the WD. President Mancuso and ou…
Teen With Glock Arrested After Shots Fired Shut Down Myrtle Point Park In Maryland (UPDATED) Teen With Glock Arrested After Shots Fired Shut Down Myrtle Point Park In Maryland (UPDATED)
Teen With Glock Arrested After Shots Fired Shut Down Myrtle Point Park In Maryland (Updated) A teenager was taken into custody on Thursday following a shooting that led to the closure of a popular park.  Myrtle Point Park is closed on Thursday in Southern Maryland as the St. Mary's County Sheriff's Office investigates reports of shots fired. Shortly before 7 p.m. on Wednesday, April 1, deputies were called to the park in California after multiple 911 calls reported gunfire in the area. While securing the scene and interviewing witnesses, deputies came into contact with a juvenile who was in possession of a Glock 23 .40-caliber handgun.  He was taken into custody without incident.…
Maryland Gunman On The Run After Deadly Dispute Leaves 19-Year-Old Dead: Sheriff Maryland Gunman On The Run After Deadly Dispute Leaves 19-Year-Old Dead: Sheriff
Maryland Gunman On The Run After Deadly Dispute Leaves 19-Year-Old Dead: Sheriff A 19-year-old is dead, and a gunman is at large after a dispute in Southern Maryland turned violent, according to the Charles County Sheriff's Office. White Plains resident Tyon Makai Bias has been identified as the teen who was shot and killed during an argument that turned deadly early on Wednesday morning. Officers were called shortly before 3 a.m. on April 1 to the area of Enid Blyton Place in White Plains, where there were reports of gunshots in the area. Investigators say a group of people got into a dispute, during which multiple gunshots were fired and Bias was struck. He was rush…
Van Slams Into White House Barricade, Driver In Custody Van Slams Into White House Barricade, Driver In Custody
Van Slams Into White House Barricade, Driver In Custody A van crashed into a security barricade near the White House early Wednesday morning, March 11, prompting an immediate response from authorities.  The incident occurred at approximately 6:30 a.m. at the intersection of Connecticut Avenue and H Street, Northwest, according to CBS affiliate WUSA9. The driver was apprehended at the scene and is being questioned by the United States Secret Service (USSS) and the Metropolitan Police Department (MPD). Authorities have confirmed that no injuries were reported to the driver, law enforcement, or White House personnel, and the White House i…
Multiple Injured In Shooting Near Basketball Courts After Altercation, Police Say (DEVELOPING) Multiple Injured In Shooting Near Basketball Courts After Altercation, Police Say (DEVELOPING)
Multiple Injured In Shooting Near Basketball Courts After Altercation, Police Say (Developing) A shooting near a basketball court in a Virginia neighborhood sent police rushing to Dumfries Monday evening, leaving multiple people injured and investigators working to piece together what happened. Officers responded to reports of a shooting around 5:30 p.m. on March 9, near the basketball courts by Potomac Shores Parkway and Dunnington Place, according to the Prince William County Police Department. When officers arrived, they found multiple people suffering from injuries, though the severity of those injuries was not immediately known. Investigators now believe an altercation occurred…
Maryland Man Charged With Murder Months After Deadly Summertime Shooting, Sheriff Says Maryland Man Charged With Murder Months After Deadly Summertime Shooting, Sheriff Says
Maryland Man Charged With Murder Months After Deadly Summertime Shooting, Sheriff Says A 32-year-old man in Southern Maryland is behind bars and facing a murder charge following an investigation into a shooting last summer. Waldorf resident Shawn Lamont Wade, Jr. was arrested and charged in connection with the deadly shooting of David Leroy Raley, 47, during an altercation in July 2025. Shortly before 4:30 p.m. on July 3, 2025, officers from the Charles County Sheriff's Office were called to the 3000 block of October Place in Waldorf, where there were reports of an unconscious man lying on the ground outside of an apartment door. Upon arrival, they found Raley suffering from…
Serial Burglar Accused Of Targeting Hotels, Homes Across Maryland Arrested With Stolen Haul: PD Serial Burglar Accused Of Targeting Hotels, Homes Across Maryland Arrested With Stolen Haul: PD
Serial Burglar Accused Of Targeting Hotels, Homes Across Maryland Arrested With Stolen Haul: PD A suspected serial burglar accused of targeting hotels, apartment buildings, and businesses in Maryland is now in custody after Baltimore detectives tracked him down and uncovered a stash of stolen property. Investigators say Jamal Gardner, 34, was arrested in Baltimore after detectives connected him to a string of theft-related crimes stretching across multiple locations in the city. Gardner was taken into custody during an operation led by the Warrant Apprehension Task Force and Central District detectives, according to the Baltimore Police Department. Police tracked him to an apartment …
Late-Night Jump-Start Turns Deadly As Man Trapped In Maryland Barn Dies: Fire Marshal Late-Night Jump-Start Turns Deadly As Man Trapped In Maryland Barn Dies: Fire Marshal
Late-Night Jump-Start Turns Deadly As Man Trapped In Maryland Barn Dies: Fire Marshal A late-night attempt to jump-start a car ended in horror in Maryland when a barn suddenly went up in flames, trapping a 62-year-old man inside as the inferno ripped through the structure. Firefighters in St. Mary's County were dispatched just after 10 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 24, to the 36100 block of Roosevelt Boulevard in Chaptico for a reported barn fire with entrapment, according to the Office of the State Fire Marshal. 911 callers reported that a barn was on fire and a person was trapped inside. Crews from Leonardtown, Mechanicsville, and several nearby departments arrived to find a 50-b…
Body Found After Massive Maryland House Fire Erupts Through Snow-Covered Roof Body Found After Massive Maryland House Fire Erupts Through Snow-Covered Roof
Body Found After Massive Maryland House Fire Erupts Through Snow-Covered Roof A body was pulled from the wreckage of a house fire in Northern Maryland on Monday afternoon after crews battled tricky conditions in Mount Airy. Shortly after 1:30 p.m. on Feb. 23, a multi-county effort was launched when a home went up in flames in the 13900 block of Foggy Bottom Drive, according to officials. Units from the Mount Airy Fire Station arrived first on the scene to find fire showing through the roof of a single-story home. Crews had to contend with fire conditions on the first floor that extended into the attic space. During suppression efforts, crews identified a large hole…
Woman Found Dead At Virginia Bus Stop, Police Warn Person Of Interest May Be Dangerous Woman Found Dead At Virginia Bus Stop, Police Warn Person Of Interest May Be Dangerous
Woman Found Dead At Virginia Bus Stop, Police Warn Person Of Interest May Be Dangerous A person of interest has been identified after a woman was found dead at a bus stop in Virginia, police say. Officers from the Fairfax County Police Department responded shortly after 7 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 23, to the area of Richmond Highway and Arlington Drive in Hybla Valley for a report of a woman suffering from trauma inside a bus shelter. She was pronounced dead at the scene by first responders. Police believe the woman arrived at the bus stop between 6 p.m. and 7 p.m., Fairfax County Police Public Affairs Bureau Capt. Chris Cosgriff said. Detectives are now seeking Abdul Jalloh, 32…
Hoarding Conditions Block Firefighters As Fatal Blaze Erupts In Maryland Home: Fire Marshal Hoarding Conditions Block Firefighters As Fatal Blaze Erupts In Maryland Home: Fire Marshal
Hoarding Conditions Block Firefighters As Fatal Blaze Erupts In Maryland Home: Fire Marshal Flames tore through a Maryland home before sunrise Friday — but firefighters could not go inside to help fight the fire. One person was found dead inside a house in the 39000 block of Walnut Circle in Mechanicsville after crews were forced to battle the blaze from the outside due to what officials described as “extensive hoarding conditions.” The Mechanicsville Volunteer Fire Department responded at approximately 6:40 a.m. on Feb. 20 for a reported house fire with possible entrapment, according to the Maryland State Fire Marshal’s Office. Firefighters arrived to find heavy fire on the seco…
Maryland Dash-In Horror: Three Indicted After Man Gunned Down In Parking Lot, Sheriff Says Maryland Dash-In Horror: Three Indicted After Man Gunned Down In Parking Lot, Sheriff Says
Maryland Dash-In Horror: Three Indicted After Man Gunned Down In Parking Lot, Sheriff Says Three men have been indicted in connection with a late-night shooting at a Maryland Dash-In that left one man dead and another critically injured. Charles County Sheriff’s detectives have charged three suspects in connection with an October 2025 murder at the Westlake Dash-In in Waldorf, authorities announced on Tuesday. Officers responded at 12:14 a.m. on Oct. 29, 2025, to the Dash-In in the 2000 block of Smallwood Drive West in Waldorf for a report of a shooting, according to the sheriff's office. Investigators determined that unknown suspects fired multiple rounds in the parking lot, st…
Suspect Arrested Months After Deadly October 2025 Shooting In Maryland: Police Suspect Arrested Months After Deadly October 2025 Shooting In Maryland: Police
Suspect Arrested Months After Deadly October 2025 Shooting In Maryland: Police Months after a deadly shooting in Maryland, police say they have apprehended their suspect. Following a lengthy investigation, Darrien Robinson Jr., 23, was arrested and charged in connection with the murder of Darrius Hines in October 2025, according to the Baltimore Police Department. A homicide probe was launched late in the afternoon on Oct. 15, 2025, when officers were called to the 500 block of Callender Street to investigate reports of shots fired. When they arrived, officers found Hines suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. He was pronounced dead at the scene by paramedics. Robi…
Vehicle Of Interest Becomes New Focus In Search For Missing Mom Nancy Guthrie Vehicle Of Interest Becomes New Focus In Search For Missing Mom Nancy Guthrie
Vehicle Of Interest Becomes New Focus In Search For Missing Mom Nancy Guthrie A "vehicle of interest" has become the focus of the investigation into the disappearance of 84-year-old Nancy Guthrie, mother of "Today" host Savannah Guthrie, as authorities in Arizona ramp up efforts to find her. The search took a new turn after a neighbor reported seeing a large, unmarked white van parked suspiciously in the neighborhood days before Nancy vanished.  The neighbor told police the van had no company markings, and its occupants were seen looking into yards and asking about rides, behavior described as highly unusual for the area. Detectives are now reviewing surveillan…
Holstered Gun Found Outside Maryland High School After Dismissal, Police Say Holstered Gun Found Outside Maryland High School After Dismissal, Police Say
Holstered Gun Found Outside Maryland High School After Dismissal, Police Say A firearm was discovered on school grounds outside a Maryland high school after dismissal on Friday afternoon, prompting an investigation by Baltimore County Police. Officers were notified around 1 p.m. that a gun had been found outside the building on school property at Sparrows Point High School in Edgemere, on Friday, Feb. 6, police said. According to investigators, detectives determined the firearm was accidentally dropped by a relative of a student who was picking up a child from the school after a walkout had already concluded. The weapon was located outside the building, police confi…
Masked Man Appears On Virginia Porch As Part Of Larger Murder Plot, Police Say Masked Man Appears On Virginia Porch As Part Of Larger Murder Plot, Police Say
Masked Man Appears On Virginia Porch As Part Of Larger Murder Plot, Police Say It started with a masked man on a Virginia porch. Then things actually took an even stranger turn. Now, months later, a man is behind bars after giving a resident a scare. Arlington County Police have arrested a 26-year-old Maryland man accused of plotting to kill someone in Virginia, then showing up at the person’s home wearing gloves, a mask, and possibly carrying a gun, police announced on Thursday. Officers were called around 3:15 p.m. on Aug. 10, 2025, to the 3800 block of 7th Street S. in Arlington, after a witness reported a suspicious man standing on a porch, police said. The susp…
$1M In Damage After Massive Overnight Inferno Tears Through Montgomery County Home (PHOTOS) $1M In Damage After Massive Overnight Inferno Tears Through Montgomery County Home (PHOTOS)
$1M In Damage After Massive Overnight Inferno Tears Through Montgomery County Home (Photos) Flames tore through a Maryland home overnight, causing more than $1 million in damage, according to fire officials in Montgomery County. Shortly after 12:40 a.m. on Sunday, Jan. 11, first responders were called to the 15800 block of Phillips Oaks Drive in Spencerville, where crews were met by "heavy fire conditions" with flames showing throughout the residence.  According to Montgomery County Fire and Rescue spokesperson Pete Piringer, crews were forced to go into "defensive firefighting operations," and more than four dozen firefighters responded to the scene as the blaze intensified.…