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Maryland Prosecutors Push Back After 30-Year Sentence In Fatal Teen Bystander Shooting
A Maryland man convicted in the fatal shooting of an innocent teenage bystander has been sentenced, but prosecutors say the punishment does not go far enough.
Alexis Cancel-Soto was sentenced to life in prison, with all but 30 years suspended, on Thursday, March 19, in Baltimore, according to the State’s Attorney’s Office.
The case stems from a shooting that left Cameran Holt, an innocent teen, critically injured before she later died from her wounds.
Prosecutors had pushed for a harsher penalty.
“Today’s sentencing of Defendant Alexis Cancel-Soto to life, suspending all but 30 years, rep…
Argument Turns Deadly As Shooting Leaves One Man Dead, Another Hurt: Police
A Fredericksburg man tried to walk away from an argument in Woodbridge and wound up dead — now two teens have been arrested in connection to his murder.
Jordy Lopez Campos, 18, of Woodbridge, and Dumfries resident David Omar Benitez Martinez are both behind bars in connection with the death of David Kapay Kallo last week, the Prince William County Police Department announced on Saturday, Sept. 20.
Kallo, 35, was found shot and killed late in the afternoon on Saturday, Sept. 13.
Officers were called to the 13700 block of Telegraph Road around 7 p.m. for reports of gunshots, police said. Upo…
Argument Turns Deadly As Shooting Leaves One Man Dead, Another Hurt: Police
A Fredericksburg man is dead and another man is recovering after a shooting in Woodbridge, police said.
David Kapay Kallo, 35, was found shot and killed late in the afternoon on Saturday, Sept, 13, according to the Prince William County Police Department.
Officers were called to the 13700 block of Telegraph Road around 7 p.m. for reports of gunshots, police said. Upon arrival, they found Kallo suffering from a gunshot wound.
He was pronounced dead at the scene by fire and rescue personnel.
A second victim, 27, ran from the scene and was located at a nearby restaurant. He was taken t…
Weed Dealer Robbed At Gunpoint, Forced To Send Crooks Cash In Maryland, Sheriff Says
A weed deal turned into a stickup in Maryland — and two men are now behind bars after cops say they robbed a man at gunpoint, stole his product, and forced him to send them money over a payment app for their troubles.
The holdup happened around 7:20 p.m. Monday, Aug. 25, in the area of Bannister Circle and Hamilton Place in Waldorf, the Charles County Sheriff’s Office said.
According to investigators, the victim was selling cannabis when the pair pulled out a firearm, stole the drugs, and demanded he transfer money to their account before running off.
Officers, including a police K-9 team,…
Gunfire Erupts At Maryland Memorial, One Shot As Neighbors Mourn: Police
A fight turned violent when gunfire erupted during a memorial service in Maryland, leaving one person shot as loved ones gathered to honor a homeowner who had recently died, police said.
Friends, family, and neighbors gathered along the unit block of Brooks Terrace Road at around 7:45 p.m. on Monday, Aug. 18, in Glen Burnie to celebrate the life of an area homeowner, according to the Anne Arundel County Police Department.
During the memorial, police said that a fight broke out, and multiple shots were fired, with at least one person with a gunshot wound and the shooter fled.
Upon arr…
New Travel Advisory Issued By State Department For Mexico: Here's Why
The US State Department has issued updated travel guidance for one of America’s closest neighbors, citing a mix of safety risks for visitors.
The advisory that went live on Tuesday, Aug. 12 applies to Mexico, where officials say travelers should “exercise increased caution” because of threats that include terrorism, crime, and kidnapping.
It is classified as Level 2 on the agency’s four-tier alert system, which ranges from Level 1 (“exercise normal precautions”) to Level 4 (“do not travel”).
According to the advisory, violent crimes such as homicide, kidnapping, carjacking,…
