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Police & Fire
Tire Shop Employee Gunned Down By Two Suspects In Maryland Identified By Police
Police have identified the 41-year-old Bladensburg man who was shot and killed while working at a Prince George's County tire shop over the weekend that remains under investigation days later. At approximately 6:30 a.m. on Saturday, Sept. 14, officers were called to the 1200 block of Marblewood Avenue in Capitol Heights, where they found Anthony Okoye suffering from gunshot wounds He was rushed to an area hospital, where he later died from injuries sustained during the shooting, police said. Investigators say that detectives believe the shooting took place inside of the tire shop, where Ok…
News
Family, Police Searching For Answers After Father Found Shot To Death In Maryland Woods
A massive reward is being offered for information that results in the apprehension of a shooting suspect wanted in connection to the murder of a 35-year-old father in Montgomery County. At approximately 4 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 14, officers were called to the 9200 block of New Hampshire Avenue, where they found Silver Spring resident Carlos Alberto Ortiz in a nearby wooded area suffering from gunshot wounds. He was pronounced dead at the scene, and a $25,000 reward has been offered by the police for information that leads to the identification and apprehension of a possible shooter. Follo…
News
Child Struck By Hit-Run Driver In Maryland: Police (
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An investigation has been launched after a child was struck by a hit-and-run driver in Anne Arundel County, police say. Shortly before 11:30 a.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 17, officers were called to the scene of a juvenile pedestrian strike in the area of Outing Avenue and East Shore Road in Pasadena before the driver sped away. According to police, the vehicle was described as a white Nissan Pathfinder that left the scene. No additional details about the vehicle or driver have been released. The condition of the child struck by the hit-and-run driver was not available as of 11:30 a.m. on Tuesday…
Sports
Want To Improve Your Golf Game? Try This New App
Local golf enthusiasts have a new tool in their arsenal with the launch of the Pinpoint Golf app, a cutting-edge application designed to help golfers of all skill levels improve. The app promises to bring precision and convenience to golfers, from beginners to seasoned pros. Pinpoint Golf (www.pinpoint.golf) offers a comprehensive suite of features aimed at improving your game. The app centers on strokes gained tracking, an advanced method to measure and improve performance. In addition, the app provides detailed GPS mapping of courses, real-time shot tracking, and other performance analytic…
Business
Winning $50K 'Powerball' Ticket Sold At Maryland Liquor Store
Check your tickets! One lucky Lottery player is $50,000 richer after winning a third-tier prize on Monday night's Powerball drawing. Officials say that the five-figure winner was sold at Tucker's Liquor in the 8100 block of Alexandria Ferry Road in Clinton, the biggest win out of nearly thousands of others who can claim prizes beginning at $4. The winning numbers for the drawing on Monday, Sept. 16 were 08-09-11-27-31 with a Powerball of 17. It marks the 40th third-tier winner sold in Maryland so far in 2024. No jackpot winner was hit in last night's Powerball drawing, as…
Police & Fire
Woman Pointed Gun At Driver Near Child During Bout Of Road Rage In Maryland: State Police
A road-raging woman who pointed a gun at a woman with a child in the car and later attempted to destroy evidence while being interviewed by investigators is facing charges in Prince George's County, state police say. Brittany Erin Cousar, 37, was identified as the gun-wielding woman in a white BMW SUV who broke out a weapon during an altercation with another driver following an investigation into an incident in Forestville. Investigators say that on Thursday, Sept. 11, troopers responded to a reported road-rage incident where Cousar allegedly pointed a weapon at another driver on Route 5 an…
Police & Fire
'Excessive Speed' By Teens Believed To Be Factor In Fatal I-495 Crash: Maryland State Police
A 40-year-old Mercedes driver outside of his vehicle and on the shoulder on I-495 in Prince George's County was killed when a group of teenagers lost control and rear-ended him, state police say. Lanham resident Ayuk Etta was pronounced dead at the scene of a crash with a Honda Pilot on Sunday night on the Outer Loop of I-495 that also sent four others to the hospital. Investigators say that the Honda was heading north along the interstate in Lanham when the driver, Biruk Grimes, 19, lost control and struck the rear of the Mercedes. At the time of the crash, the vehicle was stopped on the …
Police & Fire
Police Release Photos Of Suspects, Vehicle Connected To Fatal Maryland Tire Shop Shooting
New details have been released by police in Prince George's County as they continue their search for two suspects wanted in connection to a fatal tire shop shooting over the weekend. At approximately 6:30 a.m. on Saturday, Sept. 14, officers were called to the 1200 block of Marblewood Avenue in Capitol Heights, where they found one person suffering from gunshot wounds. He was rushed to an area hospital, where he later died from injuries sustained during the shooting. Investigators say that detectives believe the shooting took place inside of a tire shop, where the victim was an employee. F…
Police & Fire
Good Samaritan Helps Officers Capture Stabbing Suspect Targeting Elderly Woman In Maryland: PD
A District man seemingly randomly stabbed a 66-year-old woman sitting alone on a bench in Montgomery County before attempting to take off on foot back toward DC, though a Good Samaritan wasn't about to let him get away that easy. Dwayne Johnson, 39, has been charged with attempted murder and other offenses following a reported stabbing early on Monday morning in Chevy Chase, police say. According to the Montgomery County Department of Police, shortly before 9:30 a.m. on Sept. 16, officers from the Montgomery County Police Department, Metro Transit Police Department and the DC Metropoli…
Police & Fire
Man Found Shot To Death In Wooded Area Near Anne Arundel Homes Identified By Police
A 40-year-old man was found shot to death in a wooded area in Anne Arundel County overnight, prompting a homicide investigation, police say. Officers from the Anne Arundel County Police Department were called shortly before 9 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 15, where they found Glen Burnie resident Anthony Lee Brown suffering from multiple gunshot wounds in Severn. His body was located in the woods in the 8000 block of Marlton Court. Brown was rushed to the University of Maryland Baltimore Washington Medical Center, where he was later pronounced dead from his injuries, the department confirmed. Fol…
Business
Winning $1M Lottery Ticket Sold To Maryland Man Who 'Just Had A Hunch'
An otherwise mundane day turned into a memorable one for a Maryland man who had a hunch, made a pit stop at an area liquor store, and picked up a winning $1 million scratcher. The man told Lottery officials in Baltimore that he was driving past Severn Liquors in the 8200 block of WB&A Road in Severn when he had a hankering to try his luck on a scratch-off ticket. "I just had a hunch," he mused. That urge turned out to be fortuitous for the Anne Arundel County man, who purchased a $20 Millionaire's Club ticket, because he "liked the look of the game" and because it was relatively n…
Police & Fire
Two Busted During Investigation Into Reported Shooting In Charles County: Sheriff (
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Two people were taken into custody on Monday afternoon as the Charles County Sheriff's Office investigates a reported shooting in Waldorf. An alert was issued by the agency shortly after 2 p.m. advising that detectives were called to Lewisham Place in Waldorf to investigate shots fired in the area of several townhouses. Upon arrival, officers were able to locate two suspects who fled on foot before ultimately being apprehended in the area of Crain Highway near Plaza Drive on Sept. 16. Google Maps street view Additional details are expected to be released by the sheriff's…
Weather
Say Goodbye To Sunny Skies: Tropical Storm Bringing Rain To Maryland This Week
Monday, Sept. 16 could be the last sunny day for the rest of the week in the Northeast. A tropical rainstorm working its way through the Carolinas is expected to dampen parts of Maryland, Virginia, New Jersey, and some of Pennsylvania mid-week, forecasters say. "A subtropical storm has both tropical and non-tropical characteristics," AccuWeather says. "Often a subtropical storm has a sweep of dry air on one side, as the storm near the Carolina coast is exhibiting." AccuWeather Monday was sunny with a high of 78 and Tuesday, Sept. 17 will be cloudy with a high near 80, the National Weathe…
News
Sexual Abuser Gets Prison Time After Two Girls Come Forward In Calvert County: State's Attorney
A 65-year-old man has been sentenced for allegedly sexually assaulting young girls after two came forward with claims of abuse, the Calvert County State's Attorney's Office announced. Lusby resident Theodore Frederick Harris received a term of 18 years in prison after being convicted earlier this year of two charges involving the sexual abuse of a minor. Prosecutors say that in February 2023, a child reported instances of abuse to her mother, who alerted the authorities, leading to a joint investigation by the Calvert County Sheriff's Office and Child Protective Services. Through that inve…
Police & Fire
Man Found Stabbed To Death Inside Maryland Home Identified By Police
Police have identified the 27-year-old man who was found stabbed to death inside a Prince George's County home on Friday night. Officers were called at around 10:10 p.m. on Sept. 13 to the 4400 block of 23rd Parkway in Temple Hills to investigate a stabbing, where they found Armengo-Angeles' body. According to the Prince George's County Police Department, first responders rushed Armengo-Angeles' to an area hospital, where he later died. Police say that detectives have identified the person involved and are working with the state's attorney's office as the investigation continued. Pot…
Police & Fire
Man Dies From Injuries Sustained During Maryland Shooting, Police Say
A man found suffering from multiple gunshot wounds in Severn late on Sunday night has died from his injuries, Anne Arundel County police confirmed. At around 9 p.m. on Sept. 15, officers were called to investigate reports of shots fired in the 8200 block of Marlton Court, where officers were met at the scene by fire personnel already on hand assisting a man suffering from gunshot wounds. Police say that at around 11 p.m. on Sunday, the man was pronounced dead at the scene from his injuries. Homicide detectives have since taken over the death investigation. No details about the victim or po…
Business
Stanley-Branded Kids Garden Sets Sold At Costco Subject To Recall For Lead Poisoning Hazard
More than 450,000 Stanley-branded kid's garden sets sold nationwide at Costco are subject to a recall due to the possible presence of lead paint on some of the products, according to the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). An alert was issued by federal officials this week advising that 459,200 "Stanley Jr. Kids Wheelbarrow and 7-piece Garden Sets" that were exclusively sold at the wholesale giant between February and June this year before the defect was discovered. According to the CPSC, the painted long hoe and rake of the recalled garden set contain levels of lead that exceed…
News
Former DoD Deputy Chief Admitted To Operating Dogfighting Kennel, Electrocuting Dogs For Losing
A Maryland man who used to serve as a Department of Defense deputy chief admitted to his role in a violent dogfighting ring that involved him electrocuting animals who lost, federal authorities announced. Frederick Douglass Moorefield, Jr., 63, pleaded guilty to federal charges that include conspiracy to engage in animal fighting, specifically the fighting of dogs, and interstate travel in aid of racketeering. According to the guilty plea, federal agents began investigating Moorefield’s connections to dogfighting after officers from Anne Arundel County Animal Control responded to a rep…
Police & Fire
Fatal Shooting Behind Maryland Movie Theater Was Targeted, Police Say
One person was killed in what is believed to be a targeted shooting in the Arundel Mills Entertainment District overnight, according to the Anne Arundel County Police Department. Officers from the agency were called at around 9:30 p.m. on Sept. 13 to 7000 Arundel Mills Circle in Hanover, to investigate a reported shooting that had just taken place in the area. Upon arrival, officers were directed to the back of the nearest movie theater, where they found a man suffering from a gunshot wound to his upper body. Life-saving measures were performed by first responders until Anne Aru…
Lifestyle
US Army Veteran Wins $50K Prize After Trading Card Games For Lottery Scratchers
It's going to take a little more than cash to get the blood of a US Army Veteran flowing, who was unfazed after winning a five-figure Maryland Lottery prize. The Mt. Airy man, who transitioned from playing cards with his bunkmates to playing scratch-off games decades after his retirement from the service, had a properly measured response when collecting his five-figure prize at Lottery Headquarters in Baltimore this week. "You’ve got to do a lot to excite me, and money is not one of the things that excites me," he mused. "I didn’t get into the Lottery until after I retired from the se…
Police & Fire
Man Robbing Elderly Relative Stabbed Caretaker In Maryland, Shot By K9 Officer: Sheriff
A 28-year-old man who targeted an elderly relative before stabbing a caregiver attempting to intervene in Charles County was hospitalized in an officer-involved shooting in Waldorf, according to the sheriff's office. Thomas James Roberts, Jr. was hospitalized on Friday, Sept. 13 following an investigation that was launched earlier this week after an incident involving he, a relative, and the relative's caregiver. According to a spokesperson from the Charles County Sheriff's Office, on Monday, Sept. 8, officers were called to Bassford Road to investigate a reported stabbing. Investiga…
Business
Company Recalling 866K Spa Pumps Sold Nationwide That Pose Injury Risk, Caused Fatal Fire:
Cpsc
Hundreds of thousands of AirJet and HydroJet Spa Pumps sold across the country are subject to a recall due to a fire hazard that resulted in at least one death, according to the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). This week, CSPC and Hong Kong-based Bestway International announced that they are recalling approximately 866,000 pumps that can overheat, causing its plastic housing to ignite, increasing the risk of fire or injury. CPSC says that there have been at least three fires reportedly involving the spa pumps, including one that led to a massive house fire in January 2024 in…
Police & Fire
Teen Found Shot To Death In Southern Maryland Street Overnight, Sheriff Says
An 18-year-old has been the latest victim of gunshot violence in Southern Maryland, according to the St. Mary's County Sheriff's Office. Deputies were called at approximately 9:50 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 13, to the area of Midway Drive and Wasp Drive in Lexington Park, where there was a reported shooting with at least one victim down. Upon arrival, they found Jovan William Medley suffering from multiple gunshot wounds, and despite life-saving efforts, the teen was pronounced dead at the scene by first responders. The shooting remains under investigation. No details about a possible motive or…
Traffic
Firefighter Injured By DUI Driver Speeding Through Lane Closure In Maryland: MSP (
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New details have been released after an intoxicated BMW driver sped through a closed lane on Friday morning, striking two Maryland State Police vehicles and injured a veteran Montgomery County firefighter. Troopers from the Rockville Barrack were called at around 2:40 a.m. on Sept. 13 to the Inner Loop of I-495 near University Boulevard, where there was a reported crash involving a Lexus and tractor-trailer, leading to several lane closures in the area. According to state police, during the initial crash investigation, several lanes were closed, which were blocked off by traffic cones, flar…
Police & Fire
Alcohol May Have Been Factor For Pedestrian Killed In Prince Frederick Crash, Sheriff Says
Alcohol is believed to have been a factor for the pedestrian killed in an overnight Calvert County crash that left an unknown man dead at an area hospital, according to the sheriff's office. Shortly after 8 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 12, deputies were called to the area of northbound Solomons Island Road and Church Street in Prince Frederick, where there was a reported crash involving a pedestrian who was down. According to the Charles County Sheriff's Office, the preliminary investigation determined that a 2017 Hyundai Accent being driven by 23-year-old St. Leonard resident Asaun Jaziah Hudso…
Business
Boar's Head Shuts Down Plant Tied To Deadly Listeria Outbreak, Will No Longer Make Liverwurst
The Boar’s Head plant at the center of a recall of millions of pounds of deli meat that has led to nine deaths due to Listeria contamination will be shut down.The company made the announce early Friday afternoon, Sept. 13. "Major deficiencies" at the facility in the rural southern Virginia town of Jarratt posed an “imminent threat” government inspectors warned after discovering "rusted equipment, condensation dripping on the floor and green mold on a wall" about two years before the initial recall on Friday, July 26, according to The Washington Post. But the US Agriculture Department did n…
News
Former DC Police Officers Sentenced For Causing Pursuit That Killed New Father
Two former members of the Metropolitan Police Department will spend years on the other side of the bars after being sentenced for their roles in an unauthorized police pursuit that resulted in the death of a 20-year-old new father, federal authorities announced. Officer Terence Sutton, 40, and former Lt. Andrew Zabavsky, 56, were both found guilty by a US District Court jury in DC on multiple charges in connection to a police pursuit on Oct. 23, 2020, in Northwest DC that led to the death of Karon Hylton-Brown. This week, a federal judge announced that Sutton had been sentenced to 66 months…
Traffic
Three Dead In Head-On Maryland Crash Involving Senior-Living Facility Bus, Dump Truck: State PD
An investigation has been launched following a triple fatal crash involving a senior-living assisted living facility bus and dump truck in Charles County, state police say. Shortly before 8 a.m. on Friday morning, police say the bus was heading west on Port Tobacco Road in Nanjemoy, when for unknown reasons, the driver lost control and struck the dump truck, which was heading east, head-on. Three occupants inside the bus - including the driver - were pronounced dead at the scene, according to state police. The driver and sole occupant of the dump truck was uninjured. Investigators said tha…
Traffic
Firefighter Hospitalized, First Responders Struck By Vehicle At I-495 Crash Scene In Maryland
A firefighter was injured early on Friday morning after being struck by a vehicle while working at a crash scene on I-495 in Montgomery County, officials say. At approximately 3 a.m. on Sept. 13, several first responders were hit along the Beltway between Colesville Road and University Boulevard by a car attempting to pass another near exit 29. According to Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Service spokesperson Pete Piringer, several firefighters and Maryland State Police troopers were struck. One firefighter was taken to an area trauma center. The others suffered less severe injuries.&nbs…
Police & Fire
Driver Who Took Police On Wild Chase In Stolen Maryland
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A 27-year-old man is facing a lengthy prison stay after taking state police on a wild pursuit in a stolen Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration vehicle through Prince George's and Montgomery counties. Laurel resident Flavio Cesar Lanuza made a deal with prosecutors after doing his best Grand Theft Auto following an incident that saw him intentionally ram multiple state police vehicles, drive through power lines, the Montgomery County State's Attorney's Office announced on Thursday. The incident began at around 5:15 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 16, when state police were…
Police & Fire
Officer-Involved Shooting Under Investigation In Charles County: Sheriff (
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One person was hospitalized after an officer involved shooting on Thursday afternoon in Charles County, officials say. Shortly after 1 p.m. on Sept. 12, officers were called to the 14000 block of Bassford Road in Hughesville for an investigation. According to the Charles County Sheriff's Office, an armed suspect was shot during the incident and rushed to an area hospital with what were described as "injuries that do not appear to be life-threatening." No additional details about the shooting have been provided. More information is expected to be released. This is a developing story…
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