Maryland Man Accused Of Torching Home Arrested After Return To Scene: Fire Marshal Maryland Man Accused Of Torching Home Arrested After Return To Scene: Fire Marshal
Maryland Man Accused Of Torching Home Arrested After Return To Scene: Fire Marshal A 25-year-old man accused of intentionally torching his Maryland home and later returned to the scene is facing arson charges, according to the fire marshal's office. Knoxville native Austin David Brown was taken into custody on Monday, June 8, after a brief standoff with police following an investigation that was launched over the weekend. First responders were called shortly after 11:30 p.m. on Saturday, June 6, to a home in the 2200 block of Kaetzel Road, where there was a reported house fire. During the investigation, neighbors reported seeing the home's only occupant, Brown, walk…
Maryland Teen Nabbed Before Boarding Train; Stolen Gun, Illegal Rifle Recovered: Sheriff Maryland Teen Nabbed Before Boarding Train; Stolen Gun, Illegal Rifle Recovered: Sheriff
Maryland Teen Nabbed Before Boarding Train; Stolen Gun, Illegal Rifle Recovered: Sheriff A Maryland teen accused of stealing a handgun hopped on a public bus and headed for a train station. Detectives were already watching. By the time Elijah Nana Djan Bonse stepped off a Harford Transit bus in Aberdeen on Friday, June 5, deputies were waiting, according to the Harford County Sheriff's Office. The 18-year-old had been identified the day before as the suspect in the theft of a handgun reported from the 1800 block of Harbinger Trail in Edgewood, investigators said. Authorities say Bonse boarded a transit bus and rode to the Aberdeen MARC station, where he appeared to be trying t…
Car Erupts In Flames At Crystal City Parking Garage Entrance Before Sunrise In Virginia (VIDEO) Car Erupts In Flames At Crystal City Parking Garage Entrance Before Sunrise In Virginia (VIDEO)
Car Erupts In Flames At Crystal City Parking Garage Entrance Before Sunrise In Virginia (Video) A vehicle burst into flames outside a parking garage in Virginia before sunrise on Tuesday morning, creating a dramatic scene as firefighters raced to stop the blaze from spreading. The fire broke out before 6 a.m. on June 9 at the entrance to a garage in the 1700 block of Crystal Drive, where crews arrived to find the vehicle burning near the structure, according to Arlington Fire & EMS. Photos and video released by the department show flames shooting above the vehicle as firefighters stretched hose lines across the roadway and moved in to attack the fire. Crews responded to a…
Victim Found Safe In Maryland, Armed Fugitive Captured After Multi-State Hunt: Police Victim Found Safe In Maryland, Armed Fugitive Captured After Multi-State Hunt: Police
Victim Found Safe In Maryland, Armed Fugitive Captured After Multi-State Hunt: Police The man accused of abducting a victim, stealing a vehicle, and leading authorities on a search spanning Virginia, DC, and Maryland is back in custody. Cristian Alvarenga, 25, is in custody after a domestic altercation in Herndon sparked a multi-state pursuit that ended with his capture Tuesday morning, according to the Herndon Police Department. Shortly before 8:15 a.m. on Tuesday, June 9, officials confirmed that the Herndon resident had been captured near Elden Street and Alabama Drive after community members spotted him and called police. "Thank you to multiple community members who cal…
DC Man Charged After Maryland Girl, 15, Killed With His Unsecured Gun, Police Say DC Man Charged After Maryland Girl, 15, Killed With His Unsecured Gun, Police Say
DC Man Charged After Maryland Girl, 15, Killed With His Unsecured Gun, Police Say A Maryland girl is dead, and a 33-year-old DC man is facing charges after police say two juveniles gained access to his unsecured gun and fatally shot the 15-year-old. Investigators identified Bowie native Journee Long as the teen killed during the Saturday night shooting in Southeast DC involving a weapon owned by J’Von Green. Officers were called shortly before 7 p.m. on Saturday, June 6, to the 900 block of Barnaby Road SE, where there was a reported shooting involving Long and two other juveniles. When they arrived, officers found Long unconscious and not breathing with a critical guns…
Stolen Bronco Chase Ends After Fleeing Teens Call For Getaway Driver In Maryland, Sheriff Says Stolen Bronco Chase Ends After Fleeing Teens Call For Getaway Driver In Maryland, Sheriff Says
Stolen Bronco Chase Ends After Fleeing Teens Call For Getaway Driver In Maryland, Sheriff Says A stolen 2025 Ford Bronco, a foot chase, four teens running through the woods, and a pickup ride that didn't stay secret for long. Just another day in the life of sheriff's deputies in St. Mary's County, where officials say a stolen SUV investigation ended with all four people involved accounted for after witnesses helped track down the last two who tried to escape. The strange scene played out on Saturday, June 6, when a Lexington Park resident reported that his 2025 Ford Bronco had been stolen. Using GPS tracking data, deputies determined the vehicle was in the Loveville area before spot…
Officer Shot While Investigating Indecent Exposure Report On Maryland Trail: (UPDATED) Officer Shot While Investigating Indecent Exposure Report On Maryland Trail: (UPDATED)
Officer Shot While Investigating Indecent Exposure Report On Maryland Trail: (Updated) A police officer in Maryland called to investigate a reported indecent exposure complaint on a busy Baltimore County trail was shot on Sunday morning. Shortly before 9 a.m. on June 7, officers were called to a trail off Milford Mill Road in Pikesville when they were fired upon by an armed subject, according to the Baltimore County Police Department. Officers from the Pikesville Precinct had been dispatched to investigate a suspicious person and an indecent exposure report when they came under gunfire, police said. One officer was struck and rushed to the R Adams Cowley Shock Trauma Center …
Maryland Man Dies After Nitrous Tank Explodes Near Newly Purchased Race Car: Fire Marshal Maryland Man Dies After Nitrous Tank Explodes Near Newly Purchased Race Car: Fire Marshal
Maryland Man Dies After Nitrous Tank Explodes Near Newly Purchased Race Car: Fire Marshal What started as an exciting purchase ended in tragedy Friday night in Cecil County. Thomas Logue, 33, was critically injured when a nitrous oxide cylinder exploded near a recently purchased race car outside his Elkton home, according to the Maryland State Fire Marshal's Office. The blast happened shortly before 8:30 p.m. on June 5 at a residence on Walnut Grove Road. By the end of the night, Logue was dead. Investigators say the vehicle had recently been purchased for racing and was equipped with a nitrous oxide system designed to boost engine performance. At some point Friday night, …
Wrong Dog Put Down After Deadly NJ Attack? Owner Charged, New Dog Seized Wrong Dog Put Down After Deadly NJ Attack? Owner Charged, New Dog Seized
Wrong Dog Put Down After Deadly NJ Attack? Owner Charged, New Dog Seized A New Jersey woman has been charged after investigators determined the wrong dog may have been surrendered and euthanized following a fatal pit bull attack that injured a local resident and killed her pet, authorities said. The case stems from an attack that happened near 91 Springfield Ave. in Summit at approximately 5:52 a.m. on Nov. 5, 2025, local police said. A 70-year-old woman was walking her small dog when two pit bulls broke free from their handler and launched an unprovoked attack, police said. The woman was knocked to the ground and suffered injuries to both upper thighs, her…
Baltimore Woman Wanted On Nevada Warrant Arrested In NJ, Police Say Baltimore Woman Wanted On Nevada Warrant Arrested In NJ, Police Say
Baltimore Woman Wanted On Nevada Warrant Arrested In NJ, Police Say A pair wanted on extraditable warrants in multiple states were arrested during a traffic stop in New Jersey, police said. Officers stopped a black 2020 Lincoln SUV in Saddle Brook at approximately 11:23 a.m. on Thursday, June 4,  according to Saddle Brook Police Chief John A. Zotollo Jr. The two initially provided fake driver's licenses that appeared to originate overseas, and an investigation identified them as Sena Miclescu, 29, of Newburgh, NY, and Edera Miclescu, 27, of Baltimore, MD. Police found that Sena Miclescu was wanted on full extradition warrants from Las Vegas, NV, …
Teen Charged As Adult After Threatening Student With Knife At Maryland School, Sheriff Says Teen Charged As Adult After Threatening Student With Knife At Maryland School, Sheriff Says
Teen Charged As Adult After Threatening Student With Knife At Maryland School, Sheriff Says A teenager in Southern Maryland is facing serious charges after allegedly threatening another student with a knife during an altercation at Great Mills High School on Friday. Deputies from the St. Mary's County Sheriff's Office were called to the building on June 5 to investigate reports of threats that were made by one student targeting another. Investigators say the student was confronted by a 16-year-old suspect who was brandishing a knife. The teen was able to leave the area and notified administrators, who contacted the sheriff's office. The suspect, who will not be identified due to …
Man Accused Of Threatening Hospital Staff With Knife Runs From Officers At Shady Grove: Police Man Accused Of Threatening Hospital Staff With Knife Runs From Officers At Shady Grove: Police
Man Accused Of Threatening Hospital Staff With Knife Runs From Officers At Shady Grove: Police A man who allegedly threatened hospital workers in Maryland with a knife made a valiant effort to evade his arrest, but ultimately wound up in custody. Around 2:30 p.m. on Friday, June 5, officers from the Montgomery County Department of Police were called to Shady Grove Hospital, where they were confronted by a man brandishing a blade and making threats toward staff members in the triage area. When officers attempted to take him into custody, he took off. Police say the suspect ran out of the emergency department and away from responding officers. Tasers were deployed during the cha…
Funeral Plans Released For Maryland Firefighter Who Died After 24-Hour Shift Funeral Plans Released For Maryland Firefighter Who Died After 24-Hour Shift
Funeral Plans Released For Maryland Firefighter Who Died After 24-Hour Shift Maryland will say goodbye next week to a veteran firefighter-paramedic who died after finishing a 24-hour shift. Funeral arrangements have been finalized for Demair Lloyd, 44, a nearly 20-year member of the Prince George’s County Fire/EMS Department who served out of Station 841 in Calverton. Lloyd died after completing a routine 24-hour shift, prompting an outpouring of grief from firefighters, police, public safety partners, and those who knew him across the region. Now, his firehouse family is preparing for a final farewell. Viewings will be held from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. and again from 6 …
5-Year-Old Girl Sexually Abused At Babysitter's Home In Virginia For Years, Police Say 5-Year-Old Girl Sexually Abused At Babysitter's Home In Virginia For Years, Police Say
5-Year-Old Girl Sexually Abused At Babysitter's Home In Virginia For Years, Police Say Virginia parents trusted a Woodbridge babysitter with their little girl.  Prosecutors say another adult living in the home turned that trust into a nightmare that went undetected for years. Woodbridge resident Jose Nahun Aleman-Hernandez is facing charges following a months-long investigation into aggravated sexual battery that was reported over the course of several years, according to the Prince William County Police Department. In late March, officers were called to investigate a sexual assault that was reported in a home in the 14000 block of Matthews Drive in Woodbridge invo…
Teen Hit 120 MPH In Stolen Camaro Before Crashing Into VA House, Running From Deputies: Sheriff Teen Hit 120 MPH In Stolen Camaro Before Crashing Into VA House, Running From Deputies: Sheriff
Teen Hit 120 MPH In Stolen Camaro Before Crashing Into VA House, Running From Deputies: Sheriff Two teens in Northern Virginia took deputies on a high-speed chase in a Camaro that topped 120 mph before the 19-year-old driver lost control and came to rest against a house on Wednesday night. A juvenile was taken into custody, and Manassas native Manuel D. Edwards is at large following a wild police pursuit through Warrenton, according to the Fauquier County Sheriff's Office. Late on June 3, investigators say Edwards pushed the stolen Camaro to its limits after a License Plate Reader hit led deputies to clock him traveling 100 mph on Catlett Road in Calverton. The deputy attempted to st…
Shotgun-Wielding Man Threatened Kids, Neighbors During Maryland Tirade: Sheriff Shotgun-Wielding Man Threatened Kids, Neighbors During Maryland Tirade: Sheriff
Shotgun-Wielding Man Threatened Kids, Neighbors During Maryland Tirade: Sheriff A man who threatened kids and neighbors while brandishing a shotgun was taken into custody following a brief standoff with police in Western Maryland. James Daniel Marker, 48, terrorized his neighbors in Hagerstown on Wednesday, June 3, when he took out a shotgun and began making threats in the 11300 block of Dogwood Drive, according to the Washington County Sheriff's Office. Upon arrival, deputies spoke with witnesses who said Marker made threats to kill children while holding a shotgun. He then barricaded himself inside his home. Due to the nature of the incident, the Washington County S…
Man Who Sexually Abused Animal Accused Of Child Porn Offenses In Virginia, Sheriff Says Man Who Sexually Abused Animal Accused Of Child Porn Offenses In Virginia, Sheriff Says
Man Who Sexually Abused Animal Accused Of Child Porn Offenses In Virginia, Sheriff Says A Northern Virginia man with an alleged taste for both young children and animals is behind bars and facing serious charges. Jann Karlos Ramirez Ayala, 37, was arrested and charged this week in connection with multiple crimes against children and animals in Loudoun County, the sheriff's office announced on Thursday, June 4. In April, officials say an investigation was launched by the Loudoun County Sheriff's Office after detectives were tipped off about his alleged actions. Ayala was arrested on Monday, June 1 and charged with: Production of child pornography; Possession of child pornogr…
Daughter, GF Charged With Murdering Silver Spring Mom Found Dead During Welfare Check: PD Daughter, GF Charged With Murdering Silver Spring Mom Found Dead During Welfare Check: PD
Daughter, GF Charged With Murdering Silver Spring Mom Found Dead During Welfare Check: PD A 29-year-old woman and her girlfriend are facing murder charges after her mother was found dead during a welfare check in Maryland, police say. Clarksburg resident Vanessa Tjongarero-Henderson and her partner, 36-year-old Phoenix resident Samantha Raebel, have been charged by detectives from the Montgomery County Department of Police in connection with the killing of Hilde Henderson in Silver Spring last month. According to the department, at around 11:11 a.m. on Tuesday, May 26, officers were called to the Charter House in the 1300 block of Fenwick Lane to check on the welfare of a 67-yea…
Infant Dies From Dehydration, Malnourishment In DC Apartment; Mother Charged With Murder: MPD Infant Dies From Dehydration, Malnourishment In DC Apartment; Mother Charged With Murder: MPD
Infant Dies From Dehydration, Malnourishment In DC Apartment; Mother Charged With Murder: MPD A young mother is facing a murder charge after her two infant children were found suffering from severe neglect inside their Southeast DC home, according to police. One of them did not survive. Valencina Duke, 25, has been charged with the murder of 13-month-old Mazouri Jones, who was found in January with her 13-month-old brother inside an apartment suffering from dehydration and malnourishment, according to the Metropolitan Police Department. On Sunday, Jan. 18, officers were called to the 4700 block of Southern Avenue SE, where there were reports of an unconscious child. Inside, they fo…
Man Showing Off Gun Accidentally Shoots Himself, Leaves Hospital Facing Drug Charges: Police Man Showing Off Gun Accidentally Shoots Himself, Leaves Hospital Facing Drug Charges: Police
Man Showing Off Gun Accidentally Shoots Himself, Leaves Hospital Facing Drug Charges: Police Royale Cameron Loibman had a very bad day. The 26-year-old Virginia man was showing off a gun to a friend inside his vehicle when he accidentally shot himself. During the subsequent investigation, it turns out he may have also been selling weed on the side. Late last month, officers from the Prince William County Police Department were called to investigate a self-inflicted shooting that was reported in the 11400 block of Whispering Dove Place in Manassas. The shooting happened between 6 p.m. and 8 p.m. that night, police said. Investigators say Loibman was sitting in his vehicle sho…
Driver Who Hit 100+ MPH Before Double-Fatal Christmas Crash In Virginia Faces New Charges: VSP Driver Who Hit 100+ MPH Before Double-Fatal Christmas Crash In Virginia Faces New Charges: VSP
Driver Who Hit 100+ MPH Before Double-Fatal Christmas Crash In Virginia Faces New Charges: VSP Devin Juliana, the Ohio driver accused of barreling down I-495 at more than 100 mph before a Christmas night crash that killed a 75-year-old woman and her 15-year-old passenger, is facing two involuntary manslaughter charges in Virginia. The new charges were announced June 4, more than five months after the Fairfax County crash that killed Su Nguyen, 75, and a teenage passenger. First responders were called shortly after 10:30 p.m. on Dec. 25 to a stretch of eastbound lanes on the interstate when witnesses reported a Toyota Sienna minivan with heavy rear-end damage. All five people inside …
Days After Family Mourned Dalonte 'Boobie' Jackson, Police Rule Brutal Beating A Homicide Days After Family Mourned Dalonte 'Boobie' Jackson, Police Rule Brutal Beating A Homicide
Days After Family Mourned Dalonte 'Boobie' Jackson, Police Rule Brutal Beating A Homicide The death of Dalonte Lamont Jackson, the DC man whose family said he was left unconscious after a brutal Memorial Day weekend attack, has now officially been ruled a homicide. Jackson, known to loved ones as "Boobie," died on Friday, May 29, after suffering severe injuries in an assault days earlier, according to the Metropolitan Police Department. The 35-year-old Northeast DC resident was found unconscious but still breathing shortly after 4:30 p.m. on Saturday, May 24, when Sixth District officers responded to the 3300 block of East Capitol Street NE. Police said Jackson was suffering fr…
Doorbell Prank Ends With 14-Year-Old Hurt, Man Facing Felony Charge In Virginia: Police Doorbell Prank Ends With 14-Year-Old Hurt, Man Facing Felony Charge In Virginia: Police
Doorbell Prank Ends With 14-Year-Old Hurt, Man Facing Felony Charge In Virginia: Police An ill-fated game of "ding dong ditch" ended with a teen hurt and a 22-year-old man behind bars in Virginia, police say. Woodbridge resident Byron Steve Sandoval Polanco didn't take kindly to a 14-year-old ringing his doorbell and walking away on Monday afternoon, going after the teen and allegedly assaulting him, according to the Prince William County Police Department. Officers were called shortly after 4:20 p.m. on June 1 to the 14200 block of Radford Court in Woodbridge to investigate a reported assault that had just taken place. It is alleged the teen was with a friend when he rang Sa…
Speed, Alcohol Possible Factors In Fatal Rollover That Killed Maryland Driver, Sheriff Says Speed, Alcohol Possible Factors In Fatal Rollover That Killed Maryland Driver, Sheriff Says
Speed, Alcohol Possible Factors In Fatal Rollover That Killed Maryland Driver, Sheriff Says A 25-year-old driver was killed in a single-vehicle rollover crash after losing control of his truck and landing off a busy Maryland roadway, officials confirm. Investigators from the Frederick County Sheriff's Office say speed and possible alcohol impairment may have contributed to the crash that left Myersville resident Justin Thomas Nalborcyzk dead on Wednesday night. According to the sheriff's office, shortly before 9 p.m. on June 3, deputies were called to the 4400 block of Middle Point Road in Myersville to investigate a single-vehicle rollover crash. Detectives determined that a Che…
Canada Trip Ends In Felony Gun Charges For Virginia Couple At Border Crossing: CBP Canada Trip Ends In Felony Gun Charges For Virginia Couple At Border Crossing: CBP
Canada Trip Ends In Felony Gun Charges For Virginia Couple At Border Crossing: CBP A Virginia couple returning from Canada found themselves under arrest after a border K9 alerted officers to their vehicle, and agents discovered two loaded handguns inside, federal officials said. The Richmond pair, a 51-year-old man and a 27-year-old woman, were crossing back into the United States at the Rainbow Bridge border crossing in Niagara Falls on Sunday, May 31, when Customs and Border Protection officers pulled them aside for a closer look. What began with a narcotics detector dog quickly escalated. During a secondary inspection, officers found marijuana and two loaded Smith &am…
Maserati-Driving Maryland Man Released Days After Cocaine, Gun Arrest, Sheriff Says Maserati-Driving Maryland Man Released Days After Cocaine, Gun Arrest, Sheriff Says
Maserati-Driving Maryland Man Released Days After Cocaine, Gun Arrest, Sheriff Says A Maserati-driving Maryland man was busted with nearly $25,000 worth of cocaine and released from jail just days later. Tyrand Dupres Butler, an alleged drug dealer, was taken into custody and charged following a lengthy investigation into narcotics sales in and around Waldorf, according to the Charles County Sheriff's Office. Investigators obtained search warrants for Butler's residence and his 2019 Maserati Levante before moving in on May 29. The luxury SUV turned out to be just the beginning. Detectives arrested Butler as he walked away from the Maserati at a shopping center, then exec…
Chemical-Mixing Mishap Triggers Explosion So Powerful Neighbors Came Running: Fire Marshal Chemical-Mixing Mishap Triggers Explosion So Powerful Neighbors Came Running: Fire Marshal
Chemical-Mixing Mishap Triggers Explosion So Powerful Neighbors Came Running: Fire Marshal A Maryland man was left fighting for his life after a chemical-mixing experiment exploded inside a shed, triggering a blast so powerful that neighbors came running after hearing the boom. New details have been released by the Anne Arundel County Fire Marshal's Office after a 77-year-old man was critically injured in an explosion in the 3000 block of Friends Road in Annapolis on Tuesday afternoon. Investigators determined the man was mixing chemicals inside a detached shed outside his home when the explosion was reported around 2 p.m. on June 2. Neighbors say they heard the boom and saw smo…
Man Accused Of Shooting Ex In Maryland Found Dead After Fleeing To South Carolina, Police Say Man Accused Of Shooting Ex In Maryland Found Dead After Fleeing To South Carolina, Police Say
Man Accused Of Shooting Ex In Maryland Found Dead After Fleeing To South Carolina, Police Say A man who shot his ex-girlfriend in Maryland, then was found dead in South Carolina, has been identified by police. Fort Mill resident Dante Morris, 30, is the subject of a shooting investigation following an incident that played out during an altercation in Upper Marlboro, according to the Prince George's County Police Department. Officers were called around 7:15 a.m. on Tuesday, June 2, to investigate reports of a shooting in the 10400 block of Birdie Lane in Upper Marlboro, where they found the woman outside suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. She was rushed to an area hospital, whe…
$25K Reward Offered As Search Continues For Killer Of 10-Year-Old Maryland Boy Shot Inside Home $25K Reward Offered As Search Continues For Killer Of 10-Year-Old Maryland Boy Shot Inside Home
$25K Reward Offered As Search Continues For Killer Of 10-Year-Old Maryland Boy Shot Inside Home Tyron Colbert Jr. should be gearing up for another summer playing ball in Maryland. Instead, nearly two years after the 10-year-old was shot and killed inside his Salisbury home, state police investigators are renewing their efforts to track down the person responsible for his death. With the Aug. 5 anniversary of Tyron's death drawing closer, detectives issued a new alert this week, urging anyone with information about the killing to come forward.  A reward of up to $25,000 is being offered through the FBI, Maryland Department of State Police, and Crime Solvers of the Eastern Shore for in…
Three Women Assaulted On Popular Virginia Walking Trails As Police Seek Suspect Months Later Three Women Assaulted On Popular Virginia Walking Trails As Police Seek Suspect Months Later
Three Women Assaulted On Popular Virginia Walking Trails As Police Seek Suspect Months Later Three women have been attacked in Virginia over the past seven months.  Police still don't know who's responsible. Now, Fredericksburg detectives are offering a cash reward for information that leads to an arrest as they investigate a series of assaults reported near some of the city's most heavily used outdoor spaces. The attacks stretch from October 2025 through last weekend and include two incidents reported near the Canal Path and another on Ficklen Island. Detectives have not confirmed whether the cases are connected. What they do know is that three women reported being approac…
125+ Birds Seized As Virginia Deputy Stumbles Onto Massive Cockfighting Operation: Sheriff 125+ Birds Seized As Virginia Deputy Stumbles Onto Massive Cockfighting Operation: Sheriff
125+ Birds Seized As Virginia Deputy Stumbles Onto Massive Cockfighting Operation: Sheriff More than 125 animals were rescued from a reported cockfighting operation in Northern Virginia, authorities announced. Late last month, deputies from the Spotsylvania Sheriff's Office and Virginia Animal Fighting Task Force executed a search warrant in the 6900 block of Old Courthouse Road, where they made several grisly discoveries. According to investigators, a search of the property led to the seizure of:  80 juvenile or undetermined-sex chicks; 26 hens; 21 roosters; A Great Pyrenees dog. The bust came after a deputy was called to the residence for an unrelated call for service. …