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Blunt Force: Maryland Woman Lit Up In Hospital ER, Then Spit On Deputy, Sheriff Says Blunt Force: Maryland Woman Lit Up In Hospital ER, Then Spit On Deputy, Sheriff Says
Blunt Force: Maryland Woman Lit Up In Hospital ER, Then Spit On Deputy, Sheriff Says A Maryland woman lit up in a hospital emergency room and refused to leave — sparking chaos for members of the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office.” Andrea Delores Lomax, 43, made a scene at Calvert Health in Prince Frederick recently, leading to her arrest, but not before she went down swinging. Hospital staff reported that the Upper Marlboro woman was caught smoking marijuana inside the ER and would not leave when asked, according to officials. Deputies said Lomax ignored repeated orders and became combative when they placed her under arrest.  As deputies tried to escort her from t…
Penn State Grad, Real Estate Agent Among 14 Caught In PA Prostitution Sting Penn State Grad, Real Estate Agent Among 14 Caught In PA Prostitution Sting
Penn State Grad, Real Estate Agent Among 14 Caught In PA Prostitution Sting A Penn State graduate and a local real estate agent are among 14 men arrested in a human trafficking sting in Cumberland County, authorities announced on Monday, Aug. 25. The arrests were made during Operation Impact Demand XII, which was conducted on Wednesday, Aug. 14, at a hotel in East Pennsboro Township, according to a release by the Cumberland County District Attorney’s Office. The operation was led by the Cumberland County Human Trafficking Task Force in coordination with the East Pennsboro and Silver Spring Township Police Departments. The following men allegedly solicited female es…
$90K Weed Bust At Dulles Airport Marks 2nd Major Seizure In 3 Days: Feds $90K Weed Bust At Dulles Airport Marks 2nd Major Seizure In 3 Days: Feds
$90K Weed Bust At Dulles Airport Marks 2nd Major Seizure In 3 Days: Feds A Georgia man was busted at Dulles International Airport with more than 23 pounds of marijuana stuffed in his suitcase — the second major weed seizure at the airport in just three days, officials said. US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) said officers stopped 27-year-old Octavious Lamar Dozier, of Atlanta, on Tuesday, Aug. 5, as he tried to board a Dublin-bound flight with a connection to Leeds, England. CBP said an inspection of checked baggage being loaded onto the flight uncovered 14 vacuum-sealed packages inside a hard-sided suitcase.  The packages contained a green leafy subst…
Kilos Of Cocaine, Pot, Gun — And Two Kids — Recovered In Maryland Drug Raid: State Police Kilos Of Cocaine, Pot, Gun — And Two Kids — Recovered In Maryland Drug Raid: State Police
Kilos Of Cocaine, Pot, Gun — And Two Kids — Recovered In Maryland Drug Raid: State Police A months-long drug trafficking investigation stretching from Delaware into Cecil County ended with three arrests, kilos of cocaine and marijuana seized, a gun recovered, and children found inside one of the targeted homes, authorities announced. The Delaware State Police said 34-year-old Aaron Nickerson of Wilmington, 30-year-old Khalil Rodriguez-Fitzgerald of New Castle, and 33-year-old Malcolm Moore of Claymont were taken into custody on Wednesday, Aug. 6, after detectives concluded a joint investigation with the Cecil County Drug Task Force. Investigators said the drug trafficking organi…
Maryland Man Posed As Teen To Lure Girls As Young As 13 With Drugs For Sex: Feds Maryland Man Posed As Teen To Lure Girls As Young As 13 With Drugs For Sex: Feds
Maryland Man Posed As Teen To Lure Girls As Young As 13 With Drugs For Sex: Feds A 33-year-old Maryland man who targeted teen girls on social media to exchange drugs for sexual images and acts is facing decades in prison, federal authorities announced. Brooklyn Park resident Charles Anthony Forame IV pleaded guilty this week to federal child exploitation charges after he preyed on middle and high school students between the ages of 13 and 16. According to his guilty plea, Forame posed as a 19-year-old on Snapchat to get his victims to speak with him, then coerced them into sharing explicit images, and in some instances, sexual acts in person. In exchange, prosecutors s…
59 Pounds of Pot Seized From Germany-Bound Suitcases at Dulles: Vegas Woman Busted 59 Pounds of Pot Seized From Germany-Bound Suitcases at Dulles: Vegas Woman Busted
59 Pounds of Pot Seized From Germany-Bound Suitcases at Dulles: Vegas Woman Busted A Las Vegas woman’s trip to Germany was cut short at Dulles International Airport in Virginia — thanks to the 59 pounds of weed federal officers say she tried to fly out with. US Customs and Border Protection officers arrested 42-year-old Aleshia Anne Pinheiro at Washington Dulles International Airport on Sunday, Aug. 3, after discovering more than two dozen kilograms of marijuana packed into her luggage, officials announced Tuesday. Investigators said they were scanning passenger baggage bound for Frankfurt when they came across two hard-sided suitcases packed with 50 vacuum-sealed package…
Anxious Virginia Driver, Passenger Caught With Drugs, Gun In Traffic Stop: Police Anxious Virginia Driver, Passenger Caught With Drugs, Gun In Traffic Stop: Police
Anxious Virginia Driver, Passenger Caught With Drugs, Gun In Traffic Stop: Police Acting guilty can get you caught—and that’s exactly what happened during a routine traffic stop in Virginia that led to major charges, police said. Ashlee Brown-Stone and Robert Robinson Jr. proved to be poor actors after being pulled over on Monday, July 28, by an officer who noticed their vehicle driving on Race Street near Emancipation Highway. What drew the officer's attention? The vehicle had no front license plate and improperly displayed registration decals, according to the Fredericksburg Police Department. Police said the pair avoided eye contact and appeared visibly nervous durin…
Naked Maryland Teen Tried To Hide; Caught With Weed, Gun After Assault: Sheriff Naked Maryland Teen Tried To Hide; Caught With Weed, Gun After Assault: Sheriff
Naked Maryland Teen Tried To Hide; Caught With Weed, Gun After Assault: Sheriff He ditched the clothes, but couldn’t shed the charges. A Maryland teen accused of beating and choking a woman took off running half-naked with a loaded ghost gun and over a pound of weed, according to the Charles County Sheriff’s Office. Ky-Mari Monte Bowman, 18, was arrested around 10:45 p.m. on Friday, July 18, after a patrol officer spotted a woman running from a man in a car near Golden Eagle Place in Waldorf, authorities said. As the officer approached, Bowman sped off, struck a curb, and disabled the vehicle, a spokesperson for the sheriff's office said. He bailed out with a red bac…
High On PCP, Booze, Weed: Maryland Man Who Stabbed Driver In Car Learns Prison Fate High On PCP, Booze, Weed: Maryland Man Who Stabbed Driver In Car Learns Prison Fate
High On PCP, Booze, Weed: Maryland Man Who Stabbed Driver In Car Learns Prison Fate Fueled by PCP, marijuana, and alcohol, a Maryland man who stabbed another man during a bizarre ride dispute is now heading to prison. James Mark Kimble, 39, of Mechanicsville, was convicted by a jury in April and sentenced this week to 15 years in prison for first-degree assault and weapons offenses, the Charles County State's Attorney's Office announced on Thursday. The stabbing happened on Dec. 27, 2023.  That night, officers were called to University of Maryland Charles Regional Medical Center in La Plata after the victim showed up with serious injuries.  He told investigator…
Victim Duct-Taped, Killed, Set on Fire After FaceTime Ransom Demand In Maryland: DOJ Victim Duct-Taped, Killed, Set on Fire After FaceTime Ransom Demand In Maryland: DOJ
Victim Duct-Taped, Killed, Set on Fire After FaceTime Ransom Demand In Maryland: DOJ He FaceTimed the victim’s son, duct-taped and gagged his father in a chair, demanded weed and cash—then set the house on fire after riddling the man with bullets. A Maryland man will spend more than 22 years behind bars for a shocking murder plot straight out of a crime thriller, federal prosecutors announced Tuesday. Ziyon Thompson, 21, of Baltimore, was sentenced to 22 years and one month in federal prison this week for aiding and abetting the murder of Miguel Soto-Diaz, who flew in from California for a drug meeting that turned deadly, authorities said. According to the guilty plea, Sot…
Drug Pipeline Busted: Fentanyl, Firearms, Cash Seized After Major Raid In DMV, Sheriff Says Drug Pipeline Busted: Fentanyl, Firearms, Cash Seized After Major Raid In DMV, Sheriff Says
Drug Pipeline Busted: Fentanyl, Firearms, Cash Seized After Major Raid In DMV, Sheriff Says A multi-agency operation shut down a major drug supply pipeline in Virginia after authorities raided a property packed with fentanyl, firearms, and cash, officials announced. Detectives arrested Kajuan Stinnie, 25, after a brief foot chase in Albemarle County on Thursday, May 15, the Culpeper County Sheriff's Office said. The arrest followed a monthlong investigation that began in Culpeper County and led detectives to the 200 block of Saponi Road in Albemarle, where they say the source of the local supply was located. According to the sheriff's office, during the search, investigators seiz…
200+ Pounds Of Marijuana Worth $875K Seized At Baltimore Port, Bound For Belgium: CBP 200+ Pounds Of Marijuana Worth $875K Seized At Baltimore Port, Bound For Belgium: CBP
200+ Pounds Of Marijuana Worth $875K Seized At Baltimore Port, Bound For Belgium: CBP A massive shipment of marijuana — more than 200 pounds — was intercepted at a Baltimore air cargo facility before it could make its way to Belgium, federal officials announced. According to US Customs and Border Protection, officers discovered 155 vacuum-sealed packages of marijuana during an inspection of air cargo manifested as “brace overalls for men / heavy duty workwear bib.” The weed was seized at the airport. US Customs and Border Protection Instead, officers found 91.3 kilograms — or 201 pounds and five ounces — of high-quality marijuana. The load had an estimated stree…
Phone Call To Drug Dealer’s Mom Led To Deadly Robbery, Burning Of Body In DMV: DOJ Phone Call To Drug Dealer’s Mom Led To Deadly Robbery, Burning Of Body In DMV: DOJ
Phone Call To Drug Dealer’s Mom Led To Deadly Robbery, Burning Of Body In DMV: DOJ A Virginia drug dealer will spend the next three decades behind bars after robbing his supplier, shooting him dead, then setting his body on fire to cover up the crime, federal officials said. Joseph Richard Walker, 30, of Roanoke, was sentenced to 35 years in federal prison after pleading guilty to Hobbs Act robbery and using a firearm in furtherance of a drug trafficking crime, according to the US Attorney’s Office. Walker admitted to robbing and killing a Pennsylvania man known as “E.B.” — his marijuana supplier — during a premeditated setup in April 2023, then dragging the victim’s body…
67 Pounds Of Weed Seized As Pennsylvania Man Busted For Firearm Trafficking At JFK: DA 67 Pounds Of Weed Seized As Pennsylvania Man Busted For Firearm Trafficking At JFK: DA
67 Pounds Of Weed Seized As Pennsylvania Man Busted For Firearm Trafficking At JFK: DA A man accused of fueling gun violence through illegal firearm sales was caught smuggling 67 pounds of marijuana at JFK Airport, authorities announced on Monday, March 17. Ian Diaz-Reales, 27, of Reading, Pennsylvania, was arrested on March 2 while attempting to board an outbound flight with the massive drug stash, according to the Berks County District Attorney’s Office. Diaz-Reales had already been wanted for allegedly purchasing multiple firearms and illegally funneling them to criminals involved in drug trafficking, gang activity, and violence, authorities said. The Berks County Gun Viol…
Crack Cocaine, Fentanyl, Gun Seized In Maryland Hotel Drug Bust: Police Crack Cocaine, Fentanyl, Gun Seized In Maryland Hotel Drug Bust: Police
Crack Cocaine, Fentanyl, Gun Seized In Maryland Hotel Drug Bust: Police A narcotics investigation at a hotel in Northern Maryland led to the seizure of drugs, cash, a loaded handgun, and the arrest of two men, authorities announced. Aberdeen Police executed nine search warrants at a hotel in the 700 block of West Bel Air Avenue following an extensive probe into alleged drug sales.  While executing the warrants, investigators arrested Darnell Mitchell, 40, and Riyad Carter, 21, in connection with the operation. The suspects face felony and misdemeanor drug charges, along with weapons charges. During the bust, officers seized: Over two ounces of suspecte…
Dealer Rams Police Car, Caught With Stolen Gun And Drugs In Silver Spring, Police Say Dealer Rams Police Car, Caught With Stolen Gun And Drugs In Silver Spring, Police Say
Dealer Rams Police Car, Caught With Stolen Gun And Drugs In Silver Spring, Police Say A convicted felon is back behind bars after a botched drug deal in downtown Silver Spring ended with a police car getting rammed, a loaded stolen gun recovered, and felony charges stacked high, according to Montgomery County Police. The chaos kicked off around 10 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 25, when plainclothes officers from the department's 3rd District spotted a suspected drug transaction during a proactive criminal enforcement operation. When officers moved in, the suspected buyer was caught with marijuana, cocaine, and prescription pills—some of which they admitted buying from the dealer, po…
Party Crashers Show Up With Guns, Threaten To Shoot Crowd In Maryland, Sheriff Says Party Crashers Show Up With Guns, Threaten To Shoot Crowd In Maryland, Sheriff Says
Party Crashers Show Up With Guns, Threaten To Shoot Crowd In Maryland, Sheriff Says A group of party crashers armed with at least one stolen gun and marijuana threatened to return and shoot partygoers before being caught by Maryland deputies, according to the Wicomico County Sheriff’s Office. The incident unfolded over the weekend, at a home on the 100 block of Only Road in Salisbury. Deputies say the suspects—Nathaniel L. Hornsby, 20, of Eden; Leon G. Lofland IV, 21, of Marion Station; and a 15-year-old boy from Pittsville—showed up uninvited and started acting suspiciously. Partygoers reported that two of the suspects appeared to be concealing handguns, and when asked t…
Teen With Stolen Handgun Linked To Federal Theft Case Arrested After Maryland Stop: Sheriff Teen With Stolen Handgun Linked To Federal Theft Case Arrested After Maryland Stop: Sheriff
Teen With Stolen Handgun Linked To Federal Theft Case Arrested After Maryland Stop: Sheriff A routine traffic stop in Frederick County led to the recovery of a stolen firearm and the arrest of a juvenile suspect who will be tried as an adult, officials announced. Last week, deputies from the Frederick County Sheriff’s Office stopped a silver Toyota Camry on Urbana Pike that had three people inside, all under the age of 21. According to the sheriff's office, deputies immediately detected the odor of marijuana and observed open containers of alcohol in plain view.  After removing the occupants from the car, a search uncovered a loaded Canik TP9 9mm handgun concealed in one of …
Prohibited Firearm Owner Arrested With Nearly Kilo Of Coke, Pot At Maryland Hotel: Police Prohibited Firearm Owner Arrested With Nearly Kilo Of Coke, Pot At Maryland Hotel: Police
Prohibited Firearm Owner Arrested With Nearly Kilo Of Coke, Pot At Maryland Hotel: Police A man prohibited from owning firearms was busted with a gun, drugs, and paraphernalia during a police response at a Red Roof Inn location in Annapolis, authorities announced. Officers with the Anne Arundel County Police Department's Southern District responded to a disturbance at the hotel on Riva Road around 6:25 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 23. Police said the suspect was found in possession of a 9mm Glock 26 handgun loaded with nine rounds of ammunition.  A search of the hotel room also revealed: Approximately 44 grams of suspected cocaine; Approximately 853 grams of suspected marijuana;…
Four Armed Robbery Suspects Busted With Guns, Drugs After Maryland Heist: Police Four Armed Robbery Suspects Busted With Guns, Drugs After Maryland Heist: Police
Four Armed Robbery Suspects Busted With Guns, Drugs After Maryland Heist: Police Four suspects were arrested after an armed robbery in Glen Burnie led to a swift police response and the recovery of stolen guns, drugs, and a getaway vehicle, authorities announced. The incident began around 4 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 3, when a man was approached in the 6600 block of Ritchie Highway by four armed suspects demanding his belongings.  After the victim complied, the suspects fled in a gray 2007 Pontiac G6 toward Ordnance Road. Responding officers quickly located the vehicle, apprehending the suspects and seizing an arsenal of firearms and drugs during a search of the vehicl…
Self-Proclaimed 'Neighborhood Pharmacist,' DC Rapper 'Carti Ears' Learns Fate In Court Self-Proclaimed 'Neighborhood Pharmacist,' DC Rapper 'Carti Ears' Learns Fate In Court
Self-Proclaimed 'Neighborhood Pharmacist,' DC Rapper 'Carti Ears' Learns Fate In Court A man who calls himself the “neighborhood pharmacist” and flaunted his lifestyle as DC rapper "Carti Ears" has been convicted for his role in a multi-year drug trafficking conspiracy, federal officials announced. Kenneth Josiah Hampton, 26, of Washington, was found guilty last week, on charges including conspiracy to distribute marijuana and oxycodone, possession with intent to distribute the drugs, and possession of a firearm in furtherance of drug trafficking, the US Attorney’s Office said. The verdict came after a six-day trial in US District Court, where evidence painted Hampton as a pr…
71 Pounds Of London-Bound Pot Seized From Marijuana Mule At Dulles Airport: CBS 71 Pounds Of London-Bound Pot Seized From Marijuana Mule At Dulles Airport: CBS
71 Pounds Of London-Bound Pot Seized From Marijuana Mule At Dulles Airport: CBS A Texas woman was arrested at Washington Dulles International Airport after authorities found more than 71 pounds of marijuana in her luggage, officials said. Du Li Park, 30, of The Colony, Texas, was stopped on Nov. 23 as US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers inspected baggage for a London-bound flight, leading to an unexpected discovery.  According to CBP, two hard-sided suitcases belonging to Park contained 60 vacuum-sealed bags of marijuana, weighing a combined 71 pounds and 11 ounces (32.52 kilograms). The recovered marijuana at Dulles International Airport. US …
Former MoCo Teacher Learns Fate After Years-Old Sexual Abuse Case With Student Comes to Light Former MoCo Teacher Learns Fate After Years-Old Sexual Abuse Case With Student Comes to Light
Former MoCo Teacher Learns Fate After Years-Old Sexual Abuse Case With Student Comes to Light A former middle school teacher in Maryland will have to register as a sex offender for 25 years once she completes her prison term for sexually abusing a student, authorities announced on Tuesday. Melissa Marie Curtis, 31, of Upper Marlboro, was sentenced to 30 years in prison with all suspended but 12 months to serve, followed by five years of supervised probation after pleading guilty in June to three counts of third-degree sex offense in connection to the abuse of a teen. In November 2023, police in Montgomery County launched an investigation into allegations of sexual abuse that ha…
Drug Bust In MD Leads To Seizure Of Stash Capable Of Causing 'Hundreds Of Lethal Doses:' Police Drug Bust In MD Leads To Seizure Of Stash Capable Of Causing 'Hundreds Of Lethal Doses:' Police
Drug Bust In MD Leads To Seizure Of Stash Capable Of Causing 'Hundreds Of Lethal Doses:' Police A multi-agency investigation in Northern Maryland led to the recovery of tens of thousands of dollars worth of dangerous drugs that could have killed hundreds and landed three behind bars, authorities announced on Tuesday. The Frederick High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area (HIDTA) group executed search and seizure warrants in the 1000 block of Monroe Avenue in Frederick and on a vehicle in Hagerstown on Monday night, leading to a massive bust and multiple arrests. Those charged:  Jayden Isaiah Stephon, 20, of Hagerstown; Christion Sayyid Gill, 26, of Hagerstown; Jamil Nicholas Gardne…
Man Charged After Suspicious Package Delivered To Neighbor's Home In Silver Spring: Police Man Charged After Suspicious Package Delivered To Neighbor's Home In Silver Spring: Police
Man Charged After Suspicious Package Delivered To Neighbor's Home In Silver Spring: Police A 22-year-old man is facing charges after being busted with drugs and a weapon following the delivery of a suspicious package to a neighbor's home, according to the Montgomery County Department of Police. Kalani Ayi Abulfata Ariyibi-Sani, of Silver Spring, was arrested on Thursday following an investigation into his delivery of a curious package to a neighbor in Silver Spring. Officers were called to the 1300 block of Alderton Drive, where there was a report of a suspicious package containing drugs that was delivered to a homeowner in the area. Police say that upon arrival, officers o…
Cache Of Drugs Seized From Maryland Home During Search, Police Say Cache Of Drugs Seized From Maryland Home During Search, Police Say
Cache Of Drugs Seized From Maryland Home During Search, Police Say Four people are facing charges after police in Anne Arundel County made a drug bust at a Brooklyn residence, officials say. Detectives were tipped off earlier this year about suspected drug violations at a home in the 5200 block of Kramme Avenue in Brooklyn, which led to an investigation that concluded on Friday with a massive bust. According to a spokesperson from the Anne Arundel County Police Department, detectives executed a search warrant at the home on Oct. 4, which resulted in four in custody, and a host of drugs off the streets. During the search of the home, investigators seized a…
Drug Dealer Avoids Life In Prison For Fatal Fentanyl OD Of Silver Spring Teen: DOJ Drug Dealer Avoids Life In Prison For Fatal Fentanyl OD Of Silver Spring Teen: DOJ
Drug Dealer Avoids Life In Prison For Fatal Fentanyl OD Of Silver Spring Teen: DOJ The Maryland drug dealer who authorities said sold the fentanyl dose that killed a minor will avoid a lifetime in prison. Silver Spring's Mikiyas Maryie Kefyalew, also known as “Mick,” 24, was charged with the distribution of fentanyl that resulted in the death of teen Landen Hausman, of Bethesda, US Attorney Erek Barron announced. Last week, Kefyalew pleaded guilty to the distribution of fentanyl resulting in the death. He faces up to 20 years in prison after his plea, previously having faced a lifetime behind bars. Due to the fatal overdose in January 2022, investigators said they discov…
'Significant Drug Arrest' Made During Stop Outside Frederick Health Hospital 'Significant Drug Arrest' Made During Stop Outside Frederick Health Hospital
'Significant Drug Arrest' Made During Stop Outside Frederick Health Hospital A tip from a law enforcement agency about "a substantial amount of illegal narcotics" being brought into Frederick County led to the arrest of a 45-year-old man, authorities announced. Frederick resident Jerome Mario Britton is facing multiple charges after being busted during a stop earlier this week outside of an area hospital. According to officials, at approximately 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 4, officers conducted a traffic stop that led to what was described by investigators as "a significant drug arrest."  Patrol officers spotted Britton's wife's gray Dodge Challenger in the…
VIDEO: 2 Firearms, Magazine, Stolen Car Found In Arrest Of Teens At VA Mall, Cops Say VIDEO: 2 Firearms, Magazine, Stolen Car Found In Arrest Of Teens At VA Mall, Cops Say
Video: 2 Firearms, Magazine, Stolen Car Found In Arrest Of Teens At VA Mall, Cops Say Police in Virginia have released footage of the arrests of two Maryland men who they say were found with firearms, a magazine, a stolen vehicle and more at a local mall. Detectives spotted a car with a stolen license plate around 1 p.m. on June 6 at the Springfield Mall, Fairfax County police said.  Shopping center detectives were able to identify the occupants of the vehicle as Jordan Ewell and Khalil Harshaw, both 19, of Maryland, FCPD said. Video shared to X shows officers approaching the pair, and Harshaw initiating a foot pursuit. He didn't get far, as officers apprehended him se…