Butcher Shop, Century-Old Home Destroyed By Two-Alarm Blaze: Maryland Fire Marshal Butcher Shop, Century-Old Home Destroyed By Two-Alarm Blaze: Maryland Fire Marshal
Butcher Shop, Century-Old Home Destroyed By Two-Alarm Blaze: Maryland Fire Marshal Nearly a million dollars in damage was caused when a butcher shop fire spread to a home of a vacant home that has stood for more than a century in Maryland, officials say. First responders were called shortly before 2 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 21, to the 5000 block of Stone Boundary Road in Cambridge, where the owner of a butcher shop reported a fire that rapidly spread to nearby structures. According to the Office of the Maryland Fire Marshal, the fire originated inside the Dorchester County butcher shop while the owner was working inside, and embers landed on the cedar shingles of the vacan…
Mamta Bhatt's Husband Charged With Concealing Body, Arrested, Manassas Park Police Say Mamta Bhatt's Husband Charged With Concealing Body, Arrested, Manassas Park Police Say
Mamta Bhatt's Husband Charged With Concealing Body, Arrested, Manassas Park Police Say Charges have been filed against Naresh Bhatt in his wife's disappearance, police announced. On Thursday afternoon, Aug. 22, Manassas Park police announced that Naresh Bhatt was charged with prohibition against concealment of dead body after a search warrant was executed at the home he shared with Mamta Kafle Bhatt. The 28-year-old mother went missing late last month, and her husband was the last person to have spoken to her, police said. Police did not say whether or not a body was found, and said only that they found additional evidence in their home. Mamta’s 1-year-old daughter was…
Politicians Speak Out After Council Member Arrested On Bribery Charges Politicians Speak Out After Council Member Arrested On Bribery Charges
Politicians Speak Out After Council Member Arrested On Bribery Charges There has been an outcry from elected officials in Washington after DC Council Member Trayon White, Sr. was arrested in connection to a bribery investigation. White, who represents Ward 8, was arrested this week on the federal charge following an investigation into the bribery claims. The 40-year-old Democrat, who is the Chair of the Council’s Committee on Recreation, Libraries and Youth Affairs, which oversees several agencies including the DC Department of Youth Rehabilitation Services is charged with accepting more than $150,000 in bribes. The complaint alleges that, beginning in J…
Teen Charged With Murder Following Shooting In Maryland Parking Lot During Dispute: Police Teen Charged With Murder Following Shooting In Maryland Parking Lot During Dispute: Police
Teen Charged With Murder Following Shooting In Maryland Parking Lot During Dispute: Police An 18-year-old has been arrested in connection to a Sunday shooting in Prince George's County that left a man dead in Oxon Hill, police say. Izayah Matthews, of Temple Hills, has been charged in connection to the murder of Oxon Hill native Antonio Bell, 43, who was found shot to death in a parking lot on Aug. 18.  According to the Prince George's County Police Department, at around 3:30 p.m. on Sunday afternoon, officers were called to the 3300 block of Huntley Square Drive, where they found Bell suffering from fatal gunshot wounds. He was pronounced dead at the scene, and a second ma…
Warrants Issued For Man Wanted After Breaking Into Trump Campaign HQ In Virginia, Police Say Warrants Issued For Man Wanted After Breaking Into Trump Campaign HQ In Virginia, Police Say
Warrants Issued For Man Wanted After Breaking Into Trump Campaign HQ In Virginia, Police Say The Loudoun County Sheriff's Office has identified a 39-year-old man with a criminal history who is wanted in connection to the burglary of a campaign headquarters for former President Donald Trump over the weekend. Warrants have been issued for Toby Shane Kessler, who has no fixed address, for burglary and other offenses after breaking into the presidential hopeful's Virginia headquarters. Shortly before 8:15 p.m. on Sunday, Aug. 11, a burglary that was caught on camera found that Kessler forced his way into the building and "spent a brief period of time before leaving."   The o…
Woman Killed, Man Critically Injured In Double Stabbing At Maryland Apartment, Police Say Woman Killed, Man Critically Injured In Double Stabbing At Maryland Apartment, Police Say
Woman Killed, Man Critically Injured In Double Stabbing At Maryland Apartment, Police Say A 47-year-old woman was killed and a man suffered traumatic injuries during an apartment stabbing that was reported in Anne Arundel County late on Friday afternoon. At approximately 5 p.m. on Aug. 9, officers were called to a building in the unit block of South River S in Edgewater, where there was a reported stabbing with two people suffering from injuries. The woman, Nancianne Houston, of Edgewater, was pronounced dead at the scene by paramedics. The 58-year-old man was rushed to the University of Maryland R Adams Cowley Shock Trauma Center with what were described as "serious, life-threa…
Woman Airlifted After Head-On Maryland Crash With Pick-Up Dies At Hospital, Police Say Woman Airlifted After Head-On Maryland Crash With Pick-Up Dies At Hospital, Police Say
Woman Airlifted After Head-On Maryland Crash With Pick-Up Dies At Hospital, Police Say A 56-year-old woman died at an area hospital following a crash during the afternoon commute near the Howard and Montgomery County line, police say. Angela Marie Brill, of Martinsburg, West Virginia, has been identified as the woman who was killed in a crash involving her Chevy Malibu and a Toyota pick-up truck after being airlifted to the hospital. Shortly before 5:15 p.m. on Aug. 6, officers were called to the area of Georgia Avenue, between Triadelphia Lake Road and the Howard County/Montgomery County Line. Update - Georgia Avenue and Tridelphia Lake Road, collision, multiple pat…
Maryland Man Found Shot To Death In Prince George's County Apartment, Police Say Maryland Man Found Shot To Death In Prince George's County Apartment, Police Say
Maryland Man Found Shot To Death In Prince George's County Apartment, Police Say Police in Prince George's County are working to identify a motive after a 43-year-old man was found dead in a Hyattsville apartment building over the weekend. An investigation has been launched after Hyattsville resident David Johnson was found early on Saturday morning following an investigation into a shooting. Police say that officers were called at approximately 12:30 a.m. on Aug. 3 to the 5800 block of Timber Creek Terrace, where there were reports of shots fired. Upon arrival, they found Johnson suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. He was pronounced dead at the scene. No details…
Police Release Photos, Video Of Maryland Mall Shooter Who Killed Teen Police Release Photos, Video Of Maryland Mall Shooter Who Killed Teen
Police Release Photos, Video Of Maryland Mall Shooter Who Killed Teen The Howard County Police Department has released photos and an video of a suspected shooter who killed 17-year-old Angelo Little last month. Officers were called late in the afternoon on Saturday, July 27, where there was a reported shooting in the area of the food court with one person - later identified as Little - dead in the mall before the shooter fled the area Police say that "detectives have been reviewing hundreds of hours of footage from the mall’s expansive camera system," leading to the release of photos and and the video "that may aid in identification."  #HoCoPoli…
Investigators Determine Origin Of Devastating Fire That Destroyed Maryland Church Investigators Determine Origin Of Devastating Fire That Destroyed Maryland Church
Investigators Determine Origin Of Devastating Fire That Destroyed Maryland Church The blaze that burned down a Maryland church on Thursday afternoon and caused $1.5 million in damage started in the steeple before rapidly spreading, according to the Maryland Fire Marshal. Firefighters from multiple agencies were called shortly after 3 p.m. on Aug. 1 to the Clearfield Bible Church in Westminster, where there was a reported fire that was discovered by an employee inside the building who was working in a basement office and was able to escape safely. Upon arrival, first responders were met by flames and smoke showing from the brick building, which was fully engulfed, leading…
Bakery Owner Accused Of Inappropriate Touching During Business Hours In Maryland: Police Bakery Owner Accused Of Inappropriate Touching During Business Hours In Maryland: Police
Bakery Owner Accused Of Inappropriate Touching During Business Hours In Maryland: Police The owner of a Montgomery County bakery is facing charges following an investigation into allegations of inappropriate touching during business hours, police say. Melvin Mendoza, 56, the owner of Passion Bakery Cafe in the 2200 block of Bel Pre Road in Silver Spring was arrested following the probe into his actions at work, authorities announced on Friday. According to the Montgomery County Department of Police, investigators received reports from several victims who alleged they were inappropriately touched by Mendoza at the bakery. Following those reports, and the subsequent investi…
Suspect Charged With May Murder Of Man Found Dead In Maryland Home, Police Say Suspect Charged With May Murder Of Man Found Dead In Maryland Home, Police Say
Suspect Charged With May Murder Of Man Found Dead In Maryland Home, Police Say A 24-year-old suspect has been arrested for his alleged role in the killing of a man found unresponsive in a Prince George's County months ago, authorities announced on Wednesday. Hyattsville resident Joiker Avila-Avila is facing murder and other charges in connection to the death of Sandeep Gupta, 54, in the Town of Berwyn Heights. According to police, at approximately 10:30 p.m. on Friday, May 12, officers were called to the 8600 block of Cunningham Drive, where Gupta was found inside unresponsive. The incident was reported in the 8600 block of Cunningham Drive in Berwyn Heights. …