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Ten Arrested As Drug Trafficking Operation Broken Up During Bust In Baltimore: State's Attorney
A drug trafficking organization operating in several locations throughout Baltimore has been broken up following a lengthy investigation into dealing throughout the region. The Baltimore City State's Attorney's Office announced on Monday that nearly a dozen people have been arrested, and a host of drugs and cache of weapons were seized by investigators who have been "terrorizing the community." Those indicted include: Davon Butler; Taquan Lee; George Lee; Tykala Donaldson; Romiyo Testaye; Jason Williams; Gerard Anderson; Louis Brown; Terrell Cloude; Shamika Watson. "This inves…
Police & Fire
Child Accidentally Sets Maryland Shed Ablaze, Damages Home: Fire Marshal
A child who accidentally set a fire inside a Cecil County shed caused thousands of dollars in damage to his family's home, officials say. Late in the afternoon on Friday, Aug. 16, crews from the Singerly Fire Company responded to a home on Hollingsworth Manor in Elkton, where a homeowner reported that their tarp-covered shed was on fire. More than two dozen firefighters were able to quickly knock down the flames and get the fire under control, but not before it caused approximately $25,000 in damage. According to the Office of the Maryland Fire Marshal, the blaze was caused by a 5-year-old…
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Parris Harris Convicted Of Murdering Maryland Father
A teenager in Baltimore has been convicted of killing a 27-year-old father while on his way to visit his young daughter, the Maryland Attorney General's Office announced. Parris Harris, 19, has been found guilty of the first-degree murder of Desmond Gardner in January 2023 following a three-day trial earlier this month. According to prosecutors, on Jan. 26, 2023, Gardner was ambushed by three people - including Harris - who fired more than 20 shots at him in the 3400 block of Spelman Road in the Cherry Hill neighborhood. They noted that Gardner was unarmed and shot in the back a…
Police & Fire
Man And Girl Killed, Woman Injured In Maryland Triple-Shooting: Police
A man and girl were killed, and a woman was wounded in a triple-shooting in Maryland Wednesday night, Feb. 28. It happened in a home on the 6900 block of Stansbury Lane in Landover around 9:30 p.m., Prince George’s County Police said. Officers found three wounded from gunfire and pronounced the man and girl dead at the scene. The woman was taken to a nearby hospital with serious injuries. Detectives don’t believe the crime to be random, adding that there is no ongoing threat to the community. Anyone with information is asked to submit a tip using the P3 Tips app or call PG Crime Solvers a…
Police & Fire
Police ID Teen Gunned Down In Double Shooting In Maryland; Shooter At Large
New details have been released after a 16-year-old was killed and a second teen airlifted to the hospital during a midday shooting. Police in Annapolis are still attempting to track down the person who killed Robert Clark in the 1900 block of Copeland Street in late July. Investigators from the Annapolis Police Department were called shortly before 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, July 27, in the Newton Drive area, when officers on patrol heard gunshots ring out in the area. During a canvas of the area, they found a Clark down in the 1900 block of Copeland Street suffering from critical injuries. H…
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Police ID Teen Gunned Down In Maryland Double Shooting
One teen was killed and a second airlifted to an area hospital following the latest bout of midday gun violence in Maryland. Investigators from the Annapolis Police Department were called shortly before 10:30 p.m. on Thursday, July 27, when officers on patrol heard gunshots ring out in the area. During a canvas of the area, they found 16-year-old Annapolis resident Robert Clark down in the 1900 block of Copeland Street suffering from critical injuries. He was pronounced dead at the scene. Nearby, they also found a 17-year-old boy with a gunshot wound to his abdomen, and he had…
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One Teen Killed, Second Airlifted After Early Morning Shooting In MD: Police
One teen was killed and a second airlifted to an area hospital following the latest bout of midday gun violence in Maryland. Investigators from the Annapolis Police Department were called shortly before 10:30 a.m. on Thursday morning in the Newton Drive area, when officers on patrol heard gunshots ring out in the area. During a canvas of the area, they found a 16-year-old boy down in the 1900 block of Copeland Street suffering from critical injuries. He was pronounced dead at the scene. Nearby, they also found a 17-year-old boy with a gunshot wound to his abdomen, and he had to be flown to …
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Firearm Buyback To Be Held For The First Time In Baltimore
Baltimore's first firearm buyback event is scheduled to be held next weekend, County officials report. The Baltimore County Police Department and the NAACP, Baltimore County Chapter, in partnership with the Kingdom Worship Center and Brooks Clinton Funeral Service, are jointly hosting the buyback event. The event aims to keep unwanted firearms out of communities and to help prevent criminals from accessing dangerous weapons. The event will run from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. Saturday, April 15 at the Drumcastle Government Center on York Road. “The Baltimore County NAACP is dedicated to joining …
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Four Injured, One Killed In Separate Baltimore Shootings During Violent Night, Police Say
Five people were shot - one fatally in Baltimore over the course of less than 90 minutes overnight as violence in the city continues to cause concerns in the community. The busy night for police began shortly after 11 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 4, when officers were called to the 1500 block of Medford Road to investigate a reported shooting in the area. Upon arrival, officers say that they found a 60-year-old woman and a 17-year-old teen victim who suffered non-life-threatening injuries. Both were transported to area hospitals for treatment and evaluation. An hour later, shortly before 12:15 …
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9-Year-Old Girl Critically Injured In Prince William County Shooting: Police
A 9-year-old girl is in the hospital after being shot in Prince William County, authorities said. The shooting occurred in the 15300 block of Gatehouse Terrace in Woodbridge around 6:41 p.m. on Tuesday, May 24, Prince William County Police said. Responding officers found the girl suffering from a gunshot wound. She was flown to a local hospital with life-threatening injuries where she remains in critical condition, police said. Initial investigation revealed a group of young men were walking in the area when one fired multiple rounds, police. Newly released video footage obtained by F…
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Memorial Honors Baltimore Safe Streets Worker Killed In Quadruple Shooting
The Baltimore community is mourning the loss of DaShawn McGrier, a Safe Streets worker killed last week in a quadruple shooting. McGrier was about a month into the job as violence interruption at McElderry Park when he and two others were shot dead last Wednesday, according to the Living Classroom Foundation. The other victims were identified as Tyrone Allen, 28, and Hassan Smith, 24. A fourth person was injured McGrier was passionate about his community and working hard to keep the area safe, LCF said. It is with a heavy heart that we share this tremendous loss. People who would l…
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