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Tinted Windows Lead To Downfall For Pair Packing Drugs In Maryland Van: Sheriff Tinted Windows Lead To Downfall For Pair Packing Drugs In Maryland Van: Sheriff
Tinted Windows Lead To Downfall For Pair Packing Drugs In Maryland Van: Sheriff What started as a routine traffic stop led to a sizable bust in Carroll County when a pair was busted with drugs and cash. Ashley Marie Higgs, 31, and Matthew Alan Nagy, 29, both of whom have Westminster addresses, are both facing charges following a stop for illegally tinted windows on a 1999 Toyota van on Wednesday afternoon. Shortly before 3:30 p.m. on Oct. 30, members of the Carroll County Sheriff's Office on patrol in the area of Washington Road and East Green Street spotted the van, with "what appeared to be excessively dark window tint," which was later confirmed. During the stop, w…

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by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
Purported Drug Dealers Busted With Fentanyl, Crack Cocaine During Maryland Stop: Sheriff Purported Drug Dealers Busted With Fentanyl, Crack Cocaine During Maryland Stop: Sheriff
Purported Drug Dealers Busted With Fentanyl, Crack Cocaine During Maryland Stop: Sheriff What started as a routine traffic stop on Wednesday afternoon led to the arrests of two in Carroll County who were caught with a host of drugs and paraphernalia, authorities announced. Deputies from the Carroll County Sheriff's Office were on patrol at around 3:30 p.m. on Sept. 18, when they spotted a red Kia Sorrento with expired tags suffering from some vehicle equpment issues. According to investigators, during the subsequent traffic stop, deputies "found indications of possible controlled dangerous substance violations," and the passenger in the front seat, 33-year-old Baltimore native …

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by Zak Failla
Traffic
Driver Busted With Heroin, Mushrooms, Ecstasy During Stop In Baltimore: State Police Driver Busted With Heroin, Mushrooms, Ecstasy During Stop In Baltimore: State Police
Driver Busted With Heroin, Mushrooms, Ecstasy During Stop In Baltimore: State Police A traffic stop in Maryland for a suspected DUI driver led to the recovery of a host of drugs from a Baltimore man who was subsequently arrested, state police say. City resident Dwayne Purdie, Jr., 31, was arrested during an early morning traffic stop on July 14 after being spotted by troopers driving questionably, according to authorities.  Shortly before 3:30 a.m. on Sunday, Purdie was stopped in a Honda Accord that was heading east on the Inner Loop of I-695 near Green Spring Avenue in Timonium for the suspected DUI.  Police say that during the stop, troopers were tipped off th…

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by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
12-Year-Old Girl Found Brother, Sister Dead Inside Maryland Home: State Police 12-Year-Old Girl Found Brother, Sister Dead Inside Maryland Home: State Police
12-Year-Old Girl Found Brother, Sister Dead Inside Maryland Home: State Police A suspicious death investigation in Cecil County is ongoing a day after a 12-year-old girl found her two siblings unresponsive in their Maryland home, state police say. Skylar Alice Marie Jones, 14, and Gaige Marshall Dehaven, 10, were pronounced dead by first responders in Perryville after their sister found them on Tuesday, Jan. 16. At 1:20 p.m. on Tuesday afternoon, Maryland State Police troopers were called to the 600 block of Cole Street to assist the Perryville Police Department, where they were met by two children in cardiac arrest. The 911 call came from their 12-year-old sister. …

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by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
Morning Of Mayhem In Maryland Ends With Serial Robber In Custody, Sheriff Says Morning Of Mayhem In Maryland Ends With Serial Robber In Custody, Sheriff Says
Morning Of Mayhem In Maryland Ends With Serial Robber In Custody, Sheriff Says It took an army to track down a wanted man who allegedly robbed several businesses in Maryland. David Alston Gantt, 37, is facing multiple charges after being tracked down by officers and a K9 unit in Charles County following an alleged assault incident in his hometown of Waldorf, authorities announced. Shortly before 10:30 a.m. on Monday, Sept. 26, officers responded to the 11900 block of Acton Lane in Waldorf for a report of shoplifting, though the suspect - later identified as Gantt - fled the area before investigators arrived at the scene. Shortly after the initial call, officers respo…

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by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
Driver Asleep For An Hour In Front Of Maryland Gas Pump Busted With Pot, Narcotics: Sheriff Driver Asleep For An Hour In Front Of Maryland Gas Pump Busted With Pot, Narcotics: Sheriff
Driver Asleep For An Hour In Front Of Maryland Gas Pump Busted With Pot, Narcotics: Sheriff A Maryland man chose an unfortunate time to take a nap and was busted with a host of drugs after he was found asleep at the wheel for more than an hour at a gas pump in Calvert County. Shady Side resident Michael David Warren II, 26, is facing multiple possession charges after being found with several ounces of marijuana, paraphernalia, and other narcotics, according to the Calvert County Sheriff's Office. A senior sheriff’s deputy was called to conduct a patrol check at Wawa in Prince Frederick, when he saw a driver - later identified as Warren - pull up to a gas pump with no lights on, a …

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by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
Maryland Man Busted With Drugs, Marijuana Plants While Fetching ID: Sheriff Maryland Man Busted With Drugs, Marijuana Plants While Fetching ID: Sheriff
Maryland Man Busted With Drugs, Marijuana Plants While Fetching ID: Sheriff A man is facing multiple charges after being busted with prescription pills and drug paraphernalia while being approached by investigators in Maryland, officials said. Thomas Matthew Higgins, 28, was arrested on the 20700 block of Golden Thompson Road in Avenue after he made contact with deputies from the St. Mary's County Sheriff's Office. Investigators said that after being approached, while he was obtaining his ID, deputies observed a dollar bill with suspected drug residue - believed to be Alprazolam - a pill bottle with the label removed with several pills inside, and a scale with pow…

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by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
Woman Busted With Heroin While Asking Maryland Sheriff's Deputy To Help Find Her Car Woman Busted With Heroin While Asking Maryland Sheriff's Deputy To Help Find Her Car
Woman Busted With Heroin While Asking Maryland Sheriff's Deputy To Help Find Her Car Dude, where’s her car? A dazed and confused woman caught nodding asleep at a Slurpee machine inside a Maryland 7-Eleven is facing charges after being busted with alleged heroin, authorities announced on Thursday, July 7. Members of the Calvert County Sheriff's Office responded to the 7-Eleven location on West Chesapeake Beach Road in Dunkirk on Saturday, July 2, for a welfare check of a woman who was falling asleep inside the store with a young child, officials said. Upon arrival, deputies made contact with Marlboro resident Jessica Marie Vaughan, 35, who “appeared confused and disoriente…

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by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
Wanted Fugitive In Maryland Faces New Drug, Fraud Charges Wanted Fugitive In Maryland Faces New Drug, Fraud Charges
Wanted Fugitive In Maryland Faces New Drug, Fraud Charges A wanted man in Maryland is facing multiple new charges after being apprehended by police in St. Mary’s County, authorities announced. Bruce Dorms Tlucka, Jr., age 49, who has multiple outstanding warrants out for his arrest, was arrested in Leonardtown after attempting to flee from Sheriff’s deputies conducting a welfare check. Members of the St. Mary’s Sheriff’s Office responded to the 25300 block of Pt. Lookout Road in Leonardtown, and upon arrival, Tlucka, the subject of the welfare check, fled from deputies, officials said. An investigation into Tlucka’s vehicle - which was stored at …

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by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
Bodies Found In Baltimore Neighborhood Park Bodies Found In Baltimore Neighborhood Park
Bodies Found In Baltimore Neighborhood Park The bodies of two men were found in various stages of decomposition in a park in Baltimore, authorities say. The unidentified victims were found fully clothed surrounded by multiple used needles and drug paraphernalia shortly before 6 p.m. in Carroll Park on Wednesday, June 1, Baltimore Police confirm. The victims died from a suspected overdose and their bodies were transported to a medical examiner to determine the exact cause of death.  This is a developing story and will be updated.

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by Annie DeVoe
Police & Fire
Florida Man Charged With Bringing Loaded Gun Near Virginia School: Police Florida Man Charged With Bringing Loaded Gun Near Virginia School: Police
Florida Man Charged With Bringing Loaded Gun Near Virginia School: Police A Florida man is being held without bail after he was arrested for carrying a loaded weapon on school grounds in Virginia, authorities said.  Police responded to call about a suspicious vehicle parked near Washington Liberty High School in Arlington around 5:43 a.m. on Thursday, May 12, Arlington County Police said.  Upon arrival, officers found a man, later identified as 53-year-old James Drosihn, of St.Augustine, Florida, asleep behind the wheel with drug paraphernalia in plain sight.  A search of the vehicle uncovered a firearm, ammunition and controlled substan…

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by David Cifarelli