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Killer Who Ditched Co-Workers Body In Maryland Swamp Gets Life In Prison Killer Who Ditched Co-Workers Body In Maryland Swamp Gets Life In Prison
Killer Who Ditched Co-Workers Body In Maryland Swamp Gets Life In Prison A man described by authorities as a "violent predator" was sentenced to life in prison without parole on Monday, Sept. 9 for kidnapping, robbing, and killing a Pennsylvania co-worker, authorities announced. Michael Allen Stark, 50, of Royersford, PA was found guilty by a Bucks County jury of first-degree murder, second-degree murder, robbery, kidnapping, theft by unlawful taking, flight to avoid apprehension, and abuse of a corpse, according to District Attorney Jennifer Schorn and court records. Stark's victim was 50-year-old Matthew James Branning of Sellersville, who went missing after l…
Man Who Made Thousands Of Harassing Calls From MD To Congressional Offices Sentenced: Feds Man Who Made Thousands Of Harassing Calls From MD To Congressional Offices Sentenced: Feds
Man Who Made Thousands Of Harassing Calls From MD To Congressional Offices Sentenced: Feds A Queens man who made more than 12,000 calls to dozens of Congressional offices and threatened to kill a staffer has been sentenced to more than a year in prison, federal authorities announced. Ade Salim Lilly, 35, was sentenced to 13 months in prison, followed by 36 months of supervised release for making threats and "conducting a campaign of pervasive harassing communications against members of Congress," according to the US Attorney's Office. Court documents state that beginning in early February 2022, and continuing through his arrest in November last year, Lilly made more than 12,…
District Man Gets Life For Kidnapping Ex, Sexually, Physically Abusing Her For Days In DC: Feds District Man Gets Life For Kidnapping Ex, Sexually, Physically Abusing Her For Days In DC: Feds
District Man Gets Life For Kidnapping Ex, Sexually, Physically Abusing Her For Days In DC: Feds A District man will spend the rest of his life in prison after holding his partner hostage in his Northwest DC apartment, where he repeatedly physically and sexually abused her, federal authorities announced. Bryant Phillips, 53, was found guilty by a jury earlier this year to multiple criminal charges after terrorizing a former lover over the course of several harrowing days more than two years ago. On Friday, Aug. 9, officials say he was sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of release, plus 30 additional years, followed by a lifetime of supervised release/probation. He wil…
Woman Accused Of Abducting 1-Year-Old Toddler Who Was Found Unharmed In Baltimore (UPDATED) Woman Accused Of Abducting 1-Year-Old Toddler Who Was Found Unharmed In Baltimore (UPDATED)
Woman Accused Of Abducting 1-Year-Old Toddler Who Was Found Unharmed In Baltimore (Updated) The Baltimore Police Department has arrested a 35-year-old woman who is facing charges for allegedly abducting a toddler on Thursday. Derrick Caraballero, 1, was reported missing at around 6:30 p.m. on July 25 in the 300 block of South Norris Street, investigators say, though he was safely found unharmed and returned to his parents. Witnesses were able to identify the woman's vehicle as a gray Volkswagen Passat, which was later located in the 8300 block of Steamwood Drive in Pikeville.  Officers were able to safely bring the toddler out of the home and a woman - whose ID has not been …
Woman Who Kidnapped, Beat, Robbed Roommate During Harrowing Day In DC Gets Prison Time Woman Who Kidnapped, Beat, Robbed Roommate During Harrowing Day In DC Gets Prison Time
Woman Who Kidnapped, Beat, Robbed Roommate During Harrowing Day In DC Gets Prison Time The District woman who went through extreme measures to get her roommate out of their apartment will be living behind bars for several years for kidnapping, federal authorities announced. Antionette Gilmore, 28, was sentenced on Tuesday to 84 months in prison for the October 2023 kidnapping of her roommate, which she perpetrated with her cousin. According to court documents, on Oct. 12, 2023, Michael Brown got into an argument over the phone with Gilmore, during which, she told him she wanted her out of their apartment. They agreed that she would pick him up from downtown DC to bring him b…
Criminal Enterprises Broken Up Following 'Major Crime Sprees' In Baltimore, Howard Counties Criminal Enterprises Broken Up Following 'Major Crime Sprees' In Baltimore, Howard Counties
Criminal Enterprises Broken Up Following 'Major Crime Sprees' In Baltimore, Howard Counties Two crime enterprises largely made up of young offenders that have terrorized more than 100 victims in Baltimore during a series of crimes, authorities announced on Wednesday. Officials say that indictments have been filed, resulting in multiple people being charged, all of whom were between the ages of 15 and 19 years old. Indicted by the Maryland Attorney General:19-year-old Corey Sabb Jr. charged with 155 counts20-year-old Dewayne Sanders charged with 245 counts18-year-old Allen Hill charged with 76 counts17-year-old charged with 251 counts17-year-old charged with 94 counts — Baltimo…
'Angel On Earth:' Grandmother Killed In DC Carjacking Mourned As Selfless 'Angel On Earth:' Grandmother Killed In DC Carjacking Mourned As Selfless
'Angel On Earth:' Grandmother Killed In DC Carjacking Mourned As Selfless A 55-year-old woman who died as the result of a carjacking in Washington DC is being mourned for her altruism Leslie Gaines was sitting in the front seat of a Mazda SUV outside of Washington Hospital Center around 1:10 p.m. Monday, June 3, when her daughter got out to get her a wheelchair, DC Metro police said. That's when 22-year-old Kayla Brown hopped behind the wheel and drove away, Gaines still in the car. Around 1:30 p.m., Brown tried to turn left from 6th Street NW onto D Street, but failed to negotiate the turn and crashed into a building. Brown got out and tried to flee on foot but…
Woman Begging BF To Stop Motorcycle During High-Speed Chase Injured In Maryland Crash: Sheriff Woman Begging BF To Stop Motorcycle During High-Speed Chase Injured In Maryland Crash: Sheriff
Woman Begging BF To Stop Motorcycle During High-Speed Chase Injured In Maryland Crash: Sheriff The man who took his girlfriend on a harrowing chase with members of the Calvert County Sheriff's Office before she was ditched from his motorcycle is facing kidnapping and other charges, authorities announced. Owings resident Austin Page Catterton, 25, was arrested following a high-speed pursuit with deputies that went on despite his girlfriend "begging him to stop the motorcycle," according to officials.  According to the sheriff's office, on Sunday, May 26, a deputy spotted Catterton speeding in the northbound lanes of Route 4 in Prince Frederick, but when he attempted to conduct a …
Kidnapper Convicted For Taking Car Dealership Employee On Wild Ride In Maryland: Prosecutors Kidnapper Convicted For Taking Car Dealership Employee On Wild Ride In Maryland: Prosecutors
Kidnapper Convicted For Taking Car Dealership Employee On Wild Ride In Maryland: Prosecutors The man who took an unexpected joyride with an unwitting car dealership employee in Southern Maryland has been convicted, according to the St. Mary's County State's Attorney's Office. Lusby resident Joshua Terrell Tripplet, 28, was found guilty of kidnapping and false imprisonment for an incident that was reported in November last year, authorities announced on Wednesday afternoon. State's Attorney Jaymi Sterling said that Tripplet kidnapped the employee under the guise of a test drive, then took him on a terrorizing ride, refusing to return to the dealership, despite the employee's pleas t…