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Violent Armed Robber Who Fired Shots At Victims Sentenced In Maryland
A man with a checkered criminal history has been sentenced for firing a gun at his victims during an armed robbery of his acquaintance’s child’s father in Maryland, according to the Charles County State’s Attorney.
Aaron William Saunders, 25, was sentenced to 30 years, with all but 15 years suspended in prison for armed robbery, use of a firearm during the commission of a crime of violence, and related charges following an incident in November 2020.
At sentencing, Assistant State’s Attorney Michael Gerst asked for a 45-year sentence, noting Saunders’ prior offenses, and stating, “not only w…
Shootout Suspect, Friend Apprehended After Crash, Shooting In Maryland, Sheriff Says
The investigation into a fight between two friends that rapidly escalated into violence led to charges for a pair of suspects - one of whom was caught in the wrong place at the wrong time, according to officials.
Prince George’s resident Novio Vaughn Smallwood, 21, of Oxon Hill, was apprehended following the investigation into a midday shooting earlier this month at the intersection of St. Andrews Way and St. Charles Parkway in Waldorf, authorities announced.
Shortly after 2:30 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 17, officers were dispatched to the intersection, where there was a report of a crash betwee…
