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Attempted Armed Robber Killed By Would-Be Victim's Vehicle In Maryland: Police Attempted Armed Robber Killed By Would-Be Victim's Vehicle In Maryland: Police
Attempted Armed Robber Killed By Would-Be Victim's Vehicle In Maryland: Police A robbery suspect was struck and killed by his would-be victim who ran him over outside a home in Prince George's County, police say. An investigation has been launched in Upper Marlboro, as detectives probe the death of a person on Friday morning after the driver alerted police that an armed robbery was thwarted and one person was injured.  According to the Prince George's County Police Department, at approximately 12:50 a.m. on June 14, officers responded to a gas station in the 9200 block of Crain Highway, where a man advised that he had just been the victim of an attempted armed ro…

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Attempted Arsons Involving 'Molotov Cocktails' In Maryland Under Investigation (VIDEO) Attempted Arsons Involving 'Molotov Cocktails' In Maryland Under Investigation (VIDEO)
Attempted Arsons Involving 'Molotov Cocktails' In Maryland Under Investigation (Video) Recognize them? The Maryland Fire Marshal is attempting to track down wanted suspects as they continue to investigate a series of attempted arsons that were reported in multiple addresses on Wednesday morning. Shortly after 3 a.m. on June 12, members of the Wicomico County Sheriff's Office responded to four homes in the 1000 block of Tuscola Avenue and one in the 800 block of Oneida Avenue for reported incidents at each residence, officials say. The Fire Marshal was called in to assist with the investigation, and multiple Molotov cocktail-type destruct devices were placed at the front…

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One Killed, Two Injured In Midday Prince George's County Shooting: Police (UPDATED) One Killed, Two Injured In Midday Prince George's County Shooting: Police (UPDATED)
One Killed, Two Injured In Midday Prince George's County Shooting: Police (Updated) One person was killed and two others hospitalized following a fatal triple shooting in Prince George's County, police say.  At approximately 3:15 p.m. on Monday, June 10, officers were called to the 5400 block of Marlboro Pike, where there was a reported shooting involving three people. Upon arrival, first responders found a man suffering from fatal gunshot wounds, and he was pronounced dead at the scene after being evaluated and treated. According to police, two others, a man and woman, were also shot. They were taken to area hospitals for treatment of undisclosed injuries. The woma…

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14-Year-Old Girl Dies Days After Triple Midday Shooting In Maryland: Police 14-Year-Old Girl Dies Days After Triple Midday Shooting In Maryland: Police
14-Year-Old Girl Dies Days After Triple Midday Shooting In Maryland: Police A homicide investigation has been launched in Prince George's County after a teen girl died from her injuries following a triple shooting in District Heights, authorities announced. Police have identified 14-year-old Suitland resident Khamya Ferrell as the person who died in a shooting late last month that left two other adults with non-life-threatening injuries. Shortly before 2 p.m. on Friday, May 31, first responders were called to the 6600 block of Atwood Street in District Heights, where officers found Ferrell and a woman suffering from gunshot wounds in an apartment, while a man …

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Pedestrian Killed By Hit-Run Driver In Montgomery County, Driver At Large, Police Say Pedestrian Killed By Hit-Run Driver In Montgomery County, Driver At Large, Police Say
Pedestrian Killed By Hit-Run Driver In Montgomery County, Driver At Large, Police Say The Montgomery County Department of Police has released a photo of a truck believed to be involved in a fatal hit-and-run crash earlier this week. One person was killed and a driver is still at large following an early-morning crash involving a pedestrian in Takoma Park on Monday, according to police. An investigation was launched after a pedestrian was fatally struck shortly after 1:15 a.m. on June 3 in the 1100 block of University Boulevard, investigators say. Upon arrival, officers found a man lying in the roadway with a head injury. He was rushed to an area hospital, where he was later…

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100-Year-Old Barn Destroyed By Blaze In Maryland: Fire Marshal 100-Year-Old Barn Destroyed By Blaze In Maryland: Fire Marshal
100-Year-Old Barn Destroyed By Blaze In Maryland: Fire Marshal A barn believed to be 100 years old was destroyed overnight by a blaze in Calvert County, according to the Maryland Fire Marshal. Shortly before midnight on June 6, crews from the Huntingtown Fire Department and nearby agencies were called to the 7100 block of Wayside Drive in Sunderland, when the owners found the fire "when it was well advanced throughout the structure," officials say. First Due Barn Fire At 2349 hours yesterday area box 6-15 was dispatched for the reported structure fire. After... Posted by Huntingtown Volunteer Fire Department on Friday, June 7, 2024 It took a …

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Police ID 31-Year-Old Man Shot To Death Near Maryland Liquor Store Police ID 31-Year-Old Man Shot To Death Near Maryland Liquor Store
Police ID 31-Year-Old Man Shot To Death Near Maryland Liquor Store An investigation has been launched in Prince George's County after a 31-year-old man was found with fatal gunshot wounds near an area liquor store, police say. Temple Hills resident Daysean Roberts has been identified by detectives as the man who died at an area hospital overnight after his body was found in the Hillcrest Heights area. According to the Prince George's County Police Department, shortly after 7 p.m. on Monday, June 3, officers were called to the 3200 block of Naylor Road, where they found Roberts suffering from gunshot wounds. He was rushed to an area hospital, where he died…

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Three People Struck By Gunfire In Maryland Neighborhood: Police (DEVELOPING) Three People Struck By Gunfire In Maryland Neighborhood: Police (DEVELOPING)
Three People Struck By Gunfire In Maryland Neighborhood: Police (Developing) Three people were injured in a triple shooting reported in Prince George's County, police say. Members of the District Heights and Prince George's County Police departments were called to the 6600 block of Atwood Street to investigate a shooting with several people down. Google Maps street view Upon arrival, officers found three suffering from gunshot wounds, all of whom were taken to area hospitals for treatment of undisclosed injuries. According to reports, a teen girl and two adults were the victims in the shooting. The investigation into the incident is ongoing. No details about the…

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Missing Woman Found Dead In Maryland Home; State Police Investigating: Officials Missing Woman Found Dead In Maryland Home; State Police Investigating: Officials
Missing Woman Found Dead In Maryland Home; State Police Investigating: Officials A homicide investigation has been launched in Maryland after a woman reported missing in early May was found dead inside an area home. Patoria Giddens has been identified by the Salisbury Police Department as the person whose body was found over the holiday weekend in the 1000 block of Adams Avenue, officials say.  The grisly discovery was made on Sunday, May 26 after she had previously been reported missing. ****Community update on 5/27/2024 Ms. Giddons was located**** The Salisbury Police Department is still seeking the... Posted by Salisbury, Maryland Police Department on&nbs…

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Unlicensed Daycare Operator Who Shook Infant, Abused Children In Maryland Gets Lengthy Sentence Unlicensed Daycare Operator Who Shook Infant, Abused Children In Maryland Gets Lengthy Sentence
Unlicensed Daycare Operator Who Shook Infant, Abused Children In Maryland Gets Lengthy Sentence The Maryland woman who abused at least three children in her care while operating an unlicensed daycare center out of her home will have decades behind bars to think about her actions, authorities announced. Mardela Springs resident Nicole Bochenek, 46, was sentenced to 55 years in prison this week after pleading guilty in March to multiple counts of child abuse and first-degree assault. According to the Wicomico County State's Attorney's Office, in June 2023, paramedics were called to Bochenek's home following a 911 call indicating that a 9-month-old child was unresponsive, who h…

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Attempted Murder Charge For Shooter Who Left Man With Head Wound In Maryland Home: Sheriff Attempted Murder Charge For Shooter Who Left Man With Head Wound In Maryland Home: Sheriff
DeWayne Carlos Murphy Charged With Attempted Murder In MD One person suffered a head injury when a man opened fire outside of a home in Charles County, according to the sheriff's office. Waldorf resident DeWayne Carlos Murphy, 41, is facing attempted murder and other charges following an investigation into a shooting over the holiday weekend, authorities announced on Wednesday afternoon. Shortly after 1:30 p.m. on Friday, May 25, patrol officers were called to a home on Ravenglass Road in Waldorf, where they found multiple bullet holes outside an area home and a man who suffered a minor head wound when he was struck by debris. At the time of the …

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Man Who Assaulted Pair With Weapon Inside St. Mary's County Home At Large, Sheriff Says Man Who Assaulted Pair With Weapon Inside St. Mary's County Home At Large, Sheriff Says
Man Who Assaulted Pair With Weapon Inside St. Mary's County Home At Large, Sheriff Says One person was hospitalized early on Wednesday morning in St. Mary's County after a man assaulted two people inside a Lexington Park home before fleeing the area. Deputies from the sheriff's office were called shortly after 12:30 a.m. on April 3 to the 46000 block of Midway Drive, where there was a reported incident that left a pair with injuries during a dispute. Investigators say that a man used a weapon to strike two people inside the home during a confrontation. He then left the area before deputies could arrive at the residence. The incident remains under investigation. One person was…

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