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74-Year-Old Man Reported Missing In Maryland Found Dead In River, Police Say (UPDATED) 74-Year-Old Man Reported Missing In Maryland Found Dead In River, Police Say (UPDATED)
74-Year-Old Man Reported Missing In Maryland Found Dead In River, Police Say (Updated) The tale of a 74-year-old man reported missing in Prince George’s County has ended in tragedy as he was found dead, police announced. An alert was issued on Sunday, Dec. 4 regarding Johnnie Bouknight, who had last been seen at approximately 10 a.m. the day before in the 1200 block of Merganser Court in Upper Marlboro. At the time, police only described Bouknight as being 6-foot-1 and weighing 165 pounds with a blue sweatsuit, black zip-up jacket, black sneakers, and a black ball cap. However, shortly before 12:30 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 5, the Prince George's Police Department made an announ…

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by Zak Failla
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'Gained Her Wings To Heaven:' Community Mourns Death Of Teen Found Killed In Maryland 'Gained Her Wings To Heaven:' Community Mourns Death Of Teen Found Killed In Maryland
'Gained Her Wings To Heaven:' Community Mourns Death Of Teen Found Killed In Maryland A community is rallying around a Maryland family whose teen daughter whose body was found in a wooded area after she was reported missing earlier this year. Greenbelt resident Rosa Diaz-Santos had last been seen on the morning of Thursday, Sept. 22 on her way to Elanor Roosevelt High School before her body was found last week in the woods near the 1600 block of Drexel Street in Prince George’s County. In response, a GoFundMe campaign was started on behalf of Diaz-Santos’ family, which raised more than $7,000 of its stated $30,000 in 24 hours. “It’s with a heavy heart we announce that our b…

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by Zak Failla
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Alert Issued For 13-Year-Old Girl Reported Missing In Maryland For Several Days Alert Issued For 13-Year-Old Girl Reported Missing In Maryland For Several Days
Alert Issued For 13-Year-Old Girl Reported Missing In Maryland For Several Days Seen her? Police investigators in Baltimore City are seeking the public's assistance as they attempt to locate 13-year-old Kayla Davis, who has been missing for days. An alert was issued by the agency for Davis, who was last seen on Friday, Nov. 18, in the 3700 block of Overview Road wearing khaki pants, a black and orange jacket, with black and white sneakers, according to police. Davis was described as being 5-foot tall weighing approximately 157 pounds with brown eyes and dark hair. Officials noted that “friends and family are concerned about Kayla Davis’ wellbeing.” Anyone with in…

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by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
Police In Maryland Seek Killer After Missing Teen Girl's Skeletal Remains Located Police In Maryland Seek Killer After Missing Teen Girl's Skeletal Remains Located
Police In Maryland Seek Killer After Missing Teen Girl's Skeletal Remains Located Police in Maryland are attempting to identify the killer of a teen girl whose skeletal remains were found after she was reported missing earlier this year in Prince George’s County. Rosa Diaz-Santos, 17, of Greenbelt, was last seen on the morning of Thursday, Sept. 22 on her way to Elanor Roosevelt High School, according to investigators. She was later reported missing. At approximately 12:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 15, police say that skeletal remains were located in a wooded area near the 1600 block of Drexel Street in Prince George's County, launching a murder investigation. Diaz-Santos’…

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by Zak Failla
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Teen Mom, 2-Month-Old Infant Missing For Over Two Weeks From Central Pennsylvania Teen Mom, 2-Month-Old Infant Missing For Over Two Weeks From Central Pennsylvania
Teen Mom, 2-Month-Old Infant Missing For Over Two Weeks From Central Pennsylvania A 17-year-old girl and her 2-month-old baby have been missing from their York County home for weeks, according to a release by Missing Kids on Thursday, Nov. 17.  Sonia Choc Chub and her daughter Lizabeth Pop Chub, born on Aug. 25, have not been seen Oct. 29, according to the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children. Sonia is described as White with black hair and brown eyes, approximately 5 feet tall, and weighing 110 pounds.  Lizabeth Chub is about 1 foot tall and 20 pounds, with black hair and brown eyes. Anyone who sees either of these girls or has information abou…

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by Jillian Pikora
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Alert Issued For Critically Missing 12-Year-Old Boy In Maryland Alert Issued For Critically Missing 12-Year-Old Boy In Maryland
Alert Issued For Critically Missing 12-Year-Old Boy In Maryland Friends and family of a 12-year-old boy in Maryland are sharing their concerns after he was reported missing to the police. An alert was issued by the Baltimore County Police Department on Thursday, Nov. 3 regarding Timothy Niziolek, who was reported missing after last being seen in the Dundalk area. Timothy NiziolekBaltimore County Police Police described the child as being 5-foot-1 weighing approximately 120 pounds. When he was last seen, he was wearing a black hooded sweatshirt, black pants, and black shoes. No other information about Niziolek was provided by investigators. Anyone…

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by Zak Failla
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Alert Issued For Endangered Teen Reported Missing In Virginia Alert Issued For Endangered Teen Reported Missing In Virginia
Alert Issued For Endangered Teen Reported Missing In Virginia Authorities in Prince William County are asking for the public's help in locating an endangered teenage boy who has gone missing. Christopher Canales, 16, left his home on Lacebark Elm Court in Woodbridge around 5 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 24, Prince William County police said. Later that evening, the teen sent concerning statements to a family member, according to police.  He is believed to be missing under voluntary circumstances and may be in need of assistance which qualifies him as endangered. Canales is described as being 6-foot-5 and weighs approximately 190 pounds. He h…

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Alert Issued By Police For Potentially Endangered 34-Year-Old Man Reported Missing In Virginia Alert Issued By Police For Potentially Endangered 34-Year-Old Man Reported Missing In Virginia
Alert Issued By Police For Potentially Endangered 34-Year-Old Man Reported Missing In Virginia Seen him? Police investigators in Virginia are seeking the public’s assistance in locating a missing and endangered adult. An alert was issued by the Prince William County Police Department regarding Justin Allen Tothill, 34, who was last seen at approximately 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 19 near his home on Old Dominion Hunt Drive in Manassas. Investigators say that Tothill is believed to be missing voluntarily and may be in need of assistance, “which qualifies him as being endangered," according to police. Tothill was described as being 5-foot-6, weighing approximately 130 pounds with…

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by Zak Failla
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New Alert Issued For Man Missing For Months Possibly In Need Of Medical Attention In Maryland New Alert Issued For Man Missing For Months Possibly In Need Of Medical Attention In Maryland
New Alert Issued For Man Missing For Months Possibly In Need Of Medical Attention In Maryland Seen him? A fresh alert has been issued by law enforcement agencies in Maryland as they seek the public’s assistance in locating a missing man who may be in need of medical attention. The Maryland Center for Missing and Unidentified Persons (MCMUP) released a photo of 31-year-old Shawn Paavola, who was last seen on Sunday, Aug. 7 in Charlotte Hall in St. Mary’s County. Investigators described Paavola as being 6-foot-3 weighing approximately 230 pounds. He is known to have a beard and wavy, strawberry-blonde hair, officials said, and he regularly frequents Maryland’s eastern shore. He ma…

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by Zak Failla
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Teen Girls Believed To Be Together Reported Missing By Families In Virginia Teen Girls Believed To Be Together Reported Missing By Families In Virginia
Teen Girls Believed To Be Together Reported Missing By Families In Virginia Seen them? An alert has been issued by law enforcement agencies in Virginia as they attempt to locate a pair of teen girls believed to be together who have been reported missing. The families of Gabriella “Gabby” Benitez and Adriana Membreno, both 14, were reported missing in Loudoun County after last being seen in the overnight hours of Tuesday, Sept. 20, according to police. Both teens are believed to be together after going missing from their Ashburn homes. Benitez was described as being 5-foot-6 weighing approximately 120 pounds with black hair and brown eyes. She was last seen weari…

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Alert Issued For Missing Maryland Woman In Need Of Medication Alert Issued For Missing Maryland Woman In Need Of Medication
Alert Issued For Missing Maryland Woman In Need Of Medication Have you seen her?  An alert was issued by police in Maryland as they attempt to locate a missing 53-year-old woman who could be in danger. Patrice Nicole Hammonds, who has cognitive issues and needs medication, has been reported missing, according to an alert issued by Baltimore County Police Department. She was last seen at approximately 8 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 13 in the Owings Mills area. Hammonds was described as being 5-foot-7, weighing approximately 220 pounds. She was last seen wearing a pink or blue shirt, brown pants with a pink stripe, and pink Crocs. Anyone with informat…

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Alert Issued For 32-Year-Old Man Missing More Than A Week In Maryland Alert Issued For 32-Year-Old Man Missing More Than A Week In Maryland
Alert Issued For 32-Year-Old Man Missing More Than A Week In Maryland Seen him?  The Baltimore Police Department is seeking the public's assistance as they attempt to locate a man who has been missing since Friday, Sept. 9.  Concerns are mounting for friends and family of Darryl Wiggins II, who was last seen in the 600 block of Wyanoke Avenue in Baltimore. Police described Wiggins as being 5-foot-10, weighing approximately 160 pounds. No other descriptive information was provided by the department. "The family of Mr. Wiggins is extremely concerned about his well-being," the agency noted. Anyone with information regarding Wiggins' whereabout…

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by Zak Failla