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Police ID 18-Year-Old Found Shot To Death In Vehicle Blocks From Reported Maryland Shooting Police ID 18-Year-Old Found Shot To Death In Vehicle Blocks From Reported Maryland Shooting
Police ID 18-Year-Old Found Shot To Death In Vehicle Blocks From Reported Maryland Shooting Police investigators have identified the 18-year-old who was found with a fatal gunshot wound in a vehicle not far from a Prince George's County funeral home on Tuesday. Officers were called to the 7400 block of Old Landover Road at around 9:30 a.m. on Oct. 23 to probe a reported shooting, and further investigation led to the grisly discovery of Kesean Pollard's body in the 7100 block. He was pronounced dead at the scene. According to the initial investigation, investigators are searching for multiple suspects who arrived at the initial scene and opened fire before fleeing in a vehicle. N…

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by Zak Failla
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Man Found Dead Blocks Away From Reported Shooting Near Maryland Funeral Home (DEVELOPING) Man Found Dead Blocks Away From Reported Shooting Near Maryland Funeral Home (DEVELOPING)
Man Found Dead Blocks Away From Reported Shooting Near Maryland Funeral Home (Developing) A deadly shooting near a Prince George's County funeral home is under investigation, police confirmed. Officers were called to the 7100 block of Old Landover Road at around 9:30 a.m. on Tuesday morning to investigate a reported shooting, and further investigation led to the grisly discovery of a dead body inside a vehicle in the 7400 block. According to police, they are searching for multiple suspects who arrived at the initial scene and opened fire before fleeing in a vehicle. No description of the suspects or vehicle has been provided. Detectives are on scene working to establish a s…

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by Zak Failla
Schools
Photos Released Of Man Wanted For Inappropriately Touching Student At University Of Maryland Photos Released Of Man Wanted For Inappropriately Touching Student At University Of Maryland
Photos Released Of Man Wanted For Inappropriately Touching Student At University Of Maryland New photos have been released by the University of Maryland Police Department as they continue their search for a suspect wanted in connection to a sex offense last month. In early September, members of the department responded to the 4600 block of College Avenue near the intersection of Princeton Avenue, where a student reported that she had been inappropriately touched. According to police, at around 11 a.m. on Friday, Sept. 6, the female student reported to investigators that she was walking along College Avenue when a man approached her and began asking questions. During that interacti…

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by Zak Failla
Schools
Shots Fired, Robbery Reported At Maryland Bus Stop, Police Say (UDPATED) Shots Fired, Robbery Reported At Maryland Bus Stop, Police Say (UDPATED)
Shots Fired, Robbery Reported At Maryland Bus Stop, Police Say (Udpated) A high school student was shot at and robbed at gunpoint while waiting at a bus stop to head to school on Thursday morning in Prince George's County, police say. At around 6:40 a.m. on Sept. 19, officers were called to the 15900 block of Livingston Road near Xander Street in Accokeek, where there was a reported incident involving a robber and pair of robbers. According to the Prince George's County Police Department, two people approached a group of minors at the bus stop and announced the robbery, prompting them to scatter away in fear. One of the two suspects fired a shot in the air, cau…

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by Zak Failla
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Two Juveniles Walking Along Maryland Roadway Hospitalized By Hit-Run Driver: Police Two Juveniles Walking Along Maryland Roadway Hospitalized By Hit-Run Driver: Police
Two Juveniles Walking Along Maryland Roadway Hospitalized By Hit-Run Driver: Police Two minors suffered injuries after being struck by a hit-and-run driver while walking along the road in Anne Arundel County on Tuesday morning, police say. Officers were called at around 11 a.m. on Sept. 17, officers responded to the intersection of Outing Avenue and East Shore Road in Pasadena to investigate a reported hit-and-run involving a group of juveniles. According to investigators, the group was walking along Outing Avenue when two were struck by a white Nissan Pathfinder that was occupied by three Hispanic men. One juvenile was taken by paramedics to the hospital, while another w…

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by Zak Failla
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Woman, 85, Dies At Hospital Days After Crash With Officer In Maryland, Police Say Woman, 85, Dies At Hospital Days After Crash With Officer In Maryland, Police Say
Woman, 85, Dies At Hospital Days After Crash With Officer In Maryland, Police Say An 85-year-old woman died at the hospital days after she was injured in a crash with an on-duty patrol officer in Prince George's County, police say. Largo resident Jeanette Benthall has been identified as the person who was involved in a fatal crash last week. According to the Prince George's County Police Department, at around 11:20 a.m. on Monday, Sept. 9, the officer and Benthall collided in the intersection of Campus Way and Joyceton Drive in Upper Marlboro. Google Maps street view Both were taken to area hospitals, Benthall died from her injuries days after the crash. The officer h…

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by Zak Failla
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Family, Police Searching For Answers After Father Found Shot To Death In Maryland Woods Family, Police Searching For Answers After Father Found Shot To Death In Maryland Woods
Family, Police Searching For Answers After Father Found Shot To Death In Maryland Woods A massive reward is being offered for information that results in the apprehension of a shooting suspect wanted in connection to the murder of a 35-year-old father in Montgomery County. At approximately 4 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 14, officers were called to the 9200 block of New Hampshire Avenue, where they found Silver Spring resident Carlos Alberto Ortiz in a nearby wooded area suffering from gunshot wounds. He was pronounced dead at the scene, and a $25,000 reward has been offered by the police for information that leads to the identification and apprehension of a possible shooter. Follo…

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by Zak Failla
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Police Release Photos Of Suspects, Vehicle Connected To Fatal Maryland Tire Shop Shooting Police Release Photos Of Suspects, Vehicle Connected To Fatal Maryland Tire Shop Shooting
Police Release Photos Of Suspects, Vehicle Connected To Fatal Maryland Tire Shop Shooting New details have been released by police in Prince George's County as they continue their search for two suspects wanted in connection to a fatal tire shop shooting over the weekend. At approximately 6:30 a.m. on Saturday, Sept. 14, officers were called to the 1200 block of Marblewood Avenue in Capitol Heights, where they found one person suffering from gunshot wounds. He was rushed to an area hospital, where he later died from injuries sustained during the shooting. Investigators say that detectives believe the shooting took place inside of a tire shop, where the victim was an employee. F…

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by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
Police Investigating Deadly Labor Day Shooting In Montgomery County (DEVELOPING) Police Investigating Deadly Labor Day Shooting In Montgomery County (DEVELOPING)
Police Investigating Deadly Labor Day Shooting In Montgomery County (Developing) One person was killed in a Montgomery County shooting on Monday morning, police say. Officers were called at around 11 a.m. on Sept. 2 to the 8020 block of 13th Street in Silver Spring, where there was a reported shooting not far from the DC border. Police say that a man was found at the scene, and he was pronounced dead at the scene by first responders. Investigators said "the scene is secured."  More information is expected to be released. PIO is en route. Media staging area to be determined. #MCPNews #MCPD — Montgomery County Department of Police (@mcpnews) September 2, 2024 …

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by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
One Killed In Midday Maryland Shooting At Area Business, Police Say (DEVELOPING) One Killed In Midday Maryland Shooting At Area Business, Police Say (DEVELOPING)
One Killed In Midday Maryland Shooting At Area Business, Police Say (Developing) One person was killed following a reported shooting on Thursday afternoon in Prince George's County, police confirm. At approximately 4:40 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 29, first responders were called to the 5200 block of Marlboro Pike in Capitol Heights, where there was a reported shooting. Upon arrival, police say that officers found a man inside a local store suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. He was pronounced dead at the scene. Details surrounding the shooting and suspect were developing late on Thursday afternoon. Officers responded to the 5200 block of Marlboro Pike at approx. 4…

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by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
Reckless Teen Drivers 'Enraging' Police In Montgomery County After Officer Injured In Crash Reckless Teen Drivers 'Enraging' Police In Montgomery County After Officer Injured In Crash
Reckless Teen Drivers 'Enraging' Police In Montgomery County After Officer Injured In Crash Teens in Montgomery County continue to run afoul of the law, and are drawing the ire of police following a series of incidents reported in just one day involving juvenile offenders.  An officer was injured and several minors caused havoc for members of the police department this week, in three separate incidents that were reported by officials. According to the Montgomery County Department of Police, on Thursday, juveniles ran roughshod on the law, leaving one hurt and two in custody.  First, officers in White Oak spotted an occupied stolen car that resulted in one police cruiser…

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by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
Shooting In Montgomery County Now Being Investigated As Homicide, Police Say (DEVELOPING) Shooting In Montgomery County Now Being Investigated As Homicide, Police Say (DEVELOPING)
Shooting In Montgomery County Now Being Investigated As Homicide, Police Say (Developing) A death investigation has been launched after a man died from his injuries following a shooting on Monday morning in Montgomery County, police say. Officers were called shortly before noon on Aug. 12 to the 19300 block of Clubhouse Road in Montgomery Village, where there was a reported shooting with one man down in the area. 6th District officers are on scene of a shooting in the 19300 block of Clubhouse Road. Adult male transported with unknown injuries. No suspect currently in custody. The scene is secure. #mcpd #mcpnews #incidentalert pic.twitter.com/3HsJbHLzpy — Montgomery County De…

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by Zak Failla
News
Non-Verbal Autistic Child Rescued From Lake By Police, Lifeguard In Maryland Non-Verbal Autistic Child Rescued From Lake By Police, Lifeguard In Maryland
Non-Verbal Autistic Child Rescued From Lake By Police, Lifeguard In Maryland A young, non-verbal autistic child was rescued from a large lake at Martin Luther King, Jr. Park in Montgomery County. According to officials, on Wednesday afternoon, police and a lifeguard from a nearby pool had to dive headfirst into a lake at the park following reports of the child entering the waters. Officers from the Montgomery County Department of Police were able to get to the child and safely brought him to the shore.  "Excellent job," a spokesperson for the department stated, "and quick thinking by responding officers and many thanks to the lifeguards who ran down to help th…

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by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
Teen Arrested Attempting To Steal Police Cruiser In Maryland Teen Arrested Attempting To Steal Police Cruiser In Maryland
Teen Arrested Attempting To Steal Police Cruiser In Maryland A 16-year-old boy was apprehended after being busted in a stolen pick-up truck, then attempting to steal a police cruiser in Montgomery County. Officers from the Gaithersburg Police Department spotted a stolen Ford F-150 in the area of Travis Avenue, and attempted to conduct a traffic stop, though the teen had other intentions and began speeding up. According to the Montgomery County Department of Police, a K9 officer observed the truck speeding in the area of 355 North and Appledowre Way, prompting a pursuit that came to a curious conclusion. Police say that the Ford stopped in the area o…

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by Zak Failla
News
Baltimore County Scammer Bilked Elderly Man Into $1.1M Gold Bar Scheme In Montgomery County: PD Baltimore County Scammer Bilked Elderly Man Into $1.1M Gold Bar Scheme In Montgomery County: PD
Baltimore County Scammer Bilked Elderly Man Into $1.1M Gold Bar Scheme In Montgomery County: PD A Baltimore County man who ran a $1.1 million government-imposted-related gold bar scheme in Maryland has been arrested, according to police in Montgomery County. Vipul J. Thakkar, 52, of Owings Mills, was taken into custody on Wednesday, July 24 after his 74-year-old victim alerted the authorities about a possible scammer who had been targeting him. According to the Montgomery County Department of Police, earlier this month, a Bethesda man contacted them to advise he believed he had been scammed after seeing local news reports of a woman being bilked out of nearly $1 million in a simi…

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by Zak Failla
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Police Searching For Burglary Suspects Heading From Anne Arundel County To Bowie (DEVELOPING) Police Searching For Burglary Suspects Heading From Anne Arundel County To Bowie (DEVELOPING)
Police Searching For Burglary Suspects Heading From Anne Arundel County To Bowie (Developing) A woodland search involving burglary suspects who fled from Anne Arundel County into Prince George's County has been launched, police say. According to investigators, two suspects fled in a vehicle following a burglary near Route 450 and headed into Bowie, where they got out and took off on foot. Police say that they were on foot in Prince George's County off Route 197/Bowie Road.  Advisory: we are assisting @AACOPD in this search. https://t.co/cZ7PytlygD — PGPDNEWS (@PGPDNews) July 16, 2024 One suspect was described as a Black man in an orange shirt. No details about the second …

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by Zak Failla
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Verizon Worker Dies After Being Shocked By Power Lines In Maryland Verizon Worker Dies After Being Shocked By Power Lines In Maryland
Verizon Worker Dies After Being Shocked By Power Lines In Maryland A contractor working in a Verizon bucket truck in Montgomery County on Tuesday afternoon has died, officials say. Shortly before noon on July 9, first responders were called to the 200 block of Ashton Road, when the worker made contact with power lines in a difficult spot to access in Ashton. Aerial of the scene where MCFRS is operating in the 200blk of Ashton Rd(Ashton) for a contractor bucket in the air making contact with power lines. @mcfrsPIO #mcpd @TheMoCoShow @ModeratelyMoco @CordellTraffic @HHFireProds @ArmisteadIsaac @mcpnews @mcfrs @DCNewsLive @alanhenney… pic.twitter.com/Lnz29…

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by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
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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by Zak Failla
Schools
Graduation Fights In Montgomery County 'Embarrassment To Community,' Principal Says Graduation Fights In Montgomery County 'Embarrassment To Community,' Principal Says
Graduation Fights In Montgomery County 'Embarrassment To Community,' Principal Says What started as a day of celebration ended violently when a brawl broke out during a graduation ceremony in Silver Spring. Several fights were reported outside of John F. Kennedy High School in Silver Spring this week on the steps of Constitution Hall, according to Principal Vickie Adamson, who called the incident "an embarrassment to our community."  Some recent graduates were part of the conflict, the principal said, but most of the conflicts involved adults and members of the community. According to Adamson, who issued a letter to the community, school staff members unsuccessfully …

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by Zak Failla
Schools
Elementary School Principal Accused Of Assaulting Student In Maryland: Police Elementary School Principal Accused Of Assaulting Student In Maryland: Police
Elementary School Principal Accused Of Assaulting Student In Maryland: Police The elementary school principal in Montgomery County accused of assaulting a student has turned himself in and is facing charges, according to the police. In February, the Rockville City Police Department was tipped off by a staff member about an alleged assault of a student at Ritchie Park Elementary School, and an investigation by the agency and state's attorney's office identified Principal Andrew Winter as the suspect. On Monday, June 3, police say that a warrant was issued by a District Court Commissioner for one count of second-degree assault, and the 54-year-old Winter turned hi…

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by Zak Failla
News
Mother Admits To Abusing, Neglecting Adopted Children In Maryland: State's Attorney Mother Admits To Abusing, Neglecting Adopted Children In Maryland: State's Attorney
Mother Admits To Abusing, Neglecting Adopted Children In Maryland: State's Attorney A Montgomery County mother is facing time in prison and will have to give up her adopted children after admitting to abusing them, the state's attorney's office announced on Friday. Lora Loethen, 55, was convicted of second-degree child abuse and five counts of child neglect after pleading guilty on Thursday following an investigation into dozens of reports and police visits involving her adopted family in Damascus. In March 2023, prosecutors say that one of Loethen's adopted daughters confided in another adult that she had been repeatedly been hit in the face by her "mother."&nbs…

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by Zak Failla
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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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by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
Police ID Man Found Shot To Death In Prince George's County Stairwell Police ID Man Found Shot To Death In Prince George's County Stairwell
Police ID Man Found Shot To Death In Prince George's County Stairwell Police have identified the man fatally shot in an apartment stairwell in Prince George’s County over the weekend. Derek Coleman, 40, was found wounded in an apartment building stairwell as officers responded to investigate a shooting near the 6700 block of New Hampshire Avenue in Takoma Park around 7:15 a.m. Sunday, March 3, Prince George's County Police said. Coleman, of no fixed address, was pronounced dead at the scene. Detectives are working to determine a motive and identify a suspect(s). A reward of up to $25,000 is being offered for information leading to an arrest and indictme…

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by Valerie Musson
Obituaries
Highly-Decorated Off-Duty Police Sergeant Dies Unexpectedly In Maryland Highly-Decorated Off-Duty Police Sergeant Dies Unexpectedly In Maryland
Highly-Decorated Off-Duty Police Sergeant Dies Unexpectedly In Maryland The Anne Arundel Police Department is mourning the loss of one of their own. Veteran police Sgt. Eric Trumbauer died after suffering a medical emergency while off-duty overnight, according to the agency on Thursday afternoon. After joining the department as a member of the Anne Arundel County Police Department’s 60th Recruit Class in October of 2002, Trumbauer had a decorated career serving the community. Trumbauer spent a decade patrolling the Northern and Southern Districts, where he was recognized as the Northern District Community Relations Committee Officer of the …

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by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
Hours-long Standoff At Maryland Mall Ends With Suspect In Custody; Store To Stay Closed Hours-long Standoff At Maryland Mall Ends With Suspect In Custody; Store To Stay Closed
Hours-long Standoff At Maryland Mall Ends With Suspect In Custody; Store To Stay Closed The barricaded suspect who went through an hours-long standoff with police at a Maryland mall has been taken into custody, authorities announced. Officers from the Montgomery County Department of Police were called around 11:30 a.m. on Wednesday to JC Penney at the Wheaton Mall, where a person barricaded themselves inside the store, which had to be evacuated. For hours, police and SWAT teams swarmed around the store in an attempt to resolve the situation peacefully, and at around 3 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 6, the agency said that the barricaded suspect has been taken into custody. MCPD h…

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by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
Police ID Man Killed After Double Shooting That Left Another Critical In Prince George's County Police ID Man Killed After Double Shooting That Left Another Critical In Prince George's County
Police ID Man Killed After Double Shooting That Left Another Critical In Prince George's County One person was killed and a second seriously injured in a double shooting that was reported overnight in Prince George's County. Officers were called at around midnight on Wednesday morning to the 800 block of Irvington Street, where they were met by two men suffering from gunshot wounds, according to police. Derrick Graham, 41, of Oxon Hill and a second victim were both rushed to area hospitals, where he died. The other victim remains in critical condition on Wednesday afternoon. No information about the shooter has been released as the department continues to work on establishing a motiv…

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by Zak Failla
News
Off-Duty Pentagon Police Officer Admits To Double Fatal Shooting In Maryland Parking Lot Off-Duty Pentagon Police Officer Admits To Double Fatal Shooting In Maryland Parking Lot
Off-Duty Pentagon Police Officer Admits To Double Fatal Shooting In Maryland Parking Lot An off-duty Pentagon police officer who shot and killed two men in the parking lot of his Takoma Park apartment complex two years ago has admitted to murder charges. David Hall Dixon, 42, pleaded guilty to second-degree murder charges after he opened fire in April 2021, striking James Johnson, 38, and Dominique Williams, both of whom died from their injuries. Dominique Williams (left) and James JohnsonMontgomery County State's Attorney Officers from the Takoma Park Police Department were called to the Takoma Overlook Apartment Complex on New Hampshire Avenue in Montgomery County shortly…

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by Zak Failla
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Pedestrian Killed After Being Crushed Into Building At Baltimore Intersection Pedestrian Killed After Being Crushed Into Building At Baltimore Intersection
Pedestrian Killed After Being Crushed Into Building At Baltimore Intersection A pedestrian is dead after being pinned to a building by a vehicle in Baltimore. Officers were called to the intersection of Franklin and Cathedral Street around 6:15 p.m. Wednesday, April 12 after receiving reports that a pedestrian had been hit. When officers arrived, they found the pedestrian pinned in between the striking vehicle and a building near the intersection. The pedestrian was unresponsive upon arrival and medics later pronounced them dead at the scene. Police are investigating the crash and have not yet determined the fault behind the collision. Anyone with information rega…

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by Annie DeVoe
Police & Fire
Virginia Walmart Shooting: Seven Including Gunman Dead In Rampage, Police Say Virginia Walmart Shooting: Seven Including Gunman Dead In Rampage, Police Say
Virginia Walmart Shooting: Seven Including Gunman Dead In Rampage, Police Say A shooting rampage left seven people dead including the gunman at a Chesapeake, VA Walmart Tuesday, Nov. 22 — just two days before Thanksgiving, authorities said. Police used tactical force to enter the Battlefield Boulevard Walmart at Sam's Circle on reports of an "active shooter" at 10:12 p.m., and found multiple bodies, a Chesapeake police spokesman told reporters. Authorities later confirmed seven victims, including the shooter, and one person near the entrance of the store.

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by Cecilia Levine
Police & Fire
Teen Shoplifter Arrested After Kicking, Biting Officer At Kids Foot Locker Teen Shoplifter Arrested After Kicking, Biting Officer At Kids Foot Locker
Teen Shoplifter Arrested After Kicking, Biting Officer At Kids Foot Locker A 16-year-old girl has been arrested after allegedly shoplifting and assaulting officers, authorities say. The teen reportedly stole from a Bass Pro, and was located inside a Kids Foot Locker by police around 3:30 p.m., Thursday, Nov. 17, according to Anne Arundel County police. When police approached the suspect, she backed away and attempted to flee by jumping over a bench. The officers were able to stop the suspect from leaving the store and advised her that she was under arrest for shoplifting.  When officers tried to put her in handcuffs, she started kicking and screaming, kickin…

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by Annie DeVoe
Police & Fire
Three People Shot In The Leg In Separate Incidents In Violent Baltimore Evening Three People Shot In The Leg In Separate Incidents In Violent Baltimore Evening
Three People Shot In The Leg In Separate Incidents In Violent Baltimore Evening Three people are recovering after being shot in the leg during separate shootings throughout Baltimore overnight, authorities say. The first report came in around 5 p.m., when a mother alerted police that her son had been shot in the 3000 block of Oakley Avenue, Tuesday, Aug. 23, according to Baltimore police. The mother told officers that her son had taken himself to the hospital after the shooting.  Officers were able to go to the hospital and locate the 34-year-old man who was being treated for a gunshot wound to his leg, according to the department. Several hours later, police of…

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by Annie DeVoe