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Punched In The Face, Maryland Woman Outdrives Would-Be Carjacker In Wild Escape, Police Say Punched In The Face, Maryland Woman Outdrives Would-Be Carjacker In Wild Escape, Police Say
Punched In The Face, Maryland Woman Outdrives Would-Be Carjacker In Wild Escape, Police Say A rideshare driver in Maryland fought off an attempted carjacking in a terrifying way — by flooring it and swerving until the attacker bailed out, police said. A woman working as a rideshare driver in Bethesda was repeatedly punched by a passenger who tried to steal her car, but she managed to escape by speeding off and making sharp turns that forced the attacker out, Montgomery County Police said. The attack happened around 6:24 p.m. Saturday, May 24, on Rockville Pike, according to the department on Monday, when it released photos of the suspects. Investigators said the driver picked up …

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by Zak Failla
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Rideshare Driver Beaten In Dulles Airport Carjacking Attempt—Attacker Learns His Fate Rideshare Driver Beaten In Dulles Airport Carjacking Attempt—Attacker Learns His Fate
Rideshare Driver Beaten In Dulles Airport Carjacking Attempt—Attacker Learns His Fate A DC man will spend more time behind bars after attacking a rideshare driver at Washington Dulles International Airport in a violent attempted carjacking, officials announced. Lindsey Robinson, 36, was sentenced to six years in prison this week after being convicted of attempted carjacking in Loudoun County Circuit Court, prosecutors said. The charges stem from an attack on Jan. 14, 2023, when Robinson was picked up by a rideshare driver at the airport's arrivals area.  As they began to drive away, Robinson demanded the driver’s phone and vehicle before punching him multiple times in …

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by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
Maryland Children Arrested After Using Replica Gun To Carjack Rideshare Driver Maryland Children Arrested After Using Replica Gun To Carjack Rideshare Driver
Maryland Children Arrested After Using Replica Gun To Carjack Rideshare Driver Two young boys were arrested after an armed carjacking of a rideshare driver in Temple Hills over the weekend, authorities say. The rideshare driver was reportedly carjacked at gunpoint by the 14-year-old boys in the 6400 block of Gifford Drive around 12:20 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 10, according to Prince George's County police. The victim called 911 following the attack, prompting the investigation. Investigators say that the victim had just picked up the two boys when they both pulled out guns and demanded her car. In fear for her life, she complied and was not injured. Officers responding …

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by Annie DeVoe
Police & Fire
Wanted Maryland Man Apprehended After Carjacking Rideshare Driver, State Police Say Wanted Maryland Man Apprehended After Carjacking Rideshare Driver, State Police Say
Wanted Maryland Man Apprehended After Carjacking Rideshare Driver, State Police Say A Baltimore man has been arrested in connection to the carjacking of a rideshare driver earlier this month, authorities say. Treverrick Jamal Robinson, 24, was wanted for armed carjacking and related offenses and was arrested by Maryland State Police and US Marshals on Friday, Aug. 19 in the 6800 block of Sturbridge Drive, according to Maryland State Police. Robinson allegedly carjacked a rideshare driver on Monday, Aug. 1, after ordering the ride through an app. When the driver arrived, Robinson stole the vehicle at gunpoint. The Baltimore Police Department is continuing to lead this inve…

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by Annie DeVoe