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'Flash Mob' Theft Ring Hits Maryland: Four Charged in $800K Crime Spree: AG 'Flash Mob' Theft Ring Hits Maryland: Four Charged in $800K Crime Spree: AG
'Flash Mob' Theft Ring Hits Maryland: Four Charged in $800K Crime Spree: AG Four men have been indicted in connection with an organized retail crime ring responsible for 37 thefts across six Maryland counties, causing approximately $800,000 in losses, authorities announced Monday. The suspects are accused of overwhelming stores with “flash mob” tactics, targeting high-end retail items, and reselling stolen goods.  Attorney General Anthony Brown revealed details about the operation, which spanned Howard, Baltimore, Anne Arundel, Montgomery, Queen Anne’s, and Prince George’s counties. Those charged include: Donte Bernard Shaw, 34, of Washington, DC; Taquan An…
Teen Committed Commercial Burglaries With Young Children In Maryland, Police Say Teen Committed Commercial Burglaries With Young Children In Maryland, Police Say
Teen Committed Commercial Burglaries With Young Children In Maryland, Police Say In a startling incident, three boys between the ages of 11 and 13 have been charged in connection with two early morning burglaries at auto businesses in Montgomery County, police say. On Tuesday, Nov. 19, at approximately 1 a.m., officers responded to a burglary alarm at Superior Auto Service in the 12200 block of Wilkins Avenue, where they found a front window that was shattered and property missing. While investigating the first incident, officers received a second report of a burglary at RMA Transportation, also in the 12200 block of Wilkins Avenue, where there were employees present at…
Man Packing Explosive Devices Broke Into Estranged GF's Home: Maryland Fire Marshal Man Packing Explosive Devices Broke Into Estranged GF's Home: Maryland Fire Marshal
Man Packing Explosive Devices Broke Into Estranged GF's Home: Maryland Fire Marshal A man who was found with a suspected improvised explosive device (IED) after breaking into his ex-girlfriends home is behind bars and facing serious charges, according to the Office of the Maryland Fire Marshal. Andrew Ervin Romack, 62, was arrested following a joint investigation by the fire marshal and Maryland State Police following a reported burglary earlier this week at an Allegany County home. Investigators say that shortly after 1 a.m. on Monday, Nov. 11, troopers were called to the 20300 block of Lower Georges Creek Road, where it is alleged Romack forced his way into his estranged…
Home Invader Targeting Elderly Women In Maryland Apprehended, Police Say Home Invader Targeting Elderly Women In Maryland Apprehended, Police Say
Home Invader Targeting Elderly Women In Maryland Apprehended, Police Say The man who has been targeting and assaulting elderly women during home invasions in Montgomery County has been identified and arrested, police say. Silver Spring resident Devin Jones, 34, is facing charges for two recent home invasions where he exposed himself to one woman, attempted to sexually assault another, and detectives believe there could be more victims. According to the Montgomery County Department of Police, at around 8:30 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 26, officers were called to the 3700 block of Greencastle Road, where an 88-year-old woman reported that a man forced his way into…
Maryland Couple Wanted For PA Burglary, Assault: Hanover Police Maryland Couple Wanted For PA Burglary, Assault: Hanover Police
Maryland Couple Wanted For PA Burglary, Assault: Hanover Police A couple from Maryland is wanted for a burglary and the assault of a pair in Pennsylvania, police announced on Friday, Oct. 18.  Hanover Borough Police officers were called to the burglary and assault in the first block of Pleasant Street at 11:54 p.m. on Oct. 18, as detailed in the release.  During the investigation, the police learned that a 47-year-old man and a 34-year-old woman both from Maryland had committed the crimes at the home.  The pair had arrived and met a 25-year-old woman who was outside, according to the release. They "physically assaulted a female resident …
Officers Suffering 'Serious Injuries' Arresting Domestic Violence Suspect In Frederick: Police Officers Suffering 'Serious Injuries' Arresting Domestic Violence Suspect In Frederick: Police
Officers Suffering 'Serious Injuries' Arresting Domestic Violence Suspect In Frederick: Police Two officers from the Frederick Police Department will be on the shelf for an undisclosed amount of time after being assaulted by a suspect. Marcus Deandre Taylor, 36, first attempted flight, then decided to fight a pair of officers chasing him during an investigation into a reported domestic disturbance. At around 8 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 10, officers were called to the 1000 block of Heather Ridge Drive, where there was a reported domestic violence incident. Upon arrival, the officers were provided a description of Taylor, fled fled before they arrived, but was quickly apprehended. Accor…
One In Custody Following Barricade At Vacant Home In Montgomery County: Park Police (UPDATED) One In Custody Following Barricade At Vacant Home In Montgomery County: Park Police (UPDATED)
One In Custody Following Barricade At Vacant Home In Montgomery County: Park Police (Updated) One suspect has been taken into custody without further incident following a standoff with police at a Montgomery County building, police say. Shortly after 9:45 a.m. on Thursday, Sept. 5, officers were called to the 5300 block of Willard Avenue in Chevy Chase to investigate a burglary at a vacant home that was located on park property.  According to Maryland-National Park Police in Montgomery County, responding officers found Jose Angel Diaz-Vasquez, 66, inside armed with a knife, and he barricaded himself inside the building. NOW IN BETHESDA: @ParkPolice & MCP’s SWAT team on …
Two Teens Among Four Hit With Hundreds Of Charges For Gun Shop Burglaries In Maryland Two Teens Among Four Hit With Hundreds Of Charges For Gun Shop Burglaries In Maryland
Two Teens Among Four Hit With Hundreds Of Charges For Gun Shop Burglaries In Maryland Four suspects are facing hundreds of charges for their alleged roles in a string of commercial burglaries and attempted burglaries of gun stores in Maryland, authorities announced on Tuesday. Between December 2023 and March 2024, officials say that the group is connected to at least 10 incidents in Anne Arundel, Prince George's, and Baltimore counties. Those charged:  Cy'juan Hemsley, 19, of District Heights, who was charged with 200 counts;  Mahkiya McQuinn-Woodley, 20, of Baltimore, who was charged with 189 counts; A 17-year-old from Temple Hills who was charged with 199 count…
Traffic Stop Of Teen Leads To Weapons, Eluding Charges For Group In Frederick County: Police Traffic Stop Of Teen Leads To Weapons, Eluding Charges For Group In Frederick County: Police
Traffic Stop Of Teen Leads To Weapons, Eluding Charges For Group In Frederick County: Police A group of suspects put police through their paces in Frederick County during a short-lived pursuit early on Thursday afternoon.  There were no shortage of charges for a trio who did their best, but weren't quick enough to avoid their arrests on weapon, burglary, and other charges. According to a spokesperson from the Frederick County Police Department, at around 12:15 p.m. on Aug. 22, officers on patrol attempted to stop a 19-year-old driver in the area of Madison Street and Carrollton Street, though Anthony Lee Ferguson, Jr. continued on before stopping near the intersection of Logan…
Warrants Issued For Man Wanted After Breaking Into Trump Campaign HQ In Virginia, Police Say Warrants Issued For Man Wanted After Breaking Into Trump Campaign HQ In Virginia, Police Say
Warrants Issued For Man Wanted After Breaking Into Trump Campaign HQ In Virginia, Police Say The Loudoun County Sheriff's Office has identified a 39-year-old man with a criminal history who is wanted in connection to the burglary of a campaign headquarters for former President Donald Trump over the weekend. Warrants have been issued for Toby Shane Kessler, who has no fixed address, for burglary and other offenses after breaking into the presidential hopeful's Virginia headquarters. Shortly before 8:15 p.m. on Sunday, Aug. 11, a burglary that was caught on camera found that Kessler forced his way into the building and "spent a brief period of time before leaving."   The o…
Trump Campaign Headquarters In Virginia Burglarized, Sheriff Says Trump Campaign Headquarters In Virginia Burglarized, Sheriff Says
Trump Campaign Headquarters In Virginia Burglarized, Sheriff Says Recognize him?  A suspect is wanted in Virginia after burglarizing a campaign headquarters for former President Donald Trump in Loudoun County, authorities announced. An alert was issued by the sheriff's office following an incident reported at the Trump For President 2024 campaign office in Ashburn at around 9 p.m. on Sunday, Aug. 11.  The office, which is in the 20000 block of Ashbrook Place, is currently being leased by the Trump campaign, officials said, and also serves as the HQ for the Virginia 10th District Republican Committee. According to the Loudoun County Sherif…
Fugitive Tracked Down By Drone Admits To Burglary, Shooting In Maryland: State's Attorney Fugitive Tracked Down By Drone Admits To Burglary, Shooting In Maryland: State's Attorney
Fugitive Tracked Down By Drone Admits To Burglary, Shooting In Maryland: State's Attorney A drone proved key in helping investigators in Harford County track down a North East man wanted in connection to a shooting and burglary earlier this year who is now heading to prison. Joshua Brewster, 31, was arrested in April following a brief investigation by members of the sheriff's office after he shot a woman fleeing from a confrontation in a home on Highland Drive, according to authorities. Deputies from the Harford County Sheriff's Office were called at approximately 5:53 a.m. on April 10 to the 200 block of Highland Drive, where they found a woman who had been shot in her lower bo…
Attempted Burglary Stopped By Bear Spray Ends With Carjacking At Maryland Apartment: Police Attempted Burglary Stopped By Bear Spray Ends With Carjacking At Maryland Apartment: Police
Attempted Burglary Stopped By Bear Spray Ends With Carjacking At Maryland Apartment: Police A potential home invader who was staved off by bear spray before carjacking a driver outside an apartment complex has been apprehended in Montgomery County, police say. On Monday, authorities announced that 30-year-old Samuel Robert Bajard, who has no known address, has been apprehended following a weeks-long investigation into an attempted burglary and carjacking earlier this month. The incident was reported shortly before 4:30 a.m. on Sunday, June 9 in the 14100 block of Castle Boulevard. According to the Montgomery County Department of Police, on the morning of the attempted burglary, B…