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Shots Fired Near Maryland YMCA Playground Leads To Lockdown, Two In Custody: Police Shots Fired Near Maryland YMCA Playground Leads To Lockdown, Two In Custody: Police
Shots Fired Near Maryland YMCA Playground Leads To Lockdown, Two In Custody: Police A daycare at the YMCA on Eastern Boulevard went into lockdown late Wednesday morning in Hagerstown after shots were fired near the facility’s playground, police said. At approximately 11:45 a.m. on Nov. 20, staff were outside with children on the playground when gunfire erupted from the direction of Cortland Manor, resulting in staff members moving children to safety inside the building and locking down the facility as a precaution..  Officers responded to the area and, following witness reports, located shell casings outside a building at Cortland Manor, police then identified an apar…
Maryland Man Charged In Fatal Shooting Of 15-Year-Old Stepson Over Chores: Sheriff Maryland Man Charged In Fatal Shooting Of 15-Year-Old Stepson Over Chores: Sheriff
Maryland Man Charged In Fatal Shooting Of 15-Year-Old Stepson Over Chores: Sheriff A Maryland man is accused of fatally shooting his 15-year-old stepson after an argument over household chores escalated to violence in Charles County, officials say. Darshan Eric Williams, 48, was arrested early Monday after officers responded to a shooting at the family’s home in the 6400 block of Huntt Road in La Plata shortly after midnight. Officers found Williams standing outside the residence and took him into custody without incident, according to the sheriff's office. Inside the home, they discovered his teenage stepson, Michael Edward Clemons, unconscious and not breathing. Despit…
Maryland Man Behind Bars After I-95 Shooting That Shut Down Traffic: State Police Maryland Man Behind Bars After I-95 Shooting That Shut Down Traffic: State Police
Maryland Man Behind Bars After I-95 Shooting That Shut Down Traffic: State Police A Baltimore man is in custody after a Monday morning shooting shut down a stretch of I-95 in Howard County, Maryland State Police confirmed. Kevin Gross, 46, has been charged in connection with the shooting of 28-year-old Ronald Victor Garcia-Rodriguez, who suffered multiple gunshot wounds and remains hospitalized with serious injuries. The incident unfolded just before 4:30 a.m. on Nov. 18, when Garcia-Rodriguez called 911 from the shoulder of northbound I-95 near Route 216, reporting he had been shot.  First responders found him beside his white 2014 Mazda2 and transported him to R …
PA Mom Charged For Giving Kids Guns, Teen Son Charged In Cousin's MD Murder PA Mom Charged For Giving Kids Guns, Teen Son Charged In Cousin's MD Murder
PA Mom Charged For Giving Kids Guns, Teen Son Charged In Cousin's MD Murder A Lancaster County mother is accused of giving her teenage sons access to guns used in a September shootout, police announced on Friday, Nov. 15. One of those sons has also been charged in his cousin's murder.  Brandi Whisman, 42, of New Providence, was arraigned Tuesday, Nov. 14, on charges of endangering the welfare of children and corruption of minors. Investigators said she gave her sons permission to take the guns whenever they wanted, providing a key and telling them where the firearms were located. Her sons, Joshua Whisman, 16, and Alexander Whisman, 18, are accused of firing …
Innocent Teen Bystander Placed On Life Support Dies After Being Shot In Maryland Innocent Teen Bystander Placed On Life Support Dies After Being Shot In Maryland
Innocent Teen Bystander Placed On Life Support Dies After Being Shot In Maryland The 19-year-old Pasadena teen who was caught in a crossfire of bullets after a night out with friends and family in Baltimore has died, according to a social media post made by her mother. Cameran Holt, who had been on life support in the ICU after being struck in the back by a bullet passed away on Thursday night following a courageous battle. At 7:54 tonight God gained another angel peacefully surrounded by her family. She's no longer suffering or in pain.... Posted by Roxanne Spath on Thursday, November 7, 2024 "At 7:54 tonight God gained another angel peacefully surrounded by h…
Sheriff IDs Gunman, Victim Rushed To Hospital Following Shooting Near Maryland Business Sheriff IDs Gunman, Victim Rushed To Hospital Following Shooting Near Maryland Business
Sheriff IDs Gunman, Victim Rushed To Hospital Following Shooting Near Maryland Business One person was hospitalized overnight, and a suspect is in custody following a shooting outside a Harford County business late on Monday afternoon. Aberdeen resident resident Justin Matthew Schlotterbeck, 41, has been identified as the alleged gunman who left Bel Air 27-year-old Bel Air native Eric Chi Fonong Igwacho with serious injuries in Abingdon. According to the Harford County Sheriff's Office, shortly after 4 p.m. on Nov. 4, deputies were called to the 3500 block of Woodsdale Road, where they found Igwacho suffering from a gunshot wound to the lower body. 3500 block of W…
Family Looks To Give Father Of Two 'Lit' Service After Fatal Maryland Shooting Family Looks To Give Father Of Two 'Lit' Service After Fatal Maryland Shooting
Family Looks To Give Father Of Two 'Lit' Service After Fatal Maryland Shooting Joseph "Joey" Holtz died a hero, his family says, now they are trying to rally the community to make his final wishes come true.  The 38-year-old Suitland man was fatally shot following a two-vehicle crash in Prince George's County over the weekend in the area of Suitland Road and Randolph Road in Morningside. "It’s with a heavy heart that we remember and honor Joey, known to so many as Rozay. Joey was taken from us by gun violence—not from street conflicts, but because he chose to protect others," Jamal Holtz said.  "Joey died being a hero. He was our hero, a true protector who …
Innocent Teen Bystander On Life Support After Maryland Shooting Innocent Teen Bystander On Life Support After Maryland Shooting
Innocent Teen Bystander On Life Support After Maryland Shooting What started as a momentous day for a Maryland family ended in tragedy when a 19-year-old was caught in the crossfire of bullets during a late night shooting in Baltimore, leaving her with life-altering injuries. Cameran Holt is in the ICU on life support after the innocent teen was struck in the back by a bullet as two groups got into a shootout on Sunday morning in Baltimore. Shortly after 3:45 a.m. on Oct. 27, officers from the Baltimore Police Department were called to the unit block of West Hamburg Street, where they found Holt suffering from multiple gunshot wounds after she was caugh…
Maryland Man Charged With Attempted Murder Following Call For Shots Fired Outside Mart: Police Maryland Man Charged With Attempted Murder Following Call For Shots Fired Outside Mart: Police
Maryland Man Charged With Attempted Murder Following Call For Shots Fired Outside Mart: Police A stranger who fired shots at a driver who struck two women with a vehicle outside a Washington County business is facing serious charges, the Hagerstown Police Department announced. On Tuesday morning, officers were called to the 7 Mini Mart on West Franklin Street to investigate reports of shots fired after the women were hit by the car. Police say that after they were struck, Hagerstown resident John Michael Matthews-Hackett, 20, took out a handgun and fired a shot toward the driver of a Toyota Camry, which fled the scene while the shooter left the area on foot. Matthews-Hackett missed …
Second Teen Charged As Adult In Howard County After Baltimore Man's Body Found In Car: Police Second Teen Charged As Adult In Howard County After Baltimore Man's Body Found In Car: Police
Second Teen Charged As Adult In Howard County After Baltimore Man's Body Found In Car: Police A second teenager has been arrested in connection to the fatal shooting of a Baltimore man who was found dead in a vehicle in Howard County, according to police. A 14-year-old from Severn will be charged as an adult after Kendrick McLellan, 26, was found dead in a vehicle behind a Howard County office building over the weekend. The teen was taken into custody at his high school in Anne Arundel County, police say. His arrest comes after a 17-year-old was apprehended - also at his school with a loaded gun in his backpack - earlier this week for his alleged role in McLellan's murder. Investi…
Teen Arrested For Fatal Shooting Busted With Loaded Weapon At Maryland High School: Police Teen Arrested For Fatal Shooting Busted With Loaded Weapon At Maryland High School: Police
Teen Arrested For Fatal Shooting Busted With Loaded Weapon At Maryland High School: Police An ankle monitor couldn't keep a teen from reportedly committing a murder after a Baltimore man was found shot to death in a vehicle in Howard County, according to police. Days after Baltimore resident Kendrick McLellan, 26, was found dead inside a vehicle behind an area office building over the weekend, authorities announced that a 17-year-old was arrested in connection to his death. The teen is being charged as an adult with first-degree murder and other offenses after being busted at around 12:45 p.m. on Tuesday afternoon at Howard High School, where he is a student. At the time of his …
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore Makes TIME Magazine's '100 Next' List Of Leaders Maryland Gov. Wes Moore Makes TIME Magazine's '100 Next' List Of Leaders
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore Makes Time Magazine's '100 Next' List Of Leaders Maryland Gov. Wes Moore joined the likes of pop star Sabrina Carpenter, NBA player Jaylen Brown, and CEO Arthur Mensch on TIME Magazine's "100 Next List."  Moore, who first took office in 2023 following his 2022 gubernatorial election win over Republican Dan Cox, was among several up-and-coming influencers and leaders who were highlighted by the prestigious magazine, in its fifth iteration. According to a TIME Magazine editor,  the list "was created to recognize that many of today's most influential leaders are not waiting long in life to make an impact. "Nor are they eager …
Patrol Officers Praised For Saving Lives, Apprehending Shooter In Frederick County: PD Chief Patrol Officers Praised For Saving Lives, Apprehending Shooter In Frederick County: PD Chief
Patrol Officers Praised For Saving Lives, Apprehending Shooter In Frederick County: PD Chief Some police officers in Frederick County are being praised for their quick thinking and actions after gunshots rang out and two people were found suffering from serious injuries over the weekend. Lives may have been saved early in the morning on Saturday, when officers on patrol in the area of E Church Street and Market Street reported hearing gunfire, leading to the arrest of 29-year-old Darryl Lee Cooke, Jr., who allegedly fired the shots. The incident began at around 1:50 a.m. on Oct. 5, when the officers found two people suffering from gunshot wounds. Both were treated, hospit…
Man Convicted Of Parking Lot Shooting In Maryland; Brother Accused Of Intimidating Witness Man Convicted Of Parking Lot Shooting In Maryland; Brother Accused Of Intimidating Witness
Man Convicted Of Parking Lot Shooting In Maryland; Brother Accused Of Intimidating Witness A man whose brother attempted to intimidate a witness following a fatal shooting in the parking lot of a Maryland elementary school is facing life in prison in connection to the death of 21-year-old Martin Nolan in Montgomery County. Silver Spring resident Keith Delcid-Palacios was found guilty on murder and other offenses, and his brother was charged for allegedly attempting to intimidate a witness during an incident that played out in January 2021, authorities announced this week. According to prosecutors, on Jan. 14, 2021, Nolan was sitting in the driver's seat of his parked vehicle with…
Gunman Responsible For 'Hail Of Bullets' Caught On School Bus Camera In Maryland Sentenced Gunman Responsible For 'Hail Of Bullets' Caught On School Bus Camera In Maryland Sentenced
Gunman Responsible For 'Hail Of Bullets' Caught On School Bus Camera In Maryland Sentenced Zachary Ciccantelli will avoid nearly 500 years in prison, but will still spend decades behind bars for initiating a Maryland shooting for an incident caught on camera, authorities announced on Friday. Ciccantelli, 24, was sentenced to 490 years in prison, with all but 45 years to serve, followed by five years of supervised release after he and getaway driver Callen Baker were convicted in connection to "a hail of gunfire" that was reported in Rockville in March 2023. Prosecutors say that on March 1, 2023, Ciccantelli and Baker arrived in the neighborhood in the 700 block of Monroe Street a…
Man Convicted Of Threatening To Crush, Shoot Kid During Separate Incidents In Frederick County Man Convicted Of Threatening To Crush, Shoot Kid During Separate Incidents In Frederick County
Man Convicted Of Threatening To Crush, Shoot Kid During Separate Incidents In Frederick County A 46-year-old Monrovia man has been convicted of abusing and imprisoning a child he had previously threatened with a gun, the Frederick County State's Attorney's Office announced on Thursday. Christopher Kraft, 46, was found complicit in assaulting a child earlier this year following an investigation by the sheriff's office into claims of child abuse that were filed in March.  On Sunday, March 3, deputies responded to conduct a welfare check of a child, who they met, along with Kraft. According to investigators, deputies were able to determine that shortly before they arrived, Kr…
Handgun-Wielding Virginia Man Who Pointed Gun At Driver On I-95 In Maryland Arrested: State PD Handgun-Wielding Virginia Man Who Pointed Gun At Driver On I-95 In Maryland Arrested: State PD
Handgun-Wielding Virginia Man Who Pointed Gun At Driver On I-95 In Maryland Arrested: State PD A 34-year-old Virginia man has been arrested months after a road-rage incident in Maryland that saw him threatening another driver on I-95 in Prince George's County. In early February, Maryland State Police troopers responded to a reported road rage incident involving Fairfax County resident Joshua John Cook, 34, who was caught on camera pointing a gun at a second motorist. According to police, on Feb. 2, troopers were called to investigate an incident involving a black Ford F-150 whose driver reportedly pointed a gun at another driver in the area of I-95 and Route 1, which was captured on …
Teen Shot During Football Game Outside Maryland Park Expected To Survive, Police Say Teen Shot During Football Game Outside Maryland Park Expected To Survive, Police Say
Teen Shot During Football Game Outside Maryland Park Expected To Survive, Police Say A teenager was struck by a bullet over the weekend after gunshots rang out while a group of minors were playing football in a Montgomery County park, officials say. An investigation was launched by police following a reported shooting on Saturday afternoon at the South Valley Park in the 19000 block of Watkins Mill Road in Montgomery Village. The incident was called in shortly before 5:45 p.m. on Sept. 21. According to a spokesperson from the Montgomery County Department of Police, officers were called to the park to investigate a reported shooting, which left a 17-year-old suffering from …
Ten Arrested As Drug Trafficking Operation Broken Up During Bust In Maryland: State's Attorney Ten Arrested As Drug Trafficking Operation Broken Up During Bust In Maryland: State's Attorney
Ten Arrested As Drug Trafficking Operation Broken Up During Bust In Maryland: State's Attorney A drug trafficking organization operating in several locations throughout Baltimore has been broken up following a lengthy investigation into dealing throughout the region. The Baltimore City State's Attorney's Office announced on Monday that nearly a dozen people have been arrested, and a host of drugs and cache of weapons were seized by investigators who have been "terrorizing the community."  Those indicted include:  Davon Butler; Taquan Lee; George Lee; Tykala Donaldson; Romiyo Testaye; Jason Williams; Gerard Anderson; Louis Brown; Terrell Cloude; Shamika Watson. "This inves…
Shooter Gets Consecutive Life Sentences For Killing 20-Year-Old Sleeping In Maryland Shooter Gets Consecutive Life Sentences For Killing 20-Year-Old Sleeping In Maryland
Shooter Gets Consecutive Life Sentences For Killing 20-Year-Old Sleeping In Maryland A 21-year-old man will spend the rest of his life in prison in connection to an Easter Sunday shooting last year in Montgomery County, authorities announced. Baltimore resident Kaleab Berhanu was found guilty earlier this year following a six-day trial for his role in the murder of 20-year-old Carlos Carter, who was gunned down while he slept last year. Carlos Carter Montgomery County State's Attorney's Office The Montgomery County State's Attorney's Office announced on Monday that he has been sentenced by a judge to two consecutive life sentences plus 20 years for the fatal shootin…
Tens Of Thousands Of Dollars Raised In Hours For Family Of Maryland Coach Shot During Robbery Tens Of Thousands Of Dollars Raised In Hours For Family Of Maryland Coach Shot During Robbery
Tens Of Thousands Of Dollars Raised In Hours For Family Of Maryland Coach Shot During Robbery In just one day, nearly $75,000 has been raised on behalf of the family of Mark McKenzie, who was the victim of gun violence during an attempted robbery near his Baltimore County home. Detectives were called before noon on Sept. 13, to the 400 block of Dunkirk Road in Towson, where they found the 50-year-old McKenzie suffering from a gunshot wound after being assaulted during the botched robbery. #BCoPD Detectives are currently on the scene of a shooting that occurred in the area of Dunkirk and Hopkins Road, 21212.... Posted by Baltimore County Police Department on Friday, September 13,…
Maryland Woman Killed At Rice University 'Was Beacon Of Light, Source Of Inspiration' Maryland Woman Killed At Rice University 'Was Beacon Of Light, Source Of Inspiration'
Maryland Woman Killed At Rice University 'Was Beacon Of Light, Source Of Inspiration' The Maryland woman who was killed in an apparent murder-suicide shortly after returning to Rice University for the new semester is being remembered as a "vibrant soul who brought warmth and joy wherever she went."  This week, Nottingham resident Andrea Rodriguez Avila was identified as the person found during a welfare check by campus police at the university, where she was an incoming junior. University officials confirmed that Avila was found dead in her Jones College room, along with another man who suffered from a self-inflicted gunshot wound and was not a member of the Rice community a…
Second Suspect Arrested In Connection To Murder Of 20-Year-Old Maryland Man: Police Second Suspect Arrested In Connection To Murder Of 20-Year-Old Maryland Man: Police
Second Suspect Arrested In Connection To Murder Of 20-Year-Old Maryland Man: Police A second suspect has been arrested in connection to the fatal shooting of a 20-year-old man in Montgomery County last year. De'Shaun McCrimmon, 22, has been charged with first-degree murder for his involvement in the shooting death of Orlando Alexander Satz, Jr. in November 2023. Police and paramedics were called at around 9:40 p.m. on Nov. 28, 2023 to the 3600 block of Spruell Drive in Silver Spring following reports of a Toyota that had crashed into a parked vehicle. Neighbors pulled Orlando Alexander Satz, Jr. from his Corolla after hearing the crash, and Montgomery County Fire and Resc…
Two Adults Found Dead, Four Children Unharmed In Reported Frederick County Shooting: Sheriff Two Adults Found Dead, Four Children Unharmed In Reported Frederick County Shooting: Sheriff
Two Adults Found Dead, Four Children Unharmed In Reported Frederick County Shooting: Sheriff New details have been released by the Frederick County Sheriff's Office after two people were gunned down on Sunday morning in what is being described as a targeted attack. First responders were called at around 7 a.m. on Aug. 25, to a home in the 7000 block of Mangalong Court in New Market, where they found 33-year-old local resident Crimea Malita Baker, and Arlington native Sean Antoine Lange, 34, suffering from gunshot wounds. Both were pronounced dead at the scene. Four children inside the residence at the time of the shooting were unharmed. It is believed they were shot at approximate…
Maryland Football Standout Fighting For Life After Shooting At Frederick County Gathering Maryland Football Standout Fighting For Life After Shooting At Frederick County Gathering
Maryland Football Standout Fighting For Life After Shooting At Frederick County Gathering While his teammates are getting ready to lace up their cleats for football season, Chase Lancaster will be in the recovery room after getting caught in the crossfire during a shooting at a neighborhood gathering. The road back to the field will be an arduous one for the 16-year-old from Frederick County, who was the victim of gun violence after being shot in the chest during an event at the Urban Green Apartments in Urbana on Friday, Aug. 9.  Police Activity in Urbana Frederick County Sheriff’s Deputies are on the scene of a shooting in the 3300 block of... Posted by Frederi…
Teen Rapper 'Baby K' Sentenced For Failed School Bus Attack In Maryland: State's Attorney Teen Rapper 'Baby K' Sentenced For Failed School Bus Attack In Maryland: State's Attorney
Teen Rapper 'Baby K' Sentenced For Failed School Bus Attack In Maryland: State's Attorney Kaedon Holland - also known as drill rapper "Baby K" - has received a harsh sentenced after he admitted to the premeditated school bus attack that took Prince George's County by storm, State's Attorney Aisha Braveboy announced on Thursday. The now 17-year-old pleaded guilty to murder and weapons offenses following the botched attack on another teenager when his gun malfunctioned on the bus as he sought to kill him. On Friday, Prince George's County State's Attorney Aisha Braveboy announced that Holland has been sentenced to 25 years in prison. "This sentence brings closure and account…
Pennsylvania Man Charged With Attempted Murder After Road Rage Incident In Maryland: MSP Pennsylvania Man Charged With Attempted Murder After Road Rage Incident In Maryland: MSP
Pennsylvania Man Charged With Attempted Murder After Road Rage Incident In Maryland: MSP A road-raging Pennsylvania man is facing charges in Maryland after firing shots at another driver during an incident in Frederick County, state police say. Bryant Paradine, 37, of Littlestown, Pennsylvania is facing charges for an early morning bout of road rage where he pulled out a gun and began firing, leading to a short-lived search before he was apprehended. According to investigators, shortly after 7:30 a.m. on Wednesday morning, troopers were called to the southbound lans of US-15 at Tippin Drive in Thurmont to investigate reports of shots fired after a motorist called 911. Police s…
Sheriff's Office Releases Video Of 2022 Deputy-Involved Shooting During Foot Chase In Maryland Sheriff's Office Releases Video Of 2022 Deputy-Involved Shooting During Foot Chase In Maryland
Sheriff's Office Releases Video Of 2022 Deputy-Involved Shooting During Foot Chase In Maryland With Lookman-Khalil Abolajo Bello heading to prison for the rest of his life for firing at a Frederick County Sheriff's deputy in 2022, the agency has released body-cam footage of the officer-involved shooting. Bello took officers on a high-speed chase before firing at sheriff's deputies while fleeing on foot and will spend the rest of his life behind bars after being convicted of attempted murder and other offenses, authorities announced last month. He was convicted in July following a six-day bench trial on a host of charges for the March 2022 incident that ended with him being shot …
Teen Convicted Of Killing Dad Visiting Daughter During Lunch Break In Baltimore: AG Teen Convicted Of Killing Dad Visiting Daughter During Lunch Break In Baltimore: AG
Teen Convicted Of Killing Dad Visiting Daughter During Lunch Break In Baltimore: AG A teenager in Baltimore has been convicted of killing a 27-year-old father while on his way to visit his young daughter, the Maryland Attorney General's Office announced. Parris Harris, 19, has been found guilty of the first-degree murder of Desmond Gardner in January 2023 following a three-day trial earlier this month.  According to prosecutors, on Jan. 26, 2023, Gardner was ambushed by three people - including Harris - who fired more than 20 shots at him in the 3400 block of Spelman Road in the Cherry Hill neighborhood. They noted that Gardner was unarmed and shot in the back a…
Former Fire Chief Shot Dead At Trump Rally In Pennsylvania, Family Says Former Fire Chief Shot Dead At Trump Rally In Pennsylvania, Family Says
Former Fire Chief Shot Dead At Trump Rally In Pennsylvania, Family Says A former fire chief has been identified as the member of the audience shot dead during a Trump rally in Pennsylvania on Saturday, July 13.  Former Buffalo Township Fire Chief, Corey Comperatore, 50 of Sarver, PA, has been identified on social media by his family as the man killed by a bullet aimed at former president Donald Trump by Thomas Matthew Crooks. His community has been mourning its sudden loss on Facebook: REST IN PEACE Corey Comperatore Gone too soon. Father, friend, and patriot. Will never be forgotten. May his memory live on as an example to all of us. God Bless …
Criminal Enterprises Broken Up Following 'Major Crime Sprees' In Baltimore, Howard Counties Criminal Enterprises Broken Up Following 'Major Crime Sprees' In Baltimore, Howard Counties
Criminal Enterprises Broken Up Following 'Major Crime Sprees' In Baltimore, Howard Counties Two crime enterprises largely made up of young offenders that have terrorized more than 100 victims in Baltimore during a series of crimes, authorities announced on Wednesday. Officials say that indictments have been filed, resulting in multiple people being charged, all of whom were between the ages of 15 and 19 years old. Indicted by the Maryland Attorney General:19-year-old Corey Sabb Jr. charged with 155 counts20-year-old Dewayne Sanders charged with 245 counts18-year-old Allen Hill charged with 76 counts17-year-old charged with 251 counts17-year-old charged with 94 counts — Baltimo…