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Police & Fire
Gunman Found Dead After Barricade, Shootout With Officers In Maryland: AG
A domestic disturbance in Laurel escalated into a deadly standoff after a gunman exchanged fire with Howard County police and was later found dead inside a home, authorities said. The incident began around 3:10 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 30, when Howard County officers responded to a home on the 10000 block of American Pharoah Lane for a report of a man banging on the front door, police said. Upon arrival, police say that officers encountered a woman on an outside upper ledge of the house and an adult male suspect at a window inside the residence with a long gun. According to investigators, …
Police & Fire
No Charges For Officers Probed In Double Fatal Shooting Involving Husband, Wife: Maryland AG
There will be no charges filed against the officers involved in a fatal shooting during the Thanksgiving holiday last year, the Maryland AG announced on Monday following an extensive investigation. Shortly after 11:30 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 24, 2023, officers from the Baltimore County Police Department were called to the 2700 block of Maple Avenue in Parkville to investigate a reported domestic disturbance. Police say that the officer called to the scene heard gunshots fired inside the home and a woman screaming, and when officers then approached the area, screams could be were heard ins…
Police & Fire
Wife Was Shot By Husband Before Fatal Officer-Involved Shooting In Baltimore County: AG
New details have been released by the Maryland Attorney General's Office following a fatal shooting involving officers in Baltimore County during the Thanksgiving holiday last year. Shortly after 11:30 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 24, 2023, officers from the Baltimore County Police Department were called to the 2700 block of Maple Avenue in Parkville to investigate a reported domestic disturbance. Police say that the officer called to the scene heard gunshots fired inside the home and a woman screaming, and when officers then approached the area, more gunshots were heard inside the home coming from…
Police & Fire
Intoxicated 20-Year-Old 'Violently Assaulted' Two Women, Arresting Officer In Maryland: Police
A 20-year-old man who couldn't handle his alcohol and assaulted two women during a domestic disturbance in Frederick is facing a host of charges after being apprehended over the weekend, police say. Officers from the Frederick Police Department were called early on Sunday morning to a residence in the 900 block of West Patrick Street to investigate a reported incident involving Abner Perez-Sandoval, his girlfriend, and a second woman. Upon arrival, police say that the officers were met by two women "with significant injuries suggestive of serious assaults," and Perez-Sandoval was …
Police & Fire
Man Arrested After Police Pursuits, Standoff With Officers In Maryland
The man who took police in Maryland on a tricky pursuit before barricading himself inside his vehicle is facing more than a dozen charges after ultimately being apprehended, police say. Frederick resident Jason Idell Chenevert, 41, put police officers through their paces on Thursday night following a domestic disturbance and robbery that was reported shortly before 6:30 p.m. in the 300 block of Ballenger Drive. Officers from the Frederick Police Department responded to the call, where they found a family member who had allegedly been assaulted by Chenevert, who fled the area befor…
Police & Fire
Man Found Dead After Releasing Hostages During Baltimore County Barricade (
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A barricade situation in Baltimore County over the weekend ended with one person dead inside an Arbutus home, officials say. Early on Jan. 20, officers from the Baltimore County Police Department responded to the 4800 block of Grenville Square to investigate a domestic disturbance, where officers made contact with 31-year-old Antonio Hart, who refused to cooperate with them and stated he was armed. #UPDATE 11:58 a.m. A media staging site has been established at 901 Courtney Rd., 21227. pic.twitter.com/9Rz4C9sfa5 — Baltimore County Police Department (@BaltCoPolice) January 20, 2024 A pe…
Police & Fire
Armed Man Pointed Weapon At Officers Before Deadly Shooting In Baltimore County: Police
An armed man was shot and killed outside a Baltimore County gas station after police say he pointed a weapon at them. Shortly before 11:30 a.m. on Tuesday morning, there were reports of a domestic disturbance involving a man with a gun in the 400 block of Reistertown Road in Pikesville, according to authorities. The responding officers were able to track down the man, who retreated to a nearby gas station, at which point he pointed his weapon at them and a barricade was declared. After engaging officers, the suspect was shot at by three officers and he suffered life-threatening injuries af…
Police & Fire
Officers Involved In Fatal Double Baltimore Shooting Named By Maryland AG
New details have been released by the Maryland Attorney General's Office following a fatal shooting involving officers in Baltimore County over the holiday weekend. Shortly after 11:30 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 24, officers from the Baltimore County Police Department were called to the 2700 block of Maple Avenue in Parkville to investigate a reported domestic disturbance. Police say that the officer called to the scene heard gunshots fired inside the home and a woman screaming, and when officers then approached the area, 52-year-old Arnel Redfern opened the front door and fired a weapon, prompti…
Police & Fire
Fatal Officer-Involved Shooting In Baltimore County Under Investigation: Maryland AG
Two people are dead in Maryland after an officer-involved shooting in Baltimore County on Friday night, police say. Shortly after 11:30 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 24, officers from the Baltimore County Police Department were called to the 2700 block of Maple Avenue in Parkville to investigate a reported domestic disturbance. Police say that the officer called to the scene heard gunshots fired inside the home and a woman screaming, and when officers approached the area, a man opened the front door and fired a weapon, prompting three to return fire, killing the man. Further investigation led to th…
News
Maryland AG Releases New Details On Officer-Involved Essex Shooting
An investigative report into an officer-involved shooting earlier this year has been released by the Maryland Attorney General’s Independent Investigations Division (IID). Ralph Picarello III was killed by members of the Baltimore County Police Department in May during an investigation of a reported domestic disturbance in the 900 block of Broundbrook Way in Essex, authorities say. The 911 caller stated that Picarello was inside the home throwing items at a family member, and when officers arrived at the home to investigate the incident, officials said that Picarello picked up a knife and…
Police & Fire
Body Cam Footage Released In Fatal Police Involved Shooting In Maryland (
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Authorities have released the body camera footage from a fatal police involved shooting that happened last May in Maryland (scroll down for video). Ralph Picarello III, 39, was killed after charging at officers while armed with knives during a domestic disturbance call on Boundbrook Way in Essex on May 4, according to the Maryland Attorney General. A 9-1-1 caller told police that a man, later identified as Picarello, was throwing objects at family member inside the home. When officers arrived to address the situation, Picarello picked up two knives and "quickly moved toward" the officers. …
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