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Judge Found Shot To Death In Driveway Of Maryland Home: Sheriff (DEVELOPING) Judge Found Shot To Death In Driveway Of Maryland Home: Sheriff (DEVELOPING)
Judge Found Shot To Death In Driveway Of Maryland Home: Sheriff (Developing) A manhunt has been launched after Maryland Circuit Court Judge Andrew Wilkinson was killed at his Washington County home. At around 8 p.m. on Thursday night, deputies were called to the 19100 block of Olde Waterford Road in Hagerstown, where they found the 52-year-old judge suffering from gunshot wounds in his driveway. He was rushed to Meritus Medical Center, where he later died from his injuries, according to the Washington County Sheriff's Office. On Friday morning, the agency issued a BOLO for 49-year-old Pedro Argote, who was described as being 5-foot-7, weighing 130 pounds with blac…

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One Dead After Officers Find Two Men Covered In Blood At Maryland Crime Scene: Police One Dead After Officers Find Two Men Covered In Blood At Maryland Crime Scene: Police
One Dead After Officers Find Two Men Covered In Blood At Maryland Crime Scene: Police An investigation has been launched in Baltimore after police were called to a grisly scene overnight.  Officers from the Baltimore Police Department responded shortly after 11:30 p.m. on Friday night to the intersection of Ramsay Street and South Gilmore Street to assist the city fire department, officials say. Upon arrival, they were met by two unidentified men who were covered in blood. One of the men had several life-threatening stab wounds and was rushed to an area hospital, where he later died from his injuries. The other remained at the scene and was treated by paramedics for mi…

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Former Loyola Basketball Star Jamal Barney Found Dead In Vacant Home Former Loyola Basketball Star Jamal Barney Found Dead In Vacant Home
Former Loyola Basketball Star Jamal Barney Found Dead In Vacant Home Former Loyola men's basketball star Jamal Barney was found dead inside a vacant home this week in West Baltimore, police confirmed. On Monday afternoon, Oct. 2, officers from the Baltimore Police Department responded to the 500 block of North Payson Street to conduct a welfare check after Barney's family reported that he had been missing for days and may be inside. Upon arrival, police say that they found Barney's body with signs of trauma to the body and the 37-year-old former basketball player was later identified by the Medical Examiner's Office. His death was ruled a homicide on Tuesd…

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Off-Duty Sheriff's Deputy Killed In Maryland Bar Shooting Off-Duty Sheriff's Deputy Killed In Maryland Bar Shooting
Off-Duty Sheriff's Deputy Killed In Maryland Bar Shooting Communities are reeling after an off-duty Howard County Sheriff's deputy was shot and killed in Baltimore on Friday morning. Deputy Ryan Demby was in a bar shortly after midnight when an argument broke out between patrons, during which, one person pulled out a gun and began firing, striking him several times. Investigators believe a verbal argument happened before the shooting. UPDATE: Shooting / Homicide in South Baltimore - 1100 block of S Charles St pic.twitter.com/iw1LRGAtZH — Eric Costello (@CouncilmanETC) September 29, 2023 Upon arrival at the bar in the 1100 block of South Char…

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Pava LaPere, Tech CEO Who Made Forbes' '30 Under 30,' Found Dead In Maryland; Suspect At Large Pava LaPere, Tech CEO Who Made Forbes' '30 Under 30,' Found Dead In Maryland; Suspect At Large
Pava LaPere, Tech CEO Who Made Forbes' '30 Under 30,' Found Dead In Maryland; Suspect At Large The death of 26-year-old CEO Pava LaPere in Baltimore is being investigated as a homicide and the police are honing in on a possibly dangerous suspect. Jason Dean Billingsley, 32, who has racked up a lengthy rap sheet over the years, is on the lam and faces a first-degree murder charge for allegedly killing the EcoMap Technologies CEO, who was featured in Forbes "30 Under 30" for her "social impact."  View this post on Instagram A post shared by EcoMap Technologies (@ecomaptech) Her body was found in an apartment in the 300 block of West Fra…

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NJ Truck Driver Charged With Murder After Woman's Body Found In Tractor-Trailer In Maryland NJ Truck Driver Charged With Murder After Woman's Body Found In Tractor-Trailer In Maryland
NJ Truck Driver Charged With Murder After Woman's Body Found In Tractor-Trailer In Maryland A New Jersey truck driver is facing multiple counts of murder after a strange scene played out and a woman's body was found inside his tractor-trailer. Sicklerville resident Matthew Sidney Watley, 46, has been charged with first- and second-degree murder after he was allegedly intoxicated and took police on a slow speed pursuit on Sunday morning in Frederick County, which led to the discovery of a woman's dead body in his cab. Officials say that shortly after 1:30 a.m. on Sunday, Sept. 24 at the Costco Distribution Center on Intercostal Drive in Monrovia, there were calls of an allegedly dr…

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Child Abuser Convicted Of Grisly Injuring Infant Who Died In Maryland: State's Attorney Child Abuser Convicted Of Grisly Injuring Infant Who Died In Maryland: State's Attorney
Child Abuser Convicted Of Grisly Injuring Infant Who Died In Maryland: State's Attorney The harrowing tale of a 45-year-old man Frederick man who repeatedly abused an infant who later died has been convicted by a jury, Frederick County State's Attorney Charlie Smith announced. Jesse Cook, 45, was convicted by a jury on multiple offenses after the Frederick native was found complicit in the death of a child in 2020 who was found with grave injuries. In June 2020, deputies from the Frederick County Sheriff's Office were called to the 5300 block of Kingsbrook Drive, where they were met by an infant in cardiac arrest, prosecutors said The child was rushed by paramedics to Fr…

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Man Who Killed Wife, Son, Shot Neighbor Knocking On Door Before Standoff In Maryland: Police Man Who Killed Wife, Son, Shot Neighbor Knocking On Door Before Standoff In Maryland: Police
Man Who Killed Wife, Son, Shot Neighbor Knocking On Door Before Standoff In Maryland: Police A man has been charged with shooting and killing his wife and son in their Fort Washington home before barricading himself inside, authorities announced. Michael Kevin Burch has been identified by the Prince George's County Police Department as the suspect who gunned down Rori Burch, 52, Michael Burch, Jr., 25, in the 1900 block of Tall Timber Court on Thursday afternoon. Police say that Rori Burch was found outside the home, while the son was inside the house. The 62-year-old also shot a third man who was initially listed as critical, suffered non-life-threatening injuries, police say. …

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Community Mourns Man Killed While 'Trying To Right A Wrong' For Family Member In MD Community Mourns Man Killed While 'Trying To Right A Wrong' For Family Member In MD
Community Mourns Man Killed While 'Trying To Right A Wrong' For Family Member In MD Support is swelling for the family of Darrell Benner, who was shot and killed in Baltimore while defending his family. The 57-year-old man was shot and killed after three men carjacked a 29-year-old relative of his during an armed robbery in the 1000 block of South Curley Street early on Friday, Aug. 18. Shortly before 12:30 a.m. on Aug. 18, officers from the Baltimore Police Department were called to investigate aa shooting in the area, where they found Benner suffering from a gunshot wound. He was pronounced dead at the scene. Investigators say that three unidentified Black men approac…

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Woman Killed In Overnight Southwest Baltimore Shooting: Police Woman Killed In Overnight Southwest Baltimore Shooting: Police
Woman Killed In Overnight Southwest Baltimore Shooting: Police An overnight shooting in Southwest Baltimore left a woman dead, police say. Shortly after 11 p.m. on Wednesday night, officers from the police department were called to the 1000 block of West Baltimore Street to investigate reports of shots fired. Upon arrival, they found a woman unresponsive with a gunshot wound, and responding paramedics pronounced her dead at the scene from the injury. No information about a shooting suspect or possible motive has been released by investigators with the Baltimore Police Department. Anyone with information regarding the shooting has been asked to contac…

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Man Wanted For Homicide Busted After Crashing Into Police Cruiser In Maryland: MSP (DEVELOPING) Man Wanted For Homicide Busted After Crashing Into Police Cruiser In Maryland: MSP (DEVELOPING)
Man Wanted For Homicide Busted After Crashing Into Police Cruiser In Maryland: MSP (Developing) A homicide suspect took police in Frederick County on a wild ride before smashing into a police cruiser on Saturday, authorities announced. Ohio resident Jose Aguilera Cespedes, 25, was arrested on an outstanding warrant after attempting to elude state police troopers during a lengthy pursuit that ended in Washington County. Shortly before 4 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 12, Maryland State Police in Hagerstown were alerted about a driver in a black Honda Accord who was driving on I-70 in the area who was wanted for a homicide and felony assault in Ohio. State police troopers were able to track d…

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Skeletal Remains Found Inside Suitcase In Maryland (DEVELOPING) Skeletal Remains Found Inside Suitcase In Maryland (DEVELOPING)
Skeletal Remains Found Inside Suitcase In Maryland (Developing) Residents in Baltimore made a grisly discovery on Sunday morning. Human skeletal remains were found inside a suitcase in the 2400 block of East Madison Street at approximately 7:15 a.m. on Sunday, Aug. 6, according to authorities. The incident is now under investigation by homicide detectives with the Baltimore Police Department. The body was taken to the Medical Examiner’s Office to conduct an autopsy, identify the victim, and determine the cause and manner of death. It remains under investigation. Anyone with information has been asked to contact investigators by calling (410) 396-2100.…

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