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Gunman Found Dead After Barricade, Shootout With Officers In Maryland: AG Gunman Found Dead After Barricade, Shootout With Officers In Maryland: AG
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, …

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by Zak Failla
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Noise Complaint Leads To Hours-Long Police Standoff In Maryland, Police Say Noise Complaint Leads To Hours-Long Police Standoff In Maryland, Police Say
Noise Complaint Leads To Hours-Long Police Standoff In Maryland, Police Say An hours-long police standoff in Carroll County ended peacefully on Wednesday afternoon after officers were put through their paces in Taneytown. Shortly before 10:30 p.m. on Tuesday, March 26, officers from the Taneytown Police Department were called to Starboard Drive to investigate "a habitual noise complaint," though things rapidly escalated.  Google Maps street view According to investigators, "after making contact with the homeowner, Taneytown Police Officers were able to see the homeowner bend down beneath the window of the house and come back up with what appeared to be …

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by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
Man Arrested After Police Pursuits, Standoff With Officers In Maryland Man Arrested After Police Pursuits, Standoff With Officers In Maryland
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…

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by Zak Failla
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Man Terrorized Ex-GF With Gun Before Barricade Situation In Maryland, Police Say Man Terrorized Ex-GF With Gun Before Barricade Situation In Maryland, Police Say
Man Terrorized Ex-GF With Gun Before Barricade Situation In Maryland, Police Say The man who terrorized his ex-girlfriend before barricading himself inside a Carroll County home is facing a series of criminal charges, the Westminster Police Department announced. Matthew Skirka, 30, was arrested early on Wednesday morning following a standoff with officers after he kicked down his ex's door following a confrontation earlier on Tuesday, Feb. 13. Officers from the department were called at around 11:15 p.m. on Tuesday night to the 200 block of East Main Street in Westminster, where there were reports of shots fired in the area involving Skirka and his ex-girlfriend.  …

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by Zak Failla
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Fugitive Wanted For 2022 Murder Of Army Reserve Soldier Arrested In Maryland: Police Fugitive Wanted For 2022 Murder Of Army Reserve Soldier Arrested In Maryland: Police
Fugitive Wanted For 2022 Murder Of Army Reserve Soldier Arrested In Maryland: Police A man who has been on the run since the summer of 2022 after the fatal shooting of a US Army Reserve soldier in Baltimore has been apprehended, authorities announced. Jamal Smith, 32, was taken into custody by federal and city investigators following a brief barricade incident on Monday in Baltimore, according to police. On Monday, Jan. 22, members of the US Marshals Capital Area Regional Fugitive Task Force and the Baltimore Police Department's Warrant Apprehension Task Force were able to finally get their man following a short standoff in the 1400 block of North Milton Street, officials s…

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by Zak Failla
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Hours-long Standoff At Maryland Mall Ends With Suspect In Custody; Store To Stay Closed Hours-long Standoff At Maryland Mall Ends With Suspect In Custody; Store To Stay Closed
Hours-long Standoff At Maryland Mall Ends With Suspect In Custody; Store To Stay Closed The barricaded suspect who went through an hours-long standoff with police at a Maryland mall has been taken into custody, authorities announced. Officers from the Montgomery County Department of Police were called around 11:30 a.m. on Wednesday to JC Penney at the Wheaton Mall, where a person barricaded themselves inside the store, which had to be evacuated. For hours, police and SWAT teams swarmed around the store in an attempt to resolve the situation peacefully, and at around 3 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 6, the agency said that the barricaded suspect has been taken into custody. MCPD h…

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by Zak Failla
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Police Respond To Barricade Situation In Baltimore County (DEVELOPING) Police Respond To Barricade Situation In Baltimore County (DEVELOPING)
Police Respond To Barricade Situation In Baltimore County (Developing) Baltimore County Police are dealing with a standoff on Wednesday afternoon in Nottingham, authorities say. Officers were called shortly before noon to the 8500 block of Hydra Lane, where there was a reported barricade situation. #BCoPD is currently on the scene of a barricade situation in the 8500 block of Hydra Ln, 21236. We ask that you stay out of the immediate area as members of the department work to resolve this situation peacefully. pic.twitter.com/ATLe5zug8V — Baltimore County Police Department (@BaltCoPolice) August 30, 2023 Residents have been advised to avoid the area as the…

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by Zak Failla
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Roads Closed As Police Negotiate Baltimore Barricade Situation (DEVELOPING) Roads Closed As Police Negotiate Baltimore Barricade Situation (DEVELOPING)
Roads Closed As Police Negotiate Baltimore Barricade Situation (Developing) Some roads were closed in Baltimore on Thursday afternoon as police dealt with a barricade situation, officials say. Members of the Baltimore Police Department were engaged in a standoff at approximately 6 p.m. on Thursday in the 1600 block of West North Avenue. Residents in the area have been advised to stay indoors and motorists are being warned to avoid the area.  Crisis Intervention officers, SWAT, and other negotiators from the department were all called to the area to assist with the barricade as they work to peacefully resolve the situation. The incident led to a closure of We…

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by Zak Failla
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White Marsh Residents Instructed To Stay Inside During Standoff: County Police (DEVELOPING) White Marsh Residents Instructed To Stay Inside During Standoff: County Police (DEVELOPING)
White Marsh Residents Instructed To Stay Inside During Standoff: County Police (Developing) Some residents in Baltimore County have been told to stay inside as they contend with a barricade situation in White Marsh. Members of the Baltimore County Police Department were called to the 8900 block of King Henry Circle at approximately 6 p.m. on Wednesday, June 28, where there was a reported standoff in the area. “Residents who live in this area are being asked to stay indoors and avoid the area as (officers) work to peacefully resolve this incident.” #BCoPD has responded to a barricade situation in the 8900 block of King Henry Circle in White Marsh. Residents who live in this a…

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by Zak Failla
Schools
Shots Fired By Suspect During Standoff With Police In Baltimore County (UPDATED) Shots Fired By Suspect During Standoff With Police In Baltimore County (UPDATED)
Shots Fired By Suspect During Standoff With Police In Baltimore County (Updated) Hours after police were called to an Essex home for reports of a barricade situation, officers and tactical units remained at the scene as they attempt to resolve the standoff peacefully. A spokesperson for the Baltimore County Police Department said that officers were called at approximately 11:10 a.m. on Monday, June 5, to the 900 block of Thompson Boulevard when concerned family members advised investigators that an armed man was a possible danger to either himself or the community.  Hostage negotiators and investigators from Harford County were all called to the residence, where there …

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by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
Barricaded Man Killed Confronting Maryland State Police SWAT Team During Standoff Barricaded Man Killed Confronting Maryland State Police SWAT Team During Standoff
Barricaded Man Killed Confronting Maryland State Police SWAT Team During Standoff One person was killed over the weekend during a standoff that played out in Carroll County, according to the Maryland Attorney General’s Office. The situation began at approximately 9 p.m. on Saturday, June 3, when state police troopers were called to a home in the 1200 block of Liberty Road in Eldensburg to assist a suicidal man who was allegedly under the influence. Police say that the man - whose name has not been released pending the ongoing investigation - called into a crisis hotline threatening to kill himself, claiming that he had a gun and was intoxicated, though it was never speci…

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by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
Search Launched For Suspect In Hours-Long Baltimore County Barricade Situation Search Launched For Suspect In Hours-Long Baltimore County Barricade Situation
Search Launched For Suspect In Hours-Long Baltimore County Barricade Situation The search is on for a 24-year-old man in Baltimore County who is considered armed and dangerous after an officer suffered non-life-threatening injuries amid a lengthy standoff in Cockeysville. An alert was issued by the Baltimore County Police Department on Wednesday, Feb. 8, which released a photo of David Emory Linthicum, who is considered armed and dangerous. Original story - Baltimore County Police Ask Some Cockeysville Residents To Shelter In Place (DEVELOPING) According to police, Linthicum has long, auburn-colored hair, brown eyes, and a beard. He was last seen wearing a black ho…

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by Zak Failla
News
Second Incident Involving Barricaded Suspect In Maryland Resolved Safely, Police Say Second Incident Involving Barricaded Suspect In Maryland Resolved Safely, Police Say
Second Incident Involving Barricaded Suspect In Maryland Resolved Safely, Police Say Police in Maryland gave the “all-clear” after a brief standoff with a barricaded suspect who refused to leave a Montgomery County building on Monday afternoon. Members of the Montgomery County Department of Police responded at approximately 2 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 14 to the 14200 block of Grand Pre Road in Silver Spring to investigate an incident involving a barricaded subject, according to a spokesperson for the agency. The incident was contained to one building, however, there was a heavy police presence in the area. MCPD  units are on scene in the 14200 block of Grand Pre Road for an…

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by Zak Failla
Schools
Elementary, High School In Maryland Closed As Police Negotiate With Barricaded Suspect Elementary, High School In Maryland Closed As Police Negotiate With Barricaded Suspect
Elementary, High School In Maryland Closed As Police Negotiate With Barricaded Suspect Authorities say that a person fired a weapon overnight in a Baltimore home, leading to a standoff as the homeowner barricaded himself inside a house, leading to several road closures in the area. Early on Monday, Nov. 14, members of the Baltimore Police Department responded to a barricade incident in the 3800 block of Sinclair Lane, where SWAT and crisis negotiators were requested to help defuse the situation, according to officials. #BPD is currently on scene of a barricade incident in the 3800 blk of Sinclair Lane. SWAT & Crisis Negotiators are on scene & there are several rd…

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by Zak Failla
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Standoff In Maryland Ends With Deputies Shooting Armed Man Suffering An Episode: Sheriff Standoff In Maryland Ends With Deputies Shooting Armed Man Suffering An Episode: Sheriff
Standoff In Maryland Ends With Deputies Shooting Armed Man Suffering An Episode: Sheriff Sheriff’s deputies in Harford County were forced to shoot a man experiencing a mental health crisis after he was involved in a standoff and refused to comply with demands while armed with a gun, according to authorities. William Lee Hawkins, 41, was shot and airlifted to a Maryland hospital shortly after 4:30 p.m. in stable, but serious condition after members of the Harford County Sheriff's Office were forced to open fire following an hours-long incident in Bel Air. The standoff began shortly before 2:30 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 27 in the 1400 block of Shirley Drive, when deputies were dispa…

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by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
New Details Released After Barricade Situation In Maryland: Police New Details Released After Barricade Situation In Maryland: Police
New Details Released After Barricade Situation In Maryland: Police What a day in Baltimore. A potentially dangerous scenario was resolved without incident after a suspect reportedly barricaded himself inside a building in Baltimore, police said. Officers from the Baltimore County Police Department responded to the unit block of Moline Circle at approximately 3:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 20, where there was a reported standoff in the Essex area, according to authorities. Investigators said that a barricade situation was unfolding at the scene at the time, leading to road closures in the area while police negotiated with the suspect. The barricade incident…

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by Zak Failla
News
Naked DC Man Fires Shots At Officers During Lengthy Standoff: Police Naked DC Man Fires Shots At Officers During Lengthy Standoff: Police
Naked DC Man Fires Shots At Officers During Lengthy Standoff: Police A D.C. man was apprehended after remaining on a rooftop in a long standoff with officers, officials said. On September 7, at around 4 p.m., police arrived at the scene in the 1200 block of Jefferson Street, to find the suspect, who fired multiple shots at the officers and forcibly entered a nearby residence, according to the Metropolitan Police Department.  Witnesses reported that the man, 39-year-old Deandre Bigesby, briefly disrobed and stood on roof of the home, authorities said. The suspect was allegedly experiencing a mental health crisis, as he…

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by AJ Goldbloom
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Wanted Suspect Apprehended In Maryland After Barricading Inside Home For Hours: Sheriff Wanted Suspect Apprehended In Maryland After Barricading Inside Home For Hours: Sheriff
Wanted Suspect Apprehended In Maryland After Barricading Inside Home For Hours: Sheriff A suspect undergoing a mental health crisis was apprehended by a SWAT team in Maryland following an hours-long standoff after a suspect barricaded inside a Frederick County home and made multiple threats, authorities said. Law enforcement agencies in Urbana worked to take a wanted suspect into custody at approximately 4 p.m. on Wednesday, June 15, according to a spokesperson from the Frederick County Sheriff’s Office. Sheriff’s deputies responded to a Holborn Place home on Wednesday to serve a court-ordered emergency evaluation, a search and seizure warrant, and a criminal arrest warrant on…

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by Zak Failla