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Man Who Strangled Stepson, Had Friends Pray Over Him In Maryland Learns Fate In Court Man Who Strangled Stepson, Had Friends Pray Over Him In Maryland Learns Fate In Court
Man Who Strangled Stepson, Had Friends Pray Over Him In Maryland Learns Fate In Court It didn't take long for a jury to convict George Christopher Floyd of the murder of 18-year-old Triston Treshaun Irvin in Charles County, now he's set to spend decades behind bars, authorities announced on Friday. The man who painted an olive oil cross on his stepson's forehead after violently choking him during an assault in Waldorf was convicted of murder and sentenced to 25 years in prison for second-degree murder.. It took the jury less than three hours of deliberation to convict Floyd following a four-day trial. The investigation into Irvin's death inside a Waldorf residence found tha…

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New Rabies Alert Issued After Raccoon Tests Positive For Virus In Maryland Neighborhood New Rabies Alert Issued After Raccoon Tests Positive For Virus In Maryland Neighborhood
New Rabies Alert Issued After Raccoon Tests Positive For Virus In Maryland Neighborhood A new alert has been issued in Anne Arundel County after a raccoon tested positive for rabies. The county's Department of Health issued an alert on Friday, Nov. 15 advising that a raccoon that was trapped in the area of Seamore Street and Marco Drive in the Cedarwood Cove Community in Pasadena tested positive on Thursday for the virus. It is the second such alert in a week. Rabies is a viral disease that mainly infects mammals (warm-blooded animals who nurse their young) and is spread through the saliva of the infected animal, usually by a bite or scratch, officials said. Symptoms of rabi…

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Second Trial Seals Fate: Man Convicted Of Sexual Assault At Maryland Graduation Party Second Trial Seals Fate: Man Convicted Of Sexual Assault At Maryland Graduation Party
Second Trial Seals Fate: Man Convicted Of Sexual Assault At Maryland Graduation Party A 27-year-old man who marred the college graduation celebration at a friend's home in Germantown has been found guilty of sexually assaulting a woman at a second trial, authorities announced on Thursday. Clarksburg resident Nelson Jones was found guilty by a jury of third-degree sex offense this week and will now face up to 10 years in prison when he is sentenced next month, according to the Montgomery County State's Attorney's Office. In May 2021, prosecutors say that the graduation celebration continued into the early morning hours, and a woman at the party went to a bedroom alone to slee…

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Reward Offered For Info About Anti-Semitic Graffiti Found Outside Maryland School, Synagogue Reward Offered For Info About Anti-Semitic Graffiti Found Outside Maryland School, Synagogue
Reward Offered For Info About Anti-Semitic Graffiti Found Outside Maryland School, Synagogue The community is coming together in an effort to track down the suspects involved in a series of anti-Semitic incidents over the summer in Montgomery County. A $7,000 reward has been donated by local community organizations as they seek the public's assistance in identifying, arresting, and prosecuting whomever is responsible for vandalism found in the Bethesda area in August. The first incident was reported on Sunday, Aug. 11 at Bethesda Elementary School in the 7600 block of Arlington Road that was quickly scrubbed clean by crews the following day. "Free Gaza" and "Israel Rapes" were amo…

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Maryland's 'Golden Bachelorette' Is Engaged! Meet Her New Fiancé Maryland's 'Golden Bachelorette' Is Engaged! Meet Her New Fiancé
Maryland's 'Golden Bachelorette' Is Engaged! Meet Her New Fiancé Joan Vassos is off the market. The 61-year-old school administrator, widow, and proud grandmother from Rockville, MD got engaged on the thrilling season finale of "The Golden Bachelorette," which aired Wednesday evening, Nov. 13. Joan lost her husband to cancer after 32 years of marriage. Joan, who made history as ABC's first-ever senior Bachelorette, captured hearts across the nation with her warmth, wisdom, and willingness to take a second chance on love.  Audiences watched her journey unfold, and in a moment that fans won’t soon forget, she said “yes” to her final rose pick in a he…

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Federal Indictment Of Maryland Sheriff 'Dismissed With Prejudice' By Judge Federal Indictment Of Maryland Sheriff 'Dismissed With Prejudice' By Judge
Federal Indictment Of Maryland Sheriff 'Dismissed With Prejudice' By Judge Frederick County Sheriff Chuck Jenkins had some strong words after the federal charges against him were dropped, claiming that it was a politically-motivated move that had a major impact on his friends and family. On Tuesday, charges against the sheriff in a federal gun case were dismissed with prejudice after 597 days in what the sheriff called a "malicious" attack on him and his character. "With almost 35 years in law enforcement, I've always believed in the justice system," Jenkins said. "I've never seen anything like this in my life."  Sheriff Chuck Jenkins to address media fo…

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Fireball Lights Up Sky, Captivating Hundreds Across Maryland Fireball Lights Up Sky, Captivating Hundreds Across Maryland
Fireball Lights Up Sky, Captivating Hundreds Across Maryland A bright fireball streaked across the East Coast on Monday, Nov. 11, catching the attention of hundreds of people from Connecticut to Virginia (did you see it? Send footage to clevine@dailyvoice.com). The American Meteor Society reported that 236 people witnessed the fireball around 7:48 p.m., with sightings spanning 13 states, the District of Columbia, and Ontario, Canada (click here for the sightings map). Witnesses described the fireball as a striking light blue or green that illuminated the sky for four to seven seconds, moving diagonally from the upper right to the lower left. The eve…

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Residents In Maryland Spooked By Human-Shaped Halloween Decoration Found Hanging From Tree Residents In Maryland Spooked By Human-Shaped Halloween Decoration Found Hanging From Tree
Residents In Maryland Spooked By Human-Shaped Halloween Decoration Found Hanging From Tree An investigation was launched in Calvert County over the weekend following complaints from neighbors about a potentially insensitive decoration that was leftover from Halloween, officials say. Members of the sheriff's office were called over the weekend to a home in Dunkirk, where there were reports from local homeowners about a "human-shaped object (that) had been seen hanging from a tree in the front yard of a residence."  According to the Calvert County Sheriff's Office, "concerned citizens initially believed the object to be a racially-motivated statement, causing alarm in the comm…

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Second Baltimore DPW Employee Dies While On Duty, Department Confirms Second Baltimore DPW Employee Dies While On Duty, Department Confirms
Second Baltimore DPW Employee Dies While On Duty, Department Confirms For the second time in three months, a member of the Baltimore City Department of Public Works has died on the job, authorities announced. Timothy Cartwell, a solid waste worker assigned to the Reedbird Sanitation Yard died on Friday morning after sustaining critical injuries while collecting trash in an alleyway in the 1800 block of Baker Street. Cartwell was rushed to the University of Maryland Shock Trauma Center, where he later died from his injuries, officials confirmed.  His death comes months after Robert Silver II, also a member of the Bureau of Solid Waste, died on the job af…

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Rabies Alert Issued After Raccoon Tests Positive For Virus Near Maryland Elementary School Rabies Alert Issued After Raccoon Tests Positive For Virus Near Maryland Elementary School
Rabies Alert Issued After Raccoon Tests Positive For Virus Near Maryland Elementary School A new alert has been issued in Anne Arundel County after a raccoon tested positive for rabies. The county's Department of Health issued an alert on Friday, Nov. 8 advising that anyone who came into contact with a raccoon on or near Trailing Ivy Lane, not far from Jones Elementary School in Severna Park, should contact officials after the animal was captured on Thursday, Nov. 7. Rabies is a viral disease that mainly infects mammals (warm-blooded animals who nurse their young) and is spread through the saliva of the infected animal, usually by a bite or scratch, officials said. Symptoms of r…

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Woman Who Sold Fentanyl To 19-Year-Old Hours Before Fatal OD In Maryland Learns Fate Woman Who Sold Fentanyl To 19-Year-Old Hours Before Fatal OD In Maryland Learns Fate
Woman Who Sold Fentanyl To 19-Year-Old Hours Before Fatal OD In Maryland Learns Fate The woman who sold the fentanyl that led to a fatal overdose of a 19-year-old in Montgomery County will spend years behind bars, the state's attorney's office announced on Friday. Evelin Cabrera, 20, who has no known address, pleaded guilty to involuntary manslaughter for her role in the death of Daniel Pineda-Romero in December 2022, when he was found unresponsive in his family's home in Gaithersburg. According to prosecutors, on Dec. 10, 2022, a family member found Pineda-Romero unresponsive, and first responders declared him dead at the scene. "(His brother) saw him sleeping at 3 p…

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School-Aged Children, College Students In Maryland Among Recipients Of Racist Text Messages: AG School-Aged Children, College Students In Maryland Among Recipients Of Racist Text Messages: AG
School-Aged Children, College Students In Maryland Among Recipients Of Racist Text Messages: AG Maryland Attorney General Anthony Brown is imploring possible victims to come forward after the state was the latest to be targeted by a series of racist text messages that have been circulating. Brown issued an alert this week advising that his office has received multiple complaints about racist messages that were sent to Black residents, including some school-aged children and college-aged students, "causing significant distress." "Without knowing or making any assumptions about the senders’ true intent," Anne Arundel County Schools Superintendent Mark Bedell said in a statement.  …

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FBI Thwarts Iran-Linked Plan To Assassinate Donald Trump, DOJ Says FBI Thwarts Iran-Linked Plan To Assassinate Donald Trump, DOJ Says
FBI Thwarts Iran-Linked Plan To Assassinate Donald Trump, DOJ Says An Iranian operative and two associates living in America have been charged in a murder-for-hire plot targeting United States citizens, including President-elect Donald Trump. Federal authorities have charged Farhad Shakeri, an alleged operative of Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), along with two New York City associates in a plot to assassinate a US citizen critical of the Iranian government.  The case highlights the continued threat posed by Iran’s attempts to silence dissidents and even target top US. officials. According to the Department of Justice criminal complai…

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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…

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District Man Sentenced After Attempted Murder Caught On Camera In Maryland (VIDEOS) District Man Sentenced After Attempted Murder Caught On Camera In Maryland (VIDEOS)
District Man Sentenced After Attempted Murder Caught On Camera In Maryland (Videos) A District man will spend decades in prison after pleading guilty mid-trial for an attempted murder that was caught on camera in Maryland, authorities announced. The 22-year-old saw the writing on the wall and admitted his guilt in the middle of a jury trial earlier this year in connection to his role in a shooting in a well-known Silver Spring alleyway following a wild chase in June 2022, according to the Montgomery County State's Attorney's Office. He was sentenced to 70 years in prison with all but 30 to serve, followed by five years of supervised probation when he is released. …

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These Over-The-Counter Decongestants Don't Work, FDA Says These Over-The-Counter Decongestants Don't Work, FDA Says
These Over-The-Counter Decongestants Don't Work, FDA Says A common ingredient found in most oral over-the-counter cold medicines should be removed from the market because it doesn’t work, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) says. This follows an extensive review that found the drug ineffective for treating nasal congestion. Oral phenylephrine, widely marketed in cold and allergy medications, has been in use for decades as a go-to nasal decongestant.  However, an FDA review, backed by last year’s unanimous recommendation from the Nonprescription Drug Advisory Committee, found that phenylephrine in oral form does not deliver effective conge…

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Man On Bicycle Detained After Early Morning Assaults In Southern Maryland: Sheriff (UPDATED) Man On Bicycle Detained After Early Morning Assaults In Southern Maryland: Sheriff (UPDATED)
Man On Bicycle Detained After Early Morning Assaults In Southern Maryland: Sheriff (Updated) There will be an increased police presence in Lexington Park following several reported unprovoked assaults, according to the St. Mary's County Sheriff's Office. Detectives are investigating three separate reports of assaults that were called in on Wednesday morning on Great Mills Road near St. Mary’s Square and the South Coral Drive areas. The attacks resulted in minor injuries, with one person being taken to an area hospital for further treatment and evaluation. Deputies were actively canvassing the area as of noon on Nov. 6 as they search for a suspect described as being a Black ma…

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Medical Examiner IDs Manner Of Death After Human Remains Found In Maryland Medical Examiner IDs Manner Of Death After Human Remains Found In Maryland
Medical Examiner IDs Manner Of Death After Human Remains Found In Maryland Police in Baltimore are seeking the public's assistance as they attempt to identify human remains found decomposing more than a year ago. Late in the afternoon of Sept. 5, 2023, officers were called to the back of the 800 block of North Fremont Avenue to probe reports of a dead body that was found in the area. Upon arrival, members of the Baltimore Police Department found the unidentified remains of a person who "appeared to have been (there) for some time."  The body was then transported to the Medical Examiner's Office, where it was determined that the manner of death was a homicide…

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Whooping Cough Cases Are Spiking, CDC Warns Whooping Cough Cases Are Spiking, CDC Warns
Whooping Cough Cases Are Spiking, CDC Warns Cases of whooping cough are five times higher than at this time a year ago, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is warning. Officially known as pertussis, those infected have persistent, chronic fits of coughing followed by a “whoop” sound. "Reports of pertussis cases were lower than usual over the past few years, during and following the COVID-19 pandemic.," the CDC said in a new advisory. "However, the United States is beginning to return to pre-pandemic patterns where more than 10,000 cases are typically reported each year. It's likely mitigation measures used during the…

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Parolee Convicted Of Killing SAO Witness Coordinator Learns Fate For Maryland Assault Parolee Convicted Of Killing SAO Witness Coordinator Learns Fate For Maryland Assault
Parolee Convicted Of Killing SAO Witness Coordinator Learns Fate For Maryland Assault A parolee who was convicted of the murder of Gayle Cooke in a 2000 shooting during a domestic dispute is heading back to prison, according to the Charles County State's Attorney's Office. La Plata native Damion Anqwan Wilson, 42, was sentenced to 20 years in prison following an incident earlier this year at a Dash In location when he broke out a gun during an altercation while still on parole. Prosecutors say that on Jan. 17, officers were called to the 600 block of Charles Street in La Plata, where there was an altercation involving Wilson and a stranger, during which, the former pointed a…

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Father Avoids Murder Charge, Admits To Child Neglect In Maryland: Authorities Father Avoids Murder Charge, Admits To Child Neglect In Maryland: Authorities
Father Avoids Murder Charge, Admits To Child Neglect In Maryland: Authorities The Maryland father who housed his six children in deplorable conditions in Montgomery County will avoid a murder charge after one died, but faces decades in prison for child neglect. Dominique Moore, 46, pleaded guilty to six counts of child neglect of his six minor children and will face 30 years in prison when he is sentenced in February 2025. Both Moore and his wife, Cynthia Moore, were arrested in May 2023 and initially indicted on charges that included second-degree depraved-heart murder, involuntary manslaughter, and child neglect following an investigation into the death of the…

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Two Killed, Child Airlifted Following Fiery Single-Vehicle Maryland Crash: State Police Two Killed, Child Airlifted Following Fiery Single-Vehicle Maryland Crash: State Police
Two Killed, Child Airlifted Following Fiery Single-Vehicle Maryland Crash: State Police Two people were killed and a child suffered serious injuries following a single-vehicle crash that was reported in Maryland overnight, state police say. Shortly before 10 p.m. on Nov. 3, troopers from the Easton Barrack were called to the eastbound lanes of Route 50 near Austin Road to investigate a reported crash involving a Subaru that left the roadway, struck a utility pole, and caught on fire. According to investigators, a man driving was pronounced dead at the scene, while a woman was flown by a state police helicopter  the University of Maryland Shore Regional Health at Cambridge…

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Euthanasia Of 'Peanut The Squirrel' Sparks Viral Outrage; Lawmaker Demands Investigation Euthanasia Of 'Peanut The Squirrel' Sparks Viral Outrage; Lawmaker Demands Investigation
Euthanasia Of 'Peanut The Squirrel' Sparks Viral Outrage; Lawmaker Demands Investigation Outrage is swirling after New York wildlife officials seized and later euthanized beloved social media sensation “Peanut” the squirrel. Chemung County resident Mark Longo, of Elmira, took to Instagram Wednesday, Oct 30, telling his 581,000 followers that Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) officers had seized the animal, which he rescued in 2017 after its mother was struck by a car. “Well internet, you WON. You took one of the most amazing animals away from me because of your selfishness,” he wrote. “To the people who called (DEC), there’s a special place in hell for you.” In a…

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Two Killed, Two Hospitalized In Early Morning Maryland Shooting: State Police Two Killed, Two Hospitalized In Early Morning Maryland Shooting: State Police
Two Killed, Two Hospitalized In Early Morning Maryland Shooting: State Police Two people were killed and two others were hospitalized following a shooting early on Saturday morning in Cecil County, according to Maryland State Police. Delaware native Tamir Rasheek Davis, 26, has been identified by investigators as one of two who were fatally shot early on Saturday morning. He was pronounced dead at Christianna Hospital. The second person killed has not been positively identified. The cause and manner of death for both victims is pending the results of an autopsy. Two others were taken to area hospitals for treatment of undisclosed injuries. Their IDs are being withh…

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Judge Departs From Sentencing Guidelines For Maryland Police Sergeant Accused Of Misconduct Judge Departs From Sentencing Guidelines For Maryland Police Sergeant Accused Of Misconduct
Judge Departs From Sentencing Guidelines For Maryland Police Sergeant Accused Of Misconduct A police officer in Maryland will find himself on the wrong side of the iron bars after using a departmental cellphone to target teens and high school students on social media while flaunting his position, state prosecutors announced. Veteran Easton Police Sgt. Jason Dyott was sentenced to four years of incarceration, with all but six months suspended, followed by three years of probation for "awful" and "embarrassing" conduct, according to a judge in Easton. "The judge found that regardless of the applicable guidelines, there were several reasons for departure from the guidelines when…

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Rabies Alert Issued After Raccoon Tests Positive For Virus In Maryland Rabies Alert Issued After Raccoon Tests Positive For Virus In Maryland
Rabies Alert Issued After Raccoon Tests Positive For Virus In Maryland A new alert has been issued in Anne Arundel County after a raccoon tested positive for rabies. The county's Department of Health issued an alert on Friday, Nov. 1 advising that anyone who may have come into contact with a raccoon this week in the 6500 block of Shadyside Road in Shadyside should contact officials after the animal tested positive for the virus. On Wednesday, Oct. 30, the raccoon tested positive for rabies, though therea re concerns it may have spread to other people and pets in the surrounding area. Rabies is a viral disease that mainly infects mammals (warm-blooded ani…

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Rise In Walking Pneumonia Cases Prompts CDC Warning Rise In Walking Pneumonia Cases Prompts CDC Warning
Rise In Walking Pneumonia Cases Prompts CDC Warning Cases of walking pneumonia have spiked significantly, especially among children, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is warning in a brand-new advisory. The agency said increases in M. pneumoniae-associated pneumonia infections began late this past spring, peaked in August, and have remained high.  The CDC said it's using various surveillance tools "to better understand any differences in demographics, severity of illness, and outcomes as compared to M. pneumoniae infections prior to the COVID-19 pandemic." The agency said it's also contacting heal…

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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…

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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…

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Daylight Savings: Here's When You'll Need To Change Your Clocks If You Live In The Northeast Daylight Savings: Here's When You'll Need To Change Your Clocks If You Live In The Northeast
Daylight Savings: Here's When You'll Need To Change Your Clocks If You Live In The Northeast Get ready to kiss that sweet sunlight goodbye, as Daylight saving time will soon be coming to an end. For Eastern Standard Time, the big change will happen on the first Sunday of November. Specifically, EDT will be observed until 2 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 3, when we will gain an hour of sleep but push the time back on the clock by one hour. Daylight saving time, sometimes referred to as daylight saving time or Eastern Daylight Time, is the practice of advancing the clocks four hours behind Coordinated Universal Time. That's the change that happens in the spring and summer Eastern Standard …

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Inmate Awaiting Resentencing For Kidnapping In Maryland Convicted Of Assaulting COs: Feds Inmate Awaiting Resentencing For Kidnapping In Maryland Convicted Of Assaulting COs: Feds
Inmate Awaiting Resentencing For Kidnapping In Maryland Convicted Of Assaulting COs: Feds An inmate already waiting to be sentenced for kidnapping and other offenses is facing additional time behind bars following a tirade at the Chesapeake Detention Facility that left several officers injured, federal authorities announced. Baltimore resident Igor Yasinov, 35, was found guilty following a four-day trial after assaulting several correctional staff members and causing damage in the facility. Court documents state that the assaults began on Nov. 16, 2021, when Yasinov broke a control center window within the facility with a broom stick and suffered minor injuries. That …

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