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PHOTOS: PA's John Morozin, Police Officer Laid To Rest PHOTOS: PA's John Morozin, Police Officer Laid To Rest
Photos: PA's John Morozin, Police Officer Laid To Rest John Morozin, a decorated Baltimore police officer and expert martial artist, was laid to rest after tragically passing away while practicing Jiu-Jitsu in Maryland. A celebration of life was held in his honor, where family, fellow officers, and loved ones came together to pay tribute to his legacy. On Thursday, Feb. 13, law enforcement, friends, and well-wishers gathered to remember Morozin’s dedication, service, and passion for both his career and martial arts. The Baltimore PD shared a Facebook album showing Morozin's funeral and loved ones saying their final goodbyes. Yesterday, we…

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by Zak Failla
Obituaries
Cop From York County Dies During Jiu Jitsu, Officials Say: Remembering John Morozin Cop From York County Dies During Jiu Jitsu, Officials Say: Remembering John Morozin
Cop From York County Dies During Jiu Jitsu, Officials Say: Remembering John Morozin John Morozin, a decorated Baltimore police officer and an expert martial artist, died unexpectedly at 55 while Jiu-Jitsu, according to members of the Alvin C Palmer Memorial FOP Lodge in Philadelphia. Morozin, of New Freedom, PA had a long and distinguished career in law enforcement, serving with multiple police departments before most recently joining the Baltimore Police Department, his obituary states. Morozin, affectionately known as "Big John" to some, attended Penn State University before pursuing a career in law enforcement, according to his obituary on the Fluehr Funeral Home w…

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by Zak Failla
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Triple Homicide In Pennsylvania Lands Maryland Man Life In Prison: USDOJ Triple Homicide In Pennsylvania Lands Maryland Man Life In Prison: USDOJ
Triple Homicide In Pennsylvania Lands Maryland Man Life In Prison: Usdoj More than seven years after a triple homicide in Pennsylvania, a Maryland man has been brought to justice.  Johnny Jenkins-Armstrong, 26 of Baltimore, MD was sentenced to life in prison and an additional consecutive 20 years for a "companion robbery charge," the United States Department of Justice stated in a release on Tuesday, Dec. 5.  His December 4th sentencing was for his role in the execution-style slayings of Wendy Ann Chaney, 39 of Hagerstown, MD; Brandon Cole, 47 of Fayetteville, PA; and Phillip Matthew Jackson, 36 of Mercersburg, PA, United States Attorne…

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by Jillian Pikora
Police & Fire
Teen Accused Of Murdering 18-Year-Old 'In Search Of A Better Future' In Maryland Teen Accused Of Murdering 18-Year-Old 'In Search Of A Better Future' In Maryland
Teen Accused Of Murdering 18-Year-Old 'In Search Of A Better Future' In Maryland Officers in Maryland have arrested a man who allegedly was responsible for the murder of a Cuban national, who had been living in Pennsylvania, and was found dead in Baltimore last month, authorities announced on Monday. City resident Marques Harris, 18, has been arrested and charged in connection to the fatal shooting of Carlos Carrazana-Ricardo, who was struck by a stray bullet in November, the Baltimore Police Department announced on Monday. At around 8 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 26, officers responded to a reported shooting in the 600 block of North Dukeland Street after being approached by…

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by Zak Failla
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Wanted Maryland Felons Lead Pennsylvania State Police On Wild Chase Following Robbery Wanted Maryland Felons Lead Pennsylvania State Police On Wild Chase Following Robbery
Wanted Maryland Felons Lead Pennsylvania State Police On Wild Chase Following Robbery A Baltimore group of shoplifters— including wanted felonies— led police on a wild chase in Pennsylvania, authorities say. Pennsylvania state police were first called to the retail theft at the Under Armour store on Gettysburg Village Drive on Nov. 11 around 3:30 p.m., according to the court documents obtained by Daily Voice.  When police arrived they saw six people in dark clothing wearing medical masks fleeing the store while throwing stolen merchandise, according to the criminal complaint.  The group all attempted to fit into a 2007 silver/grey Infiniti G35 with the Maryland license pl…

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by Jillian Pikora
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Search Intensifies For Missing Baltimore Teen Girl Search Intensifies For Missing Baltimore Teen Girl
Search Intensifies For Missing Baltimore Teen Girl A 16-year-old Baltimore girl has been missing for nearly a week and police are asking for the public's help in finding her. Mayeli Santon was last seen on Jan. 15, in the 300 block of Garrison Avenue, according to the Baltimore Police Department. She was last seen wearing a grey sweater and khaki pants. Anyone with information regarding the whereabouts of Mayeli Santos is urged to contact the Northwest District Missing Person Unit at, 410-396-2466 or simply dial 911. Those who wish to remain anonymous can utilize the Metro Crime Stoppers tip line, at 1-866-7LOCKUP. 

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by Joe Gomez
Police & Fire
Baltimore Police Officer Keona Holley Taken Off Life Support Baltimore Police Officer Keona Holley Taken Off Life Support
Baltimore Police Officer Keona Holley Taken Off Life Support Baltimore police officer Keona Holley died after she was taken off life support Thursday, Dec. 23, a week after she was shot in a line-of-duty ambush, authorities announced. "Her health has been deteriorating over the last couple of days and her family, in consultation with her doctors, has had to make the most difficult decision," Police Commissioner Michael Harrison said. "Her strength, courage and resilience are an inspiration to us all." Holley -- who joined the force in 2019 -- was rushed to the hospital after she was shot in her patrol car on Pennington Avenue in Curtis Bay arou…

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by Cecilia Levine
Police & Fire
2 Charged In Ambush Shooting Of Baltimore Police Officer, Separate Killing 2 Charged In Ambush Shooting Of Baltimore Police Officer, Separate Killing
2 Charged In Ambush Shooting Of Baltimore Police Officer, Separate Killing Two men have been charged in the ambush shooting of a Baltimore police officer and a separate killing early Thursday, authorities said Friday. Elliot Knox, 31, and Travon Shaw, 32, are being charged with attempted murder in Officer Keona Holley’s shooting and murder in the shooting death of Justin Johnson, 27, Baltimore police said. The men apparently confessed to shooting Holley on the 4400 block of Pennington Avenue around 1:30 a.m. and killing Johnson two hours later on the 600 block of Lucia Avenue, according to police. UPDATE - Wounded Officer Investigation Posted by Baltimore Po…

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by Nicole Acosta
Police & Fire
$118,000 Reward Offered In Ambush Shooting Of Baltimore Police Officer $118,000 Reward Offered In Ambush Shooting Of Baltimore Police Officer
$118,000 Reward Offered In Ambush Shooting Of Baltimore Police Officer Maryland authorities are offering a $118,000 reward for information leading to an arrest in the "ambush-style" shooting of a Baltimore police officer. Keona Holley, a two-year veteran of the force, was shot while sitting in her patrol car early Thursday on the 4400 block of Pennington Avenue, Baltimore police said. Officers were called to the scene around 1:35 a.m., after receiving a report of a patrol car that crashed. Officers found Holley, who had been assigned to the Southern District, suffering from multiple gunshot wounds, police said. They rendered first aid and worked to get her …

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by Nicole Acosta
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Former Baltimore Police Officer Kidnapped His Daughters At Gunpoint In PA, State Police Say Former Baltimore Police Officer Kidnapped His Daughters At Gunpoint In PA, State Police Say
Former Baltimore Police Officer Kidnapped His Daughters At Gunpoint In PA, State Police Say Two young Pennsylvania girls were kidnapped at gunpoint on Tuesday, according to state police. Robert Vicosa, aka Robert Brown, took a woman captive at gunpoint and then stole her vehicle at a home in Windsor Township on Tuesday, as Daily Voice previously reported. He proceeded to flee the scene with his daughters Giana, 7, and Aaminah, 6, according to police in a press conference on Wednesday. The original vehicle he stole from the woman was found in Red Lion Borough, according to the original police release Vicosa is now thought to be driving a 2013 black Lexus G35 with a Pennsylvania l…

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by Jillian Pikora