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‘Suspicious Death’ In Maryland Now A Homicide Case: 22-Year-Old Victim ID’d ‘Suspicious Death’ In Maryland Now A Homicide Case: 22-Year-Old Victim ID’d
‘Suspicious Death’ In Maryland Now A Homicide Case: 22-Year-Old Victim ID’d The death of a 22-year-old man in Maryland is now being investigated as a homicide, Prince George’s County Police announced. The victim has been identified as Saunders Mitchell of Suitland, according to police. On Monday, Sept. 1 at around 6:30 p.m., officers responded to the 2400 block of Darel Drive, where they found Mitchell outside suffering from traumatic injuries.  He was pronounced dead at the scene by first responders, the department said. “Based on additional evidence, the PGPD’s Homicide Unit has now assumed this active investigation,” police announced in an update on Sept.…

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Maryland Man Airlifted To Hospital After Teen Stepson Shoots Him In Face: Police Maryland Man Airlifted To Hospital After Teen Stepson Shoots Him In Face: Police
Maryland Man Airlifted To Hospital After Teen Stepson Shoots Him In Face: Police A man was shot in the face and airlifted to Shock Trauma after a violent family dispute in Maryland — and police say his teenage stepson pulled the trigger. Cambridge Police said the shooting happened Friday, Sept. 5, just after 11:30 a.m. inside a home on the 400 block of Skinners Court. Officers arrived to find a man suffering from a gunshot wound to the face. He was flown to the University of Maryland Shock Trauma Center for treatment and evaluation. The suspected shooter — the victim’s 15-year-old stepson — was quickly taken into custody at the scene, according to police. Authorities …

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by Zak Failla
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House Republicans Cite 23-Year-Old TV HBO Smash The Wire As ‘Proof’ Of Baltimore Crime House Republicans Cite 23-Year-Old TV HBO Smash The Wire As ‘Proof’ Of Baltimore Crime
House Republicans Cite 23-Year-Old TV HBO Smash The Wire As ‘Proof’ Of Baltimore Crime Stranger than fiction?  With President Donald Trump threatening a federal intervention in Baltimore as National Guard troops patrol DC, the House GOP Judiciary had a curious take on Maryland Congressman Jamie Raskin's comments on a potential takeover in the city.  Republicans cited "The Wire," a prestige TV show that aired its last episode on HBO — 17 years ago. How’s the crime in Baltimore (D)? Ever seen The Wire? https://t.co/hNAL9f9i5R — House Judiciary GOP 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸 (@JudiciaryGOP) September 5, 2025 "How’s the crime in Baltimore (D)" they posted. "Ever seen The Wire?" "The Wire" was …

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by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
Peeping Tom In Maryland Spotted Creeping Outside Apartment, Bolts In Mercedes: Sheriff Peeping Tom In Maryland Spotted Creeping Outside Apartment, Bolts In Mercedes: Sheriff
Peeping Tom In Maryland Spotted Creeping Outside Apartment, Bolts In Mercedes: Sheriff A brazen "Peeping Tom" is on the run in Maryland after he was caught lurking outside an occupied apartment — and then spotted peering into the window, deputies said. The Charles County Sheriff’s Office said the incident happened around 7 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 2, in the 1100 block of Heritage Place in Waldorf. A witness told investigators the man, wearing a dark hoodie and dark pants, crept up to a ground-floor window, looked inside, and engaged in an "indecent act" before fleeing. Detectives released surveillance photos of the suspect, who may have taken off in a newer-model white Mercedes. …

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Man Groped Woman In Store, Tried Following Minors Before Bust In Fairfax County: Police Man Groped Woman In Store, Tried Following Minors Before Bust In Fairfax County: Police
Man Groped Woman In Store, Tried Following Minors Before Bust In Fairfax County: Police A Virginia man is behind bars after police say he inappropriately touched a woman inside a store and was later linked to following around minors in the neighborhood. Fairfax County Police said Nelson Robles, 22, of Fairfax, was arrested Sunday, Aug. 31, after a disturbing string of incidents in the Fair Oaks area. At about 9:10 a.m. that morning, officers responded to the 12200 block of Apple Orchard Court for reports of a suspicious man acting strangely and allegedly trying to follow a minor, investigators said. Officers were provided photos and video of the suspect and began canvassing.&…

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News
Sheriff Who Inspired Walking Tall Movies Implicated In Wife’s 1967 Murder Sheriff Who Inspired Walking Tall Movies Implicated In Wife’s 1967 Murder
Sheriff Who Inspired Walking Tall Movies Implicated In Wife’s 1967 Murder Once hailed as a crime-fighting folk hero, and before that, a hulking pro wrestler, Buford Pusser is now at the center of a stunning allegation: investigators say he likely killed his wife in 1967 and staged the scene. Authorities in Tennessee announced on Friday, Aug. 29 at a news conference that fresh evidence points to Pusser, a former county sheriff whose life inspired the iconic movie Walking Tall and its sequels, as the likely culprit in the death of his 35-year-old wife, Pauline Mullins Pusser. Officials said that, were he alive, there would be probable cause to charge him. Investig…

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Rudy Giuliani Hospitalized With Serious Injuries After Car Crash Rudy Giuliani Hospitalized With Serious Injuries After Car Crash
Rudy Giuliani Hospitalized With Serious Injuries After Car Crash Rudy Giuliani suffered serious injuries in a New England car crash, his spokesman said. The 81-year-old former New York City mayor was hospitalized with a fractured vertebra, cuts and bruises after his rental car was struck from behind in New Hampshire on Aug. 30, according to Michael Ragusa, who also serves as Giuliani’s head of security. Specific injuries included his left arm and lower leg, said Ragusa. "Prior to the incident, he was flagged down by a woman who was the victim of a domestic violence incident," Ragusa said. "Mayor Giuliani immediately rendered assistance and contacted 911…

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by Joe Lombardi
Obituaries
DC Mom Killed In Cold-Blooded Shooting Was Doting Parent, Amazon Driver, Pet Groomer DC Mom Killed In Cold-Blooded Shooting Was Doting Parent, Amazon Driver, Pet Groomer
DC Mom Killed In Cold-Blooded Shooting Was Doting Parent, Amazon Driver, Pet Groomer Mignon Renee Brown-Massey wore many hats and was the hardest-working person in the room right up until she became the victim of gun violence in the region. The 36-year-old DC mother, who was a pet care provider and groomer by day, and a tireless Amazon delivery driver by night, was shot and killed earlier this month in what her family described as "senseless violence."  Officers from the Metropolitan Police Department were called at around 11 a.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 13, to the 3300 block of 15th Street NE, where there was a reported shooting. Upon arrival, they found Brown-Massey…

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160+ MPH Driver Who Cost Police Sergeant His Legs In I-270 Crash Gets Max Sentence 160+ MPH Driver Who Cost Police Sergeant His Legs In I-270 Crash Gets Max Sentence
160+ MPH Driver Who Cost Police Sergeant His Legs In I-270 Crash Gets Max Sentence A Maryland man who drove more than 160 mph before intentionally striking a Montgomery County police sergeant — leaving him catastrophically injured — received the maximum possible sentence, authorities announced on Wednesday. Judge Harry Storm sentenced Raphael Mayorga, 21, of Frederick, to 22 years and 60 days in prison for the 2023 I-270 crash that left Sgt. Patrick Kepp without the use of his legs, according to the Montgomery County State’s Attorney’s Office. Prosecutors said Mayorga was driving a Dodge Challenger in the early morning hours of Oct. 18, 2023, when officers attempted to st…

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Firebug Drops Incendiary Device Near Fire Station, Strolls Off In Specific Jacket: PD (VIDEO) Firebug Drops Incendiary Device Near Fire Station, Strolls Off In Specific Jacket: PD (VIDEO)
Firebug Drops Incendiary Device Near Fire Station, Strolls Off In Specific Jacket: PD (Video) Recognize him?  A reward is being offered in Prince George's County as they attempt to identify and locate a man — in a very specific jacket — who placed an improvised incendiary device near a fire station in Capitol Heights. In video released by the police on Wednesday, Aug. 27, the man can be seen walking near Fire Station 805 placing two bottles of liquid under a flag pole, before then moving them closer to a mailbox on the property. Prince George's County Police The video can be viewed here. The PGPD, in conjunction with the Office of the Fire Marshal for @PrinceGeorges…

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Police & Fire
Weed Dealer Robbed At Gunpoint, Forced To Send Crooks Cash, Sheriff Says Weed Dealer Robbed At Gunpoint, Forced To Send Crooks Cash, Sheriff Says
Weed Dealer Robbed At Gunpoint, Forced To Send Crooks Cash, Sheriff Says A weed deal turned into a stickup in Maryland — and two men are now behind bars after cops say they robbed a man at gunpoint, stole his product, and forced him to send them money over a payment app for their troubles. The holdup happened around 7:20 p.m. Monday, Aug. 25, in the area of Bannister Circle and Hamilton Place in Waldorf, the Charles County Sheriff’s Office said. According to investigators, the victim was selling cannabis when the pair pulled out a firearm, stole the drugs, and demanded he transfer money to their account before running off. Officers, including a police K-9 team,…

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Police & Fire
Man Caught On Camera Wanted For Peeping Inside Virginia Library Bathroom: Police Man Caught On Camera Wanted For Peeping Inside Virginia Library Bathroom: Police
Man Caught On Camera Wanted For Peeping Inside Virginia Library Bathroom: Police Police in Virginia are asking for the public’s help identifying a man accused of peeping inside a women’s restroom at a local library. Officers were called at 11:43 a.m. on Tuesday, August 19, to Aurora Hills Library in the 700 block of 18th Street S. for a report of disorderly conduct, Arlington County Police said. The preliminary investigation indicates the victim was inside a restroom when the man entered and allegedly looked under her stall, according to police. The victim left the building after the incident. The suspect fled before officers arrived, and a search of the area did not l…

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