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Repeat Offender Indicted For Murder Of Visiting Teacher Near Catholic University In DC: Feds
A 22-year-old District man with a checkered criminal past has been indicted in connection to the fatal, targeted shooting of a visiting teacher near the Catholic University of America in Northeast DC last summer, federal authorities announced. Jaime Macedo is facing murder and other charges following the fatal on-campus shooting of 25-year-old Kentucky resident Maxwell Emerson, a teacher and wrestling coach in Oldham County, in what was initially described as "an incident of violence" by officials. We are aware that there was an incident of violence that resulted in a fatality this morni…
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Police ID Maryland Man Killed During Mass Northeast DC Shooting; Gunmen At Large
New details have been released by the Metropolitan Police Department after the fatal mass shooting in the Carver-Langston neighborhood in Northeast DC on Wednesday night that left a Maryland man dead. Largo resident Aubrey McLeod, 29, has been identified by investigators as the person killed by shooters in an incident that left five others - including two children - hospitalized, officials say. #Update: Chief Smith holds a news conference on the shooting that injured 6 people in the 1100 block of 21st Street Northeast tonight. pic.twitter.com/B6DRhDMQYJ — DC Police Department (@DCPolice…
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One Airlifted Following Shooting At Charles County Apartment Complex, Sheriff Says (
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One person had to be airlifted to a Maryland hospital after being shot at a Charles County apartment complex, according to the sheriff's office. An alert was issued at around 8:30 p.m. by the agency advising that detectives have been called in to investigate a reported shooting in the 2100 block of Crain Highway in Waldorf. Detectives are investigating a shooting at an apt complex in the 2100 block of Crain Hwy. in Waldorf. An adult male was shot and wounded by someone known to him. The shooter is in custody. The victim was flown to a hospital with injuries that do not appear to be life-…
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Innocent Woman, 37, Killed By Wrong-Way Driver In I-695 Police Pursuit (
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Police have identified the innocent driver killed by a wrong-way car thief during a police pursuit on I-695 earlier this week. Dimeka Thornton, 37, of Windsor Mill, was operating an Acura TSX when she was struck by a driver in a stolen car in the outer loop, on the ramp to Exit 18 to Liberty Road around 12:15 a.m. Monday, April 8, the Maryland Attorney General's Office said in a release. Just prior to the crash, officers were patrolling near the 1800 block of Belmont Avenue in Windsor Mill when they saw a car reported stolen in a hotel parking lot, officials said. A man then got into the ca…
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Man Stabs Ex-GF Dead In Maryland Home, Flees To DC: Police
A Virginia man is in custody after police say he stabbed his ex-girlfriend dead during an argument at her Maryland home on Tuesday morning, April 9. Kevin Derr, 50, of Alexandria, was charged with first- and second- degree murder and other offenses, in the death of Wendolyn McKoy, 47, Prince George's County police said. The two had been arguing at her home on the 5600 block of Lanteen Street in Lanham, bringing officers to the scene at around 11 a.m., the department said. That's when officers found McKoy suffering from multiple stab wounds. She was taken to a nearby hospital and pronou…
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Third Suspect Arrested For Role In 2023 Maryland Murder: Sheriff's Office
An 18-year-old has become the latest to be arrested in connection to the 2023 murder of Marcus Anthony Day in Great Mills, the St. Mary's County Sheriff's Office announced on Tuesday. Bushwood resident Tavion Kelly Sommerville was arrested on an open warrant for his role in the murder of Day on Thursday, April 4, 2023. Officers from the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office were called shortly after 10:30 p.m. on the night of the shooting to the Great Mills Sheetz in the 20700 block of Old Great Mills Road to investigate a reported shooting, though upon arrival no victim was initially lo…
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Vacant Home Uninhabited For Nearly 20 Years Goes Up In Flames In Maryland: Fire Marshal
A tricky early morning blaze that broke out in a home that's been vacant for nearly two decades in Maryland caused extensive damage, according to the Fire Marshal. First responders from the Delmar Volunteer Fire Department and other nearby agencies were called shortly before 2 a.m. on Monday, March 8, to the 900 block of East Estate Street in Wicomico County, when a neighbor reported that there was smoke and flames coming from a nearby home. At 0200 on April 8th, Wicomico alerted Fire Box 74-1 for a house fire in the 900 block of State Street. Engine 741... Posted by Delmar Fire Depart…
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Convict With Apt Nickname Charged For Daytime Shooting In Northeast DC: Feds
A daytime shooting suspect who didn't make it far last month while attempting to evade member of the Metropolitan Police Department is facing federal charges, authorities announced. Traquon "TwinGlock" McCalip, 21, who has a previous conviction for a weapon offense, was arraigned in US District Court in DC on a six-count indictment for a shooting that was reported shortly after 11:45 a.m. on Wednesday, March 20 in the 3900 block of Minnesota Avenue NE. According to investigators, McCalip got into an altercation with his victim that rapidly escalated and turned physical. During that di…
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Motorcyclist Dead, Child Airlifted To Hospital After Crash In Southern Maryland, Sheriff Says
A 21-year-old motorcyclist is dead and a child had to be airlifted to an area hospital following a crash in Southern Maryland, according to the St. Mary's County Sheriff's Office. Waldorf resident Tiernan Anthony Stevenson was killed on Sunday morning after crashing into an SUV being driven by 36-year-old Hollywood native Stephanie Rose Robey, officials say. The crash was reported shortly before 10:20 a.m. on Sunday, April 7. Google Maps street view According to investigators, Stephenson was riding his motorcycle north on Three Notch Road when Robey pulled into his path while attem…
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Police ID 52-Year-Old Pedestrian Struck, Killed By Hit-Run Driver In Maryland
Police in Montgomery County are on the lookout for a white Acura that was involved in a fatal hit-and-run that left a 52-year-old pedestrian dead after being struck by two vehicles. Silver Spring resident Ronaldo Franzese has been identified as the person who was killed on Friday night after being involved in two crashes, including one that saw the driver speed away, according to police. Shortly before 10:15 p.m. on Friday, April 5, first responders were called to the intersection of Randolph Road and Kimblewick Drive, where there was a reported hit-and-run involving two vehicles and …
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Five From Out Of State Busted Stealing Thousands In Cologne, Perfume From MD Ulta: Sheriff
Tipsters who spotted a group stealing thousands of dollars worth of merchandise from a beauty store in Southern Maryland are being credited with helping members of the Calvert County Sheriff's Office apprehend five theft suspects, officials say. Shortly after 5:30 p.m. on Thursday, April 4, deputies responded to Ulta Beauty on Solomons Island Road North in Prince Frederick, when witnesses advised the agency that a theft had just taken place. According to investigators, two men and a woman walked into the store and placed $10,000 worth of colognes and perfumes into bags before fleeing to a w…
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Son Killed Mother During Domestic Dispute In Maryland: Police
A 51-year-old man is facing multiple murder charges for his alleged role in the fatal assault of his mother in Prince George's County. Reginald English has been charged in connection to the death of his 72-year-old mother, Lorena Royster, who was found dead in their Bladensburg home on Wednesday night, authorities announced on Thursday. Officers from the Bladensburg Police Department were called at approximately 11:10 p.m. on April 3 to the 4100 block of 53rd Place to conduct a welfare check. Homicide Investigation: Officers responded to the 4100 blk. of 53rd. Pl. at approx. 11:15 pm f…
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