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Criminal Investigations Division

Harford
Police & Fire
Deputies Find 41-Year-Old Man With Multiple Stab Wounds In Edgewood, Sheriff Says Deputies Find 41-Year-Old Man With Multiple Stab Wounds In Edgewood, Sheriff Says
Deputies Find 41-Year-Old Man With Multiple Stab Wounds In Edgewood, Sheriff Says An investigation has been launched in Harford County after a man had to be rushed to an area hospital after being stabbed repeatedly, according to the sheriff's office. Edgewood resident Gregory Leon Keels, 41, has been identified by officials as the person who was assaulted early on Tuesday morning following an apparent incident on Hanson Road. Deputies were called shortly after 12:45 a.m. on April 9 to the 2500 block of Hanson Road in Edgewood to investigate a reported stabbing. Upon arrival, they found Hanson suffering from multiple wounds, and he was rushed by paramedics to a local trau…

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by Zak Failla
St. Mary's
Schools
Death Investigation Launched After Employee Found At Lettie Marshall Dent Elementary School Death Investigation Launched After Employee Found At Lettie Marshall Dent Elementary School
Death Investigation Launched After Employee Found At Lettie Marshall Dent Elementary School The St. Mary's County Sheriff's Office has launched a death investigation at an area elementary school after an employee was found dead, according to officials. Shortly after 10 p.m. on Tuesday night, deputies from the sheriff's office responded to Lettie Marshall Dent Elementary School in Mechanicsville for a death investigation. According to the agency, detectives from the Criminal Investigations Division and a forensic investigator from the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner responded to the school to investigate. No foul play is suspected. Investigators say that the victim of the in…

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by Zak Failla
Anne Arundel
Police & Fire
Armed Robbers Targeting Anne Arundel Gas Station At Large, Police Say Armed Robbers Targeting Anne Arundel Gas Station At Large, Police Say
Armed Robbers Targeting Anne Arundel Gas Station At Large, Police Say A pair of armed robbers are at large after targeting an Anne Arundel gas station early on Wednesday, Jan. 3, according to police. Anne Arundel County Police responded to the Citgo on Ridge Road in Hanover to investigate reports of a robbery around 5:30 a.m., the department said. Officers learned that the robbers had wielded a handgun to the clerk and demanded that he open the register. The clerk complied, and the robbers took an unknown amount of cash before fleeing on foot. The suspects are described as two Black men in full face masks. One of the men was tall and dressed in all-black cl…

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by Valerie Musson
St. Mary's
Police & Fire
Shooting Victim In Lexington Park Airlifted To Maryland Hospital: Sheriff Shooting Victim In Lexington Park Airlifted To Maryland Hospital: Sheriff
Shooting Victim In Lexington Park Airlifted To Maryland Hospital: Sheriff A shooting investigation has been launched after a man was struck in a weekend shooting in St. Mary's County. On Sunday night, deputies from the sheriff's office were called to the 46000 block of Radford Lane in Lexington Park to investigate a reported shooting in the area.  Upon arrival, they found a man - who has not been identified - suffering from two gunshot wounds and first responders rendered aid until he could be flown to the University of Maryland Capital Region Medical Center for treatment and evaluation of his injuries. The shooting is now under investigation by the sheriff…

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by Zak Failla
St. Mary's
Police & Fire
Inmate In St. Mary's County Detention Center Dead After Two Medical Emergencies: Sheriff Inmate In St. Mary's County Detention Center Dead After Two Medical Emergencies: Sheriff
Inmate In St. Mary's County Detention Center Dead After Two Medical Emergencies: Sheriff An inmate behind bars who was facing a host of charges in St. Mary’s County has died after suffering multiple medical emergencies, authorities announced. John Sherman Greenwell, 44, who was being housed at the St. Mary’s County Detention and Rehabilitation Center in Leonardtown, had to be rushed to MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital last week, where he stayed for several days before being discharged on Friday. Once he was back in custody, Greenwell reportedly suffered a second medical emergency, was evaluated by prison staff, and taken back to the hospital, where he later died, according to offic…

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by Zak Failla
Fairfax
News
'Suspicious Death Investigation' Launched In Fairfax County After Body Found (DEVELOPING) 'Suspicious Death Investigation' Launched In Fairfax County After Body Found (DEVELOPING)
'Suspicious Death Investigation' Launched In Fairfax County After Body Found (Developing) Police in Fairfax County have launched a death investigation after a body was found in Fairfax County on Saturday morning. Shortly before 9:30 a.m. on Saturday, June 10, officers from the Fairfax Police Department were called to 9715 Fairfax Boulevard for a report of a dead body. Upon arrival, officers confirmed that there were the remains of a body, who remains unidentified. The body has been taken to the Medical Examiner's Office for further examination to determine the identity, cause, and exact manner of death. "At this time, we have no reason to believe that there is a threat to the …

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by Zak Failla
Harford
Schools
Inappropriate Video Seen By Student Puts Aberdeen MS Teacher On Leave: Officials Inappropriate Video Seen By Student Puts Aberdeen MS Teacher On Leave: Officials
Inappropriate Video Seen By Student Puts Aberdeen MS Teacher On Leave: Officials Police in Harford County are investigating a middle school teacher after receiving reports of a sexually explicit video that was shared with a student, authorities announced. This week, officers were called to the Aberdeen Middle School after school officials alerted the department to reports regarding the video, which was reportedly received by a student on their cellphone featuring a teacher. According to police, members of the department's Criminal Investigations Division responded to the school and recovered evidence and “for further investigation and to ensure the reporting juvenile’s …

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by Zak Failla
St. Mary's
Police & Fire
Gun-Toting Home Invader Picked Up By Police Day After Armed Robbery In Great Mills: Sheriff Gun-Toting Home Invader Picked Up By Police Day After Armed Robbery In Great Mills: Sheriff
Gun-Toting Home Invader Picked Up By Police Day After Armed Robbery In Great Mills: Sheriff One of two home invaders who brandished a weapon during an armed robbery in Great Mills has been apprehended hours after the reported burglary, officials announced. Wade Joshua Braithwaite, 29, of Lexington Park, was tracked down and arrested by members of the St. Mary's County Sheriff's Office’s Criminal Investigations Division on Wednesday, Jan. 11 following a home invasion the previous morning. Shortly before 1:30 a.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 10, it is alleged that Braithwaite and a second man entered a home in the 45900 block of Fox Chase Drive armed with a weapon. It is alleged that the pair…

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by Zak Failla
St. Mary's
Police & Fire
Drug Dealers Busted Attempting To Flush Weed During Search And Seizure In Lexington Park Drug Dealers Busted Attempting To Flush Weed During Search And Seizure In Lexington Park
Drug Dealers Busted Attempting To Flush Weed During Search And Seizure In Lexington Park Two Maryland men are facing drug and weapon charges following a bust by sheriff’s deputies in St. Mary’s County, officials announced. Juwan Deontre Ford, 19, and James Sylvester Ford, Jr., 21, both of Lexington Park have been arrested following a weeks-long investigation into alleged drug deals throughout the region, according to a spokesperson with the St. Mary's County Sheriff's Office. In October, detectives began an investigation into the distribution of Controlled Dangerous Substances (CDS) at the 21200 block of Winding Way in Lexington Park. According to the spokesperson, during the …

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by Zak Failla
Charles
Police & Fire
Suspended Charles County Sheriff's Officer Indicted For Rape, Solicitation Claims: Officials Suspended Charles County Sheriff's Officer Indicted For Rape, Solicitation Claims: Officials
Suspended Charles County Sheriff's Officer Indicted For Rape, Solicitation Claims: Officials A Charles County Sheriff's officer who has been suspended since January in connection to a rape and solicitation investigation has been indicted by a grand jury on multiple charges. Bryan Antwain Keys, Jr., 36, was arrested on a criminal warrant over the weekend in connection to second-degree rape, solicitation of prostitution, and misconduct in office claims. A seven-year veteran of the sheriff’s office, Keys was relieved of his duties in January after his agency was made aware of the allegations, prompting an extensive administrative investigation by the department’s Office of Professiona…

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by Zak Failla
Lancaster
News
70 Shots Fired Near Lancaster Barber Shop 70 Shots Fired Near Lancaster Barber Shop
70 Shots Fired Near Lancaster Barber Shop Approximately 70 shots were fired into a barber shop in Lancaster city on Nov. 2022 at 2:09 a.m., police say.  The Lancaster City Bureau of police was called to the DC Dior Cuts 648 East Walnut Street in Lancaster city for reports of gunshots in the area.  Officers located approximately 70 spent shell casings at the scene with a significant number of shots causing damage to the barbershop. No injuries have been reported, according to the police release. There have been no arrests and no suspects have been identified.  "This incident does not appear to be random and there i…

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by Jillian Pikora
Lancaster
News
Back Stabbing Leaves Man Seriously Injured, Stabber Remains At-Large In Central PA: Police Back Stabbing Leaves Man Seriously Injured, Stabber Remains At-Large In Central PA: Police
Back Stabbing Leaves Man Seriously Injured, Stabber Remains At-Large In Central PA: Police A literal back-stabber is on the loose in central Pennsylvania after seriously injuring a man on Tuesday, Oct. 18, authorities say.  The stabbing happened in the 1200 block of Union Street in Lancaster around 10:33 a.m., City police say.  Upon arrival, officers located found the wounded man "suffering from multiple apparent stab wounds to his back," police say.  His injuries are serious, but non-life-threatening although he remains in an area hospital his condition is stable according to the police.  Detectives from the Criminal Investigations Division of the Lancaster…

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by Jillian Pikora
St. Mary's
Police & Fire
St. Inigoes Man Apprehended For Illegal Possession Of A Firearm During Bust: Sheriff St. Inigoes Man Apprehended For Illegal Possession Of A Firearm During Bust: Sheriff
St. Inigoes Man Apprehended For Illegal Possession Of A Firearm During Bust: Sheriff A man prohibited from possessing a firearm is facing charges in Maryland after being busted by investigators with a handgun in a quiet St. Mary’s town. St. Inigoes resident Taquan Anthony Berry, 24, was arrested by members of the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office on Tuesday, Sept. 27 following an investigation into an alleged weapons offense. Officials said that detectives from the sheriff’s office Criminal Investigations Division executed a search and seizure warrant at his home, where they seized a loaded handgun, which Berry is prohibited by law from possessing. Berry remains in custod…

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by Zak Failla
Bucks
Obituaries
Bensalem Police Mourn Loss Of Deputy Director To Cancer Bensalem Police Mourn Loss Of Deputy Director To Cancer
Bensalem Police Mourn Loss Of Deputy Director To Cancer The Bensalem Police Department is mourning the loss of one of their own. Deputy Director David Richardson died after a battle with pancreatic cancer over the last year, which his department said he fought with unending courage and humility. Richardson was a police officer in Bensalem Township for the past 24 years. He started as a patrol officer and was a member of the K9 unit for 13 years with his two K9 partners, Czar and Prince.  He was promoted to sergeant and was the supervisor for the K9 unit, Patrol Division and the Criminal Investigations Division before being promoted to…

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by Cecilia Levine
Lehigh
Police & Fire
1 Hurt In Allentown Stabbing, Police Say 1 Hurt In Allentown Stabbing, Police Say
1 Hurt In Allentown Stabbing, Police Say One person was hurt in a stabbing in Allentown over the weekend, authorities said. Officers were dispatched to the 300 Block of West Hamilton Street for a reported stabbing around 3 a.m. Sunday,  Allentown police said. They met with the victim at a local hospital, according to police. The unidentified victim was being treated for a non-life-threatening slash wound, police said. The incident remains under investigation. Anyone with information is urged to contact the Allentown Police Department Criminal Investigations Division at 610-437-7721 or submit a tip on the Tip411 ap…

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by Nicole Acosta
White Plains
Police & Fire
Police Bust Man With Illegal Handgun In Westchester After Receiving Tip Police Bust Man With Illegal Handgun In Westchester After Receiving Tip
Police Bust Man With Illegal Handgun In Westchester After Receiving Tip Police busted a man with an illegal handgun after being tipped off about a potential sale of the weapon in Westchester. At approximately 4:20 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 7, officers from the New Rochelle Police Department and Real-Time Crime Center at Westchester County Police Headquarters received information about a possible gun sale about to take place in the area of Pershing Square. The investigation into that tip led police to Mamaroneck resident Anthony Repaci, age 41, who was stopped and found to be in possession of a loaded 9mm Ruger handgun, leading to his arrest, said New Rochell…

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by Zak Failla
Delaware
Police & Fire
DA: US Marshals Find Deadly DelCo Stabbing Suspect Hiding In Basement Ceiling DA: US Marshals Find Deadly DelCo Stabbing Suspect Hiding In Basement Ceiling
DA: US Marshals Find Deadly DelCo Stabbing Suspect Hiding In Basement Ceiling A man wanted in a deadly Delaware County stabbing was found by members of the US Marshals Task Force hiding in the basement ceiling of a property in Delaware, authorities announced. Sheriff Potter, 25, of Chester, was arrested in connection with the July 8 stabbing death of Kevin Canty, District Attorney Jack Stollsteimer announced Wednesday, July 28. Potter is facing charges of criminal homicide, murder in the first degree, murder in the third degree, and possession of a criminal instrument. Chester police officers responded to the 1600 block of Edgmont Avenue for a one-car acci…

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by Cecilia Levine
Armonk
Police & Fire
Longtime Police Commissioner In Westchester City Retiring After 47 Years With Department Longtime Police Commissioner In Westchester City Retiring After 47 Years With Department
Longtime Police Commissioner In Westchester City Retiring After 47 Years With Department The longest-tenured member in the history of one of Westchester’s largest police departments announced he will be stepping aside after nearly five decades on the force. New Rochelle Police Commissioner Joseph Schaller, who has been with the department since 1974, announced that he will be retiring over the summer, to be replaced by Deputy Commissioner Robert Gazzola, who joined the department in 1986. Schaller’s retirement is effective as of Wednesday, June 30, with Gazzola officially taking over the following day on Thursday, July 1. Schaller was first appointed to New Rochelle in August…

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by Zak Failla
New Rochelle
Obituaries
New Rochelle Police Officer Dies From 9/11 Related Illness New Rochelle Police Officer Dies From 9/11 Related Illness
New Rochelle Police Officer Dies From 9/11 Related Illness A longtime police officer in Westchester County has died as a result of a 9/11 related illness. New Rochelle Deputy Police Commissioner Robert Gazzola announced that on Thursday, Aug. 16, Police Officer Kathleen O’Connor, a 20-year veteran of the force, died following a “long and courageous battle." O’Connor began her career in New Rochelle in January 1998 and was most recently assigned as a Warrant Officer in the department’s Criminal Investigations Division.  Following the Sept. 11 terrorist attack, O’Connor was active at Ground Zero, assisting with rescue and recovery efforts, wher…

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by Zak Failla