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Silver Spring, Md., contractor dies after what appears to be electrocution in Williamsport
Maryland Occupational Safety and Health (MOSH) is investigating an incident Wednesday in Williamsport in which a contractor from Silver Spring, Md., died after he was apparently electrocuted, authorities said. Sgt. Carly Hose, spokesperson for the Washington County Sheriff's Office, confirmed on Friday that the 47-year-old man working for a contractor's company died at...
Baltimore teacher lived in same apartment complex as 12-year-old he's accused of raping, documents show
BALTIMORE -- A Mervo High School teacher accused of sexually assaulting a 12-year-old girl was denied bail Tuesday.Lewis Laury, 24, was charged with second-degree rape and sexual offense in the third degree.Laury works for Baltimore City Public Schools, but police say the crimes happened in his apartment in Baltimore County. The two lived in the same apartment complex, according to court documents obtained by WJZ.Despite Laury having no criminal history before these charges, the judge said she is concerned by the details of the case.Laury, who is also a law school student, according to his public defender, is an accused...
Dirt Bike Crash Kills Driver
Thank you for reading Baltimore Witness. Help us continue our mission into 2024. On July 4, at approximately 8:57 p.m., a 25-year-old male was driving a dirt bike on the 900 block of West Lexington Street, when he collided with a Dodge Charger. Medics responded to the scene and transported...
Deported Honduran National Arrested in Maryland on Drug Charges
On June 10, Enforcement and Removal Operations (ERO) Baltimore apprehended Nahun Ventura Ortiz-Isaguriz, an unlawfully present Honduran national convicted of drug distribution charges in Maryland. Ortiz-Isaguriz, 36, was arrested near his residence in Ellicott City. Deportation officers from ERO’s Fugitive Operations Team conducted the operation. Nahun Ventura Ortiz-Isaguriz has...
Investigation Underway as 3-Year-Old Boy Dies in Accidental Shooting at Howard County Home
Tragedy struck Columbia yesterday as Howard County Police began their investigation into the heartbreaking death of a 3-year-old boy, who was shot inside a residence on Harpers Farm Road. According to Howard County Police, the shooting incident that occurred yesterday is believed to have been accidental. Authorities have outlined that...
Laurel PD Looking for Suspect after High Speed Chase Last Week
Laurel Police are looking for a suspect who fled from a traffic stop in the area of Locust and Poplar Streets in Laurel last Thursday, June 27 just before 1pm. Police saw a Camry with a fictitious tag, but the driver took off at a high rate of speed. Police broke off the chase on Woodland Ferry Road, but then find the Camry a short time later after the driver, identified as 36 year old Dione Garner of Preston, MD, lost control and the car crashed in a wooded area. Garner left the scene, but left behind a large amount of heroin, oxycodone pills and marijuana – all packaged for sale. The Camry was unregistered with no proof of insurance.
July 4th Tragedy: 23-Year-Old Motorcyclist Killed In Collision On Route 4
LOTHIAN, Md. — On July 4, 2024, at 9:11 p.m., emergency personnel responded to a crash involving a motorcycle on northbound Route 4 near Talbot Road. Crews arrived to find a Dodge Charger and a Yamaha motorcycle involved in the collision. The driver of the Yamaha motorcycle, Noah Allen...
Illegal Fireworks, Gun Seized During Traffic Stop In Baltimore, Police Say
Two were cited and face charges following an incident that played out late in the afternoon on Tuesday. According to the Baltimore Police Department, shortly before 7 p.m. on July 2, officers on patrol conducted a traffic stop in the 4400 block of Belair Road when they spotted the expired tags.
Man cleared after 3 trials in teen's 2010 slaying now accused of raping, strangling different teen
BALTIMORE -- Michael Maurice Johnson, who was convicted and later cleared of killing 16-year-old Phylicia Barnes, has been charged with strangling and raping a young woman in Baltimore County.The alleged victim told police that Johnson, 40, overheard her on the phone talking about a boy and became enraged, assaulting her throughout the night including punching her, strangling her until she lost consciousness and raping her. He was charged Monday and ordered held without bail the following day. He did not have an attorney listed in court records.Barnes, an honors student in North Carolina, was visiting family in Northwest Baltimore in 2010 when she went missing, and her body was later found in the Susquehanna River. Johnson, who had gotten to know Barnes from dating her older half-sister, was the last known person to see her alive and would be charged with killing her.Read more at The Baltimore Banner
Washington man accused of assault after being told he couldn’t live at woman’s new apartment
A Washington man allegedly upset after being told he couldn’t live at a woman’s new apartment is accused of assaulting her. The incident occurred at the Tiffin apartment of the victim Wednesday afternoon. According to the arrest report, 26-year-old Barron Cunningham became angry when the woman told him he couldn’t live with her at the new apartment. When she said she was going to call 911, he allegedly grabbed the phone from the victim’s hands and threw it beside the refrigerator where she couldn’t reach it. Cunningham’s actions reportedly caused her pain and left red marks.
Fugitive sought in street stabbing captured, agents say
WBFF (Hagerstown, MD) — Just one day after appearing on Maryland’s Most Wanted the fugitive wanted in connection to the stabbing of a man in Baltimore has been captured. According to the US Marshals Service Tyrone Price, 29, was arrested at a medical facility in Hagerstown, Maryland after someone recognized him on Maryland’s Most Wanted and contacted authorities.
Call the Police if You See One of These Outside Your House in Washington!
In recent years, the state of Washington has seen an increase in various types of criminal activities. Residents need to be vigilant about suspicious activities and unusual sightings in their neighborhoods. This article will explore some of the common warning signs that should prompt you to contact the authorities immediately. We will delve into the specific types of threats, provide statistics and facts, and highlight cities in Washington where these issues are particularly prevalent.
Glen Burnie man convicted in historic drug and arms bust
(WBFF) — A Glen Burnie man was convicted on multiple charges, including illegal possession and sale of a firearm, following a long-term investigation that included the largest seizure of cocaine in Anne Arundel County history. Tony Horne Jr., 43, was found guilty following a four-day jury trial in the...
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