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Baltimore Man Gets Decades In Prison After Howard County Victim Found Dead In Burning Home
The home invader implicated in a fatal incident and arson last year is going to spend decades in prison, according to the Howard County State's Attorney's Office. Baltimore native Dennis Lee Graham, 40, was sentenced to 70 years in prison with all but 40 years suspended for his role in the death of 64-year-old James Sents, Jr. in Elkridge.
12-year-old girl found shot dead in Baltimore home
BALTIMORE (WBFF) — WBFF (Baltimore, MD) — Baltimore police found a 12-year-old girl who had been shot and killed inside a house in Southeast Baltimore on Friday. Officers were sent to the 500 block of North Kenwood Avenue to investigate a report that a child was shot around 8 p.m., according to authorities.
Man charged in shooting on Bay Bridge
CENTREVILLE — A Severn man is facing multiple charges in Queen Anne's County following an incident on the Bay Bridge in early June. According to Maryland Transportation Authority Police the driver of a black Jeep, identified as Melvin Clark, age 41, fired multiple shots toward a silver Mitsubishi while driving recklessly across the westbound span of the Chesapeake Bay Bridge. Reports show the driver then exited the Jeep and pointed a gun at the driver of the Mitsubishi. In a July 18 hearing, Judge Jennifer Alexander ordered Clark to be held without bond pending trial. In addition to multiple traffic violations, Clark is charged with assault in the first degree, reckless endangerment and the use of a firearm in a felony crime.
Update: One Killed, Two Injured in Collision Involving Two Vehicles Saturday Night
Update: One person has died in the collision. Summary of events, per police, can be seen here. Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) responded to a collision involving two vehicles at northbound 18700 N Frederick Ave. (Rt. 355), near Professional Dr., in Gaithersburg on Saturday night. According to MCFRS...
Two people shot, one fatally, at Mondawmin Metro Center on Sunday night
BALTIMORE (WBFF) — Two people were shot, one fatally, at Mondawmin Metro Center on Sunday night, according to Baltimore Police. Around 8:10 p.m., officers along with MTA Police responded to the Mondawmin Metro Center in the 2300 block of Liberty Heights Ave. for a reported shooting. When officers arrived,...
One Person Killed in Crash Involving Motorcycle and Farm Equipment/Tractor
Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) have responded to a collision on Old Hundred Road and Thurston Road in Dickerson for a crash involving farm equipment/tractor and motorcycle. According to MCFRS Chief Spokesperson Pete Piringer, emergency personnel is evaluating one patient with a traumatic injury and multiple units on...
Baltimore Police Arrest Repeat Offender for Attempted Murder
BALTIMORE, MD—The Baltimore Police Department has announced the arrest of 41-year-old Fielding Bame, a repeat violent offender, in connection with a recent stabbing incident. The stabbing occurred on July 12,…
1 shot in Towson shopping area, Baltimore County Police say
One person was shot in a commercial area of Towson on Sunday afternoon, according to Baltimore County Police. Police said the shooting occurred in the area of Loch Raven Boulevard and Taylor Avenue. The intersection has numerous businesses and shopping centers on each corner. The department made a post on the social media platform X at 2:16 p.m. advising that police were still on the scene. ...
43-Year-Old Woman and 12-Year-Old Son Are Reported Missing
Baltimore County Police report that 43-year-old Rozmyn Miller (5’4 135lbs) has been reported missing early Sunday morning. According to police, she was last seen in the Nottingham area wearing a black shirt, legging pants, and shoes. Police believe she is with her son 12-year-old Jacob Miller. Anyone with information...
Detectives Investigate Fatal Collision That Occurred Overnight
Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) responded to a collision with entrapment in Gaithersburg at approximately 2:15am on Saturday that has now been confirmed as fatal. The following is a brief summary of events regarding the fatal collision that occurred on Saturday, July 20, 2024, on Goshen Road near Rock Elm Way:
Middle River Man Arrested After Alleged Road Rage Case
Maryland State Police arrested a Middle River man last night after he allegedly brandished a firearm during a reported road rage incident in Baltimore County. The accused is identified as Jason Catanzariti, 53, of Middle River. After consultation with the Baltimore County State’s Attorney’s Office, Catanzariti was charged with felony assault, use of a gun in commission of a felony, and other related offenses. Catanzariti is currently being held without bond at the Baltimore County Detention Center.
Four Victims Stabbed Saturday Night in Rockville
On Saturday, July 20, 2024, at around 9:40 p.m., the Rockville City Police Department (RCPD) responded to an assault near Dawson Ave and Upton St for the report of a disturbance. According to police, “first arriving officers found a large crowd and blood evidence on the scene. Officers obtained information...
Baltimore City Accountability Board makes demands after body camera footage of Jaemaun Joyner arrest
The Baltimore City Accountability Board said Friday it detests the actions of an officer who pointed his service weapon at the temple of a detained suspect. The board members are making demands — they want the officer placed on leave and a transparent investigation. The board is reacting to...
One Person Has Died in Fatal Collision That Occurred Saturday Night
The following is a brief summary of events, per Montgomery County Police, regarding a fatal crash that occurred Saturday, July 20, on North Frederick Avenue near Travis Avenue:. “At approximately 10:12 p.m., Gaithersburg Police officers and Montgomery County Fire Rescue personnel responded to the location for the report of a...
Search underway for Maryland man wanted in West Virginia murder investigation
The suspect in the deadly shooting that happened on Mountain Valley Drive, not far from Morgantown city limits, last week, is believed to have fled the state, the Monongalia County Sheriff’s Office said Friday.
Concern for Missing 15-Year-Old Last Seen June 30
Detectives from the Montgomery County Department of Police – Special Victims Investigations Division (SVID) are asking for the public’s assistance in locating Sean Smith Jr., a missing 15-year-old. Smith Jr. was last seen on Sunday, June 30, 2024 at approximately 6 a.m., in the 19000 block of Crystal...
Baltimore man arrested for attempted murder in domestic-related shooting, police say
BALTIMORE, MD (WBFF) — Police have arrested 24-year-old Christopher Holland of Baltimore in connection to a shooting that occurred in the South Baltimore on July 10th. Detectives learned Holland shot the 26-year-old male victim multiple times after breaking into a home in the 1200 block of Sargeant Street. Detectives...
One injured after tractor-trailer hits bridge, car on I-495 in Montgomery County
MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Md. (DC News Now) — Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Service said a person was injured after a tractor-trailer hit a bridge and a car on I-495. Crews said they were dispatched to I-495 beltway at River Road for a collision. The person injured was taken to the hospital to be treated. First […]
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