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One Dead, One Injured in Severn Shooting

### Anne Arundel County Police Investigate Fatal Shooting in Severn

**SEVERN, MD** – The Homicide Unit of the Anne Arundel County Police Department is actively investigating a homicide that occurred on Saturday at Meade Village Road in Severn. A confrontation at a basketball court led to gunfire, resulting in two fatalities.

Officers responded at 7:00 p.m. to the scene and discovered two adult males with gunshot wounds. One victim, Derrick Purcell Ahmad McDonald, 23, of Severn, was pronounced dead on-site. The second victim, Mack Samuel Galloway III, 28, of Glen Burnie, eventually succumbed to his injuries at the Baltimore Washington Medical Center. A third victim, a 26-year-old male, sustained injuries from a metal fragment, not a gunshot, and was taken to the Shock Trauma Center.

A vehicle linked to the incident was found at Pioneer Drive and Jacobs Road, occupied by two men. The passenger, with a non-life-threatening gunshot wound, was hospitalized, while the driver escaped injury. Both are cooperating in the ongoing investigation.

Detectives are compiling evidence, interviewing witnesses, and consulting the State Attorney’s Office. They believe

Frederick Police Arrest Armed Suspect in Road Rage Incident

Frederick Police Arrest Armed Suspect in Road Rage Incident

**Frederick, MD** – On Monday, a road rage incident involving a firearm on West Patrick Street and Old Camp Drive led to the arrest of a suspect by Frederick Police Department. At approximately 8:44 a.m., Master Police Officer Gerand responded to a weapons complaint after a victim reported that another driver had pointed a gun at them before driving away.

Frederick Police Department’s A-Squad, with support from the Brunswick Police Department, located the suspect’s vehicle in Brunswick, MD. Officers found the suspect inside the vehicle and detained him without further incident.

Officials recovered a loaded Sig Sauer P365 handgun from the suspect’s vehicle. It was confirmed that the suspect did not have a valid permit to carry a handgun.

The suspect, identified as David Wayne Styles Jr., was transported to the Frederick County Adult Detention Center. He faces charges including first and second-degree assault, assault weapon/magazine use, firearm use in a felony/violent crime, and carrying a loaded handgun in a vehicle. Styles Jr. is currently held without bond.

Suspect Arrested in Connection with Rise Dispensary Robberies

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Donald Raymond Tilghman Arrested in Connection with Rise Dispensary Robberies

**Joppa, MD** – On Wednesday, Donald Raymond Tilghman, 38, was taken into custody for his participation in two robberies at the Rise Dispensary in Joppa. Tilghman, who hails from District Heights, MD, has been charged for his role in these criminal acts.

The incidents at the Rise Dispensary occurred on March 16, 2021, and November 13, 2023. Detectives have long pursued justice in this case to ensure those responsible are identified and prosecuted.

Currently, Tilghman is held without bail at the Harford County Detention Center. He was arrested in Washington DC on Wednesday and has since been transferred to the Harford County facility. The investigation continues as detectives work to identify all parties involved.

Officials urge anyone with information related to these cases to contact Detective K. Gividen at 410-638-4007. Tips can also be submitted anonymously through Metro Crime Stoppers at 1-866-7LOCKUP, with potential rewards for information leading to an arrest or indictment.

Baltimore County Police Charge Suspect in Homicide Case

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Baltimore County Police Charge Suspect in Homicide Case

**Towson, MD** – Gregory Graham, aged 37, has been arrested by Baltimore County Police Homicide detectives in connection with a homicide that occurred on Tuesday. He faces charges of first-degree murder.

The incident took place around 6:10 p.m. in the vicinity of Honeywood Place and Sugarwood Circle, 21221. Officers responded following a report from a shotspotter.

Upon arrival, they found an adult female victim with a gunshot wound. The victim, identified as 49-year-old Stacy Cooper, was pronounced dead at the scene.

Gregory Graham is currently detained without bail at the Baltimore County Detention Center.

Arrest Made in February Jessup Shooting

Arrest Made in February Shooting Incident

**Jessup, MD** – The Howard County Police Department has announced the arrest of a suspect connected to a shooting incident that took place on February 17 in the 8200 block of Preston Court. No one was injured during the incident.

Witnesses reported that at around 4:50 p.m., a male suspect exited a vehicle in a parking lot and fired several shots at it as it drove away. Police responded to the scene and recovered several shell casings.

Following an investigation, authorities identified and arrested the suspect on Wednesday. Eitan Quirce, 18, from Silver Spring, is facing charges including attempted first- and second-degree murder, assault, and weapons violations.

The investigation is ongoing, with the motive and identities of the intended victims still under review by law enforcement officials.

Traffic Stop Leads to Drug Seizure and Arrest in Severn

Traffic Stop Leads to Drug Seizure and Arrest in Severn

**Severn, MD** – On Thursday, at approximately 9:25 p.m., Anne Arundel County Police conducted a traffic stop involving a gray Honda Cross-tour at the intersection of Golden Eagle Lane and Redhawk Way.

The driver, Thomas Lee Gross, was identified as previously wanted in connection with a citizen robbery. Upon the attempted stop, Gross fled the vehicle on foot but was captured a short distance away without incident.

A subsequent search of the Honda Cross-tour revealed a significant amount of narcotics and cash. Police seized about 13 pills of suspected Oxycodone, 11.5 pills of Alprazolam, 23 pills of MDMA, roughly 1 ounce of Promethazine, 16.73 grams of Psilocybin Mushrooms, approximately 913.27 grams of Cannabis, and $2,717 in cash.

Thomas Lee Gross, a 24-year-old male from Severn, Maryland, was arrested and is now facing charges related to the incident.

Two Dead in Severn Shooting, Police Investigating

Shooting Incident in Severn Claims Two Lives

**SEVERN, MD** – On Tuesday, at approximately 7:00 p.m., a shooting was reported in the 8100 block of Meade Village Road, resulting in the deaths of two men. Police officers arriving on the scene found two adult males with apparent gunshot wounds and administered medical aid until the Fire Department arrived. Derrick Purcell Ahmad McDonald, 23, of Severn, Maryland, was declared deceased at the scene, while Mack Samuel Galloway III, 28, of Glen Burnie, Maryland, later died at the hospital. Another 26-year-old male was injured by a metal fragment and transported to a trauma center for non-life-threatening injuries.

Officers subsequently identified a vehicle near Pioneer Drive and Jacobs Road with two males believed to be involved in the shooting. The passenger had a gunshot wound and was taken to Bay View Hospital for treatment, while the driver was not injured.

Detectives from the Homicide Unit assumed responsibility for the investigation, and collected numerous items of evidentiary value from both the crime scene and the vehicle. Several witnesses were interviewed to gather information, with preliminary findings suggesting that the incident was targeted and not random

$100,000 Lottery Ticket Sold in Odenton

Lottery Enthusiast Wins $104,438 Jackpot in Odenton

**Odenton, MD** – A lottery player from Odenton, known as “Ms. Anonymous,” has secured a $104,438 jackpot in the FAST PLAY Grand Progressive game. The win marks a milestone for the decade-long lottery participant, who has described playing the lottery as a potentially rewarding form of entertainment.

Over the years, “Ms. Anonymous” has favored games like Pick 3, Pick 4, Pick 5, and Multi-Match, previously winning a few thousand dollars. The Anne Arundel County resident’s big win was realized while purchasing a ticket from Lucky’s Deli & Market on Odenton Road.

The player stated she needed a moment to process the news after learning about her substantial jackpot prize. Choosing to keep the information mostly private, she celebrated discreetly with her adult son who accompanied her at the time.

Looking ahead, the jackpot winner plans to invest, save for her children’s future, and cover her graduate school expenses. Committed to philanthropy, she will also direct part of the winnings to her nonprofit organization’s mission. Meanwhile, Lucky’s Deli & Market will receive a $1,000 bonus for the sale of the