MS-13 Gang Member Sentenced to 50 Years in Federal Prison for a Racketeering Conspiracy Involving Multiple Murders

Baltimore, Maryland – Chief U.S. District Judge James K. Bredar yesterday sentenced Jose Joya Parada, a/k/a “Calmado,” age 20, to 50 years in federal prison, followed by three years of supervised release,…

April 20, 2022

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Member of Southwest Baltimore “NFL” Gang Pleads Guilty to a Federal Racketeering Conspiracy Charge, Including Two Murders and an Attempted Murder

Department of Justice Press Releases·Government News

Greenbelt, Maryland – Bobby Cannon, a/k/a Freaky, age 24 of Baltimore, pleaded guilty today to participating in a violent racketeering conspiracy, specifically, the NFL Criminal Enterprise, including committing two murders. The term…

December 4, 2021

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Student at Linganore High School charged after knife attack

Maryland News·Police Blotter·School and Education News

MOUNT AIRY – At approximately 9 a.m., Thursday, a Linganore High School juvenile student notified a Frederick County Sheriff’s Office School Resource Officer of another student that had just assaulted him. Once…

December 3, 2021

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Member of Gregory Butler Drug Trafficking Organization Sentenced to 15 Years in Federal Prison for His Role in the Drug Distribution Conspiracy

Government News

Baltimore, Maryland – U.S. District Judge Paul W. Grimm sentenced Tirrel Saunders, a/k/a “Pretty”, age 35, of Baltimore, Maryland to 15 years in federal prison, followed by five years of supervised release,…

November 16, 2021

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Pair Plead Guilty to Distributing Eutylone in Winchester

Government News

HARRISONBURG, Va. – A pair of Winchester, Virginia men, pleaded guilty this week to possessing and distributing Eutylone, a Schedule I controlled substance primarily used for its psychoactive, stimulant effects. Eutylone emerged…

November 6, 2021

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MS-13 Gang Leader Sentenced to 45 Years in Federal Prison for a Racketeering Conspiracy for Gang Activities Including Murders, Attempted Murders, and Extortion

Breaking News

Baltimore, Maryland – Chief U.S. District Judge James K. Bredar today sentenced MS-13 leader Jorge Guerra-Castillo, a/k/a “Pelon”, age 40, of Silver Spring, Maryland, to 45 years in federal prison, followed by…

October 16, 2021

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SWAT team raids Mount Airy home operating brothel, arresting four

Maryland News·Police Blotter

Mt. Airy, MD – On Sept. 14, at approximately 12:15 p.m., the Frederick County Sheriff’s Office (FCSO) Narcotics Investigations Section, along with members of the FCSO SWAT and Frederick Police Department (FPD)…

September 16, 2021

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“He won’t hurt her again” Domestic abuser behind bars after monthslong assault on woman

Maryland News·Police Blotter

FREDRICK COUNTY, MD – On Tuesday, July 27, Frederick County Sheriff’s Office (FCSO) deputies successfully executed the arrest of George Robert Bolden III, age 27, of Frederick. Bolden is charged with two…

July 31, 2021

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Man arrested with gun at Urbana carnival

Maryland News·Police Blotter

URBANA, MD – At approximately 9:30 p.m., on Friday, July 23, Frederick County Sheriff’s Office deputies were working the Urbana, Maryland, carnival when they observed a Black male wearing a shoulder bag…

July 24, 2021

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GoFundMe started for teen killed in Brunswick

In the News

A GoFundMe campaign has been started for a teen who was shot and killed in Brunswick. Related: Brunswick teenager shot and killed Malakai Tyrelle Cooke, born July 17, 2003, tragically passed away on April…

April 19, 2021

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Brunswick teenager shot and killed

Maryland News·Police Blotter

BRUNSWICK, MD – The victim of Friday morning’s deadly shooting has been identified as Malakai Tyrelle Cooke, a 17-year-old male from Brunswick, Maryland. Frederick County Sheriff’s Office (FCSO) representatives appropriately made all…

April 17, 2021

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Stafford traffic stop uncovers drugs and paraphernalia near I-95 corridor

Police Blotter·Virginia News

Driver and passenger both lacked valid licenses as deputies find narcotics during roadside search STAFFORD COUNTY, Va. — A traffic stop near Interstate 95 led to a narcotics arrest after deputies say…

June 1, 2026

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Traffic stop exposes major meth trafficking operation as North Carolina man gets years in prison

Police Blotter·North Carolina News

Deputies say roadside investigation uncovered drugs trafficking charges and a mandatory $50K fine YANCEY COUNTY, N.C. — A North Carolina man will spend years behind bars after a traffic stop in Yancey…

May 20, 2026

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Four charged after violent chain of shootings rocks Southern Maryland

Police Blotter·Maryland News

Fourth suspect arrested after wild chain of shootings rocks Calvert County LUSBY, MD — A drive-by shooting in Lusby spiraled into a second exchange of gunfire involving occupants of the targeted home,…

May 9, 2026

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Calvert deputies respond to over 2,200 calls as thefts, shootings reported

Breaking News·Police Blotter

CALVERT COUNTY, MD – More than 2,200 calls for service kept Calvert County Sheriff’s Office deputies busy over a seven-day span, as investigators worked a series of thefts, property damage cases, and…

April 4, 2026

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Marine turned chaplain who helped grieving families across Virginia passes away

Community News·Police Blotter·Virginia News

Beloved first responder chaplain Reverend Ron Thayer dies after long illness STAFFORD COUNTY, Va. — The Stafford County Sheriff’s Office and the region’s first responder community are mourning the passing of longtime…

March 9, 2026

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School bus hit and run and child neglect charges headline busy week in Calvert

Police Blotter·Maryland News

DUI crashes child neglect and burglary among 2403 calls in busy week for Calvert deputies Prince Frederick, MD – A week that included more than 2,400 calls for service across Calvert County…

February 18, 2026

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Baltimore man arrested in massive Maryland credit card skimming scheme

Breaking News

PRINCE FREDERICK, MD – A months-long, multijurisdictional investigation into a credit card skimming operation across Maryland has led to the arrest of a Baltimore man accused of installing illegal devices at convenience…

February 12, 2026

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Calvert students dominate regional SkillsUSA with top wins in criminal justice

Maryland News

PRINCE FREDERICK, MD – Future law enforcement leaders in Calvert County are earning early accolades after sweeping the regional SkillsUSA competition in both Criminal Justice and Crime Scene Investigation categories. Held Saturday…

February 9, 2026

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Side-by-side swiped from Stafford motorsports shop

Virginia News·Police Blotter

Side-by-side vehicle and four tires reported stolen in Stafford County theft cases STAFFORD, VA — Deputies in Stafford County are investigating two separate larceny incidents reported on Monday, including the theft of…

January 22, 2026

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