21 New Troopers Join Virginia State Police Ranks to Serve the Commonwealth

RICHMOND, Va. — On Friday, August 23, 2024, 21 new troopers will graduate from the Virginia State Police Academy, becoming the latest members to join the force dedicated to serving and protecting…

Fire Damages Centreville Home; Cause Linked to Electric Bike Battery

CENTREVILLE, Md. — A house fire at 113 Frederick Drive in Centreville resulted in an estimated $13,000 in damages late Monday night. The fire, which occurred in a two-story, single-family residence owned…

Pennsylvania Man Arrested for Attempted Murder After Maryland Road Rage Shooting

THURMONT, MD—Maryland State Troopers arrested 37-year-old Bryant Paradine of Littlestown, Pennsylvania, today on charges of attempted murder and other gun-related offenses following a road rage incident this morning. The arrest occurred in…

Pennsylvania Man Arrested for Road Rage Attempted Murder in Maryland

THURMONT, MD—Maryland State Troopers have arrested Bryant Paradine, a 37-year-old man from Littlestown, Pennsylvania, following a road rage incident that involved gunfire. The incident occurred this morning on southbound US15 at Tippin…

Maryland State Police Aviation Command Conducts Multiple Rescue Missions

The Maryland State Police Aviation Command (MSPAC) was crucial in three separate rescue operations involving a swimmer, a hiker, and an ATV operator over the past weekend in Maryland and West Virginia.…

Germantown Man Plans Beach Vacation with $100K Scratch-Off

GAITHERSBURG, MD – A Germantown resident is planning an end-of-summer beach vacation after winning $100,000 on an Ultimate Cash scratch-off ticket. The Montgomery County man, a frequent player, purchased the winning $10…

Middle River Resident Wins Lottery Getaway to St. Michaels

Middle River, MD — Orville Horton and his wife Frances are thrilled after winning a two-night getaway to St. Michaels through the Maryland Lottery’s My Lottery Rewards (MLR) promotion. A 76-year-old devoted…

West Virginia Lottery Player Hits the Jackpot in Maryland

FREDERICK, Md. — Lottery luck struck for Annette Smith, a dedicated lottery player from West Virginia, when she purchased a Maryland Lottery Pick 5 ticket that won her $50,000. Annette, originally from…

Middle River Resident Wins Two-Night Trip to St. Michaels

MIDDLE RIVER, Md. — Orville Horton and his wife Frances are celebrating after winning a two-night getaway to St. Michaels through the Maryland Lottery’s My Lottery Rewards (MLR) program. The couple was…

Road Rage Incident Leads to Arrest in Stafford County

STAFFORD COUNTY, VA—An 18-year-old male from Fredericksburg was apprehended following a road rage confrontation in South Stafford that occurred on Tuesday. The Stafford County Sheriff’s Office was called to Washington Square Plaza…

Taxi Driver Robbed at Knifepoint in Brooklyn

BROOKLYN, NY—A 28-year-old female taxi operator was robbed at knifepoint early Wednesday morning. The incident occurred at around 3:00 AM when the driver picked up three unknown individuals in front of 2059…

Construction Duo Hits $1 Million Jackpot, Heads to Golf Course

FREDERICK, MD — An unexpected $1 million scratch-off win prompted two construction workers, “Mr. Papagiorgio” and his coworker, to swap their workday for a golf course celebration. The pair started their day…

Three Shot, One Killed in Balitimore

BALTIMORE, Md. – Authorities are investigating a deadly shooting that occurred in the Southwest District on July 16. At approximately 5:41 p.m., officers responded to the 2400 block of Frederick Avenue for…

Triple Shooting In Baltimore Leaves One Dead and Two Injured

BALTIMORE, MD—A tragic shooting in the Southwest District of Baltimore has resulted in the death of a 20-year-old male and left two others injured. Baltimore police were called to the 2400 block…

Cumberland Police Report Two DUI Incidents Over the Weekend

CUMBERLAND, MD — The Cumberland Police Department has reported two separate DUI arrests that occurred over the weekend. First Incident: Madison Brooke Zeman Arrested On Friday, July 12, 2024, at approximately 11:08…

Critically Missing Adult Alert Issued in Virginia for Elderly Man

FREDERICKSBURG, VA—The Virginia State Police, in cooperation with the Spotsylvania County Sheriff’s Office, has issued a Critically Missing Adult Alert for 83-year-old Rudy Cantu Rodriguez. The alert was activated on Thursday at…

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Arrest Made in Triangle Murder Investigation

The suspect, Tyus James Terrell, sought in connection with the murder of a 26-year-old man on November 14, 2023, was arrested on July 10, 2024. The U.S. Marshals Service notified Prince William…

Hagerstown Man Sentenced to Life Plus 15 Years for Attempted Murder and Firearm Charges

Frederick, MD — Lookman-Khalil Abolajo Bello was sentenced to life plus 15 years in the Department of Corrections for attempted first-degree murder and multiple firearm-related charges. The sentence was handed down by…

Man Charged in 2019 Murder of 16-Year-Old in D.C.

Washington, D.C. – Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department have announced the arrest of a man in connection to a 2019 homicide. On April 27, 2019, at approximately 7:24 p.m., officers responded…

Utility Worker Electrocuted in Montgomery County

MONTGOMERY COUNTY, MD – Detectives from the Montgomery County Department of Police – Major Crimes Division are investigating the death of 39-year-old Osmar Daniel Chavarria. The incident occurred in the 200 block…

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