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Police Suspect Murder-Suicide As Two-Year-Old Found Dead Inside Car

LARGO, MD – Kenneth Petty, 38, of Suitland, and 2-year-old Sterling Glover Petty of Frederick were found deceased in a car in Largo. The Prince George’s County Police Department responded to a…

Theft at Walmart Leads to Arrest in Calvert County

CALVERT COUNTY, MD – On November 25th, Deputy MacWilliams of the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office responded to a theft report at the Walmart on Solomons Island Road in Prince Frederick. The suspect,…

Juvenile Victim of Shooting in Calvert County

CALVERT COUNTY, MD – A shooting last week left a juvenile injured. Last Friday, officers from the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office were dispatched to a reported shooting in the 1300 block of…

Bread Buy Ends with $100,000 Lottery Win

FREDERICK COUNTY, MD – A Frederick County man turned a routine bread purchase into a $100,000 windfall. Claiming the second of nine top prizes in the Snow Globe 7s scratch-off game, he…

Felon Pleads Guilty to Illegally Possessing Ammunition

ALBANY, NEW YORK – Derbie Michel, age 32, formerly of Troy, New York, pled guilty today to illegally possessing ammunition as a convicted felon. United States Attorney Carla B. Freedman and Craig…

Hero Cops Recognized for Saving Life of Distressed Teen

FREDERICK, MD – Corporal Sara Leishear and Officer Hailey Leishear of the Frederick Police Department were honored with the Life Saving Award for their prompt and decisive actions in a crisis situation.…

17-Year-Old Involved in Friday Night Crash Passes, Police Investigating

FREDERICK, MD – Maryland State Police are investigating a fatal pedestrian crash that occurred last night in Frederick County, resulting in the death of a 17-year-old local resident. The victim has been…

Fire Reported on Walter House Court

FREDERICK, MD – The Frederick Police Department, through their social media platforms, announced that the fire in the 2200 block of Waller House Court has been successfully controlled. The FPD also advises…

Bulgarian Citizen Pleads Guilty to International Money Laundering and Fraud Scheme

PLATTSBURGH, NEW YORK – Stefan Chernev, age 49, and a citizen of Bulgaria, pled guilty today to conspiracy to commit international money laundering. United States Attorney Carla B. Freedman; Ketty Larco-Ward, Inspector…

Thurmont Man Sentenced to 18 Years in Federal Prison for Sexual Exploitation of a Child

Baltimore, Maryland – U.S. District Judge Richard D. Bennett sentenced Jose Alexander Diaz-Rodriguez, age 23, of Thurmont, today to 18 years in federal prison, followed by 25 years of supervised release, for…

D-Squad Officers Recognized for Life-Saving Actions

FREDERICK, MD – During the recent D-Squad roll call, Officers Garrett Hall and Joshua Thompson were commended for their exceptional response under pressure, which saved two lives. Officer Hall responded to a…

‘All About Abortion’: What Went Wrong With The GOP’s Plan For A Red Wave In Virginia?

‘All About Abortion’: What Went Wrong With The GOP’s Plan For A Red Wave In Virginia? Mary Lou Masters on November 9, 2023 After Virginia Republicans failed to win either chamber of…

Two Burglaries Reported in Cumberland

CUMBERLAND, MD — On October 16, Deputy McCourt of the Cumberland Police Department responded to a burglary report at the Patuxent Plaza Shopping Center located at 13928 HG Trueman Road in Solomons.…

$500,000 Powerball Ticket Sold in Prince George’s County

SEABROOK, MD — Last night’s Multi-Match drawing produced a $500,000 winner, with the ticket sold in Prince George’s County. A third-tier $50,000 Powerball winning ticket was also sold in Frederick County. This…

Maryland Dad Wins $100,000, Plans to Purchase 1976 Corvette

PRINCE FREDERICK, MD — A Calvert County man bagged a $100,000 top prize in the $100,000 Crossword game, revealing plans to purchase his dream car, a 1976 Corvette. The winner, a frequent…

Man Arrested for Armed Robbery at Lakewood 7-Eleven

LAKEWOOD, NJ — Shawn Frederick, 34, was arrested yesterday afternoon after allegedly committing an armed robbery at a 7-Eleven store located at 200 River Avenue in Lakewood. Frederick entered the convenience store…

New Jersey Dad Sues State Over School Gender Secrecy Policy

CHERRY HILL, NJ — A federal lawsuit was lodged on Oct. 12 by Frederick Short Jr., whose children are enrolled at Cherry Hill High School, contesting a New Jersey regulation that bars…

Calvert County Crime Blotter: Here’s What’s Happening

CALVERT COUNTY, MD – Over the week of October 9 to October 15, 2023, deputies from the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office responded to 1,844 calls for service within the community, addressing a…

Lakeland Man Sentenced To More Than 15 Years For Production, Distribution, And Possession Of Child Sexual Abuse Material

Tampa, Florida – U.S. District Judge Mary Scriven has sentenced Illya Frederick Plavljanich II (36, Lakeland) to 15 years and 6 months in federal prison, followed by a lifetime of supervised release,…

U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Washington Observes Domestic Violence Awareness Month

Spokane, WA – October marks the observance of Domestic Violence Awareness Month. U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Washington, Vanessa R. Waldref, joins the U.S. Department of Justice in commemorating Domestic…

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