Two Teens Robbed Pittsville Store with AK-47, AR-15, Fled in Stolen Car

PITTSVILLE, MD – An armed robbery in Pittsville took place Wedensday morning when two boys, ages 15 and 13 entered the Shore Stop in Pittsville brandishing an AK-47 and an AR-15 assault…

Eastern Shore Man Sentenced to Seven Years in Federal Prison for Possession of More Than 300 Grams of Crack Cocaine with Intent to Distribute

Baltimore, Maryland – U.S. District Judge George L. Russell, III sentenced Marcus Pitts, age 49, of Berlin, Maryland, today to seven years in federal prison, followed by three years of supervised release,…

Felon Faces 20 Years in Federal Prison After Attempting to Rob a Baltimore Convenience Store While on Supervised Release for a Previous Federal Conviction

Baltimore, Maryland – Larry Haynes, age 25, of Baltimore, Maryland, pleaded guilty yesterday to attempt to interfere with interstate commerce by robbery. The guilty plea was announced by United States Attorney for…

Suspect Arrested for Murder of Wicomico County Deputy

DELMAR, MD – Police have arrested the man who allegedly shot and killed Wicomico County Sheriff’s Office Deputy Glenn Hilliard on Sunday.. The suspect, Austin Jacob Allen Davidson, 20, of Delmar, Maryland,…

Baltimore Man Pleads Guilty to Discharging a Firearm Resulting in Death in a Murder-For-Hire

Baltimore, Maryland – Daquante Thomas, a/k/a “Glock,” age 20, of Baltimore, Maryland, pleaded guilty today to discharge of a firearm during a crime of violence resulting in death, in connection with a…

Federal Jury Convicts Mexican National for Trafficking Fentanyl and Heroin

Baltimore, Maryland – A federal jury yesterday convicted Alexander Juarez-Sanchez, a/k/a Jose Manuel Flores, age 37, a citizen of Mexico most recently residing in Indianapolis, Indiana, for conspiracy to distribute controlled substances…

Two Suspects Arrested for Impersonating Deputy U.S. Marshals

Greenbelt, MD – The U.S. Marshals Service in the District of Maryland and Capital Area Regional Fugitive Task Force partnered with the U.S. Postal Inspection Service and Maryland State Police to arrest…

Garrett County Cops Host First Annual Fishing Event for Kids

GARRETT COUNTY, MD – Garrett County police departments participated in a fun-filled day at the Accident Pond to fish with young children and the community. According to the Maryland State Police, on…

Guns, Crack, Cocaine and Heroin Seized During Raid in Cumberland

CUMBERLAND, MD – Four people were arrested and multiple guns were seized along with drugs during a raid on a Columbia Street home on Tuesday. On Tuesday, members of the Cumberland Police…

Former Archdiocese of Baltimore Roman Catholic Priest Sentenced to 22 Years in Federal Prison for Coercion and Enticement of a Minor Who He Met Through a Church

Baltimore, Maryland – U.S. District Judge Ellen L. Hollander sentenced Fernando Cristancho, age 65, of Bel Air, Maryland, to 22 years in federal prison, followed by lifetime supervised release, for coercion and…

Patient Wearing Super Mario T-Shirt Escaped from Custody in Catonsville

BALTIMORE, MD – A patient who was being treated at the Spring Grove Hospital Center had escaped custody according to the Maryland State Police today. “At about 1:10 p.m. on Monday, troopers…

20-Year-Old Shot and Killed Wednesday in Cumberland

CUMBERLAND, MD – A 20-year-old Cumberland resident, Travon Lee Morris was shot and killed in the area of Memorial Avenue and First Street Wednesday afternoon. Police responded to a call at around…

Suspect in New Castle Motel Stabbing Murder Arrested

NEW CASTLE, DE – The suspect wanted for a stabbing murder at a New Castle motel has been arrested and charged with first degree murder and weapons charges. Back on April 10,…

Cumberland Crime Report: Warrant and DWI Arrests

CUMBERLAND, MD – The Cumberland Police Department has released the following crime blotter reports for April 21-24, 2022. Saturday, April 23rd, 2022 Arrest Warrant / Controlled Dangerous Substance Arrest On April 22nd,…

Sex Trafficking Conspiracy Member Sentenced to Nine Years in Federal Prison

Baltimore, Maryland – U.S. District Judge Catherine C. Blake sentenced Lakeya Aldridge age 41, of Federalsburg, Maryland to nine years in federal prison, followed by five years of supervised release, for conspiracy…

Eastern Shore Man Pleads Guilty to Possession of More Than 300 Grams of Crack Cocaine with Intent to Distribute

Baltimore, Maryland – Marcus Pitts, age 49, of Berlin, Maryland, pleaded guilty today to possession with intent to distribute crack cocaine. The guilty plea was announced by United States Attorney for…

Sex Trafficking Conspiracy Leader Sentenced to 17 Years in Federal Prison

Baltimore, Maryland – U.S. District Judge Catherine C. Blake sentenced Joshua Lankford a/k/a “20-20”, a/k/a “Light Bright”, a/k/a “Yellow”, age 33, of Federalsburg, Maryland, to 17 years in federal prison, followed by…

Baltimore Drug Dealer Admits to Distributing Fentanyl and Cocaine to a Fatal Overdose Victim

Baltimore, Maryland – Aaron Arthur Fields, a/k/a “Handz”, age 33, of Baltimore, Maryland, pleaded guilty on March 30, 2022, to distribution of controlled substances, conspiracy to distribute controlled substances, and possession with…

Arson Charges Filed After Contractor Intentionally Set Fire to Trailer

WASHINGTON COUNTY, MD – The suspect involved in a fire at a trailer behind a home on Cool Hollow Road on March 8th has been charged with arson, according to the Maryland…

Alleged Carroll County Drug Dealer Arrested on Federal Charges, Second Defendant Remains a Fugitive

Baltimore, Maryland – A federal criminal complaint has been filed charging two defendants in connection with a drug distribution conspiracy operating in the Westminster area of Carroll County, Maryland. Approximately 300 law…

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