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Hit and Run Suspect Arrested in Abingdon

Hit and Run Suspect Arrested in Abingdon

**Abingdon, MD** – The Harford County Sheriff’s Office announced the arrest of 25-year-old Lebogang-Ram Motshabi in connection with a recent hit and run accident in Abingdon. Motshabi faces several charges related to the incident.

On Monday, a passerby found a severely injured woman lying in a ditch on S. Tollgate Road. Deputies provided emergency care, and the victim was transported to a trauma center by a Maryland State Police helicopter.

Investigators determined the victim had been struck by a vehicle. The HCSO Traffic Unit Crash Team and other divisions gathered evidence and identified the vehicle involved. A damaged vehicle was discovered on Tuesday, leading to Motshabi’s identification as the driver.

Motshabi was taken into custody for failing to remain at the accident scene, not reporting to police, and driving without a license or insurance. He was released on $5,000 bail. The victim, Amaya Marie Martise, remains hospitalized with serious injuries. Authorities urge anyone with information to contact their special operations division.

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Suspect Apprehended in Abingdon Shooting

Suspect Apprehended in Abingdon Shooting

**Abingdon, MD** – A 41-year-old man has been detained in connection with a shooting that occurred in Abingdon on Monday afternoon.

Deputies from the Southern Precinct of the Harford County Sheriff’s Office were deployed to the 3500 block of Woodsdale Road at approximately 4:05 p.m. They discovered Eric Chi Fonong Igwacho, 27, with a gunshot wound to his lower body. First aid was administered until medics arrived, and Igwacho was then taken to a local trauma center with non-life-threatening injuries.

The Harford County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigations Division took over the case, with assistance from Forensic Services, K9, and Drone Units. The investigation identified Justin Matthew Schlotterbeck of Aberdeen as the suspect. Detectives secured an arrest warrant for attempted 1st degree murder among other charges, and Schlotterbeck was located in his vehicle outside his home and detained without incident. A disassembled handgun was found in his vehicle.

Authorities believe the suspect and victim were acquainted, although the motive is still being investigated. Anyone with further information is encouraged to contact Detective Moro at 443-409

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