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Suspect in February Shooting Charged with Murder
Columbus Incident Leads to Murder Charge
**Columbus, OH** – On February 1, Columbus Police officers responded to a reported fight on the 1900 block of E. Main St. At approximately 7:05 p.m., they found 70-year-old Tommy McClendon with severe injuries and unresponsive.
Fire medics took Mr. McClendon to a local hospital where his condition worsened. Dustin Thompson, 36, was charged with Felonious Assault and taken to Franklin County Jail following the incident.
On February 18 at 12:51 p.m., Mr. McClendon was pronounced dead. Subsequent developments led to Mr. Thompson’s indictment for Murder on March 5, with Thompson claiming self-defense, though the motive remains unclear.
The investigation is ongoing. Anyone with information is urged to contact Detective Pribe at (614) 645-0114, the Homicide Unit at (614) 645-4730, or Central Ohio Crime Stoppers at (614) 461-TIPS (8477).
Deadly Shooting Involving FBI Agent in Stafford County
Fatal Shooting Under Investigation in Stafford
**Stafford, VA** – The Stafford County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a fatal shooting that happened in the Stratford Place subdivision on Tuesday. The incident involved an off-duty FBI agent and a resident who became involved in a confrontation with the police.
According to the Sheriff’s Office, deputies initially responded to a report of a reckless driver on an off-road motorcycle in the area. The motorcyclist was confronted by an off-duty FBI agent and fled the scene. A short time later, the motorcyclist returned with family members, leading to a traffic stop by deputies.
During the traffic stop, a physical altercation ensued between the family members, the deputies, and the off-duty FBI agent. A resident, Harold Chamberlain, Jr., 61, attempted to assist the officers during the altercation and was shot in the chest by the off-duty agent. Despite efforts by first responders, Chamberlain died from his injuries at the hospital that night.
The Sheriff’s Office continues to gather information regarding the incident. Additional details will be provided as the investigation advances.
Allegheny County Sheriff’s Office Arrests Wanted Fugitive After Year-Long Search
Allegheny County Sheriff’s Office Arrests Fugitive After Year-Long Search
**Pittsburgh, PA** – A Pittsburgh man, Allen McCarthy, on the run since March, was arrested on multiple warrants, announced Sheriff Kevin M. Kraus on Thursday.
McCarthy, 42, had a bench warrant issued a year ago for failing to attend a pre-trial conference related to a theft charge. A second bench warrant came last August after he failed to appear for a preliminary hearing on drug and firearm charges. Additional charges against McCarthy include an escape warrant from the Sheriff’s Office and warrants from Pittsburgh Police for firearm violations and recklessly endangering another person.
This week, detectives pinpointed McCarthy’s location at a residence on McClain Street in Pittsburgh’s Allentown area. Around 8:30 a.m. on Thursday, officers approached the residence, encountering several individuals and learning of McCarthy’s presence in an upstairs bedroom.
Upon clearing the premises, detectives found McCarthy in the upstairs bedroom, taking him into custody and transporting him to the Allegheny County Jail.
Frederick Police Arrest Armed Suspect in Road Rage Incident
Frederick Police Arrest Armed Suspect in Road Rage Incident
**Frederick, MD** – On Monday, a road rage incident involving a firearm on West Patrick Street and Old Camp Drive led to the arrest of a suspect by Frederick Police Department. At approximately 8:44 a.m., Master Police Officer Gerand responded to a weapons complaint after a victim reported that another driver had pointed a gun at them before driving away.
Frederick Police Department’s A-Squad, with support from the Brunswick Police Department, located the suspect’s vehicle in Brunswick, MD. Officers found the suspect inside the vehicle and detained him without further incident.
Officials recovered a loaded Sig Sauer P365 handgun from the suspect’s vehicle. It was confirmed that the suspect did not have a valid permit to carry a handgun.
The suspect, identified as David Wayne Styles Jr., was transported to the Frederick County Adult Detention Center. He faces charges including first and second-degree assault, assault weapon/magazine use, firearm use in a felony/violent crime, and carrying a loaded handgun in a vehicle. Styles Jr. is currently held without bond.
Suspect Arrested in Connection with Rise Dispensary Robberies
Donald Raymond Tilghman Arrested in Connection with Rise Dispensary Robberies
**Joppa, MD** – On Wednesday, Donald Raymond Tilghman, 38, was taken into custody for his participation in two robberies at the Rise Dispensary in Joppa. Tilghman, who hails from District Heights, MD, has been charged for his role in these criminal acts.
The incidents at the Rise Dispensary occurred on March 16, 2021, and November 13, 2023. Detectives have long pursued justice in this case to ensure those responsible are identified and prosecuted.
Currently, Tilghman is held without bail at the Harford County Detention Center. He was arrested in Washington DC on Wednesday and has since been transferred to the Harford County facility. The investigation continues as detectives work to identify all parties involved.
Officials urge anyone with information related to these cases to contact Detective K. Gividen at 410-638-4007. Tips can also be submitted anonymously through Metro Crime Stoppers at 1-866-7LOCKUP, with potential rewards for information leading to an arrest or indictment.
Baltimore County Police Charge Suspect in Homicide Case
Baltimore County Police Charge Suspect in Homicide Case
**Towson, MD** – Gregory Graham, aged 37, has been arrested by Baltimore County Police Homicide detectives in connection with a homicide that occurred on Tuesday. He faces charges of first-degree murder.
The incident took place around 6:10 p.m. in the vicinity of Honeywood Place and Sugarwood Circle, 21221. Officers responded following a report from a shotspotter.
Upon arrival, they found an adult female victim with a gunshot wound. The victim, identified as 49-year-old Stacy Cooper, was pronounced dead at the scene.
Gregory Graham is currently detained without bail at the Baltimore County Detention Center.
Two Arrests Made in Drug-Induced Death Case
Two Arrests Made in Drug-Induced Death Case
**Hackensack, NJ** – Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrests of Robert Wichowski, 31, and Xiomara Frias-Barbosa, 28, from Hasbrouck Heights, NJ, for drug-induced death and related drug offenses. The operation was conducted by the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office and Hackensack Police Department, led by Chiefs Matthew Finck and Michael Antista.
On November 2, Hackensack Police Department responded to a medical emergency involving the death of a 54-year-old man. Evidence suggested a Fentanyl overdose, prompting an investigation.
Following a thorough investigation, detectives identified Wichowski and Frias-Barbosa as suppliers of the fatal drug dose. With support from Bergen County Sheriff’s Office, Hasbrouck Heights PD, and Bergen County Regional SWAT Team, a search warrant was executed on March 5 at their residence, leading to the seizure of several hundred bags of suspected Fentanyl and drug paraphernalia.
Both individuals were charged with numerous offenses including strict liability for a drug-induced death, possession and distribution of Fentanyl, and possession of drug paraphernalia. They
Arrest Made in February Jessup Shooting
Arrest Made in February Shooting Incident
**Jessup, MD** – The Howard County Police Department has announced the arrest of a suspect connected to a shooting incident that took place on February 17 in the 8200 block of Preston Court. No one was injured during the incident.
Witnesses reported that at around 4:50 p.m., a male suspect exited a vehicle in a parking lot and fired several shots at it as it drove away. Police responded to the scene and recovered several shell casings.
Following an investigation, authorities identified and arrested the suspect on Wednesday. Eitan Quirce, 18, from Silver Spring, is facing charges including attempted first- and second-degree murder, assault, and weapons violations.
The investigation is ongoing, with the motive and identities of the intended victims still under review by law enforcement officials.
Traffic Stop Leads to Drug Seizure and Arrest in Severn
Traffic Stop Leads to Drug Seizure and Arrest in Severn
**Severn, MD** – On Thursday, at approximately 9:25 p.m., Anne Arundel County Police conducted a traffic stop involving a gray Honda Cross-tour at the intersection of Golden Eagle Lane and Redhawk Way.
The driver, Thomas Lee Gross, was identified as previously wanted in connection with a citizen robbery. Upon the attempted stop, Gross fled the vehicle on foot but was captured a short distance away without incident.
A subsequent search of the Honda Cross-tour revealed a significant amount of narcotics and cash. Police seized about 13 pills of suspected Oxycodone, 11.5 pills of Alprazolam, 23 pills of MDMA, roughly 1 ounce of Promethazine, 16.73 grams of Psilocybin Mushrooms, approximately 913.27 grams of Cannabis, and $2,717 in cash.
Thomas Lee Gross, a 24-year-old male from Severn, Maryland, was arrested and is now facing charges related to the incident.
Shooting Incident at Crozet’s Harris Teeter Ends with Three Fatalities
Shooting Incident at Crozet’s Harris Teeter Ends with Three Fatalities
**Crozet, VA -** Albemarle County Police are investigating a fatal shooting that took place on Monday at the Harris Teeter in Crozet. The incident resulted in the deaths of two victims, Peter L. Martin, 43, and Diane G. Spangler, 68, as well as the shooter, Justin M. Barbour, 28.
The incident began at approximately 1:35 p.m. when emergency services responded to reports of gunfire. First responders found Martin deceased at the scene while Spangler was in critical condition and later died after being taken to UVA Medical Center. Barbour was engaged by an off-duty federal officer who intervened and shot Barbour, leading to his death.
Authorities have determined that Barbour had no previous connections to either victim or the Harris Teeter location. Before the incident, Barbour was tracked leaving his residence at around 1:22 p.m., traveling to Crozet and arriving in the Harris Teeter parking lot by 1:33 p.m. He proceeded to fire 28 rounds within 20 seconds.
Barbour had no criminal history, though he had previous encounters with law enforcement unrelated
