Frederick, MD – The Frederick Police Department’s evening and midnight patrol officers displayed excellent teamwork and proactive policing over the weekend. Officer L. Abed initiated a traffic stop on Saturday evening and called in reinforcements due to suspicious behavior by the vehicle’s occupants.
OFC Walsleben, K-9 handler Corrado, and OFC Malatesta promptly responded to assist Abed. During the field investigation, Officer Walsleben noticed a semiautomatic handgun in plain view inside the vehicle.
All three occupants were taken into custody without incident, with one of the suspects found to have an outstanding arrest warrant.
- Man clings to life after being shot in head on Baltimore street
Man shot in the head during broad daylight attack on West North Avenue
Baltimore, MD – A 31-year-old man is in critical condition after being shot in the head Friday afternoon in the 1200 block of West North Avenue, prompting an active investigation by Western District Shooting detectives.
The shooting occurred around 4:16 p.m. when officers were dispatched to the area following a report of gunfire. Upon arrival, they found the male victim suffering from a gunshot wound to the head. He was immediately transported to a local hospital, where he remains in critical condition.
Police have not released any information regarding a suspect or motive, and no arrests have been made. Detectives from the Western District Shooting Unit are leading the investigation.
Authorities are urging anyone with information to come forward. Tips can be submitted directly to Western District detectives at 410-396-2477. Anonymous tips are also accepted through Metro Crime Stoppers at 1-866-7LOCKUP or via their online tip submission portal.
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Key Points
- A 31-year-old man was shot in the head Friday afternoon on West North Avenue
- The victim remains in critical condition at a local hospital
- Detectives are investigating and seeking tips from the public
- Caught on camera thief steals weed whacker from Silver Spring backyard
Suspect caught on camera stealing weed whacker from Silver Spring backyard
Silver Spring, MD – Montgomery County Police are asking for the public’s help in identifying a man caught on surveillance video during a residential burglary earlier this month in the 8000 block of Woodbury Drive.
According to detectives with the 3rd District Investigative Section, the burglary occurred at approximately 2:54 a.m. on Tuesday, September 16. The suspect was recorded walking up the driveway of a residence before entering a backyard shed and stealing an orange Rigid electric weed whacker.
The suspect is described as a Black male wearing a blue vest and dark-colored pants. Two images released by police show the individual holding what appears to be the stolen yard tool while leaving the property.
Investigators say the suspect left the scene before officers arrived and remain hopeful the community can assist with identifying him. Crime Solvers of Montgomery County is offering a reward of up to $10,000 for information that leads to an arrest in the case.
Tips can be submitted anonymously by visiting www.crimesolversmcmd.org or www.p3tips.com, or by calling 1-866-411-8477.
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Key Points
- Suspect stole an orange Rigid electric weed whacker from a shed in Silver Spring
- Incident occurred just before 3 a.m. on Tuesday, September 16
- Police are offering a reward of up to $10,000 for information leading to an arrest
- Woman found dead after three-alarm fire guts Maryland home
Corriganville woman dead after three-alarm fire tears through home with no smoke alarms
Corriganville, MD – A 69-year-old woman was killed Friday morning in a devastating three-alarm house fire in Corriganville, as investigators work to determine the cause of the blaze that engulfed a two-story residence and left no functioning smoke alarms behind.
The fire broke out just before noon at 11609 Proenty Road NW. A 911 call reported a house fire with possible entrapment, prompting a rapid response from the Corriganville Volunteer Fire Company and multiple surrounding departments. Firefighters arrived within minutes to find flames consuming much of the structure.
Dozens of personnel battled the intense blaze for nearly an hour before bringing it under control. After the flames were extinguished, firefighters located a deceased adult inside the home. Authorities have preliminarily identified the victim as a 69-year-old woman who lived at the residence. Her remains were transported to the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner in Baltimore for positive identification and to determine the cause of death.
Officials say no smoke alarms were heard upon arrival, and investigators found no evidence of alarms inside the home. The lack of detection devices may have contributed to the fatal outcome, though the official cause remains under investigation.
One firefighter sustained minor injuries during the response and was treated at the scene.
The Office of the State Fire Marshal is leading the investigation in partnership with the Combined County Criminal Investigations Unit (C3I), Maryland State Police Crime Scene Unit, and K9 “Blondie,” who was deployed as part of standard protocol for fatal fire incidents.
Fire investigators are focusing on pinpointing where and how the fire started, with no preliminary cause released.
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Key Points
- A 69-year-old Corriganville woman died Friday in a three-alarm house fire on Proenty Road
- Fire crews found no working smoke alarms inside the home, and the blaze took nearly an hour to control
- The fire is under investigation by the State Fire Marshal and criminal investigators
- Silver Alert issued after elderly man disappears from Baileys Lane in Maryland
Search underway for missing 81-year-old man last seen in Silver Spring
Silver Spring, MD – Montgomery County Police have issued a Silver Alert as they continue searching for 81-year-old George Frederick Corum Jr., who was last seen Tuesday afternoon in the 15500 block of Baileys Lane in Silver Spring.
Corum, who suffers from health conditions that may put him at increased risk, was reported missing after he failed to return home around 12 p.m. Tuesday. Authorities say he was last seen wearing a black and gray flannel shirt with blue jeans. He is described as being 6 feet, 1 inch tall, weighing approximately 175 pounds, with brown eyes and gray or balding hair.
Police released two photos of Corum, including one from a surveillance camera showing him walking outside. It is not clear where he may have been headed, and no known destination has been confirmed.
The Silver Alert remains active as officers and search teams canvas the surrounding neighborhoods. Officials urge residents in the area to check their security footage and property for any signs of Corum, particularly between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. Tuesday.
The Montgomery County Police Department has asked anyone with information to call their non-emergency line at (301) 279-8000, which operates 24 hours.
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Key Points
- George Frederick Corum Jr., 81, was last seen Tuesday afternoon in Silver Spring
- He was wearing a black and gray flannel shirt and blue jeans at the time of his disappearance
- A Silver Alert has been issued as authorities continue their search and request public assistance
- Fatal three-alarm blaze tears through Corriganville home, kills woman
Corriganville, MD – Flames swallowed a two-story house in minutes on Friday, drawing a three-alarm response to a Corriganville address where firefighters later found a woman dead inside as investigators launched a joint probe into the cause.
Fire erupts before noon
Fatal three-alarm blaze tears through Corriganville home, kills woman At 11:53 a.m., crews from Corriganville Volunteer Fire Department and surrounding companies rushed to 11609 Proenty Road NW after a 911 call reported a house fire with possible entrapment. Firefighters arrived within minutes to heavy fire conditions throughout the home. The blaze escalated to three alarms, bringing dozens of firefighters and taking nearly an hour to bring under control. One firefighter suffered minor injuries and was treated and released at the scene.
Victim pending identification
After extinguishment, responders discovered the body of an adult inside. Authorities said the victim has been preliminarily identified as a 69-year-old female occupant of the residence. Her remains were transported to the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner in Baltimore for positive identification and determination of cause and manner of death.
Investigators report no alarms sounding
The origin and cause remain under investigation by the Office of the State Fire Marshal and the Combined County Criminal Investigations Unit, with assistance from the Maryland State Police Crime Scene Unit and K9 “Blondie,” a standard procedure whenever a fatal fire occurs. Upon arrival, no smoke alarms were reported sounding, and investigators said they found no evidence of alarms in the home.
“You only have seconds to escape a fire,” Acting State Fire Marshal Jason M. Mowbray said, urging residents to test alarms immediately. “The sooner you hear an alarm, the sooner you can get out, and the better chance you and your family have to escape.”
Key Points
- Three-alarm fire broke out at 11:53 a.m. Friday at 11609 Proenty Road NW in Corriganville.
- Adult female victim, preliminarily identified as 69, found deceased inside; identification pending OCME.
- Investigators found no working smoke alarms; cause and origin remain under investigation.