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.
- Baltimore man shot in the middle of the afternoon on East 34th Street
East 34th Street shooting sends man to hospital and launches search for answers
BALTIMORE, MD – A 35-year-old man was shot in broad daylight Monday on East 34th Street in Baltimore, sending him to a hospital and launching an investigation into who opened fire and what led to the shooting.
Officers responded to the 600 block of East 34th Street at approximately 1:37 p.m. Monday for a report of a firearm being discharged, according to Baltimore Police.
Officers find wounded man
When officers reached the scene, they found the 35-year-old suffering from an apparent gunshot wound to his body.
The victim was transported to an area hospital.
Police said he was listed in stable condition.
No additional information about the extent of his injuries was released.
Detectives search for answers
Northern District Shooting detectives responded and took control of the investigation.
Police did not announce an arrest or provide a suspect description in the information released Monday.
A possible motive or circumstances leading to the shooting were also not disclosed.
Anyone with information can contact Northern District Shooting detectives at 410-396-2455.
Anonymous information can be provided through Metro Crime Stoppers at 1-866-7LOCK-UP or through the organization’s online tip service.
Key Points
- A 35-year-old man was shot Monday afternoon in the 600 block of East 34th Street in Baltimore.
- The victim was transported to an area hospital and listed in stable condition.
- No arrest, suspect description or motive was announced in the initial police report.
- Cumberland Police Make Three Separate Arrests for Assault, Failure to Appear and Court Violations
CUMBERLAND, Md. — The Cumberland Police Department announced three separate arrests Tuesday involving an assault investigation and two individuals wanted on active bench warrants issued by the Allegany County District Court.
The arrests occurred Monday and involved allegations ranging from first-degree assault to failure to appear in court and failure to comply with previous court orders. Two of the three defendants were remanded to the Allegany County Detention Center following initial court appearances.
Police said the arrests stemmed from unrelated incidents investigated throughout the day.
One arrest followed a reported assault at an apartment building on Paca Street, while the other two involved active bench warrants issued by the Allegany County District Court.
Authorities reminded the public that all criminal charges are allegations, and defendants are presumed innocent unless proven guilty in a court of law.
- Cumberland police announced three unrelated arrests on Monday.
- One suspect faces first- and second-degree assault charges following an alleged attack on Paca Street.
- Two other suspects were arrested on active Allegany County bench warrants.
- Two defendants were ordered held at the Allegany County Detention Center.
Assault suspect arrested after reported apartment confrontation
Police responded to the 200 block of Paca Street Monday after receiving a report of an assault at an apartment building.
According to investigators, a man told officers he had gone to the apartment to contact a family member when another man answered the door and a confrontation followed. The victim alleged he was struck in the face and choked, suffering injuries that required medical treatment.
The suspect fled on foot before officers located him a short time later. Darryl Lemar Powell Jr., 28, of Cumberland, was arrested and charged with first-degree assault, second-degree assault and disorderly conduct. He was taken before a District Court Commissioner and ordered held on a temporary commitment at the Allegany County Detention Center.
Two arrested on active bench warrants
Earlier Monday, officers arrested Jason Apollo Crabtree, 50, of Cumberland on two active bench warrants issued Aug. 17.
The warrants allege Crabtree failed to comply with court orders related to previous charges of disorderly conduct, disturbing the peace and resisting arrest. Following his initial court appearance, Crabtree was remanded to the Allegany County Detention Center without bond.
Police also arrested Benal Aaron Atar, 35, of Cumberland, on three active bench warrants issued Aug. 14 after authorities alleged he failed to appear in court on cases involving trespassing, theft and disorderly conduct. After appearing before a District Court Commissioner, Atar was released on his own recognizance.
FAQ
- How many arrests did Cumberland police announce?
Three unrelated arrests were announced Tuesday stemming from incidents that occurred Monday. - Who faces assault charges?
Darryl Lemar Powell Jr., 28, was charged with first-degree assault, second-degree assault and disorderly conduct. - Where were the detained suspects taken?
Jason Apollo Crabtree and Darryl Lemar Powell Jr. were remanded to the Allegany County Detention Center.
Source: Cumberland Police Department.
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- Machete carjacking terror ends with Baltimore arrest and stolen pickup recovered
57-year-old driver was forced from his truck at blade-point before a suspect was caught hours later
BALTIMORE, MD – A 57-year-old man sitting inside his pickup truck was confronted by two people displaying a machete and ordered out early Sunday morning, setting off an armed carjacking investigation that ended hours later with the stolen truck recovered, a machete seized and a 31-year-old man under arrest.
Baltimore Police said the carjacking occurred at approximately 5:30 a.m. Sunday in the 3900 block of Elderon Avenue.
Machete displayed during carjacking
The victim told officers that two unidentified suspects approached while he was seated inside his pickup truck.
Police said the pair displayed a machete and ordered the 57-year-old to get out.
After he complied, both suspects allegedly climbed into the pickup and fled with it.
Officers circulated descriptions of the stolen vehicle and suspects as the search began.
Stolen pickup surfaces hours later
At approximately 2:08 p.m. — less than nine hours after the carjacking — Western District officers and Citywide Robbery detectives located the pickup in the 2400 block of Woodbrook Avenue.
Police arrested a 31-year-old man and recovered a machete from inside the vehicle.
The department did not identify the man in its announcement.
He was transported to the Central Booking Intake Facility and charged with armed carjacking.
Second suspect not reported arrested
Police said two suspects were involved in the original carjacking, but the announcement reported only one arrest.
No additional information about the second suspect was provided.
The charges against the arrested man are accusations. He is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.
Key Points
- A 57-year-old man was allegedly forced from his pickup truck by two suspects displaying a machete on Elderon Avenue early Sunday.
- Baltimore Police recovered the stolen pickup on Woodbrook Avenue less than nine hours later and seized a machete from the vehicle.
- A 31-year-old man was arrested and charged with armed carjacking; police did not report an arrest of the second suspect.
- 19-year-old rushed to trauma center after Edgewood shooting
Teen was rushed to a Baltimore trauma center after Sunday night gunfire
EDGEWOOD, MD – A 19-year-old man was shot in the lower body during a Sunday night shooting in Edgewood, sending him to a Baltimore-area trauma center while Harford County detectives searched for a suspect and worked to determine what triggered the gunfire.
The Harford County Sheriff’s Office said deputies were dispatched to the 700 block of Court Square Drive at about 8:30 p.m. Sunday after receiving a report of a shooting.
Deputies found the 19-year-old suffering from a gunshot wound to his lower body.
Shooting traced to Hanson Road
Deputies immediately provided medical assistance until emergency medical personnel arrived and took over his care.
The victim was then transported to a Baltimore-area trauma center.
His injuries were described as non-life-threatening.
Investigators subsequently determined that the shooting itself appeared to have occurred in the 1700 block of Hanson Road, according to the Sheriff’s Office.
Officials said their initial investigation indicates the shooting was an isolated incident.
Detectives search for suspect and motive
Detectives with the Harford County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigations Division took over the investigation.
Investigators canvassed the surrounding neighborhood for potential witnesses and additional information.
The Sheriff’s Office said detectives are working to identify potential suspects and determine a motive.
Forensic Services Unit personnel also processed the scene and collected physical evidence.
No suspect description was released, and no arrests were announced.
Anyone with information about the shooting is asked to contact Detective Smith at 443-409-3576.
Key Points
- A 19-year-old man suffered a non-life-threatening gunshot wound Sunday night in Edgewood.
- Investigators believe the shooting occurred in the 1700 block of Hanson Road, although deputies initially located the wounded man near Court Square Drive.
- Detectives are working to identify potential suspects and establish a motive.
- Scratch-off surprise erupts into $50K payday for Hyattsville retiree
A 10X symbol transformed a $5,000 prize into the game’s top payout
HYATTSVILLE, MD – A retired construction worker who initially saw little reason to celebrate after scratching his lottery ticket got a $50,000 shock when he scanned it, revealing that a 10X symbol had quietly delivered one of the biggest prizes available in the Maryland Lottery game.
The Hyattsville man purchased the winning 20X the Cash scratch-off at Hillandale Beer & Wine, located at 10117 New Hampshire Ave. in Silver Spring.
According to the Maryland Lottery, the Prince George’s County resident did not initially believe the ticket was a winner.
Scanner reveals $50K surprise
Instead of tossing the ticket aside, he scanned it to check the result.
The scanner showed a $50,000 win.
Although none of his numbers matched, the ticket contained a 10X symbol paired with a $5,000 prize. Under the game’s rules, the symbol multiplied that amount by 10, producing the $50,000 top prize.
The winner told Lottery officials he was shocked by the result.
Car and mortgage could benefit
The retired construction worker said he plans to put some of his winnings toward a car.
He may use the remaining money to pay down his mortgage.
Hillandale Beer & Wine will receive a $500 bonus from the Maryland Lottery for selling the top-prize ticket.
The 20X the Cash scratch-off launched in January with seven $50,000 top prizes. Following this win, one $50,000 top prize remains unclaimed, according to the Lottery.
Additional unclaimed prizes ranging from $5 to $5,000 also remain in the game.
Key Points
- A Hyattsville man won a $50,000 top prize on a 20X the Cash scratch-off purchased in Silver Spring.
- He initially did not realize he had won before scanning the ticket and discovering a 10X symbol had multiplied a $5,000 prize into $50,000.
- The retired construction worker plans to consider buying a car and using part of the prize toward his mortgage.
