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Baltimore Woman Mistakenly Killed In Murder-For-Hire Plot: Mastermind Pleads Guilty: DOJ Baltimore Woman Mistakenly Killed In Murder-For-Hire Plot: Mastermind Pleads Guilty: DOJ
Baltimore Woman Mistakenly Killed In Murder-For-Hire Plot: Mastermind Pleads Guilty: DOJ A Baltimore man admitted to orchestrating a murder-for-hire plot that left an innocent woman dead in a tragic case of mistaken identity, federal prosecutors announced. Matthew Hightower, 43, of Baltimore, pleaded guilty to using a firearm during and in relation to a violent crime resulting in the death of Latrina Ashburne, the US Attorney’s Office for the District of Maryland said on Monday, June 16. Ashburne was mistaken for her neighbor, a federal witness whom Hightower had allegedly conspired to kill to prevent her from testifying against him in two federal cases — one for health care fr…
Carroll County Drug Ring Busted; Westminster Pair Jailed After SWAT Raids, Sheriff Says Carroll County Drug Ring Busted; Westminster Pair Jailed After SWAT Raids, Sheriff Says
Carroll County Drug Ring Busted; Westminster Pair Jailed After SWAT Raids, Sheriff Says Two alleged drug traffickers are behind bars in Carroll County after a major multi-agency bust that spanned six months and involved SWAT teams, the DEA, and local police from three counties, authorities announced. Antonio Alfonso Liason, 38, and Jessica Brooke Smith, 47, both of Westminster, were arrested this week, during a sweeping takedown involving search warrants across Carroll County and Baltimore, according to the sheriff's office. “These search warrants were a result of a joint investigation spanning approximately six months, targeting the distribution of large quantities of illicit…
Low-Cost Airline With European Flights Leaving Newburgh's Airport: Here's Why Low-Cost Airline With European Flights Leaving Newburgh's Airport: Here's Why
Low-Cost Airline With European Flights Leaving Newburgh's Airport: Here's Why A budget airline from Iceland is ending all of its flights to the US, including routes at three Northeast airports. Play Airlines announced the end of US service in a news release on Monday, June 9. While it had already cut back on North American flights, the airline still flew to three US cities: Baltimore, Boston, and Newburgh, New York. The US routes will officially end in October. "This is primarily a plan for practical changes to the operations of the Icelandic airline Play," said CEO Einar Örn Ólafsson. "We're focusing on the profitable aspects of the business — sun destination …
Amtrak Train Service Halted In Baltimore After Vehicle Found On Tracks (DEVELOPING) Amtrak Train Service Halted In Baltimore After Vehicle Found On Tracks (DEVELOPING)
Amtrak Train Service Halted In Baltimore After Vehicle Found On Tracks (Developing) All Amtrak train traffic in and out of Baltimore has been suspended while authorities investigate a vehicle found on the tracks, officials said Wednesday night. The hold was placed by “local municipal officials,” and there is no current estimate for how long the delays may last, according to an alert issued by Amtrak at 7:13 p.m. on June 11. "All rail traffic departing and arriving in Baltimore (BAL) has been halted due to local municipal officials placing a hold on the tracks while investigating an unauthorized vehicle on the tracks," Amtrak wrote. "We are working to establish a delay time…
Double Trouble: Stafford Deputies Nab Two Fugitives During One Traffic Stop: Sheriff Double Trouble: Stafford Deputies Nab Two Fugitives During One Traffic Stop: Sheriff
Double Trouble: Stafford Deputies Nab Two Fugitives During One Traffic Stop: Sheriff It started with a suspicious Silverado. It ended with two wanted fugitives from two states behind bars. Shortly before 7 a.m. on Monday, June 9, a deputy from the Stafford County Sheriff's Office was patrolling Richmond Highway near Austin Park Drive when a Chevrolet Silverado caught his attention, officials said. The registered owner had an active warrant, so the deputy made the stop, according to the sheriff's office. What he didn’t expect was a bonus pair of wanted wanderers inside. The driver — Emilio Sanchez Linares, 41, of Alexandria — wasn’t the original target. But a quick check s…
Philly-Based Rite Aid Closing 110+ More Stores Amid New Bankruptcy Filing: See Full List Philly-Based Rite Aid Closing 110+ More Stores Amid New Bankruptcy Filing: See Full List
Philly-Based Rite Aid Closing 110+ More Stores Amid New Bankruptcy Filing: See Full List Rite Aid will shut down more than 100 additional stores nationwide as the struggling pharmacy chain moves deeper into bankruptcy. The closings were disclosed in a recent bankruptcy court filing, less than a month after Rite Aid filed for Chapter 11 on Monday, May 5. The Philadelphia-based chain is working to sell off its pharmacies, inventory, and other assets to several potential buyers. Rite Aid said it has secured $1.94 billion in new financing to keep locations open during the bankruptcy process. Pharmacy services and immunizations will continue in-store and online. The lates…
Maryland Man Shot, Airlifted After Watching Cousin Gunned Down At House Party Maryland Man Shot, Airlifted After Watching Cousin Gunned Down At House Party
Maryland Man Shot, Airlifted After Watching Cousin Gunned Down At House Party A Maryland man is recovering from a gunshot wound after watching his cousin get gunned down in front of him at a house party in Queen Anne’s County, according to family members. Christopher Parsley, 19, was killed during a shooting at a large party on Fairview Drive in Centreville just after midnight on Sunday, June 9, the Queen Anne’s County Sheriff’s Office said. 🚨 REWARD 🚨 Metro Crime Stoppers Of Maryland is offering a cash reward for information leading to the arrest of the... Posted by Queen Anne's County Office of the Sheriff on Wednesday, June 4, 2025 Now, his cousin — iden…
Two Points Short: Ravens Aim Higher In 2025 Two Points Short: Ravens Aim Higher In 2025
Two Points Short: Ravens Aim Higher In 2025 Two points. That’s what stood between the Baltimore Ravens and the AFC Championship game in 2024.  After a season that rewrote the record books, it ended in heartbreak—a 27–25 loss to the Buffalo Bills in the Divisional Round. Even becoming the first team in NFL history to notch both 4,000 passing yards and 3,000 rushing yards in a single season wasn’t enough. And for a team built on grit and expectations, that stings. But it also motivates. With preseason tickets already on sale—and regular season seats flying fast—now’s the time for fans to lock in their spots at M&T Bank Stadiu…
Baltimore Man Killed In Weekend Stabbing, Woman Arrested: 'He Had So Much Life Ahead' Baltimore Man Killed In Weekend Stabbing, Woman Arrested: 'He Had So Much Life Ahead'
Baltimore Man Killed In Weekend Stabbing, Woman Arrested: 'He Had So Much Life Ahead' A Baltimore family is reeling after a man was fatally stabbed over the weekend. An arrest has been made, but the heartbreak is just beginning. According to police, 26-year-old Demetri Briscoe Jr. was attacked during a physical altercation in the city’s Northeast District early Sunday, June 1, before being driven to a nearby hospital, where he later died. According to the Baltimore Police Department, officers were called to the 3000 block of Westfield Avenue shortly after 2 a.m. on Saturday, June 1, for a report of an armed person.  Officers arrived to find evidence of a crime scene, b…
Deadly Police Pursuit Ends With Crash Into I-95 Pillar In Baltimore: AG Deadly Police Pursuit Ends With Crash Into I-95 Pillar In Baltimore: AG
Deadly Police Pursuit Ends With Crash Into I-95 Pillar In Baltimore: AG A deadly police pursuit on I-95 in Baltimore ended in tragedy when an Infiniti driver crashed into a highway pillar, killing two people, authorities said. A high-speed police chase in Baltimore ended in a fatal crash early Wednesday, June 4, when a fleeing vehicle slammed into a support pillar under I-95, according to the Maryland Attorney General’s Office, which is investigating the incident. The deadly collision happened around 2:18 a.m., when a Maryland Transportation Authority (MDTA) officer spotted an Infiniti sedan traveling northbound on I-95, officials said. The officer followed th…
Baltimore Marina Runs Red As Mysterious Oil Spill Oozes Into Waterfront (PHOTOS) Baltimore Marina Runs Red As Mysterious Oil Spill Oozes Into Waterfront (PHOTOS)
Baltimore Marina Runs Red As Mysterious Oil Spill Oozes Into Waterfront (Photos) A 100-gallon mystery spill has turned Baltimore’s Fells Point Marina blood red — and now state crews and the Coast Guard are scrambling to clean up the mess. Waterfront visitors were stunned in Baltimore’s Fells Point neighborhood when they found it coated in a vivid red slick on Tuesday, June 4, after a 100-gallon oil spill of unknown origin blanketed the docks in dyed petroleum, officials said. The Maryland Department of the Environment confirmed its emergency response team was on site, working alongside the US Coast Guard and private contractors to contain the strange-colored spill. …
Victim Duct-Taped, Killed, Set on Fire After FaceTime Ransom Demand In Baltimore: DOJ Victim Duct-Taped, Killed, Set on Fire After FaceTime Ransom Demand In Baltimore: DOJ
Victim Duct-Taped, Killed, Set on Fire After FaceTime Ransom Demand In Baltimore: DOJ He FaceTimed the victim’s son, duct-taped and gagged his father in a chair, demanded weed and cash—then set the house on fire after riddling the man with bullets. A Maryland man will spend more than 22 years behind bars for a shocking murder plot straight out of a crime thriller, federal prosecutors announced Tuesday. Ziyon Thompson, 21, of Baltimore, was sentenced to 22 years and one month in federal prison this week for aiding and abetting the murder of Miguel Soto-Diaz, who flew in from California for a drug meeting that turned deadly, authorities said. According to the guilty plea, Sot…
Gunman Arrested Weeks After Baltimore Shooting, Police Say Gunman Arrested Weeks After Baltimore Shooting, Police Say
Gunman Arrested Weeks After Baltimore Shooting, Police Say A Baltimore man has been arrested for the murder of 37-year-old Albert Manning in the city’s Southern District, authorities announced. Ronald Hall Jr., 48, was taken into custody without incident on May 28, 2025, in connection with the shooting death of Albert Manning, according to city police. The fatal shooting happened around 6:45 a.m. on Sunday, May 11 in the 3500 block of 2nd Street. Officers responded to reports of gunfire and found Manning suffering from a gunshot wound to his upper body. He was pronounced dead at the scene. Following an investigation, detectives identified Hall as …
Teens Packing Rifles, Handguns, Pills, Ammo Charged As Adults In Baltimore, Police Say Teens Packing Rifles, Handguns, Pills, Ammo Charged As Adults In Baltimore, Police Say
Teens Packing Rifles, Handguns, Pills, Ammo Charged As Adults In Baltimore, Police Say Four teens are facing adult charges after Baltimore police busted them with a full-blown arsenal of firearms, ammunition, and suspected drugs — including a device that turns handguns fully automatic. A group of teens is behind bars after Baltimore Police recovered multiple weapons, extended magazines, ammunition, and suspected drugs during a bust in the 800 block of North Curley Avenue, officials announced. The arrests were reported on Sunday, June 1, around 6 p.m., when Southeast District Action Team Members were investigating individuals believed to be involved in drug deals, police said.…
Tornado Watch Issued In These 10 NJ Counties Tornado Watch Issued In These 10 NJ Counties
Tornado Watch Issued In These 10 NJ Counties The National Weather Service has issued a Tornado Watch for parts of New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Maryland, and Virginia through 12 a.m. Saturday, May 31, with storms expected to begin after 8 p.m. Friday. Here's what to expect: Tornadoes: A couple are possible. Hail: Isolated hail up to ping pong ball size. Wind: Gusts up to 65 mph possible. The watch covers more than 22 million people, including densely populated areas around Philadelphia, Trenton, Atlantic City, Baltimore, Dover, and Virginia Beach. ⚠️ In New Jersey, the watch includes: Atlantic, Burlington, Camden, Cape May, Cumberland…
Baltimore Mom, 23, Killed On Mother’s Day; Repeat Offender Charged With Murder: Police Baltimore Mom, 23, Killed On Mother’s Day; Repeat Offender Charged With Murder: Police
Baltimore Mom, 23, Killed On Mother’s Day; Repeat Offender Charged With Murder: Police She was just 23 — and it was Mother’s Day. Now, a Baltimore man has been charged in connection with the shooting that killed young mother Taniya Gray earlier this month in Southwest Baltimore, according to police. Tamal Johnson, 22, was arrested and charged with multiple counts of murder, conspiracy, and several firearm offenses after investigators determined he was involved in Gray’s killing on May 11, police said. The Baltimore Police Department announced his arrest on Wednesday, May 28. Investigators described Johnson as a repeat violent offender. Around 10:40 a.m. on the morning …
Maryland Father Killed In Baltimore Shooting: 'Y’all Took My Heart From Me — Now It’s Broken' Maryland Father Killed In Baltimore Shooting: 'Y’all Took My Heart From Me — Now It’s Broken'
Maryland Father Killed In Baltimore Shooting: 'Y’all Took My Heart From Me — Now It’s Broken' He was the firstborn son. A father. A grandfather. A man his family says was taken far too soon. Tobias Cunningham, 50, was gunned down in Baltimore early Sunday morning, May 25, just blocks from downtown, in what his family described as "a senseless act of violence." Baltimore Police said officers were called shortly after 2 a.m. to the 400 block of North Paca Street, where they found Cunningham suffering from a gunshot wound.  He was rushed to a nearby hospital, but later died from his injuries. Homicide detectives are actively investigating the case, though no suspects have been p…
Baltimore Ravens Reveal Game-Changing M&T Bank Stadium Renovations For 2025 Baltimore Ravens Reveal Game-Changing M&T Bank Stadium Renovations For 2025
Baltimore Ravens Reveal Game-Changing M&T Bank Stadium Renovations For 2025 Get ready, Ravens Flock. The Baltimore Ravens have dropped fresh details on Phase Two of their massive, multi-year M&T Bank Stadium renovation, and it's shaping up to deliver one of the most electrifying game day experiences in the NFL. Picture massive LED displays, a tailgate-and-concert zone, sushi in the end zone, and an immersive retail store open year-round.  It’s all part of “The Next Evolution,” a planned transformation of M&T Bank Stadium, announced in 2023 and set to span through 2026. “The upgrades will enhance the gameday experience and provide year-round offerings…
WATCH: Maryland Troopers Hoist Injured Hiker, Kayaker In Dramatic Holiday Weekend Rescues WATCH: Maryland Troopers Hoist Injured Hiker, Kayaker In Dramatic Holiday Weekend Rescues
Watch: Maryland Troopers Hoist Injured Hiker, Kayaker In Dramatic Holiday Weekend Rescues It was a high-stakes holiday weekend for Maryland State Police Aviation crews, who pulled off two dramatic back-to-back air rescues.  The first rescue happened around 5 p.m. on Sunday, May 25, at Wolf Rock in Catoctin State Park, where an injured hiker had fallen from a rock face in a remote area of Frederick County, according to Maryland State Police. Trooper 2 Hoists Injured Subject Off Wolf Rock It’s been a busy holiday weekend for MSPAC. As of 4pm on Memorial Day,... Posted by Maryland State Police - Aviation Command on Monday, May 26, 2025 Because of the victim’s locatio…
Midday Baltimore Quadruple Shooting: Three In Custody, Police Say Midday Baltimore Quadruple Shooting: Three In Custody, Police Say
Midday Baltimore Quadruple Shooting: Three In Custody, Police Say Two more suspects have been arrested in connection to a Maryland quadruple shooting that left four people injured in broad daylight — including a 60-year-old man and a 57-year-old woman, police said. The latest to be apprehended are Sha’Bria Destiny McCleod, 24, and Deshawn Gwaltney, 24.  According to Baltimore Police, the pair was taken into custody in connection to the March 29 shooting on Venable Avenue that sent four to the hospital. The shooting was reported shortly before 2:30 p.m. on Saturday, March 29, when officers from the Northern District responded to reports of gunfire in…
Baltimore Neighborhood Rocked By Explosion: Reports (DEVELOPING) Baltimore Neighborhood Rocked By Explosion: Reports (DEVELOPING)
Baltimore Neighborhood Rocked By Explosion: Reports (Developing) First responders were called to the scene of an explosion in Baltimore on Monday afternoon, according to multiple reports. At approximately 12:40 p.m., officials responded to an incident on South Gilmor Street, reportedly an explosion.  No further details were provided by police. More information is expected to be provided. This is a developing story. Check Daily Voice for updates. Want breaking news in the DMV as it happens, or want to contribute? Join the DMV All Incidents Facebook group.
NYC Named World's Best City In New Study: Here's Why NYC Named World's Best City In New Study: Here's Why
NYC Named World's Best City In New Study: Here's Why Two Northeast cities have been recognized among the 10 best in the world, according to a new study. Oxford Economics has released its 2025 Global Cities Index. New York City ranked No. 1 in the world for the second straight year, while Boston climbed into the global top 10 at No. 8 overall. The index evaluates 1,000 cities across five categories. The annual report scored cities on economics, human capital, quality of life, environment, and governance. Researchers said the index helps guide decisions for investors and policymakers. "Leveraging our best-in-class urban economic for…
Human Remains Found In Brooklyn Park Alley; Homicide Investigation Underway: Police Human Remains Found In Brooklyn Park Alley; Homicide Investigation Underway: Police
Human Remains Found In Brooklyn Park Alley; Homicide Investigation Underway: Police A homicide investigation is underway after human remains were discovered in an alley in Maryland, police said. Anne Arundel County Police say officers found the body of an unidentified woman with “apparent trauma” in the Brooklyn Park neighborhood on Friday, May 23. At around 9:05 a.m., officers were called to the area of Disney Road and Alley 79 for a report of a body on the ground. Once on scene, they discovered human remains and confirmed the victim was dead. The body was transported to the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner in Baltimore for autopsy and identification. Homicide Unit …
Man Gunned Down And Left On Riverdale Roadside: Two Arrested In Cold-Blooded Killing: Police Man Gunned Down And Left On Riverdale Roadside: Two Arrested In Cold-Blooded Killing: Police
Man Gunned Down And Left On Riverdale Roadside: Two Arrested In Cold-Blooded Killing: Police A man was shot and left for dead on the side of a Maryland road — now, months later, two suspects are in custody, police say. Prince George’s County Police say 33-year-old Jose Guardado-Orellana of Mount Rainier and 30-year-old Santiago De La O Lemus of Landover have been charged in the October 2024 killing of Hyattsville resident Jeiver Pozuelos Cervantes, 38. On Oct. 24, 2024, officers were flagged down near Veterans Parkway and Riverdale Road in Riverdale by a concerned Good Samaritan who spotted an unresponsive man on the side of the roadway, police said.  The man, later identifie…
Baltimore Teen On Ankle Monitor Kidnapped 12-Year-Old Walking To School, Police Say Baltimore Teen On Ankle Monitor Kidnapped 12-Year-Old Walking To School, Police Say
Baltimore Teen On Ankle Monitor Kidnapped 12-Year-Old Walking To School, Police Say He was already being tracked for other crimes — but that didn’t stop him from allegedly kidnapping a 12-year-old boy on his way to school, police say. A 15-year-old boy has been arrested and charged in connection with a violent kidnapping and robbery that took place in the 2500 block of Aisquith Street on Monday, May 19, according to the Baltimore Police Department on Friday, May 23. Police say the 12-year-old victim was walking to school when he was approached by three teens who implied they were armed and demanded his belongings.  When he refused, they forced him into a nearby home,…
Baltimore Teen Charged As Adult After Shooting Another Boy — And Himself, Police Say Baltimore Teen Charged As Adult After Shooting Another Boy — And Himself, Police Say
Baltimore Teen Charged As Adult After Shooting Another Boy — And Himself, Police Say A 15-year-old Baltimore boy is facing adult charges after police say he shot another teen — and accidentally shot himself during the same encounter. The shooting happened around 7:30 p.m. on Monday, May 19, in the 300 block of South Macon Street, according to Baltimore Police. When officers arrived, they found a 16-year-old boy with a gunshot wound to the arm and the 15-year-old suspect with a gunshot wound to the thigh.  Both were taken to the hospital in stable condition. Police later determined the younger teen was the shooter — and that his own injury was self-inflicted during th…
Pasadena Mother Found Dead In Suspected Overdose Was Actually Murdered, Police Say Pasadena Mother Found Dead In Suspected Overdose Was Actually Murdered, Police Say
Pasadena Mother Found Dead In Suspected Overdose Was Actually Murdered, Police Say A Maryland mother who was first believed to have overdosed was actually murdered, Anne Arundel County Police confirmed Tuesday. Officers were called to the 1200 block of Lorene Court in Pasadena around 6:05 a.m. on Friday, April 4, for a report of a possible overdose, according to police on May 20. At the scene, officers found evidence of narcotics, but also signs of an assault, the department said. The victim, identified as 34-year-old Heather Elizabeth Beaver, was rushed to a nearby hospital with life-threatening injuries, but was pronounced dead a short time later, police said. Detecti…
Seat Pleasant Murder Suspect Barricades In Apartment After Deadly Shooting: Police Seat Pleasant Murder Suspect Barricades In Apartment After Deadly Shooting: Police
Seat Pleasant Murder Suspect Barricades In Apartment After Deadly Shooting: Police A Maryland man is behind bars after police say he shot and killed someone he knew, then barricaded himself inside an apartment building in Seat Pleasant. Ray Eugene Williams, 37, of Seat Pleasant, is charged with murder in connection with the deadly shooting of 51-year-old Timothy Furr of Baltimore, the Prince George’s County Police Department announced. It happened Friday morning, May 16, on Greig Street in Seat Pleasant. Following the shooting, police say Williams ran into an apartment building on the same block and refused to come out. That’s when police called in their Emergency Servi…
Baltimore Firefighter On Life Support To Save Dozens Of Lives With Organ Donation, Family Says Baltimore Firefighter On Life Support To Save Dozens Of Lives With Organ Donation, Family Says
Baltimore Firefighter On Life Support To Save Dozens Of Lives With Organ Donation, Family Says Baltimore is standing still as the community prepares to say goodbye to one of its own—a hero who never stopped putting others first. Fire Lt. Mark Dranbauer, a 23-year veteran of the Baltimore City Fire Department, remains on life support after suffering a devastating medical emergency while working a fire scene earlier this week, officials announced. He fell down a ladder while battling a blaze on West Sarasota Street in downtown Baltimore on Monday, according to CBS. While his injuries are too severe to survive, Mark’s story isn’t over.  In true firefighter fashion, his family say…
5-Year-Old Maryland Boy Loses Foot In ‘Devastating’ Lawn Mower Accident 5-Year-Old Maryland Boy Loses Foot In ‘Devastating’ Lawn Mower Accident
5-Year-Old Maryland Boy Loses Foot In ‘Devastating’ Lawn Mower Accident He was just playing outside when tragedy struck.  Now, 5-year-old Gibson Rivera Theimer suffered serious injuries—and his Maryland community is rallying to help. The boy is fighting for his life at a Baltimore hospital after a devastating lawn mower accident that cost him his right foot, leaving his family and community reeling. Theimer was playing outside on Saturday, May 10, when the unthinkable happened, according to family friends and neighbors.  He was rushed to Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore, where he remains in critical condition days after the accident. Loved ones …
Police Shootout In Baltimore Leaves Armed Suspect Dead: New Details Released Police Shootout In Baltimore Leaves Armed Suspect Dead: New Details Released
Police Shootout In Baltimore Leaves Armed Suspect Dead: New Details Released New details have been released by the Maryland Attorney General's Office following Monday's deadly police-involved shooting in Baltimore. The Independent Investigations Division (IID) of the Maryland Office of the Attorney General confirmed it is investigating after a man armed with a gun was shot and killed by Baltimore Police officers on Monday, May 12, in the 4600 block of York Road. The shooting happened around 1:25 p.m., officials said. According to the preliminary investigation, officers approached the man, who ran from the scene. Three officers chased him on foot, while another offi…