CRIME & SAFETY
Woman carjacked at gunpoint in Costco parking lot in Hanover, police say
BALTIMORE - A woman was carjacked by two men with guns Friday morning in the parking lot of a Costco in Hanover, Maryland, according to Anne Arundel County Police.The woman told officers she was approached around 9 a.m. by the armed men who demanded her vehicle. The suspects then took off toward Route 295 in a blue 2011 Land Rover Range Rover, police said.Officers searched the area but were unable to locate the suspects.Anyone with information is urged to call police at 410-222-6155 or the Anne Arundel County Police Tip Line at 410-222-4700.
Man Who Killed Popular Baltimore Restaurant Manager Sentenced Following Escape Effort
Wise pleaded guilty to murder and other charges for his role in the fatal shooting of Chesley Patterson and has been sentenced to life in prison with all but 50 years suspended, followed by three years of probation if he is released. In late January 2022, police in Baltimore were...
Mother and son dead in murder-suicide: police
WASHINGTON - A 50-year-old woman killed herself and her 16-year-old son in Lanham this weekend, according to Prince George's County Police. Officials are investigating after responding to Greenbelt Road on Saturday for the report of two people dead in a wooded area. Police say that Natalie Jaeger, 50, shot and...
15-Year-Old Arrested For Ninth Time Fleeing Crime Scene In Baltimore, Police Say
At around 7:40 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 26, officers from the Baltimore Police Department spotted a suspicious vehicle with several people inside in the 4400 block of Park Heights Avenue, leading to a traffic stop to allow them to probe the situation. However, the kids had other ideas in mind.
Maryland boxer Anwar ‘The Silent Assassin ’Wingate found dead in Northwest,D.C. parking garage
Anwar “The Silent Assassin” Wingate stood at 160 pounds in a Baltimore boxing ring against Malik Chapman on Sept. 30 for what would be his last fight and second knockout victory in his short-lived pro boxing career. The next match was scheduled in just a few weeks, however, on Nov. 20, Anwar was found with a fatal gunshot wound in a parking garage in Northwest, D.C.
Duo arrested in statewide string of fraudulent transactions, Frederick deputies say
FREDERICK COUNTY, Md. (7News) — Over the weekend, deputies with the Frederick County Sheriff’s Office (FCSO) arrested two suspects involved in a string of fraudulent transactions across Maryland. Officials said the incident unfolded at the Fulton Bank on 5211 Presidents Court on Nov. 25. Deputies were called to...
Maryland Law Enforcement Halts Scammers in Their Tracks
In a significant blow to financial crime in Maryland, Frederick County law enforcement officers arrested two well-known scam artists following a failed fraud attempt at Fulton Bank. On a recent Saturday, DeWight Aaron Gilbert, 37, and Morgan Michelle Milligan, 32, both Hyattsville residents, were thwarted in their illicit activities thanks to the vigilance of bank staff. Recognized for their fraudulent operations across the state, the duo's capture marks a victory for authorities battling a surge in financial scams.
Dozens of shots hit man, several homes in Greater Landover neighborhood
GREATER LANDOVER, Md. — Multiple shooters fired dozens of gunshots in a Greater Landover neighborhood - all aimed at one man running for his life. Most of the bullets fired near the intersection of Stoddert Lane and Pinebrook Road struck parked cars and homes throughout the neighborhood. Police say at least one shot hit the man.
Juvenile Crime Surge in Baltimore: Gun Found in Elementary School Student's Backpack
Discover the alarming rise in juvenile crime in Baltimore, with a focus on a shocking incident at Creative City Charter School where a gun was found in a seven-year-old student's backpack. Explore the city's response and the impact on the community.
Early morning Friday shootout in Prince George's County leaves one critically injured
LANDOVER, Md. (7News) — Caught on video, gunfire erupted in the middle of a Prince George’s County neighborhood as dozens of shots were fired before 9 a.m. on Black Friday. Police confirmed to 7News that one man was critically injured in the shooting. It happened in the 6900...
Police Warns of “Grandparent Scam” That’s On The Rise
The “Grandparent Scam” is on the rise, according to a recent community advisory by Takoma Park Police. Per Takoma Park police, “The “Grandparent Scam” targets the elderly. If your grandchild called seeking help, would you send money? In the “Grandparent Scam,” cons are posing as relatives to try and convince elderly victims to wire cash to help pay for emergency car repairs, medical bills – or even post bail. Here’s how to detect a scam:
Fifteen juveniles arrested for armed robbery, carjacking, auto theft, some reoffenders, police say
BALTIMORE (WBFF) — More than a dozen juveniles were arrested for various crimes within the past week, and for some of them, it wasn’t their first or even second arrest. According to Baltimore Police, the Department has arrested 15 juveniles since November 22. Most recently, BPD says seven...
Concern for Missing 64-Year-Old Man
Detectives from the Montgomery County Department of Police – 4th District Investigative Section are asking for the public’s assistance in locating Mark Tyrone Prather, a missing 64-year-old from Silver Spring. Prather was last seen on Friday, November 24, 2023, at approximately 4 p.m., in the 13200 block of...
Man, woman wounded in 2 separate shootings near 7 Maryland schools
Police are looking for two people linked to two separate shootings that led to a man and woman being shot and seven nearby Maryland schools to modify their security. The first shooting happened around 11:45 a.m. Monday on Lost Knife Circle, near Montgomery Village Middle School, Watkins Mill Elementary, Stedwick Elementary and Whetstone Elementary, Montgomery County police said. A shelter in place was issued at the schools, out of precaution, which was lifted more than an hour later.
Woman Arrested in Stolen Vehicle During Baltimore Traffic Stop
BALTIMORE, MD – In the early hours of November 23, 2023, Baltimore Police Department’s Western District patrol officers arrested a 29-year-old woman for operating a stolen vehicle. The incident occurred…
Baltimore Afternoon News: Murder Investigation, Student Hit by Car, and Holiday Travel Rush Continues
Catch up on your Monday afternoon news roundup from CBS News Baltimore. Get updates on a murder investigation in West Baltimore, a student hit by a car near Dundock High School, and the ongoing holiday travel rush. Tune in for the latest details.