Maryland News
Rockville student arrested for threatening to shoot up elementary school in 129-page manifesto
An 18-year-old high school student has been arrested for threatening to commit a school shooting. Alex Ye was arrested Thursday following a joint investigation by the Montgomery County Police Department and the FBI. The investigation began when FBI agents were notified by MCPD about a 129-page “manifesto” written by Ye. In the document, Ye writes…
Read MoreBiden tours collapsed Baltimore bridge as clearing proceeds and declares ‘your nation has your back’
President Joe Biden got a firsthand look Friday at efforts to clear away the “mangled mess” of remains of the collapsed Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore, as cranes, ships and diving crews work to reopen one of the nation’s main shipping lanes. Aboard Marine One, circling the warped metal remains and the mass of…
Read MoreBiden visit to bridge collapse announced as channel opens to Baltimore port
President Biden will visit Baltimore on Friday to survey the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse, the White House announced Monday, as authorities said they have opened a small channel that will allow limited shipping at the Port of Baltimore for the first time since the disaster. Biden plans to meet with local and state officials…
Read MoreCapitol rioter who wanted to be ‘lone-wolf killer’ charged with violating anti-stalking order
A Silver Spring man who spent four months in prison for his role in the Capitol riot now faces three new criminal counts for allegedly violating an anti-stalking order against a D.C. activist. Bryan Betancur Battisti, 26, appeared in D.C. Superior Court on Wednesday for arraignment on three counts of contempt of an anti-stalking order.…
Read MoreCoast Guard investigators seek to identify voice in as many as 16 hoax calls
U.S. Coast Guard investigators are seeking the public’s help to identify a voice in apparent hoax calls. Investigators said a series of as many as 16 falsified distress calls were transmitted over VHF channel 16 beginning on Feb. 17. The calls are believed to have originated from the Strawberry Point area in Baltimore and consist…
Read MoreWarrant Issued for Suspect Wanted in Connection with “Jaws of Life” ATM String
A Prince George’s County grand jury indicted a suspect wanted in connection with multiple robberies as part of the “Jaws of Life” ATM string. The suspect is 31-year-old Stefon Janey whose last known address was in Accokeek. A warrant has been issued for his arrest. Janey was indicted in connection with eight robberies at multiple…
Read MoreTeenage girl involved in threats to 8 Maryland schools, police say
A 17-year-old girl is accused of making threats to at least eight Maryland schools, Baltimore County Police said Friday. The teenager allegedly posted threats Tuesday to hurt students at Aberdeen High School in Harford County and Eastern Technical in Baltimore County. No threats were found after police searches of the schools. Police said detectives then…
Read MoreTwo Defendants Arrested for Conspiring to Illegally Export Weapons to South Sudan
A federal criminal complaint was unsealed yesterday in the District of Arizona charging Abraham Chol Keech, 44, of Utah, and Peter Biar Ajak, 40, of Maryland, with conspiring to purchase and illegally export millions of dollars’ worth of fully automatic rifles, grenade launchers, Stinger missile systems, hand grenades, sniper rifles, ammunition, and other export-controlled items…
Read MoreMaryland State House lockdown prompted by anonymous threat is lifted after nothing suspicious found
The Maryland State House was locked down for about two hours Thursday after an anonymous phone threat was made, but officials said no signs of suspicious activity were found and later allowed people back inside. Annapolis Police Department spokesperson Bernie Bennett said someone made an anonymous threat to the State House via phone. He said…
Read MoreCriminal organization indicted for carjacking spree, violent crimes in Maryland
Six people, including two teens, have been charged in connection with dozens of violent crimes, Baltimore and Maryland officials announced Tuesday. An indictment details a spree of carjackings, robberies, and burglaries – some that led to shootings, and even a murder. Maryland Attorney General Anthony Brown rattled off dozens of charges during a press conference.…
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