North Bethesda Shooting: One Dead, Suspect Arrested in Kidnapping Case

North Bethesda Shooting: One Dead, Suspect Arrested in Kidnapping Case

Montgomery County Police are actively searching for two additional suspects following a deadly shooting and alleged abductions Sunday morning. Gaithersburg, MD (JK) – A deadly shooting in North Bethesda early Sunday left one man dead and prompted an ongoing police investigation. Officers responded around 7:40 a.m. to the 5900 block of Montrose Road, where 29-year-old…

Federal Court Revokes Citizenship of Maryland Sex Offender

Federal Court Revokes Citizenship of Maryland Sex Offender

Justice Department says man concealed rape conviction to obtain naturalization. Baltimore, MD (JK) – A U.S. District Court in Maryland has revoked the citizenship of Jorge Antonio Graciano Lara, a convicted sex offender. Federal prosecutors said Lara failed to disclose his criminal past when applying for naturalization. Lara was convicted in 2017 of second-degree rape…

Hagerstown Man Charged with Arson After Trash Can Fire Spreads to Home

Hagerstown Man Charged with Arson After Trash Can Fire Spreads to Home

Investigators say a 20-year-old admitted to setting the blaze that damaged a Mitchell Avenue porch. Hagerstown, MD (JK) – A Hagerstown man is facing arson charges after a fire that began in a trash can spread to the porch of a home on Sunday afternoon. Firefighters were called to the 400 block of Mitchell Avenue…

Police Charge Suspect In Howard County Murder

Police Charge Suspect In Howard County Murder

He’s currently being held without bond. Ellicott City, Md (KM) Charges of 1st-degree murder, 2nd-degree murder, assault and home invasion have been filed against a Mappsville, Virginia man for a homicide last week in Howard County, Maryland.   Rondale Dickerson, 34, was taken into custody on Friday, September 19th.   He is being held at the Howard…

Maryland State Police Helicopter Rescues Hiker at Maryland Heights Overlook

Maryland State Police Helicopter Rescues Hiker at Maryland Heights Overlook

Trooper 3 crew performs aerial hoist operation in Washington County. Frederick, MD (JK) – Maryland State Police Helicopter Trooper 3, based in Frederick, carried out a hoist rescue for a hiker in Washington County on Saturday afternoon. Around 1:33 p.m., Aviation Command crews were dispatched to the Maryland Heights Overlook, where a hiker was experiencing…

Montgomery County Woman Headed To Prison For Stealing Money From The Government

Montgomery County Woman Headed To Prison For Stealing Money From The Government

The woman used the money for her gambling addiction Frederick, Md. (DG) – A Montgomery Village woman is headed to federal prison after stealing more than half a million dollars from the U.S. State Department. Sixty-five-year-old Levita Almuete Ferrer was sentenced to 12 months and one day behind bars for embezzling over $650,000 while working…

High Schools In Maryland To Compete In Registering Seniors To Vote

High Schools In Maryland To Compete In Registering Seniors To Vote

It’s a contest begun by the Maryland State Board of Elections. Annapolis, Md (KM) A voter registration drive has begun in Maryland. Sponsored by the State Board of Elections, it’s an effort to get more high school seniors who are nearing the age of 18 to register to vole. Jared DeMarinis, the State Administrator of…

New Stairway To Be Constructed On Goodloe Byron Bridge In Harpers Ferry

New Stairway To Be Constructed On Goodloe Byron Bridge In Harpers Ferry

The National Park Service says a temporary staircase will be put in place until a new one is completed. Harpers Ferry, WV Harpers Ferry, WV (KM) A new stairway which leads to the walkway on the Goodloe Byron Bridge from Harpers Ferry across the Potomac River and to the C&O Canal Lock 34 is expected…