Author: Chris Quigley
BALTIMORE, MD — The death of 6-year-old Brian Graham has led to the arrest of his mother, 34-year-old Jalesia Offer, and her boyfriend, 34-year-old Brandon Wheatley. The Medical Examiner’s office ruled the child’s death a homicide caused by blunt force trauma. On Wednesday night, patrol officers from the Northwest District responded to a report of an unresponsive child at a home on Greenspring Avenue. The child was transported to a hospital where he later passed away. Offer and Wheatley have been charged with first-degree child abuse resulting in death and are currently being held at the Central Booking Intake Facility.
WASHINGTON, D.C. — A suspect has been arrested in connection with a fatal shooting that occurred in Northeast D.C. last month. On Friday, July 12, at approximately 2:52 a.m., officers responded to a shooting in the 1500 block of Benning Road, Northeast. Upon arrival, they discovered 26-year-old Danzell Hall suffering from a gunshot wound. DC Fire and EMS pronounced him dead at the scene. On Tuesday, August 20, members of the Capital Area Regional Fugitive Task Force apprehended 41-year-old Michael Grayton, also of Northeast D.C. Grayton has been charged with First Degree Murder while Armed (Premeditated) in connection with the…
OCEAN CITY, MD — A tragic accident on the Ocean City Boardwalk claimed the life of a 2-year-old boy Tuesday evening when he was struck by a tram near Dorchester Street. The incident occurred around 8:14 p.m., according to the Ocean City Police Department. The young child was crossing the Boardwalk tram pad when a southbound tram struck him. Despite efforts, the boy died at the scene. Both conductors of the tram remained on-site and are cooperating with the investigation. In response to the incident, Ocean City officials have suspended Boardwalk Tram operations until further notice.
BEL AIR, MD — A routine Sunday afternoon of running errands led to a life-changing moment for a Maryland Lottery player who recently won $50,000 on a scratch-off ticket. The winner, known by his childhood nickname “Snookie,” purchased the winning Lots of Cash scratch-off ticket on August 18 while at the Royal Farms store located at 2692 Tobin Crossing in Bel Air. Snookie decided to scratch the ticket while still in the store and was surprised to see a message instructing him to “See Lottery.” Unsure of what it meant, he asked the store clerk to scan the ticket and…
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Police are searching for suspects involved in a burglary that took place in Northwest D.C. on Sunday morning. At approximately 8:00 a.m., the suspects entered an establishment in the 3400 block of Georgia Avenue, Northwest, and took property before fleeing the scene. Surveillance cameras captured images of the suspects. Anyone with information is urged to contact the police at (202) 727-9099 or text tips to 50411. A reward of up to $1,000 is being offered for information leading to the arrest and indictment of those responsible.
PRINCE GEORGE’S COUNTY, VA — A 19-year-old man has died from injuries sustained in a collision with a car while riding an electronic bike in Riverdale Park. The crash occurred on Wednesday, August 14, at approximately 10 p.m. Officers from the Riverdale Park Police Department responded to the scene at Riverdale Road and 58th Avenue, where Jorge Martinez-Martinez of Hyattsville collided with a car. Martinez-Martinez was taken to a hospital but succumbed to his injuries six days later. The driver of the car remained at the scene and is cooperating with the ongoing investigation. Authorities are asking anyone with information…
WALDORF, MD — As the Mega Millions jackpot continues to rise, a lucky player in Waldorf has won $10,000 in the latest drawing. The winning ticket, sold at the Shoppers grocery store at 1170 Smallwood Drive, matched four of the first five numbers plus the Mega Ball in the August 20 drawing. The numbers were 5, 20, 26, 49, 51, with the Mega Ball number 24. This ticket was one of 23 nationwide third-tier winners of $10,000. The same drawing also produced a $1 million winner in Arizona and a $4 million winner in Delaware. The Mega Millions jackpot, which…
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Two suspects involved in a robbery snatch in Northeast D.C. are being sought by police after an incident late Friday night. Around 11:59 p.m., a victim standing in line at a store in the 2300 block of South Dakota Avenue, Northeast, reported that two individuals approached him. One of the suspects accused the victim of cutting in line before forcibly snatching money from his hand. The suspects then fled the scene in a vehicle. The victim was not injured. Surveillance cameras captured images of the suspects. Anyone with information is encouraged to contact the police at (202)…
BALTIMORE, MD — A late-night shooting in Baltimore’s Southern District has left a 31-year-old man with life-threatening injuries. At approximately 11:10 p.m. on Tuesday, patrol officers responded to the 2700 block of Fisk Street after receiving reports of a shooting. Upon arrival, they found the victim suffering from a severe gunshot wound. He was transported by medics to a nearby hospital for urgent treatment. Given the severity of the victim’s injuries, homicide detectives have been called to investigate. Authorities are urging anyone with information to contact detectives at 410-396-2100 or anonymously through Metro Crime Stoppers at 1-866-7LOCKUP.
BALTIMORE, MD — A shooting in Baltimore’s Southwest District late Tuesday night has left one person dead and another injured. At approximately 11:30 p.m., officers responded to the 300 block of South Franklintown Road following reports of a shooting. Upon arrival, they found a 32-year-old male and a 32-year-old female suffering from gunshot wounds. The male victim was pronounced dead at the scene by medics, while the female victim was transported to a local hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. Homicide detectives are leading the investigation. Authorities are urging anyone with information to contact them at 410-396-2100 or submit anonymous tips through…