Devon Scott Wanted In Harford County Armed Carjacking, Kidnapping Arrested In Virginia
A man considered a suspect in a carjacking and kidnapping in Harford County was arrested Wednesday in Virginia, the Harford County Sheriff's Office said.
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A man considered a suspect in a carjacking and kidnapping in Harford County was arrested Wednesday in Virginia, the Harford County Sheriff's Office said.
He was transported to York Central Booking while he awaits extradition back to Baltimore.
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Prosecutors in PA say a MD man is about to enter a plea in the case of the kidnapping and sexual abuse of a 10-year-old girl nearly two decades ago.
A Gaithersburg man was sentenced to 20 years in federal prison for kidnapping conspiracy.
A police officer from Oxon Hill, Maryland was indicted on charges of kidnapping and sexually assaulting a 13-year-old girl.
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Police in Prince George's County have arrested a 38-year-old man in connection with an attempted kidnapping of a 7-year-old girl in Laurel.
Police say Nelson snatched the 10-year-old off the street in Cairnbrook, Pennsylvania, on Sept. 19, 1999 and drove her to West Virginia, where she was assaulted. She was later released.
Jason M. Bittner, 35, of Woodbine, Md., is charged with kidnapping, second-degree assault and reckless endangerment.
Officials said the victim was kidnapped and shot in the hand before escaping. 28-year-old Alexis Brooks was charged for the crime.
Authorities in Maryland and Washington, D.C., have arrested one man and are seeking another in the kidnapping and rape of a Maryland woman.
"And I thought well if he's gonna kidnap me, what... You know... Rape? Kill me? Anything! All these thoughts are going in my head. And I froze."
Barzee and her husband, Brian David Mitchell, were convicted of abducting Smart, then 14, at knifepoint from her bedroom in June 2002. Smart was found nine months later.
"The only food we saw were a few potatoes and a box of rice...We all gave the kids our water and what snacks we had -- it was the saddest living conditions and poverty I have seen,"
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Police had been searching for 43-year-old John Ligurgo III and 2-year-old Jovani Ligurgo since Tuesday evening. Now, the question on many people's minds: Why wasn't an AMBER Alert issued?
A London resident who pleaded guilty to kidnapping a Georgetown University student and attempting to rob him will be deported.
Authorities say a delivery truck driver was kidnapped and robbed at gunpoint in Harford County Tuesday afternoon.
A man has been sentenced to 64 years in prison for a kidnapping case that involved him keeping a woman captive in her own car trunk.
Police have identified the suspect accused of kidnapping a 1-year-old in Baltimore County Saturday evening.
Police are searching for a man they say kidnapped a Georgetown University student and tried to force him to withdraw money from ATMs and make large purchases at stores.
Baltimore's 34-31 victory over Dallas in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, averaged 29.9 million viewers on CBS on Sunday, making it the most-watched NFL international game in history.
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Three scientists joined Columbia-area residents Tuesday in calling on the Maryland Department of the Environment to take another look at permits for a W.R. Grace pilot lab.
The tense legal battle between Baltimore's inspector general and mayor over access to documents is being closely watched across the country.
A new law taking effect Thursday, Oct. 1, creates additional enforcement measures for Maryland residents who register their vehicles out of state to avoid Maryland's vehicle registration requirements.
A new law taking effect Thursday, Oct. 1, creates additional enforcement measures for Maryland residents who register their vehicles out of state to avoid Maryland's vehicle registration requirements.
The tense legal battle between Baltimore's inspector general and mayor over access to documents is being closely watched across the country.
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Baltimore's 34-31 victory over Dallas in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, averaged 29.9 million viewers on CBS on Sunday, making it the most-watched NFL international game in history.
Last weekend's Big Ten opener at home was a 54-3 shellacking by the Bruins, the type of defeat that can put a coach past the point of no return with his bosses.
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A Baltimore Ravens employee has set an ambitious goal for himself -- running seven marathons in seven days in an effort to raise $100,000 for the Brigance Brigade Foundation.
Tyler Loop sent the Baltimore Ravens home with a stunning victory and then got carried off the field at the Maracana on his jubilant teammates' shoulders.
A Baltimore federal judge has ordered the U.S. government to follow additional measures at ICE holding facilities in downtown Baltimore.
The Senate on Thursday approved a sweeping college sports bill to establish a federal framework for college athletics aimed at protecting student athletes — despite some pushback from some Democrats who argue that it could do the opposite.
Baltimore lawmakers rallied Friday in support of Question 3 that's set to appear on the ballot for the midterm elections this November.
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Benjamin Netanyahu focused on Iran, and on defending Israel's actions in Gaza and the West Bank amid condemnation from fellow leaders at the U.N.
Nearly 200 families were expected to shop at the 10th annual Christmas Store, hosted by the University of Maryland, Baltimore, and The Foundry Church on Friday.
After a loved one became a victim of sexual assault, a Maryland family is on a mission to prevent it among teens.
Over 400 future star chefs took over Baltimore on Saturday for a National Culinary Cook-off.
Chopped Broadway Bodega & Deli is making its mark as the first Black- and women-owned bodega in Fells Point, bringing the unmistakable flavors of a classic New York bodega to Baltimore.
'I Believe in Me Girls' held its fifth annual workshop on Saturday to empower young women while introducing them to a variety of career opportunities in the creative industry.
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Despite the rash of thefts here and there, Howard County Police data shows airbag thefts have been on a downward trend.
Senator Kagan said this bill will limit what she calls "bait and switch" and price gouging.
The Maryland Department of Emergency Management increased the State Activation Level from Normal to Partial on Friday morning in response to a Microsoft outage that has paralyzed systems worldwide.
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Steelefish Grille, located at 660 Boulton Street in Bel Air, announced on its Facebook page that it is abruptly closing after 14 years.
The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette will stay open after it was sold to a nonprofit.
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Overlea-Perry Hall American Legion Post 130 hopes to raise tens of thousands of dollars for veterans' mental health at its second annual Champions of Hope festival.
The Maryland health department has released vaccine recommendations for the 2026-2027 respiratory virus season under the new Vax Act.
Montgomery County Councilmember Will Jawando is recovering in the hospital after suffering a heart attack over the weekend.
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Luminis Health, which serves patients on Maryland's Eastern Shore and in Anne Arundel and Prince George's counties, has been hit with a cybersecurity attack.
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Challenging documentaries and award-winning features are among the offerings of New York City's leading cinema event, starring such luminaries as Pedro Pascal, Adam Driver, Scarlett Johansson, Julianne Moore and Godzilla.
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Duncan Sheik died on Thursday night, his family said.
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Temperatures to rise into 80s in Maryland this week
Improving weather Wednesday will give way to a round of summer-like heat Thursday into Friday.
Warmer weather returns to Maryland this week
Temperatures get warmer in Maryland this week
Skies eventually brighten this week as temperatures rise
Police investigating after assault that injured 2 older adults in Baltimore's Fells Point
Temperatures to rise into 80s in Maryland this week
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