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CO Stole Thousands From Inmate's Purse, Used Cash To Pay Rent In Maryland: Prosecutors
A correctional officer in Southern Maryland is facing criminal charges of his own for allegedly stealing cash from an inmate, authorities announced.
A grand jury indicted Dayvon Maurice West, an officer assigned to the St. Mary's County Detention and Rehabilitation Center, on theft and misconduct charges on Tuesday, June 23, according to the sheriff's office.
Prosecutors say the case stems from the booking of a woman who arrived at the detention center on Friday, Feb. 28, with an envelope containing approximately $3,640 in cash inside her purse.
According to the indictment, West was r…
'Immeasurable Loss': Maryland Firefighter Tyler Hendrix Dies At 18 Weeks After Graduation
One minute, Tyler Hendrix was celebrating graduation with loved ones. The next, an entire Maryland community was mourning one of its own.
Hendrix, an 18-year-old firefighter, recent Kent Island High School graduate, and future US Air Force recruit, died unexpectedly on Sunday, June 21, leaving family, friends, fellow firefighters, and classmates heartbroken across Maryland's Eastern Shore.
The loss has sent shockwaves through several communities, where tributes continue pouring in for the teenager remembered as fearless, hardworking, and always willing to help others.
The United Communitie…
Convicted Felon Crashes, Runs, Then Caught With Gun, Drugs At Virginia Hotel: Sheriff
A reckless ride through Northern Virginia ended with a crashed vehicle, a foot chase, and a convicted felon busted with both a gun and narcotics, authorities said.
The chain of events began around 10:30 p.m. on Thursday, June 18, when a deputy with the Spotsylvania Sheriff's Office spotted a vehicle being driven recklessly near Market Street and Spotsylvania Avenue.
According to investigators, the driver continued operating the vehicle dangerously before pulling into a nearby business.
A deputy briefly spoke with the driver, who was identified as 21-year-old Anthony Narvaez-Lopez of Woodbr…
