Latest from Dan Morse
Case of alleged serial arsonist in Md. began to crack after release of surveillance video
Investigators say they began to draw connections to ex-Laurel police chief David Crawford after Prince George’s released evidence seeking tips in 2019.
- Mar 4, 2021
Judge clears Montgomery officer of assault conviction for slamming knee into handcuffed suspect
Kevin Moris is expected to rejoin the county force as a sworn officer.
- Mar 3, 2021
Teens drive brutal spike in carjackings with covid limiting school and supervision
Sharp rise in violent car thefts in 2020 has gotten worse this year, police say.
- Feb 25, 2021
With children stuck at home during coronavirus shutdowns, online sexual predators can swoop in
“It’s absolutely terrifying,” a veteran child exploitation investigator says. During the first nine months of 2020, the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children says it received 30,236 reports of possible “online enticement.”
- Feb 12, 2021
Previously convicted bank robber allegedly hits new bank while under covert surveillance, gets arrested
Police in Maryland say Carisa Cline, 44, had recently been released after more than 15 years in federal prison for bank robbery.
- Feb 12, 2021
Video shows fatal shooting of man by Montgomery County sheriff’s deputy
The man who was shot caused two car crashes and attacked the deputy with a large piece of wood, investigators said.
- Feb 7, 2021
In Maryland’s largest suburb, an ambitious police overhaul faces roadblocks
After months of racial justice protests, Montgomery lawmakers are split over certain key bills.
- Feb 4, 2021
‘Off the rails’: Bethesda bike-trail assailant gets probation for attack in flier-snatching case
Anthony Brennan, 61, had earlier pleaded guilty in a case that captured national attention.
- Feb 2, 2021
Murder conviction reversed in Bethesda nuclear bunker case
The Maryland Court of Special Appeals upheld a lesser manslaughter conviction against Daniel Beckwitt.
- Jan 29, 2021
911 call released in FBI Metro shooting details possible attack on agent before encounter
The caller said the FBI agent was “attacked” by the other passenger but did not describe how and did not indicate whether there was any physical contact before the shooting.
- Jan 27, 2021