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Yahoo
3 days ago
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Prince George's County man arrested on child pornography charges
PRINCE GEORGE'S COUNTY, Md. () — A Prince George's County man is facing several charges related to the production, possession, and viewing of child pornography, police said Friday. Maryland State Police (MSP) arrested Edwin Antonio Valdez Olivar, 41, of Beltsville, on Thursday following an investigation from MSP's Computer Crimes Unit, a task force focusing on using the internet to identify those involved in child pornography. Through the investigation, which began in December 2024, troopers discovered that Olivar was receiving photos and images depicting child pornography on his cell phone, according to MSP. Man dead after mid-morning shooting in Prince George's County On May 29, troopers from the Computer Crimes Unit and the College Park Barrack, along with officers from the Prince George's County Police Department and agents from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, executed a search warrant at Olivar's home in Beltsville, promptly arresting him. Authorities charged Olivar with seven counts of possession of child pornography, seven counts of accessing and viewing child pornography, and seven felony counts of charges related to causing the production of child pornography. The investigation is ongoing. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
CBS News
5 days ago
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Teen arrested for more than 100 thefts from cars in Maryland
A 16-year-old was arrested for more than 100 cases of theft from cars in multiple Maryland counties, according to Laurel Police. Police said the teen was taken into custody during a search of his Beltsville home. 100+ thefts from cars in Maryland According to officers, the 16-year-old was linked to nearly 121 thefts from cars that occurred on May 4 in the Laurel area. He was found with the keys to a stolen car that was used in the crimes, along with keys to 25 other vehicles and other stolen items. Teen released after arrest During a news conference on Wednesday, May 28, Laurel Police Chief Russ Hamill said officers requested the teen be held due to the extensive crimes. However, the state Department of Juvenile Services advised that the teen be released as he did not have a criminal record and these were not violent crimes, according to Hamill. "So yes, five hours after we were at his house, he was released back into the community," Chief Hamill said. "Back into the environment that allowed him to be out roaming the streets in all of these counties late at night and in the early morning, doing these crimes to begin with." Hamill went on to express his frustration with the juvenile justice system in Maryland. "I have little hope there will be further accountability for him due to this broken system, due to this gap in the concern for his safety and the public safety," Hamill said. During the Wednesday press conference, police said they identified two other suspects in the thefts, and they would be taking them into custody. Decrease in Howard County car break-ins Despite the teen's alleged thefts, Howard County recorded a 25% dip in car break-ins so far in 2025. On April 12, police said 193 car break-ins had been reported compared to 260 during the same time in 2024. "Occasionally, one person or a group of people will be active for a period of time and hit many vehicles – which is why it may seem as though there's an increase," Howard County Police Public Information Officer Seth Hoffman told WJZ in April.
Washington Post
17-05-2025
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- Washington Post
Teens hung out in a room with a gun. Now a Maryland father mourns.
Quentin Palmer was on his way to work last Saturday afternoon when he detoured to drop off flowers he bought from a roadside stand for Mother's Day. He delivered them to his son's mother in Beltsville, Maryland, and only briefly spoke to the teenager, Derrick Palmer, who had two friends visiting that day. He said 'I love you, son,' and headed off toward the moving business he owns.
Yahoo
13-05-2025
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Community remembers Montgomery County teen accidentally shot, killed by friend
MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Md. - A Maryland community is remembering a student who was shot and killed by his friend over the weekend. Montgomery County police say the suspect is currently facing a number of charges, including manslaughter. What we know The Kennedy High School community is remembering Derrick Palmer, 16, who was killed over the weekend in Beltsville. FOX 5 spoke with Palmer's father, who said his son was a normal teenage boy who enjoyed hanging out with his friends, video games, sports and had dreams of playing college football. "My son has played football most of his life. That's one of his true passions. His true joys," dad Quentin Palmer said. From the age of four years old, the football field was one of Derrick Palmer's favorite places to be. "He wanted to play ball in college. He was looking forward to completing this year," Quentin Palmer said. He was completing his junior year at John F. Kennedy High School but those dreams were cut short on Saturday afternoon inside his Beltsville home on Heartwood Drive. Prince George's County police were called to the house about a shooting. When they arrived, they found Palmer with at least one gunshot wound. He was rushed to the hospital where he later died. Police say his 'friend' 18-year-old Kimaury Kamara shot him while playing with a gun. According to court documents, Kamara told investigators he pointed the gun at Palmer "believing the handgun did not have a round in the chamber, pulled the trigger, striking in the head." Police say they also found several other guns in the room during a search. What they're saying "We are just trying to take it one day at a time," Derrick's father, Quentin Palmer said. He says he left the house just moments before the shooting. "He was in very good spirits. He was actually getting ready to go out and get dinner," Quentin Palmer said. In a statement, Palmer's coaches at Kennedy High say, "he was brother to his teammates, a young man of tremendous character, heart and determination." As his family grieves and tries to pick up these pieces, Palmer has some words for other parents. "Make sure your kids are always safe and secure," Quentin Palmer said. "The high school also put out a letter today, expressing sadness and informing parents that school psychologists are available for students and staff." The school community plans on honoring Palmer's memory in the coming days.
