WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) is searching for an escaped prisoner who fled from officers early Sunday morning.
The escape occurred at around 12:31 a.m. when officers transported the prisoner to a local hospital for treatment. Once there, the suspect, 27-year-old Derrick Ross-Simms, escaped custody and fled on foot. He was last seen in the 1300 block of Southern Avenue, Southeast.
Ross-Simms, a resident of Southeast D.C., had been arrested on charges of Carrying a Pistol Without a License and Possession of a Controlled Substance. Authorities have now issued an additional warrant for his arrest on charges of Escape.
The MPD has urged anyone with information about Ross-Simms’ whereabouts to contact the department at (202) 727-9099. A reward of up to $10,000 is being offered for information leading to an arrest and conviction in violent crime cases in Washington, D.C.
- Violent Atlantic City Home Invader Attacked Police, Grabbed Cop’s Rifle
ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. — Police arrested a 37-year-old man after he allegedly broke into a woman’s home, assaulted her, and fought responding officers, including attempting to disarm them during the arrest. The incident occurred on September 6 on the 1500 block of Ohio Avenue.
Officers responded to a 911 call at 9:38 p.m. reporting that a man was forcibly entering a home. Upon arrival, Officer Keith Jordan identified the suspect as Jerome Younger, who was pointed out by bystanders.
When Officer Jordan attempted to approach, Younger grabbed him and pushed him to the ground, leading to a physical altercation.
During the struggle, Younger attempted to grab Officer Jordan’s firearm and taser. Additional officers arrived on the scene, but Younger continued resisting arrest, at one point grabbing hold of another officer’s rifle. A taser was deployed twice before officers were able to subdue Younger and take him into custody.
According to police, Younger forcibly entered the residence by kicking in the door, assaulted the homeowner, and dragged her outside. The victim, who did not know Younger, was treated on the scene for her injuries.
Younger has been charged with multiple offenses, including burglary, aggravated assault, resisting arrest, and attempting to disarm a law enforcement officer. He is currently being held at the Atlantic County Justice Facility.
- Arrest Made in Parkville Fatal Shooting Investigation
TOWSON, Md. — Baltimore County Police have arrested and charged a 44-year-old man in connection with a fatal shooting that occurred in Parkville last week. James Clark has been charged with first-degree murder following the death of an adult male on September 2.
Police responded to a report of gunfire at approximately 4:20 p.m. on the 8400 block of Leefield Road in the 21234 ZIP code. Upon arrival, officers found a man suffering from a gunshot wound to the upper body. The victim was transported to a local hospital, where he was later pronounced dead.
James Clark was taken into custody by homicide detectives and is currently being held without bail at the Baltimore County Detention Center. The investigation remains ongoing.
Authorities have not released additional details regarding the motive or any further information about the victim.
- This Week’s Big Lottery Winners in Maryland
BALTIMORE, Md. — Maryland Lottery players saw a variety of wins in the past week, with prizes totaling over $31.3 million. A series of notable wins included a third-tier Mega Millions prize and several significant scratch-off payouts.
A player in Dunkirk won $40,000 from a Mega Millions ticket, while three additional Mega Millions tickets, each worth $10,000, were purchased in Capitol Heights, Olney, and Pasadena. These wins occurred as the Mega Millions jackpot surged to $800 million.
The biggest individual win of the week came from a scratch-off ticket. A player in Cambridge claimed a $100,000 prize on the “Money Rush” game. Meanwhile, a total of seven Pick 5 tickets, sold on the same day at a grocery store in Owings Mills, resulted in $175,000 in combined prize money.
Throughout the week ending September 8, 44 tickets worth $10,000 or more were either sold or redeemed. In addition to the third-tier Mega Millions winners, Maryland Lottery retailers sold a variety of winning scratch-offs.
For prizes exceeding $25,000, winners must claim their tickets at Maryland casinos or the Maryland Lottery Customer Resource Center in Baltimore by appointment. Prizes up to $5,000 can be redeemed at any of the more than 400 authorized locations, while retailers can process tickets up to $600.
Here is a selection of significant scratch-off prizes claimed during the week of September 2-8:
- $100,000 prize: Money Rush, Short Stop, 911 Washington Street, Cambridge
- $50,000 prizes: $50,000 Cash, KK Mart, 3497 Fort Meade Road, Laurel; Money Money Money, High’s, 5761 Deale–Churchton Road, Deale; Money Rush, Royal Farms, 7701 German Hill Road, Dundalk
- $20,000 prize: Ravens X2, Marley Convenience Store, 7900 Ritchie Highway, Glen Burnie