Author Archives: Jay Butchko
Man Accused of Police Station Attack Found Competent to Stand Trial
A man accused of attacking a Prince George County police station in 2016 has been diagnosed with severe mental health issues, but a judge ruled that he doesn’t qualify to use insanity as a defense at his trial. Michael Ford, 25, was assessed by doctors and determined that he has mental health challenges that… Read More »
Carjackings on the Rise in Maryland
A recent study by the State of Maryland has revealed that carjackings are on the rise. In 2016, some 644 carjackings were reported, which is a 23 percent increase compared to the prior year. Advances in technology may be to blame. Cars are no longer able to be hotwired, and instead require a code… Read More »
Are You Facing Malicious Property Destruction or Arson Charges? We Can Help.
A church in Cambridge, Maryland, recently burned and police are asking for the public’s help in finding the suspects they believe set the fire. The Refuge Temple Church of God fire was put out by members of the church, but the Office of the State Fire Marshal responded to the scene due to the… Read More »
University of Maryland Coach on Leave After Football Player Dies from Heat Stroke
A 19-year-old University of Maryland student athlete died of a heatstroke while at football practice recently. The student collapsed after showing signs of a heat-related illness and experts have been weighing in as to what is acceptable when it comes to working out teenage athletes in the heat. Victims of Sports Injuries While athletes… Read More »
Maryland Man Arrested in Delaware for Assault on a Law Enforcement Officer
A man surrendered to police in Delaware after he was being searched for by Maryland police for assaulting a law enforcement officer. A dog tracked him more than a mile before he finally surrendered. The man was arrested for multiple charges on multiple charges, one of which was being a fugitive from another state…. Read More »
Police Recover Over Five Pounds of Marijuana During Traffic Stop
A traffic stop on the Fourth of July resulted in Wicomico County Sheriff’s Deputies recovering over five pounds of marijuana. The driver was pulled over in Salisbury for having his driving privileges revoked. Observations during the routine stop prompted an officer to call for a K-9 team who quickly alerted police of the presence… Read More »
Man Injured in Motorcycle Accident on I-70
A motorcycle traveling west on I-70 struck the rear of a Dodge Grand Caravan, was ejected from the motorcycle, and taken to the hospital. The driver of the minivan wasn’t injured. Maryland State Police are investigating the accident that took place near Hagerstown. Are Motorcycle Accidents Personal Injury Accidents? One of the worst things… Read More »
Police Say Downtown Shooting of Woman Was Domestic Related
Recently, Baltimore police arrested a man in connection with a shooting that took place in the downtown area. The incident was domestic-related, according to law enforcement officials. One man is being charged with shooting a woman in the face outside the Under Armour Performance Center. She was taken to the hospital for non-life-threatening injuries…. Read More »
How Does Compensation Work for Car Accidents in Maryland?
When you leave your home, you expect to return home safely later in the day. Unfortunately, that doesn’t always happen. People are injured in car accidents every day, and some of those accidents are due to the negligence of another driver. If you or your loved one has suffered injuries as a result of… Read More »
Three People Killed in Car Accident. Two Passengers Survive. What Are Their Rights?
A 44-year-old woman and two of her passengers died recently after she failed to stop at a stop sign in her SUV and collided with a dump truck. The dump truck driver and his passenger were taken to the University of Maryland Charles Regional Medical Center and treated for injuries. Passengers in the SUV… Read More »
