Murder USA: Body found in woods identified as missing drug dealer Thomas Pope of Middle River

Pope was indicted on Oct. 16, 2015 for possession with the intent to distribute a large amount of drugs by the Grand Jury in Baltimore County, Md. He was to appear in court on Nov. 16, 2015. A perfect motive for murder would be those associated with him in drug trafficking or whomever he bought drugs from for distribution.

Maryland State Police Beat: Ex-Con Kevin T. Brunson who rammed Frederick police cruiser in busy Sheetz parking lot shot dead by trooper to stop him

Maryland State Police Beat: suspect who rammed Frederick police cruiser in busy Sheetz parking lot shot dead by trooper to stop him. “He said ‘Don’t get in the car!’ Or ‘Freeze!’ Or something, I don’t know,” Kline said. “And the guy says, ‘Oh shit!’ Runs around, gets in the car and … Drives off.”

Murder USA: Wanted for Attempted Murder Joseph Clay fired gun at Prince Georges Officer during foot chase

RIVERDALE, MD. — A fugitive wanted for murder was a passenger in a car holding up traffic while driving at about 25 mph on the Baltimore-Washington Parkway on Thursday, Oct. 22, 2015 at about 3 pm. When two Prince Georges County Police officers pulled the vehicle over at the exit for Riverdale Road, the front seat passenger bailed out and beat feet, say police. During the chase, the fleeing fugitive turned and attempted to gun down the pursuing officer. The gun misfired.

Southern Md. Police Beat: Retail Beverage Association leader Dave Dent’s bar charged with selling alcohol to minor in sting

St. Mary’s County Sheriff Tim Cameron reports that a sting of retailers and bars that serve liquor found six establishments that sold to an underage person, including that owned by Dave Dent, a top official in the state-wide beverage dealers group as well as the president of the St. Mary’s County Licensed Beverage Association.