Baltimore County teenage armed robbery suspects tracked down by stolen phone

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Baltimore County Police recently arrested six teenagers in connection to two robberies in Baltimore County.

The teenagers are now facing charges for armed robbery, first-degree assault, theft, and various handgun charges.

One of the suspects has been identified as 18-year-old John'L Antwan Hill. The other suspects are aged 14, 16 and 17.

According to charging documents, on Monday, police responded to a robbery that happened near the Towson Town Center. The victims had left the Towson Cinemark and were walking in the shopping center located across the street from the mall. Police said the victims came across a blue sedan with dark tint parked on a nearby road. As the victims walked by the car, Police said three young suspects got out. The charging documents said two of the suspects had handguns and demanded property from the victims. Among other items, the suspects were accused of stealing an iPhone and AirPods from the victims.

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The suspects then fled the location. However, Police said after that incident, a mother of one of the victims was actively tracking the stolen iPhone to the area of Washington Ave. and Pennsylvania Ave. in Towson.

While canvassing the area, an officer saw a blue car with dark tint driving the wrong way on Pennsylvania Ave. When officers stopped the vehicle, they said there were six people inside. The suspects were then identified in relation to the crime.

However, while Police were investigating that robbery, they were also investigating a second robbery that occurred in the area near Mill Run Circle. Charging documents said in that case a victim was approached by four suspects who asked about purchasing his hat. After that, the Victim told police the suspects physically assaulted him by throwing him on the ground, kicking and punching him.

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That victim later spotted the suspects nearby and saw them enter a blue sedan, which matched the description in the Towson Robbery.

Man sentenced to 75 years in 2022 rape, robbery

The incident in question took place in an East 33rd Street Dunkin Donuts
The incident in question took place in an East 33rd Street Dunkin Donuts
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A man was sentenced to 75 years in prison for first-degree rape, among other charges stemming from an incident in October 2022, the Baltimore City State's Attorney office said in a statement.

Ishmail Shareef was convicted on all 21 counts faced, including first-degree rape, robbery with a dangerous weapon, false imprisonment, and more.

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According to police, officers responded to a Dunkin Donuts on E. 33rd Street on the date in question, where they found a female employee suffering from a stab wound.

While investigating, officers found that two male suspects entered the business while the woman worked. They waited until all other customers had left, then turned the store lights off.

The suspects jumped over the counter and began physically assaulting the woman. They then dragged her into the freezer, stabbed the woman, and began to sexually assault her.

The suspects also took the cash present in the store before fleeing.

Both suspects were identified as former employees of the store via security camera footage. The other man involved was interviewed by police first, confessed, and identified his accomplice as Ishmail Shareef.

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Baltimore Police detectives assisted the State's Attorney's office in the investigation and prosecution of this case.

Man arrested in connection with May 5 shooting that left one dead, one injured


Davonte Hamlett, 20, is charged with first-degree murder for the May 5 incident that left one man dead and another injured.
Davonte Hamlett, 20, is charged with first-degree murder for the May 5 incident that left one man dead and another injured.
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A 20-year-old man was arrested for allegedly killing one man and injuring another in a shooting on May 5, police said.

Davonte Hamlett of Baltimore was charged with first-degree murder for the incident that left Sherman Anderson, 25, dead and a 26-year-old man injured.

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The shooting took place in the 3300 block of Reiserstown Road on May 5.

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A warrant for Hamlett's arrest was obtained on June 6, and he was officially apprehended on August 6.

Officers respond to late-night shooting in West Baltimore,17-year-old hospitalized


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Police are investigating after a teen was shot in West Baltimore on Wednesday night.

At approximately 11:50PM, officers responded to a local hospital for a report of a walk-in shooting victim.

Once officer arrived at the hospital they located a 17-year-old male suffering from a gunshot wound.

Investigators learned the shooting occurred in the 2400 block of Lakeview Avenue.

Detectives are asking anyone with information to contact them at 410-396-2477 or Metro Crime Stoppers at 1-8667Lockup.

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