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Nearly two dozen alleged members of a prison gang that started in Maryland and spread across the country have been indicted on federal racketeering charges, including accusations of murder for hire, armed robbery and drug running, officials announced Wednesday. The members of Dead Man Inc., who refer to themselves as "dawgs" and espouse an anti-government philosophy, used contraband cellphones to direct activities and spread gang membership into South Baltimore, eastern Baltimore County, northern Anne Arundel County and several other states, authorities said.

Baltimore County Police said two women were stabbed - one fatally - in an incident overnight in the Parkville area. Police said that at 12:08 a.m., they responded to a home in the unit block of Lerner Court in Parkville.  A female had called 911 and asked for the police to be sent to the location, but gave no further information before the line disconnected, police said. When officers arrived, they found two females with stab wounds.  One female was pronounced dead at the scene and the other was taken to an area hospital with life-threatening injuries.  One person was taken into custody at the scene.

Though they aren't trumpeting it, the Baltimore Police Department's homicide unit has made several recent arrests in killings dating back to last year.  Police spokespeople said they did not know the motives behind the crimes. The arrests are a boost to a unit whose work was questioned just last week at a hearing at City Hall. As of today, the homicide unit's clearance rate is 53 percent.  -The oldest case involves the killing of Justin Marasa, a 22-year-old from Kenya found shot in a vehicle April 8, 2012 in the 1400 block of Holbrook St. Police said William Hunt, 29, has been indicted on murder charges in the killing.  -Garrick Powell Jr., 20, of Gwynn Oak, has been charged with the killing of 21-year-old John Planters, who was found in a grassy lot in the 2200 block of Annapolis Road on Oct. 25, 2012.

The following is compiled from local police reports. Our policy is to include descriptions when there is enough information to make identification possible. If you have any information about these crimes, call the Wilkens Police Station at 410-887-0872. Wade Avenue, unit block, between 9 p.m. April 5, and 7 a.m. April 6. Generator, power washer, table saw and miter saw stolen from unlocked shed. North Rolling Road, 100 block, between 8:30 a.m. and 6:10 p.m., April 5. Two TVs, Mac PC, iPad and iPod stolen.

Baltimore County Police said two women were stabbed - one fatally - in an incident overnight in the Parkville area. Police said that at 12:08 a.m., they responded to a home in the unit block of Lerner Court in Parkville.  A female had called 911 and asked for the police to be sent to the location, but gave no further information before the line disconnected, police said. When officers arrived, they found two females with stab wounds.  One female was pronounced dead at the scene and the other was taken to an area hospital with life-threatening injuries.  One person was taken into custody at the scene.

City police have charged two women - one who was released from jail recently after prosecutors dropped armed carjacking charges against her - in connection at least four knife-point robberies in the Federal Hill area, a spokesman said.  Officers received a report of a robbery Thursday night at about 7 p.m. in the 900 block of Harden Pl. and a description of the suspects was broadcast to officers. They found the two suspects walking in the 1100 block of Hanover St., said Detective Jeremy Silbert, a police spokesman.  Police arrested Sharticia Bryant, 21, and Keaira Vanzandt, 19, and have charged them in the Thursday robbery.

The following is compiled from police reports from the Towson and Cockeysville precincts. Our policy is to include descriptions when there is enough information to make identification possible. A man climbed a locked fence early on Saturday to retrieve his towed car but was discovered before he could drive away, Baltimore County Police report. On March 3, at about 2:30 a.m., a man climbed the fence surrounding the car lot at Pollard's Towing in the unit block of Ensor Avenue in Towson and was found at the lot. Perry Christopher Halley, 22 of the 1500 block of Oakland Road in Randallstown, was arrested, police report.

Three people were killed Friday after a car lost control on a curve and crashed into a milk truck in Phoenix, Baltimore County police said. A Volkswagen Jetta was traveling northbound on Jarrettsville Pike when it crossed the center line into the path of the truck, police said. The Jetta overturned on its left side. The truck struck a tree and remained upright, but its tanker turned on its left side, police said. The crash occurred at 6:09 a.m. in the 12600 block of Jarrettsville Pike, just north of the intersection with Dulaney Valley Road.

POLICE LOG* Glen Burnie: Someone stole a $700 radio Tuesday morning from a taxi parked in front of the Sharks Tooth Bar in the unit block of North Crain Highway.

Laurel police report felonies, arrests and property crimes. Prince George's County police report violent crimes and property crimes. City of Laurel Main Street, 500 block, March 3. Motor vehicle theft. Eighth Street, 800 block, March 3. Motor vehicle theft. Baltimore Avenue, 14300 block, March 3. Theft. Montrose Avenue, 300 block, March 2. Shoplifting theft. Domer Avenue, 300 block, Feb. 27. Shoplifting theft. Laurel Bowie Road, 14600 block, Feb. 26. Shoplifting theft.

The following is compiled from local police reports. Our policy is to include descriptions when there is enough information to make identification possible. If you have any information about these crimes, call the Wilkens Police Station at 410-887-0872. Baltimore National Pike, 5900 block, between 6 p.m. March 15, and 11:03 a.m. March 29. Fence and spool of fiber optic cable cut at Maryland State Highway Administration building. Bellegrove Road, unit block, between noon.

Though they aren't trumpeting it, the Baltimore Police Department's homicide unit has made several recent arrests in killings dating back to last year.  Police spokespeople said they did not know the motives behind the crimes. The arrests are a boost to a unit whose work was questioned just last week at a hearing at City Hall. As of today, the homicide unit's clearance rate is 53 percent.  -The oldest case involves the killing of Justin Marasa, a 22-year-old from Kenya found shot in a vehicle April 8, 2012 in the 1400 block of Holbrook St. Police said William Hunt, 29, has been indicted on murder charges in the killing.  -Garrick Powell Jr., 20, of Gwynn Oak, has been charged with the killing of 21-year-old John Planters, who was found in a grassy lot in the 2200 block of Annapolis Road on Oct. 25, 2012.

The following is compiled from police reports. It is the Baltimore Messenger's policy to include descriptions only when there is enough information to make identification possible. If you have any information about these crimes, call the Baltimore City Police Department's Northern District at 410-396-2455. North Charles Street 3400 block, between 10:45 p.m. March 10 and 10 a.m. March 11. Unattended 14-inch laptop stolen from office at Johns Hopkins University. Clipper Mill Road 3600 block at 12:24 a.m. March 10. One person pushed another out of moving vehicle during argument and drove away in victim's car. West Cold Spring Lane 1400 block at 10:31 p.m. March 14. Stolen white, 2007 Buick Terraza with Maryland tags M658851 recovered.

The following is compiled from local police reports. Our policy is to include descriptions when there is enough information to make identification possible. If you have any information about these crimes, call the Wilkens Police Station at 410-887-0872. Songbird Circle and Park Avenue footpath, 9:15 a.m., March 14. Man walking on footpath robbed of cell phone, leather jacket, leather wallet and Nike shoes by man with a gun. Hollins Ferry Road, 3800 block, 8:49 a.m., March 14. Leaves set on fire and burned at Lansdowne High School baseball field dugout bench.

The following is compiled from local police reports. Our policy is to include descriptions when there is enough information to make identification possible. If you have any information about these crimes, call the Wilkens Police Station at 410-887-0872. Wilton Farm Drive and Grand Bend Road, 9:20 p.m., March 17. Man robbed wallet, cell phone and cash. Juvenile arrested. Edmondson Avenue, 800 block, between 7:30 a.m. and 3:14 p.m., March 15. Cash stolen from residence.

Baltimore City Police said on Thursday morning that a missing person they were seeking on Thursday morning has been found safe and unharmed. Police said in several Twitter posts, the first at 6:10 a.m., that David McLaughlin, 29, was last seen at approximately 12:30 a.m., on Thursday on the unit block of Madeira Street. Police said McLaughlin might be driving a silver four-door Hyundai with Maryland license tag number 5FE J26. Police reported at 7:01 a.m. that McLaughlin had been located.

Baltimore City Police said on Thursday morning that a missing person they were seeking on Thursday morning has been found safe and unharmed. Police said in several Twitter posts, the first at 6:10 a.m., that David McLaughlin, 29, was last seen at approximately 12:30 a.m., on Thursday on the unit block of Madeira Street. Police said McLaughlin might be driving a silver four-door Hyundai with Maryland license tag number 5FE J26. Police reported at 7:01 a.m. that McLaughlin had been located.

The following is compiled from local police reports. Our policy is to include descriptions when there is enough information to make identification possible. If you have any information about these crimes, call the Wilkens Police Station at 410-887-0872. Wyndcrest Avenue, unit block, Oct. 14, between 2:30 a.m. and 3 a.m. Sony Playstation 2, purse and cash stolen from house. Thief dropped Playstation in driveway as resident chased him. North Prospect Avenue, unit block, between Oct. 11, 10 p.m., and Oct. 12, 10:45 a.m. Weedeater stolen from property.

The following is compiled from police reports from the Towson and Cockeysville precincts. Our policy is to include descriptions when there is enough information to make identification possible. A food delivery driver was robbed at gunpoint as he tried to deliver Chinese food at about 11 p.m. on March 5 near the 400 block of Schwartz Avenue, in Towson, police report. The robber stole cash and the Chinese food and fled. Towson Ensor Avenue , unit block, on March 9. Man's car towed for illegal parking.

The following is compiled from local police reports. Our policy is to include descriptions when there is enough information to make identification possible. If you have any information about these crimes, call the Wilkens Police Station at 410-887-0872. Delrey Avenue, unit block, March 8, 8:30 p.m. Man followed by two men after road rage incident was stabbed in the chest. He was later treated and released from University of Maryland Shock Trauma Center. The two men then drove away.