UPDATE: Suspect Arrested in Cambridge for Bank of America Robbery

UPDATE 4/19/23 10:30 am: The suspect in the robbery that occurred at the Bank of America in Easton has been apprehended. On April 18, 2023 at about 1 p.m., 57-year-old Todd Niel Holtzman was arrested at his Cambridge Commons apartment in Cambridge, MD. He was later transported to the Talbot County Detention Center where he…

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A Warning from Easton Police

The Easton Police Department would like to send a warning to the community that over thelast 36 hours we have responded to 7 suspected opioid overdoses. We want people who arestruggling with substance abuse and their families, to know there is possibly a dangerous mixof opioids here in our community. If you have any information…

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Cambridge, Maryland Woman Arrested for Assault Using Vehicle

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A 35-year-old Cambridge, Maryland woman is accused of intentionally hitting a pedestrian with her car in the Wal-Mart parking lot in Easton. Officers located the Honda CRV after receiving registration information. The pedestrian complained of hip and back pain but did not require medical attention at the time. Meanwhile, officials took the driver–Shayeeda La Shae–to…

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Easton Police Investigate Pharmacy Robbery

Suspect in Rite Aid robbery (photo released by Easton Police)

Easton Police are investigating a robbery at the Rite Aid pharmacy on Marlboro Avenue. At about 6:17 p.m. Wednesday, officers responded to the store in response to a robbery that had just occurred. An investigation determined that a male wearing a mask jumped the counter and pushed by the pharmacist to obtain prescription medications. The…

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Man Doing Yard Work Struck By Pellets; 3 Juveniles Charged

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Three juveniles are charged with firing shots from what are known as Orbeez pellet guns and striking a 65-year-old man who was doing yard work.Easton Police said the witness-victim received minor injuries and provided a description of a vehicle and its occupants. An officer stopped three juveniles, who face charges of second-degree assault and reckless…

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Maryland Woman Cited for DUI after Easton Crash

A Maryland woman has been charged with DUI after a three vehicle crash in the area of North Washington Street near Federal Street Saturday in Easton. Easton Police contacted one driver, 25 year old Megan Parker of Chestertown, and noticed a strong odor of alcohol coming from her. She was given field sobriety tests and…

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Pilot Hospitalized After Small Plane Crash In Talbot Co.

Photo courtesy of Easton Volunteer Fire Company

The National Transportation Safety Board and Maryland State Police are investigating the crash of a small plane in Easton that left the pilot injured Thursday morning. At about 11:15 a.m., troopers at the Easton Barrack responded to Easton Airport for a reported small plane crash. A preliminary investigation indicates that the Trident Air single-engine plane…

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Man Arrested For Easton Murder

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An Easton man is charged with murder, home invasion and other crimes in connection with the death of a 91-year-old man. According to Easton Police, officers who were conducting a welfare check found the back door of a home open Tuesday night.Richard Brunkhorst was found dead inside, with injuries that showed signs of an altercation.…

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Bomb Squad Investigates Political Sign-Tampering Incident

There has been another incident involving tampering with political signs. This time, however, the investigation resulted in the evacuation of a park in Easton. Officers responded to Idlewild Park Sunday morning and discovered that fishing line, a cord and an item were duct-taped to a sign in support of President Donald Trump and Vice President…

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UPDATED: Suspect Charged with Murder in Easton YMCA Stabbing

UPDATED 6/6/2019 at 7:40 p.m. — One person is dead after a 31-year-old man stabbed a 72-year-old victim at the Easton Family YMCA located on Peachblossom Road this morning. Jefferson was charged with the following: 1st and 2nd Degree Murder, 1st and 2nd Degree Assault, Armed Robbery and Robbery, Reckless Endangerment, wear and carry a concealed…

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