D.C. Man Sentenced to Life Plus 60 Years in Death of 1 Year Old
Marlon Melendez of Washington, D.C. was sentenced on June 13 to life in prison plus an additional 60 years for the murder of his girlfriend’s 16-month-old son. On Feb 6,… Read More
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Damascus Man Sentenced to 14 Years For Child Abuse
Oliver Hernandez-Caballero, 26, of Damascus, was sentenced Tuesday to 14 years in prison following his jury conviction of first-degree child abuse. In the Circuit Court for Montgomery County, MD, the… Read More
Man Found Guilty of Abusing, Killing Girlfriend’s 16-Month-Old Son
A man was found guilty Thursday of abusing and murdering his girlfriend’s 16-month-old son in 2023. Marlon Melendez, 30, of Washington D.C. was convicted of first-degree child abuse resulting in… Read More
Germantown Mother Sentenced to 25 Years After Lighting Her Child on Fire
A Germantown mother was sentenced to prison Friday after she lit her 8-year-old son on fire in 2020, according to the Montgomery County State’s Attorney’s Office (MCSAO). Kimberly Tyler, 31,… Read More
Damascus Father Charged With Abusing 5-Month-Old
Police said a Damascus man was arrested and charged for allegedly injuring his child severely. Oliver Hernandez Caballero, 25, was arrested Monday, according to the Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD).… Read More
Man Charged for Abusing, Killing Girlfriend’s 16-Month-Old Son
Police said a man was charged for abusing and murdering his girlfriend’s 16-month-old son after the child was found not breathing in Silver Spring. Marlon Adilson Melendez, 28, of Washington,… Read More
Damascus Woman Charged With Abusing Her 6 Adopted Children
A Damascus woman is accused of abusing her six adopted children for years. Lora Loethen is facing child abuse, assault, neglect, and several other charges. She is currently being held without… Read More
Maryland State’s Attorneys Come Together to Push Legislation Protecting Child Abuse Victims
On Tuesday Montgomery, Frederick, Prince George’s and Howard Counties joined forces to push for the passage of multiple bills before the Maryland General Assembly. The legislation State’s Attorneys offices are… Read More
Rockville Man Faces Charge of Sex Abuse With a Minor
A 14-year-old girl has detailed to Montgomery County police years of abuse by her father’s friend leading up to the man facing child abuse and sex offense charges, according to… Read More