Crime
Wilhelmina Leigh Carlton charged with the murder in stabbing of her boyfriend Darius Montreal Boglin
A 43-year-old woman from Bessemer has been arrested and charged with murder in connection with the fatal stabbing of her boyfriend earlier this month, according to authorities.
Court records show Wilhelmina Leigh Carlton, 43, is charged with the murder of Darius Montreal Boglin, 45.
Carlton was booked into the Jefferson County Jail on March 5 and is currently being held without bond.
Officers with the Bessemer Police Department were dispatched at approximately 7:49 p.m. on Wednesday, March 4, to the 3100 block of Avenue B following reports of a stabbing.
According to Detective Justin Burmeister, responding officers arrived at the scene and discovered Boglin suffering from a stab wound in a driveway.
Emergency responders attempted to assess his condition, but he was pronounced dead at the scene at approximately 8:10 p.m.
Authorities said Carlton was still present at the location when officers arrived and was taken into custody without incident.
Investigators confirmed that Carlton and Boglin were involved in a dating relationship.
Charging documents allege that the fatal incident occurred during an altercation when Boglin allegedly grabbed Carlton from behind, at which point she stabbed him, resulting in his death.
The investigation remains ongoing, and police are asking anyone with additional information related to the case to contact the Bessemer Police Department at 205-425-2411 or 205-481-4366. Tips can also be submitted through the department’s tip line at 205-428-3541, or anonymously through Crime Stoppers at 205-254-7777.
Crime
Officer Shot During Active Hostage Situation in Northwest Baltimore, Suspect Shot by Police Sniper
A major police incident unfolded in Baltimore on Park Heights Avenue Sunday as officers responded to a rapidly escalating situation that involved gunfire, an officer being wounded, and a reported hostage scenario.
According to emergency radio traffic from the Baltimore Police Department, a “Signal 13” officer-down alert was transmitted after shots were fired in the 6200 block of Park Heights Avenue, near the intersection with Pinkney Road.
The location is in close proximity to the Agudath Israel of Baltimore synagogue.
Initial reports indicated officers had been responding to a possible hostage situation when the encounter turned violent.
During the incident, two officers were reported pinned down, and one officer was struck by gunfire.
Authorities said the wounded officer sustained a gunshot wound to the leg but was awake and conscious following the shooting.
Fellow officers transported the injured officer to the R Adams Cowley Shock Trauma Center for treatment.
Radio communications indicated the suspect continued firing at responding officers, prompting the deployment of specialized tactical units.
A SWAT BearCat armored vehicle was dispatched to assist officers as they attempted to contain the suspect and secure the area.
The situation escalated into a confirmed hostage scenario, with officers reporting that the suspect was holding a firearm to a female victim’s head.
Additional radio reports later indicated that the hostage was the suspect’s grandmother.
Authorities said the hostage was ultimately reported safe, though details about how she was secured have not yet been officially confirmed.
During the standoff, police radio traffic indicated that a police sniper fired at the suspect, striking him and bringing the immediate threat to an end.
Officials have not yet released the suspect’s condition or identity. The Baltimore Police Department is expected to provide further details as the investigation continues and the sequence of events is formally confirmed.
The information currently available comes from police radio traffic and law enforcement sources, and authorities caution that details may change as investigators verify facts and issue official updates.