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San Jose: Maryland man arrested in human trafficking sting
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SAN JOSE — A Maryland man has been arrested on suspicion of human trafficking after he tried to recruit somebody he thought was a 16-year-old San Jose woman into business intercourse work on the East Coast, solely to find that he had been corresponding with an undercover cop, authorities stated.
Donnovan Dawkins, 29, was arrested Dec. 30 in Frederick, Maryland by native police on suspicion of crimes involving intercourse trafficking, in line with San Jose police.
The arrest caps a months-long prison investigation by the Santa Clara County Regulation Enforcement Investigating Human Trafficking job pressure, which within the case of Dawkins concerned an undercover police officer posting a profile of a teen woman on social-media boards recognized for intercourse trafficking communications.
In keeping with investigators, Dawkins contacted the person believing their profile was that of a 16-year-old woman from San Jose. All through their ensuing correspondence, Dawkins was repeatedly made conscious that the person was underage, authorities stated.
Via “intensive conversations with an undercover officer, the suspect solicited the feminine for business intercourse trafficking,” San Jose police stated in a press release.
Dawkins allegedly pressed on and organized to buy an airline ticket for the person to fly to Baltimore and meet him. When the person cited her purported age once more to inform him why she couldn’t fly to him, he reportedly gave her particular journey instructions to keep away from suspicion and detection.
Deputy District Legal professional Patrick Vanier, who labored with the duty pressure, stated the undercover investigation was a part of a response to a rise in on-line business intercourse trafficking concentrating on the South Bay.
“Traffickers and pimps see San Jose and Santa Clara County as a spot to market the victims they’re exploiting,” Vanier stated. “We’re doing a number of proactive investigations to determine these exploiters, root them out, and maintain them accountable.”
The investigation of Dawkins resulted in an arrest warrant obtained Dec. 23, and every week later he was taken into police custody at a house in Frederick, Maryland. The arrest was coordinated amongst an array of companies, together with SJPD human trafficking detectives, the Prince George’s County (Maryland) Human Trafficking Process Power, and the State’s Legal professional’s Workplace for Prince George’s County, the place Dawkins lives.
Along with anticipated prices in Santa Clara County, Vanier stated Dawkins may face separate drug and weapons prices in Maryland primarily based on what authorities recovered after serving associated search warrants.
Anybody with details about suspected human trafficking can contact the SJPD Human Trafficking Process Power at 408-537-1999 and stopslavery@sanjoseca.gov, or the Santa Clara County job pressure at 408-792-2700 and HTTips@dao.sccgov.org. Ideas can be left with Silicon Valley Crime Stoppers at 408-947-7867 or at svcrimestoppers.org.
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Maryland Weather: Dangerous heat in store
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BALTIMORE — Heat and humidity continue through Thursday with dangerous heat this weekend.
Monday was our first day of the heat wave, with temperatures hitting the low 90s in the afternoon. Today, Wednesday and Thursday will likely be repeats of that temperature range.
Humidity levels will be moderate, but not overwhelming during this time. The hottest neighborhoods will be located within Baltimore City and to the west and north of the City. Areas along Chesapeake Bay will see some relief with highs in the upper 80s.
Dangerous heat still seems most likely Friday through the upcoming weekend. Highs will reach the upper 90s to near 100 along with high humidity levels. This will cause feels like temperatures to surge into the 100 to 105 range with some isolated spots feeling even hotter. The WJZ First Alert Weather Team has issued ALERT DAYS for Friday through Sunday for dangerous heat.
It’s important that you, your pets, and family stay hydrated, wear light weight, light colored clothing, take breaks inside in the A/C during this time. It’s important when the heat is this extreme that your body gets at least a few hour break from the intense heat.
Isolated thunderstorms will be possible Saturday afternoon, especially in our western zones. Everyone in our area could receive hit or miss storms Sunday afternoon and evening. Another chance of scattered thunderstorms returns Monday.
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Ten Best Overall Restaurants in Maryland (DC Suburbs), According to Open Table (June 2024) – The MoCo Show
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Each month, dining reservation app Open Table analyzes nearly two million global dining reviews from the past four months and sorts them by location and category to create a “Best Overall Restaurant” list. Today we’ll be sharing the most recent version for Maryland restaurants that are in DC suburbs, created on June 5th.
In order to be eligible for Open Table’s list, the restaurant must have reservations available via the Open Table app, which means there are plenty of restaurants that aren’t eligible for the list. The location, “Maryland (DC Suburbs)”, includes restaurants from Calvert, Frederick, and Montgomery counties. The list is based on reviews in the last four months and can be seen below along with the provided description:
Dragon Distillery and Dragon’s Den (1341 Hughes Ford Rd Suite 108 Frederick, MD): “Frederick’s first distillery and Frederick’s premier craft cocktail experience! Dragon Distillery is a medieval/fantasy themed distillery, with a spirit portfolio of over 20 spirits – including a variety of whiskeys, vodkas, gins, rums, and moonshines. Our craft cocktail lounge has both indoor and outdoor (weather permitting) seating. We have a craft cocktail menu of over 30 hand-crafted cocktails, along with delicious appetizers, sandwiches, and lite fare. We have a number of board games available to play, and two axe throwing lanes for entertainment.”
Brazil Gourmet Pizzeria & Grill (9870 Main St. Damascus, MD): “Exquisite pizza and grill in the best style of São Paulo, Brazil.”
The Island Hideaway (14556 Solomons Island Rd S, Solomons, MD): “Welcome to the Island Hideaway. A family owned and operated restaurant offering an assortment of fresh New American Cuisine on Solomons Island! We have done our best to create a warm environment that offers a variety of tasty food.”
Cava Mezze Rockville (9713 Traville Gateway Dr., Rockville, MD): “Your neighborhood hangout dedicated to shared plates and culinary excellence”
Manalu Italian Restaurant (5227 Presidents Ct., Frederick, MD): “Manalu is a new authentic Italian restaurant by Chef/ Owner Marco Pontecorvo. The name was to combine all three of his family members names. MA for Marco, NA for Naomi, his daughter, and LU for Lucia, his wife. Manalu’s goal is to bring a taste of Italy and a touch of Naples in the town, by serving authentic Italian cuisine and the original pizza Napoletana cooked in a brick oven. The atmosphere is very cozy and warm, perfect for family and friends. Manalu also has a full bar and happy hour Mon-Fri from 4pm to 7pm. Happy hour also includes a food menu with delicious appetizers.”
The Tasting Room (101 N Market St., Frederick, MD): “Established in 2001, The Tasting Room restaurant and wine bar has earned a reputation as a modern American force in the Frederick area. Situated in the heart of Frederick’s historic district, The Tasting Room captures the energy of Market St. with floor to ceiling windows and a 180° panoramic view. Fresh local ingredients, seasonal menu changes, Frederick’s best wine & cocktail lists, friendly/professional service, and countless regional awards set the standard for dining in our beautiful little city.”
La Vela Italian Restaurant (251 C St., Solomons, MD): No description provided.
Melina (905 Rose Ave., North Bethesda, MD): “The name Melina is rooted in Greek origin and derives from the Greek word for “honey”. “Mel” can be derived from the name Melissa meaning “honey-bee”. The restaurant is named after the daughter of Co-Founder Chef Dimitri Moshovitis. “Melina” will honor the strength of the matriarchy in the Greek family. It will lean vegetable-forward with modernized Greek classics from the sea and grilled meats. Greek cuisine is all about freshness and quality of ingredients and that will be on display in a fine casual setting.”
Persimmon (7003 Wisconsin Ave., Bethesda, MD): “Persimmon is a beloved neighborhood bistro offering up unforgettable favorites.”
Delhi Spice (4925 Bethesda Ave., Bethesda, MD): “India has always been known as a land of spices and Asia’s largest spice market is in Delhi!! Join us as we take you through an aromatic journey of both local and exotic spices blended with the labor of love and effort put into each of our dishes, we try to bring diverse flavors of Delhi to you through the spices used to create our signature dishes.
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