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PHOTOS: Lanes reopened after crash on I-70 in Washington County
WASHINGTON COUNTY, Md. (DC News Now) — Interstate 70’s eastbound lanes were temporarily closed at the start of Labor Day weekend due to a crash. Maryland State Police (MSP) troopers from the Hagerstown Barracks responded to the eastbound lanes near Indian Springs. MSP said that one motorcycle was involved in the crash. The Trooper 5 […]
Juvenile Charged As An Adult In Hagerstown Shooting
He was arrested shortly after the incident on Wednesday afternoon. Micha Ricks (Photo From Hagerstown Police) Hagerstown, Md (KM) A juvenile has been charged as an adult for a shooting Wednesday afternoon in Hagerstown. Police say Micha Ricks, 17, of Hagerstown is charged with attempted 1st- degree murder, attempted 2nd-degree murder, 1st- and 2nd-degree assault, reckless endangerment, and numerous firearms offenses.
Police: Loudoun County judge arrested for public intoxication
LEESBURG, Va. (DC News Now) — The Leesburg Police Department has arrested a Loudoun County judge for public intoxication overnight on Saturday. Police said that at about 1:30 a.m., they responded to the report of a person walking down the Leesburg Bypass near South King Street. Officers made contact with the man and he was […]
Department mourns sudden passing of Jefferson County Sergeant
CHARLES TOWN, WV (LOOTPRESS) – The City of Charles Town is in mourning on Friday in the wake of the sudden passing of a Jefferson County officer. Ann announcement of the unfortunate news came on Friday morning when the Charleston Police Department confirmed the sudden passing of Sergeant Benjamin Anderson. An evening shift supervisor with […]
Frederick Police Seek to Identify Fourth Suspect After Traffic Stop Leads to Gun Seizures
FREDERICK, Md. — The Frederick Police Department’s Major Crimes Unit is seeking the public’s assistance in identifying a fourth individual involved in a traffic stop that led to the seizure…
Haz Mat Crews Respond to Linganore High Thursday Morning
A suspicious substance was found in a bathroom. Frederick, Md (KM) There were no injuries reported from an incident at Linganore High School Thursday morning. Frederick County Fire and Rescue Services says hazardous materials l crews were dispatched to the school at around 9:15 AM for an unknown substance in a bathroom. Emergency personnel worked with School System staff to place Linganore High on a “hold” status to keep the hallways clear while the substance was tested.
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