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Noah’s Law complete: New DUI safety measure takes effect in Maryland on Tuesday
MARYLAND, USA — Starting this Tuesday, Maryland’s roads will be a little safer, thanks to the tireless efforts of one family turning tragedy into action. On Oct. 1, a new provision of “Noah’s Law” will take effect, closing what advocates have long considered a dangerous loophole in Maryland’s DUI legislation. For Richard Leotta, the father of fallen Montgomery County Police Officer Noah Leotta, this day marks a bittersweet victory in a years-long fight to honor his son’s legacy and protect others from the devastating impact of drunk driving.
Police arrest third person in Tysons Chanel theft case; woman accused of stealing over $100K in items
FAIRFAX COUNTY, Va. (DC News Now) — On Monday, police in Fairfax County announced the third arrest related to a high-end retail store theft that happened in June. The Fairfax County Police Department (FCPD) said that the U.S. Marshals arrested 27-year-old Martina Lyons in Pennsylvania on Sept. 26. Lyons was charged for her involvement in […]
Maryland has been a 'blue' state for decades, and it’s getting more blue
The 2024 election is Donald Trump’s third bid for the U.S. presidency, having won in 2016 and lost in 2020. Maryland voted for the Democratic candidate in both cases and its 10 electoral votes have been considered a given for the Democratic candidate in past general elections. As we near the 2024 general election, Capital News Service examined how Maryland has voted in presidential elections over the past 50 years. ...
Speeding Driver Gets Second DUI In Four Months, Stafford Sheriff Says
A speeding stop landed a Prince William County man behind bars in Stafford for his second DUI in the past four months, according to the sheriff's office.Triangle native Jonathan Ulises Avila Susana, 37, found himself in a familiar spot late on Sunday night when he was stopped for speeding, but…
October is National Adopt a Dog Month: Animal shelters around the DMV
WASHINGTON (DC News Now) — October is National Adopt a Dog Month, and according to the American Humane, it is an effort to shine a light on the three to four million animals that go into the shelter, hoping for a new home. To help potential adopters find animal shelters near and far, DC News […]
Northern Virginia rescue crews help dozens in Southwest Virginia after Helene
DAMASCUS, Va. (DC News Now) — Water rescue teams from a few Northern Virginia fire departments are returning home after spending days performing heroic rescue efforts in Southwest Virginia. Crews from several departments made the long trip to the hardest-hit parts of the commonwealth after Helene. While many departments started in different locations, a few […]
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