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Detectives Seeking Identity Of Theft Suspect At Ranch Liquors In Lusby
LUSBY, Md. – The Calvert County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the identity of the person in the photo. This individual is wanted for a theft that occurred on July 25, 2024, around 9 p.m. at Ranch Liquors in Lusby. The suspect was wearing a hat with the word...
Leaked report from Charles volunteer firefighter's association reveals disarray
A scathing internal report on the mishandling of a recent fire in Waldorf was leaked to the media, saying that it is a “miracle” that firefighters have not been seriously injured or killed in Charles County. On June 5 around 6:30 p.m., the Waldorf Volunteer Fire Department was dispatched to 5612 Needlefish Court for a house fire. Arriving within two minutes, responders found a single-family home with fire showing from the second floor, and through the roof. ...
MDTA Police: Man arrested for allegedly pointing gun at driver on I-895 in Baltimore
A Crownsville man was arrested Tuesday morning for allegedly pointing a firearm at another driver on Interstate 895 in Baltimore in June. Maryland Transportation Authority Police arrested 33-year-old Caleb Catoe for the incident. Officers said the driver of a red Ford SUV, later identified as Catoe, allegedly pointed a gun...
Suspect Arrested for Quadruple Stabbing
The Rockville City Police Department (MCPD) has announced the arrest of a Rockville man in connection to a quadruple stabbing that occurred on July 20. According to RCPD, Ricky Lee Dyson Jr. was arrested on July 30, 2024, at 10:00pm. Dyson has been transported to the central processing unit where he awaits a bond hearing.
Annapolis police officers to hold no confidence vote against police chief, command team
ANNAPOLIS, Md. — Two Annapolis police officers are no longer suspended. The city's mayor said the decision followed an independent review from the Baltimore Police Department. Mayor Gavin Buckley could not comment on what led to the officers' suspensions, but said it was due to administrative personnel matters --...
Mexican Drug Cartel stopped in West Virginia for trafficking fentanyl and cocaine out of an autobody shop
United States Attorney William Ihlenfeld announced charges against individuals who were operating a large-scale fentanyl and cocaine trafficking operation out of an autobody shop in Martinsburg, West Virginia. The group is alleged to have imported significant amounts of drugs from Puerto Rico through the U.S. Postal Service as well as from a source connected to the Sinaloa Cartel. Saul Alexi Padilla-Garcia, age 34, of Shepherdstown, West Virginia, and seventeen others have been charged after an investigation that included close coordination with federal law enforcement agents in Chicago and Northern California.
Southeast D.C. Car Crash Claims Life of Maryland Woman, Pedestrian Injured, Driver Charged with Hit-and-Run
A fatal car accident in Southeast D.C. has claimed the life of Taneisha Parker, a 34-year-old woman from Capitol Heights, MD, and injured an altruistic pedestrian who had stopped to assist her. The Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) reports that the crash occurred early Sunday morning when Parker's vehicle, a 2018 Chevrolet Malibu, struck several parked vehicles on East Capitol Street and flipped over.
Who is the king of the Orange Crush? Maryland Vs. Delaware
WASHINGTON — In an event that blended political rivalry with mixology mastery, U.S. Senator Ben Cardin of Maryland faced off against Delaware Senator Chris Coons to determine the ultimate Orange Crush maker. This spirited contest took place on Tuesday in the Senate Dirksen Office Building in D.C. The competition...
Arcing insulator sparks Metro slowdown on the Red Line
WASHINGTON — Heads up, Metro riders. A track problem at the Van Ness Metro station slowed Wednesday morning commute. Around 9 a.m., Metro said Red Line trains were not running between Friendship Heights and Cleveland Park because of an arcing insulator at the Van Ness station. As a result, the Tenleytown and Van Ness stations were closed while the problem was addressed. Just before 10 a.m., Metro said workers had repaired the insulator. Residual delays are possible.
Amtrak initiates plan to improve operations at Washington Union Station
On Monday, Amtrak announced it would be launching a program to revitalize and improve the operations at Washington Union Station, to focus on the customer experience. Officials said the move comes after the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia granted Amtrak the right to take control of the management and operations of the […] The post Amtrak initiates plan to improve operations at Washington Union Station appeared first on Transportation Today.
Maryland Tax Free Week Returning August 11
Maryland’s tax-free week returns this month to help parents get the clothes and supplies they need as the summer winds down and the school year fast approaches. Beginning August 11 until August 17, qualifying clothing and footwear $100 or less will be exempt from the state’s six percent sales tax. Additionally, the first $40 of any backpack purchase will also be tax-free.
Maryland 3000 Pet Adoption Challenge Returns
(Baltimore, MD) -- The Baltimore Animal Welfare Alliance has announced the return of the "Maryland 3000" to find homes for shelter pets. From August 1 through the 31 participating shelters across the state will be waiving fees to find forever homes for thousands of adoptable animals. Potential adopters can find...
Six Flags of America will begin implementing a new chaperone policy for younger guests
BOWIE, Md. — Attention local thrill seekers, big changes are coming to Six Flags of America this summer. The amusement park announced that they will begin implementing a new chaperone policy. In a statement issued by Six Flags, the company says the safety of their guests is their priority and the reason for the new policy.
Community looking forward to tech incubator coming to Union Market
WASHINGTON (DC News Now) — Union Market could soon be known for more than just restaurants and warehouses. “Definitely did not have a clue that it would turn into what it’s turning into right now,” said neighbor Gerardo Cruz. Capital Factory, which has its headquarters in Texas, is working on a tech incubator at Union […]