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Maryland State Police say Virginia State Police supervisors authorized Amber Alert pursuit that ended in MD crash
VIRGINIA BEACH. VA (AP/CVILLE RIGHT NOW) —Maryland State Police have clarified because Virginia State Police were pursuing a vehicle in Virginia with a felony abduction suspect, Virginia State Police supervision authorized the pursuit continue across the Maryland state line. Maryland State Police Maj. Adam Stachurski said they are the lead investigative agency in the crash that ended the pursuit on I-495 at Branch Avenue in Prince George’s County, MD. He said they received a call for assistance from Virginia State Police and arrived about two minutes after the crash. Stuchurski said while one of the children was transported via helicopter to Children’s Medical Center in DC where he died a short time later, 36-year old Dana Plummer, who allegedly kidnapped the children from a Virginia Beach home, and the two other children were in stable condition at area hospitals.
State Roundup: Moore talks of adjusting Education Blueprint amid fiscal woes; Maryland sends newbies, heavy hitters to DNC in Chicago
MOORE TALKS OF REFINING BLUEPRINT AMID BUDGET WOES: Though committed to its implementation, Gov. Wes Moore said Saturday that adjustments may be needed to effectively enact the Blueprint for Maryland’s Future education reform policy in light of the state’s fiscal woes. Hannah Gaskill/The Baltimore Sun. Even as he...
36-Year-Old, Dana Plummer Arrested After Deadly 2-State Crime Spree: Stabbing, Kidnapping, Fatal Crash Involving 3 Children
Virginia Man Arrested After Stabbing Ex-Wife and Kidnapping Three Children. Amber Alert Issued for Dana Plummer Following Violent Attack and Abduction. According to True Crime News, a 36-year-old man, Dana Plummer, was arrested after a violent series of events that happened in two states. On August 14, Plummer allegedly stabbed his ex-wife and her 12-year-old daughter in Virginia Beach. Both were taken to the hospital and are now stable. After the stabbing, Dana Plummer took his three young children, including a 1-year-old baby. An Amber Alert was issued, and police started looking for him.
Gov. Moore discusses challenges around Maryland budget at political conference
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore said that there are going to be some hard conversations in regard to the state’s operating budget. Moore delivered a keynote address at the Maryland Association of Counties Conference in Ocean City on Saturday. State and local government leaders gather at the conference for political fundraising.
Deadly hit-and-run on the Eastern Shore
MELFA, Va. — Police on Virginia's Eastern Shore are investigating a fatal hit-and-run crash. Virginia State Police said the crash happened around 11:44 p.m. Saturday, at the intersection of Lankford Highway and Main Stree in the Melfa area of Accomack County. Investigators said that 66-year-old Peter Lancho of Greenbackville was walking in the southbound lanes of Lankford Highway when he was hit by an unknown, dark-colored sedan.
Mix of Maryland political superstars, newcomers at the Democratic convention
CHICAGO – One-hundred thirty-eight Maryland delegates and political officials have come to Chicago for the Democratic National Convention this week, looking to build on the surging energy in the party generated by the candidacies of Vice President Kamala Harris and Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz. Gov. Wes Moore, Baltimore Mayor...
There are 8 million teens eligible to vote. These high school students are trying to make sure more do.
Every year, Jessie Cai would shadow her mom on “take your kid to work day.” At the Maryland Social Security office, where her mom was a systems analyst, she was struck by the lack of Asian American faces in the room. “I walked around and got the distinct impression that not many people in public service looked like me or my mom,” said Cai, a 17-year-old rising senior.
Severe storms bring heavy winds, flooding to DC area Sunday
Severe thunderstorms, gusty winds, heavy rain put portions of the District, Maryland and Virginia under warnings throughout Sunday evening. The National Weather Service issued a severe thunderstorm watch, as well as a flash flood warnings for portions of the D.C. and Baltimore metro areas through 10 p.m. Sunday night. Ongoing Flash Flood Warnings impacting the region were cancelled just before 11 p.m.
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