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CRIME & SAFETY
Rachel Morin’s alleged killer to stand trial, facing life sentence
BEL AIR, Md. (Court TV) — Rachel Morin‘s alleged killer will stand trial in October as prosecutors plan to seek a life sentence without the possibility of parole. Victor Antonio Martinez-Hernandez, 23, is facing a half-dozen charges, including first-degree murder, rape, and kidnapping, in connection with Morin’s death. He’s currently being held without bail. Morin,... Read more » Fore more crime and trial news coverage, visit Court TV
Grand jury indicts North East man in 'Molotov cocktail' case
ELKTON — A Cecil County grand jury has handed up a 13-count indictment against a man who allegedly hurled a homemade burning device known as a “Molotov cocktail” at a North East-area home while it was occupied by three people — including a 5-year-old boy — because the accused reportedly believed the man inside that house was having an affair with his wife, according to court records. Among the charges listed against the defendant — Christopher Joseph Shivery, 41, of North East — in that...
Brother of Bel Air murder victim speaks at the Republican convention
The brother of a Maryland woman whose 2023 murder has fanned the flames of immigration policy debate addressed a packed arena Tuesday night at the Republican National Convention. The post Brother of Bel Air murder victim speaks at the Republican convention appeared first on Maryland Matters.
Rescue Reported After Overturned Vessel Near Pooles Island
Marine Emergency Team 26 reported that it crews, along with Marine Unit 269, responded to the area between Pooles Island and Hart-Miller Island for a reported overturned vessel on Sunday July 14. Units arrived and observed a small recreational vessel overturned with debris floating around it. According to the reports,...
Two Commercial Fires Under Investigation
The Delaware State Fire Marshal’s Office has concluded that two commercial building fires that occurred in New Castle County over the weekend were accidental in nature. The first fire broke out on Friday night, July 12, at approximately 7:15 PM at the Tri State Battery building, located at 107 Albe Drive in Newark, Delaware. Deputy Fire Marshals arrived on the scene and identified an electrical malfunction involving a lithium-ion battery as the cause. The malfunction led to the ignition of nearby combustibles, resulting in significant damage to the building. The building’s sprinkler system effectively contained the fire until the Fire Department arrived, preventing further spread. The estimated damage is valued at $75,000, and there were no reported injuries.
Hot Shots: Fire Scene Photos 7/24
Bel Air, MD, April 9—The homeowner was alerted to smoke coming from the garage by employees of a landscaping company who were cutting grass in the neighborhood. First-arriving units found a well-involved attached garage with extension to the dwelling. An initial attack on the garage was made with a deck gun while interior crews attacked the fire, which had reached the attic. The fire went to two alarms, with a total of seven engines, two rescue-engines and three trucks. The fire caused minor damage to a neighboring house.
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