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Judge Found Shot To Death In Driveway Of Maryland Home: Sheriff (DEVELOPING) Judge Found Shot To Death In Driveway Of Maryland Home: Sheriff (DEVELOPING)
Judge Found Shot To Death In Driveway Of Maryland Home: Sheriff (Developing) A manhunt has been launched after Maryland Circuit Court Judge Andrew Wilkinson was killed at his Washington County home. At around 8 p.m. on Thursday night, deputies were called to the 19100 block of Olde Waterford Road in Hagerstown, where they found the 52-year-old judge suffering from gunshot wounds in his driveway. He was rushed to Meritus Medical Center, where he later died from his injuries, according to the Washington County Sheriff's Office. On Friday morning, the agency issued a BOLO for 49-year-old Pedro Argote, who was described as being 5-foot-7, weighing 130 pounds with blac…

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Omicron Surge Halts Maryland Jury Trials Omicron Surge Halts Maryland Jury Trials
Omicron Surge Halts Maryland Jury Trials New jury trials in Maryland are being postponed due to the unprecedented rise in COVID-19 fueled by omicron. The Maryland Judiciary announced that all jury trials scheduled between Dec. 29 and Feb. 8 will be rescheduled. Specific types of court cases will also only be heard remotely. Court of Appeals of Maryland Chief Judge Joseph M. Getty said in a statement:   “In an abundance of caution and through consultation with state leadership, I have made the necessary decision to revert back to Phase III operations. Although reduced in operations, our courts will continue to remai…

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by Joe Gomez