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Son Charged With Murdering Mother Inside Family Home In Baltimore, Police Say
A 25-year-old Baltimore man is behind bars after being accused of killing his mother in their Western District home, police said.
Ajay Wiggins, 25, has been charged with first-degree murder in connection with the death of his mother, 64-year-old Joyce Gaskins, who was found unresponsive last month.
Authorities say that Gaskins was found shortly after 2:30 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 15 inside a home in the 1600 block of Druid Hill Avenue.
Police arrived at the scene to find Gaskins dead.
Medics confirmed her death, and Wiggins, initially identified as "a family member on the scene," was ta…
From Snowflakes To Stacks: Baltimore Man’s $100K Holiday Scratch-Off Win Shocks Party-Goers
Happy holidays, indeed.
A Baltimore man thought his holiday party couldn’t get any better—until a $10 lottery ticket gifted by a friend turned his night into a $100,000 payday.
The retired automotive worker, who spoke to Maryland Lottery officials, said the party had already been full of fun and laughter when he scratched the Snowflake Tripler ticket.
"I waited until my wife struck out with hers, then I started scratching," he mused.
Within moments, he spotted what appeared to be a $10,000 match.
“This can’t be right,” he recalled thinking.
A few scratches later, he uncovere…
Recall Issued For Popular Frozen Vegetable Product Sold In MD, DC
A popular frozen vegetable product is being recalled due to undeclared milk allergens, posing a risk to individuals with milk allergies.
Key Details:
Company: Lidl
Product Name: “Taste of Deutschland Buttered Vegetables”
Product Details: 10.5 oz box, UPC 4 056489 122876
Distribution Period: Saturday, Oct. 21, 2023 to Thursday, Dec. 19, 2024
States Affected: Delaware, District of Columbia, Georgia, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Virginia
Consumer Action: Do not consume the product. Return it to any Lidl store for a full refund; no rece…
Red, Blue, And You: New Tool Lets Homebuyers Check Neighbors' Politics
Homebuyers are increasingly considering political leanings when choosing neighborhoods, according to a brand-new report.
Real estate agents note that clients prioritize communities aligning with their political views, seeking compatibility beyond traditional factors like schools and safety, the Axios story says.
This trend may lead to more politically homogeneous neighborhoods, potentially impacting local governance and community interactions.
Additionally, new real estate platforms, such as Oyssey, provide insights into neighborhood political affiliations, further enabling buyers to…
Deadly Feud: Business Dispute Sparks Fatal Ambush In Maryland, Sheriff Says
A Pennsylvania man facing possible litigation ambushed two people in a rare deadly shooting in Carroll County earlier in this month in a well-planned assault, authorities announced on Christmas Eve.
Austin Paul Potocki, 30, of Hanover, was arrested Monday, Dec. 23, in connection with the Dec. 13 shooting that killed Benjamin Billings, 42, and injured David Anderson, 39 in Finksburg.
According to the Carroll County Sheriff’s Office, Potocki fired multiple rounds into a pickup truck at the intersection of Wesley and Patapsco roads before fleeing the scene.
Deputies found Billings dead …
