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Dundalk Resident Wins $50K On Lottery Scratch-Off Dundalk Resident Wins $50K On Lottery Scratch-Off
Dundalk Resident Wins $50K On Lottery Scratch-Off A Baltimore County resident walked in wearing a wig as she stopped at lottery headquarters to claim a $50,000 scratch-off prize earlier this week. Angela Shaffer of Dundalk, an avid Keno player, won the top $50,000 Cash Boom prize on the $5 game, officials said Wednesday, April 3. “This is so exciting,” she told officials as she arrived at headquarters with her significant other. “I even brought a wig to wear in my picture.” The winning ticket was purchased at Redner’s Markets #96 at 7938 Eastern Avenue in Baltimore. After first scratching the ticket, Angela thought she was in disbelief a…

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by Valerie Musson
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Man Who Killed Popular Baltimore Restaurant Manager Sentenced Following Escape Effort Man Who Killed Popular Baltimore Restaurant Manager Sentenced Following Escape Effort
Man Who Killed Popular Baltimore Restaurant Manager Sentenced Following Escape Effort Samuel Wise will have decades to think about his decision to murder a beloved restaurant manager in Little Italy last winter, the Baltimore City State's Attorney's Office announced on Monday. Wise pleaded guilty to murder and other charges for his role in the fatal shooting of Chesley Patterson and has been sentenced to life in prison with all but 50 years suspended, followed by three years of probation if he is released. In late January 2022, police in Baltimore were were called to investigate a shooting in the 1700 block of Eastern Avenue near the intersection of South Broadway, where th…

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by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
Shooter Arrested Months After Murder In Baltimore, Police Say Shooter Arrested Months After Murder In Baltimore, Police Say
Shooter Arrested Months After Murder In Baltimore, Police Say More than three months after a Baltimore man was gunned down, city police say that they’ve made an arrest of the possible shooter. Kerin Aviles-Alvarez, 20, was arrested following an investigation into the death of 21-year-old Edgar Bonilla on Eastern Avenue in April. At approximately 7:30 p.m. on Monday, April 3, members of the Baltimore Police Department found Bonilla suffering from multiple gunshot wounds following an incident in the 6300 block of Eastern Avenue. He was rushed to an area hospital and later died from the injuries.. It is believed that Aviles-Alvarez shot Bonilla, though…

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by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
House Party Turns Bloody In Baltimore After Dispute Escalates, Police Say House Party Turns Bloody In Baltimore After Dispute Escalates, Police Say
House Party Turns Bloody In Baltimore After Dispute Escalates, Police Say Days after a fatal double shooting in Baltimore, police announced on Monday afternoon that they've arrested a suspect wanted for killing a man at a party. Flomenco Reyes, 36, of Baltimore, has been charged with the murder of 27-year-old Jeremy Maldonato following a dispute that turned violent during the afternoon of Saturday, June 3 in the 5900 block of Eastern Avenue. Officers from the Baltimore Police Department on patrol on Saturday afternoon say that they heard gunshots ring out, and further investigation led them to the party, where they found Maldonado suffering from gunshot wounds. …

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by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
Two Dead, Many Injured In Several Baltimore Shootings Two Dead, Many Injured In Several Baltimore Shootings
Two Dead, Many Injured In Several Baltimore Shootings Two people are dead and several more are injured after a violent night in Baltimore, authorities say. Several shootings rang out throughout Baltimore on the evening of Monday, April 3, beginning around 5:30 p.m., according to Baltimore police. Shortly after 5:30 p.m., officers rushed to the 4400 block of Park Heights Avenue after hearing gunshots in a nearby area. Officers arrived at the location and noticed a vehicle fleeing the area, heading toward a hospital.  Police followed the vehicle to the hospital, where they found three young men suffering from gunshot wounds. All three men …

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by Annie DeVoe
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Explosion, Gas-Fed Fire Reported At Baltimore Wastewater Treatment Plant (DEVELOPING) Explosion, Gas-Fed Fire Reported At Baltimore Wastewater Treatment Plant (DEVELOPING)
Explosion, Gas-Fed Fire Reported At Baltimore Wastewater Treatment Plant (Developing) A building went up in flames after a reported explosion in Baltimore County on Wednesday morning. An alert was issued by the Baltimore County Fire Department at approximately 11:50 a.m. on Wednesday, March 15, regarding a two-alarm commercial building fire with an explosion in the 8200 block of Eastern Avenue. The explosion was reported at the Synagro wastewater treatment plant, and officials say that a gas-fed fire has caused unstable areas in the building. An evacuation was in progress as of noon on Wednesday. More information is expected to be released. This is a developing story. Che…

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by Zak Failla
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Ringleader Of Crew Targeting Hispanic People In Baltimore Home Invasions Convicted: AG Ringleader Of Crew Targeting Hispanic People In Baltimore Home Invasions Convicted: AG
Ringleader Of Crew Targeting Hispanic People In Baltimore Home Invasions Convicted: AG The ringleader of a group that terrorized Hispanic families in parts of Baltimore County during a string of home invasions and carjackings has been convicted, Maryland Attorney General Brian Frosh announced. Baltimore resident Jaylen Skinner has been convicted on charges tied to a home invasion and carjacking criminal enterprise that operated in Baltimore County and Baltimore City in Maryland. Skinner was sentenced to 20 years in prison with all but 14 years suspended, followed by two years of supervised probation upon release after pleading guilty to his role in five separate incidents. H…

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by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
Train Collides Into Vehicle On Baltimore Street Train Collides Into Vehicle On Baltimore Street
Train Collides Into Vehicle On Baltimore Street A Baltimore roadway is shut down after a train and vehicle collision, authorities say. Westbound Eastern Avenue at Kane Street has been shut down after the collision occurred shortly before 1:30 p.m., Monday, Aug. 15, according to Baltimore Fire officials. WB Eastern Av is shut down at Kane St 21224 #Bayview @Zeke_Cohen due to a collision involving a train and a truck. #BalTraffic There is no #BMORESBravest response to this call.📷BFC1Ray pic.twitter.com/Rok6UfAD1t — Baltimore Firefighters IAFF Local 734 (@BCFDL734) August 15, 2022 Details surrounding the cause of the crash have yet to …

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by Annie DeVoe
Police & Fire
Man Arrested For The Attempted Murder Of Store Employee During Baltimore Robbery Man Arrested For The Attempted Murder Of Store Employee During Baltimore Robbery
Man Arrested For The Attempted Murder Of Store Employee During Baltimore Robbery A man who allegedly shot a woman following a robbery earlier this month has been arrested, authorities say. Keith Hicks, 34, was arrested on Tuesday, July 5, for the attempted murder of a 53-year-old woman on Saturday, July 2, according to Baltimore police. Hicks is accused of shooting the woman following a robbery around 4 a.m., in the 5700 block of Eastern Avenue, according to investigators. Hicks was attempting to rob the business when the employee stepped in and was shot in the chest, they said. The victim was transported to an area hospital for treatment of non-life-threatening i…

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by Annie DeVoe
Police & Fire
Baltimore Man Injured In Midnight Shooting Reportedly In Stable Condition: Police Baltimore Man Injured In Midnight Shooting Reportedly In Stable Condition: Police
Baltimore Man Injured In Midnight Shooting Reportedly In Stable Condition: Police A man who was injured in a midnight Baltimore shooting has been reported to be in stable condition, authorities say. The 32-year-old victim was shot in the 4800 block of Eastern Avenue shortly after 12:30 a.m., Saturday, July 9, according to Baltimore Police.  The victim was rushed to the hospital to receive treatment for his injuries.  Anyone with information is urged to contact detectives at 410-396-2422 or Metro Crime Stoppers at 1-866-7Lockup.

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by Annie DeVoe
Police & Fire
Armed Robbers Terrorizing Baltimore Businesses Sought By Police Armed Robbers Terrorizing Baltimore Businesses Sought By Police
Armed Robbers Terrorizing Baltimore Businesses Sought By Police Recognize them? Police in Baltimore are asking for help identifying these suspects in several armed robberies over the last month, authorities say. Starting Thursday, April 14, several local businesses in the Southeast District along the Eastern Avenue and Lombard Street corridors were targeted in armed robberies, City Police said. Detectives have acquired photos of the suspects and are looking to identify each of them, officials say. Baltimore City Police are asking anyone knowing the identities of any of these suspects is asked to call Citywide Robbery detectives at 41-366-6341 or call M…

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by Annie DeVoe
Police & Fire
Man Accused Of Killing Popular Baltimore Restaurant Manager Tries Escaping Police Custody Man Accused Of Killing Popular Baltimore Restaurant Manager Tries Escaping Police Custody
Man Accused Of Killing Popular Baltimore Restaurant Manager Tries Escaping Police Custody A suspect behind a homicide that occurred earlier this year tried to escape Baltimore Police headquarters after being charged with first-degree murder, authorities said.  Samuel Wise was arrested in connection with the January shooting death of Chesley Patterson on Tuesday, April 12, Baltimore Police said. After completing his interview, Wise tried to escape from headquarters but was quickly apprehended and sent to Central Booking for processing, police said.  The shooting happened in the 1700 block of Eastern Avenue around 12:30 a.m. on Jan. 24, police said. Upon arrival, officers found P…

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by David Cifarelli
Police & Fire
Manager Of Popular Italian Restaurant Shot Dead In Fells Point Manager Of Popular Italian Restaurant Shot Dead In Fells Point
Manager Of Popular Italian Restaurant Shot Dead In Fells Point The beloved manager of a popular Italian restaurant in Baltimore was identified as the victim of a Fells Point shooting.  The 44-year-old victim was found by police with gunshot wounds on the 1700 block of Eastern Avenue just after midnight, according to police Chesley Patterson was identified as the victim by La Scala Ristorante, where he was a familiar face for many years. "Chesco as he was called by all of us was a warm and familiar face to both the staff and all who dined at La Scala for the past 20 years," the restaurant said. "He was a leader to all and an invaluable part of our fam…

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by Cecilia Levine
Business
Baltimore Diner Named Among Best 24-Hour Restaurants In America Baltimore Diner Named Among Best 24-Hour Restaurants In America
Baltimore Diner Named Among Best 24-Hour Restaurants In America Endless coffee refills, and a long and varied menu. These are just some of the things that go into a great 24-hour restaurant. EatThisNotThat has chosen the best 24-hour eatery in every state. "Road tripping and traveling for work can bring on some late nights or early mornings," the site reads.  "Fortunately, when hunger strikes on the road, there's likely a 24-hour restaurant nearby serving up breakfast favorites like pancakes and omelets, along with full plates of fried chicken and meatloaf for those craving something more savory." In Maryland, that restaurant is the Broadway…

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by Cecilia Levine