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One Dead, Nine Injured In Wrong-Way I-495 Crash In MD: State Police One Dead, Nine Injured In Wrong-Way I-495 Crash In MD: State Police
One Dead, Nine Injured In Wrong-Way I-495 Crash In MD: State Police Nine people were injured and one killed in a wild wrong-way multi-vehicle crash late on Tuesday night in Montgomery County, state police say. Shortly before 11:45 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 1, Maryland State Police in Rockville received several reports of a white Mercedes SUV that was driving in the opposite lanes of I-270 near Rockledge Drive. Police say that Jayleen Hannor, 23, of Macon, Georgia, made his way southbound in the northbound lanes of I-270 until he hit the outer loop of I-495. Then things took a turn for the worse. The Mercedes eventually crashed into a Lexus and Nissan Pathfin…

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by Zak Failla
Weather
Tornado Touches Down In MD During Weekend Storms, NWS Confirms Tornado Touches Down In MD During Weekend Storms, NWS Confirms
Tornado Touches Down In MD During Weekend Storms, NWS Confirms The National Weather Service has confirmed that the wicked weather over the weekend produced a small tornado that was reported in central Maryland. An “EF-0” tornado with winds peaking around 75 mph touched down in Montgomery County near Poolesville shortly before 2 p.m. on Saturday, April 22 after forming as a result of the thunderstorms that rolled through the region. Behind the strong cold front which brought showers and t'storms, another cold front tracks through this afternoon. Some rain showers are possible as this system moves through. Several chilly nights ahead will enhance the…

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by Zak Failla
News
Small Plane Skids Off Runway At Newport News/Williamsburg Airport; No Injuries Reported Small Plane Skids Off Runway At Newport News/Williamsburg Airport; No Injuries Reported
Small Plane Skids Off Runway At Newport News/Williamsburg Airport; No Injuries Reported No injuries were reported in Virginia when a small plane skidded off the runway at the Newport News /Williamsburg Airport, according to authorities. Shortly after 8 a.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 30, state police and the Newport News International Fire Authority were on the scene to investigate when a pilot tried to land a small jet on Runway 25 when it skidded past the end due to a reportedly blown tire. Newport News/Williamsburg AirportGoogle Maps sat None of the three occupants of the plane were injured, nor was anyone on the ground. The damage from the crash was reportedly minimal. The cr…

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by Zak Failla
Lifestyle
Bundle Up: Hypothermia Alert Issued In Parts Of Maryland As Temperatures Drop Bundle Up: Hypothermia Alert Issued In Parts Of Maryland As Temperatures Drop
Bundle Up: Hypothermia Alert Issued In Parts Of Maryland As Temperatures Drop With temperatures expected to plummet across the region, a hypothermia alert has been issued for parts of Maryland. In Montgomery County, an alert was issued by officials through the morning of Saturday, Nov. 19 due to the projected forecast. Montgomery County has issued a Hypothermia Alert for 7:00 PM Friday 11/18 through 11:00 AM Saturday 11/19. Expect the wind chill to be at or below 32 degrees. Wear layers and take extra precautions if you spend significant time outdoors during that time https://t.co/jMV4anp3gQ pic.twitter.com/wF1VdpP4Ju — Montgomery Co OEMHS (@ReadyMontgomery) Nov…

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by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
Man With Conviction In Virginia Busted In Maryland With Glock, Kit To Make It Fully Automatic Man With Conviction In Virginia Busted In Maryland With Glock, Kit To Make It Fully Automatic
Man With Conviction In Virginia Busted In Maryland With Glock, Kit To Make It Fully Automatic What started as a routine traffic stop in Maryland led to a weapons charge for a California man who is forbidden from possessing firearms due to a previous conviction in Virginia, authorities said. Walter Prince, 30, of Sherman Oaks, California, was busted for illegally possessing a Glock 9mm handgun and several rounds of ammunition in Montgomery County following a traffic stop over the weekend, officials announced on Tuesday, Sept. 20. Shortly before 6:30 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 16, officers from the Montgomery County Department of Police patrolling in the area of Shady Grove Road stopped a …

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by Zak Failla
Schools
Game Over: Violent Bench Clearing Brawl Forces Refs To Call HS Football Matchup In Maryland Game Over: Violent Bench Clearing Brawl Forces Refs To Call HS Football Matchup In Maryland
Game Over: Violent Bench Clearing Brawl Forces Refs To Call HS Football Matchup In Maryland Friday Night Lights were dramatically dimmed in Maryland when a high school football game in Montgomery County devolved into something more akin to an MMA match. Benches cleared and police were called to Gaithersburg High School on Friday, Sept. 16, when a massive fight broke out between players, then coaches from Northwest High School in Montgomery County. Police said that at approximately 8:23 p.m. on Friday night, officers from multiple agencies in the area responded to the high school in response to. fight on the field, and while they were investigating, multiple physical altercations …

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by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
Alert Issued For Missing 70-Year-Old Maryland Man With 'Medical Issues Alert Issued For Missing 70-Year-Old Maryland Man With 'Medical Issues
Alert Issued For Missing 70-Year-Old Maryland Man With 'Medical Issues Seen him? Concerns are mounting in Maryland as local law enforcement agencies in Montgomery County attempt to track down a missing 70-year-old man. An alert was issued by the Rockville City Police Department as they seek the public's assistance in locating Dale Calvin Clukey, of College Parkway, who had not been seen in several days as of Thursday, Aug. 4. Investigators noted that Clukey does not drive, and also suffers from dementia and other medical maladies. Anyone who recognizes Clukey, or has information about his whereabouts has been asked to contact the Rockville City Police Depa…

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by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
Passenger Grazed By Bullet In Overnight Maryland Highway Shooting: Police Passenger Grazed By Bullet In Overnight Maryland Highway Shooting: Police
Passenger Grazed By Bullet In Overnight Maryland Highway Shooting: Police One person was grazed by a bullet on after a car shot another car several times while driving down a Maryland highway in Montgomery County, authorities said.   Police responded to a vehicle that was stopped along the Intercounty Connector (ICC)/MD 200 shortly before 1 a.m. on Monday, May 16, Maryland Transportation Authority (MDTA) Police said.  Upon arrival, officers found several bullet holes on a gold 2007 Toyota Sienna van that was stopped just before Exit 3 at Shady Grove Road, MDTA Police said.  Investigators said the driver of the Toyota was traveling west on MD …

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by David Cifarelli
News
Heartbroken Mom Speaks Out After Missing Son Found Dead In Maryland Heartbroken Mom Speaks Out After Missing Son Found Dead In Maryland
Heartbroken Mom Speaks Out After Missing Son Found Dead In Maryland The mother of a 17-year old boy believed to have been killed apparently had been pleading with him to get help about being bullied, according to WUSA 9 report. Jailyn Jones, a 12th grader at Northwest High School, was found dead on Jan. 24, on the 18900 block of Grotto Lane in Germantown. His death is being investigated as a homicide. Meanwhile, his mother, Alexis McDaniel, said he was the victim of bullying at the school. “I asked for help I did," McDaniel told WUSA 9. "I asked the school board to put an end to the bullying, the zero-tolerance with the bullying." I spoke with the 17-…

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by Joe Gomez
News
Snow Day: School Closures, Delays In Maryland Snow Day: School Closures, Delays In Maryland
Snow Day: School Closures, Delays In Maryland The winter weather that hit Maryland overnight has created several school closures and delays. The following list was obtained from CBS Baltimore: School Closures Allegany County Public Schools Anne Arundel County Public Schools Arlington Baptist School Baltimore City Public Schools Baltimore County Public Schools Boys’ Latin School Caroline County Public Schools Carroll County Public Schools Carroll Christian School Cathedral Christian Academy Cecil County Public Schools Charles County Public Schools Dorchester County Public Schools Elvaton Christian Academy Gilman School Glenelg Co…

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by Joe Gomez