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Lifestyle
Unintended Powerball Ticket Lands Baltimore Woman $1M Prize
It was a circuitous road, but a newly-minted Maryland millionaire isn't complaining after winning big on a golden Powerball ticket. A series of strange events led a Baltimore woman to a million dollar prize after picking up an unintended Powerball ticket while running errands in Timonium, Lottery officials say. The journey to a new tax bracket began early in March, when the big winner was heading to Timonium to do some shopping when a song on the radio reminded her of a friend's upcoming birthday, prompting her to stop at Royal Farms on York Road in Towson, where she spotted a Powerbal…
Business
These Maryland Hospitals Were Named Among The World's Best By New Report
Several Maryland hospitals have been named among the world's best in a new report by Newsweek. The outlet worked alongside Statista to compile a list that gives each hospital a score based on an online survey of more than 85,000 medical experts, as well as public data received from post-hospitalization patient surveys. Meanwhile, the score serves as an analysis of medical and quality metrics including hygiene, patient/doctor ratio, and a Statista survey on whether hospitals use Patient Reported Outcome Measures — standardized questionnaires that are filled out by patients to …
News
Man Who Suffered Spinal Cord Injury In Diving Accident Gets Thanksgiving Boost In Towson
The Towson community is paying it forward this Thanksgiving. An event held Thanksgiving morning at a Towson bar will go toward helping Ryan Swartz, a local resident who suffered a spinal cord injury in a diving accident in August. Swartz was flown to University of Maryland Shock Trauma from Hammerman Beach, and remains at the Kernan Rehabilitation Hospital, according to a GoFundMe launched for his family. The campaign, launched by Katie Ketchen, said Swartz continues to improve and is working 'round the clock with a physical therapist. "Swartz, as referred to by his close friends, is des…
News
Baltimore County Courthouse Evacuated Due To Suspicious Package (
Developing
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A courthouse in Baltimore County was evacuated on Monday afternoon as crews were called in to investigate a HazMat situation. Authorities were called at around 2 p.m. on Monday to the Circuit Courthouse on Bosley Avenue in Towson, where there was a reported suspicious package. As a precaution, crews evacuated the building while firefighters worked to identify the substance. Hazmat crews o/s at Circuit Courthouse, 401 Bosley Ave #Towson, for a suspicious package. Building evacuated while crews work to ID substance. No injuries. DT 122 EA pic.twitter.com/jXuIXse7up — Baltimore County Fir…
Schools
Two Baltimore Schools Closed Due To Power Outages; Activities Cancelled
A pair of schools were forced to close on Monday in Baltimore due to power outages. On Monday, the Riderwood Elementary School on Landrake Road in Towson and Westchester Elementary School on Old Frederick Road in Baltimore were forced to shutter their doors to students. In addition to classes being called off, there will be no after school or evening activities at either building on Monday, Sept. 11. Classes are expected to resume on Tuesday morning as usual, though no official announcement has been made. Want breaking news in the DMV as it happens, or want to contribute? Join…
Police & Fire
Three Found Dead In Towson Welfare Check: What We Know
Three people were found dead by police performing a welfare check in Baltimore County Friday, Aug. 18, authorities said. Officers were called to the 1100 block of Kenilworth Drive in Towson around noon for a welfare check, at which point the area was closed for investigation, county police said. Police went inside of the home and found three people deceased. The incident was not being investigated as a homicide, however, police did not disclose further information. Want breaking news in the DMV as it happens, or want to contribute? Join the DMV All Incidents Facebook group.
Police & Fire
Suspicious Suspect Arrested After Several Incidents With Women In Baltimore County: Police
Police in Baltimore County have apprehended a suspicious suspect who has been targeting women over the past week, according to authorities. Charles Wattles, 39, is being held without bond at the Baltimore County Detention Center after a series of incidents that were reported in Cockeysville and Towson. On Tuesday, Aug. 1, detectives said that a suspicious person approached a woman on the track at Towson High School. Then, on Saturday, Aug. 5, a second resident reported that a man attempted to enter her Towson home but was unsuccessful. Hours later, in Cockeysville, officers responded to a…
Business
Million Dollar Maryland Lottery Ticket Unclaimed After Being Sold At Area Liquor Store
Check your tickets! A newly minted millionaire in Maryland is hanging on to a "Mega Millions" ticket worth a seven-figure prize that was sold at a Prince George's County liquor store. The winning numbers for Tuesday night's drawing were: 03-05-06-44-61 with a Mega Ball of 25. The optional "Megaplier number" was X4. Officials said the ticket was sold at Pine Liquors on Oxon Hill Road in Fort Washington, which will receive a $2,500 bonus from Maryland Lottery for selling the winner. This marks the latest Maryland Lottery player to claim a million dollar prize in the past several weeks…
Business
Businesses Evacuated, Baltimore County HazMat Team Called To Investigate Threat (
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Details are emerging in Baltimore County after a Hazardous Device Team was called to a Towson shopping center on Tuesday afternoon. Shortly before 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday, May 2, members of the Baltimore County Police Department were called to the 1200 block of Putty Hill Avenue to investigate a potential undisclosed threat. #BCoPD The Baltimore County Police Department's Hazardous Device Team is responding to the 1200 block of Putty Hill Ave regarding a potential threat. You can expect a police presence as this incident is investigated. pic.twitter.com/d2nugvwzn4 — Baltimore County Polic…
Sports
Maryland's Stacy Keibler Gets Call To WWE Hall Of Fame
She's got legs, and soon she will have a WWE Hall of Fame ring. Maryland native Stacy Keibler is set to return to the ring as she prepares to get inducted to the WWE Hall of Fame during Wrestlemania weekend on Friday night. The former Rosedale resident will be featured at the “Showcase of the Immortals” on Friday, March 31 alongside other high-profile former stars and superstars to kick off what is expected to be a stacked Wrestlemania card. Keibler, a Towson graduate, began her career with WCW as one of the famed “Nitro Girls” before becoming a prominent manager and talent. When Vince M…
News
New Alert Issued For Teen Reported Missing In Maryland For Second Time In Four Weeks
For the second time in a month, an alert has been issued by police for a 14-year-old girl who has once again been reported missing. The Baltimore County Police Department is seeking the public's assistance in locating Mia Elizabeth South, who has not been seen since approximately 6 p.m. on Tuesday, March 21 in the Towson area. In Harford County, a similar alert was issued late last month for South, who was ultimately tracked down and found safely. South has been described as being 5-foot-6, weighing approximately 140 pounds with dark brown hair and eyes. She was last seen wearing her…
News
Additional Help Requested To Battle Towson Apartment Complex Fire
Firefighters are working to extinguish flames at a Towson apartment building, authorities say. Emergency crews were called to the apartment building in the 8700 block of Blairwood Road around 3:45 p.m., Monday, March 19 after reports of a fire, according to the Providence VFC of Towson. When crews arrived, they observed flames between the second and third floors of the building. #pvfc29 Truck 297 is operating at an apartment fire in the 8700 blk Blairwood Rd #Nottingham. First arriving engine had fire showing between the 2nd & 3rd floors. Additional units have been requested. pic.t…
Police & Fire
Teen Latest Victim Of Gun Violence In Downtown Towson, Police Say
A 17-year-old Baltimore teen is dead after a shooting on Monday night in the heart of downtown Towson. Tre'shaun Harmon has been identified as the latest victim of violent crime in Baltimore, a County Police spokesperson announced on Tuesday, Feb. 21 following the overnight shooting. Police were called to the area of East Joppa Road and Delaware Avenue around 7 p.m., on Monday, Feb. 20, after receiving reports of a shooting, according to police. Once on the scene, police located Harmon, who had been shot multiple times. Medics arrived to the scene and rushed the teen to an area hospit…
Police & Fire
Weapons Charges For Gunshot Victim Who Crashed In Baltimore County, Police Say
Detectives are investigating a shooting after the driver of a vehicle was shot in Towson, authorities say. On Sunday, Feb. 12, at 7:20 p.m., a Baltimore County police officer heard multiple gunshots shortly before watching a vehicle crash in the area of Towsontown Boulevard and Washington Avenue, according to a Baltimore County Police Department spokesperson. Officers responded to the vehicle and located a victim inside suffering from gunshot wounds. Medics arrived at the scene and transported the victim to an area hospital for treatment, police said. Through investigation, po…
Police & Fire
Rape, Robbery Charges For Armed Suspect Wanted For Sexual Assault In Baltimore County: Police
A 28-year-old suspect has been apprehended and is facing charges for allegedly robbing and sexually assaulting his victims during a late-night attack in Towson. Baltimore County Police officials say that Quantze Davis has been identified as a suspect and has been arrested and charged with multiple counts of rape, assault, and armed robbery for an incident earlier this month. At approximately 11 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 2, officers from the Baltimore County Police Department were called to the intersection of Allegheny Avenue and West Joppa Road to investigate a reported sexual assault and ro…
Schools
Former Gilman School Teacher Hit With Sexual Child Abuse Charge: Baltimore County PD
A former teacher at the Gilman School is facing rape and other charges for alleged “suspicious relationships” with current and former students, according to the Baltimore County Police Department. On Friday, Feb. 3, police officials announced that Christopher Bendann was been arrested following an investigation into the allegations of at least one victim, and authorities say there could be more who have not come forward. In January, that detectives from the department's Crimes Against Children Unit were advised by Child Protective Services that a teacher at the Gilman School had lost his …
News
Baltimore County Pill Mill Doc Avoids Prison For Distributing, Dispensing Oxycodone
The medical director of a pain management clinic in Maryland will avoid time behind bars for his role in a conspiracy to overprescribe prescription medication out of his office, federal officials announced. Norman Rosen, 84, of Towson, was sentenced to four months of home detention as part of 18 months probation, followed by three years of supervised release after pleading guilty to conspiracy to distribute and dispense oxycodone in connection with his operation of Rosen-Hoffberg Rehabilitation and Pain Management Associates. A partner at the clinic, Rosen admitted that patients at the pra…
Police & Fire
Man Dead After Fleeing From Investigators, Carjacking In Baltimore, Police Say
Police are investigating a carjacking that ended in tragedy when a suspect reportedly died after an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound, the Baltimore County Police Department announced. The deadly incident began at around 1:30 p.m. in Baltimore City on Tuesday, Jan. 24. According to Baltimore City police, the agency’s police department located a suspect vehicle that was wanted in connection to a crime earlier this year. The 29-year-old suspect traveled into Baltimore County, police said, where he attempted to carjack a motorist in the 9200 block of Harford Road on Tuesday afternoon. …
Business
Raising Cane's Raises Expectations With Debut Maryland Restaurant
Raising Cane’s is ready for its closeup in Maryland. The popular chicken chain, which has locations across the country, opened its first Maryland restaurant on Thursday, Jan. 12 in Towson Row as the company continues expanding its foothold in the DMV region. Where are our Towson Caniacs at?! Our new Restaurant opens tomorrow on 4 W Towsontown Blvd. Ste 100! Can’t wait to see your ONE LOVE! pic.twitter.com/6M37JHCpW0 — Raising Cane's (@raisingcanes) January 11, 2023 Located on East Towsontown Boulevard in Towson, the 3,900-square-foot space will provide diners with both take-out and din…
Lifestyle
Baltimore Nurse Revealed As Contestant On 'The Bachelor'
A Baltimore nurse will be competing for love on the next season of ABC's "The Bachelor." Genevie Mayo is among the 32 women featured on the upcoming season with Zach Shallcross as The Bachelor, the network announced Wednesday, Jan. 4 While 26-year-old Mayo does not have a known Instagram account, Reality Steve says she is a NICU nurse and Towson grad. Shallcross, a 26-year-old tech executive from California, was featured on the 19th season of "The Bachelorette." He quit in the eighth week but is back for more fun. Hopefully this time he'll stick around. The Bachelor premiers on Jan. 23, o…
News
Former Lover To Surrender To Sheriff After Shooting Ex In Maryland, Officials Say
Police say that they’ve negotiated the surrender of a 42-year-old Towson man who was wanted for shooting his ex-girlfriend in Harford County who later died from her injuries. Shortly before 12:45 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 22, officials say that earlier that day, members of the Harford County Sheriff's Office Warrant Apprehension Unit successfully got Jamar Wise to agree to turn himself in. The deal was struck at approximately 3:15 a.m. on Thursday morning, according to the sheriff’s office. Wise was reported arrested in Hanover, Pennsylvania on unspecified charges shortly before he agreed to …
Police & Fire
Armed, Dangerous Ex-BF Leaves Ex-GF Critical In Harford Shooting
A 42-year-old Towson man is being sought by police after they say he shot his ex-girlfriend on Tuesday, Dec. 20 in Edgewood. Jamar Wise shot the 46-year-old victim in her upper body around 5:10 p.m. on the 2800 block of Majesty Lane, the Harford County Sheriff's Office said. Deputies began life-saving efforts until EMS arrived and took the victim to a local trauma center with life threatening injuries. Police said only that the shooting was domestic in nature and that Wise and the victim had previously been in a relationship. Wise is believed to be driving a dark colored minivan and could …
Police & Fire
Jaws Of Life Used To Pull Driver From Mangled Car On I-695
Jaws of Life was used to rescue a person after a horrific crash in Towson, authorities say. The crash occurred shortly before 5 a.m., Friday, Dec. 16 in the inner loop of I-695 just before the Providence Road exit, according to the Baltimore County Fire Department. **Corrected location** Single vehicle accident with rescue; I695 inner loop between exit 27/28. DT 0445 *TA https://t.co/a7Dz9ZJQL6 pic.twitter.com/jpR2diFa7w — Baltimore County Fire Department (@BaltCoFire) December 16, 2022 The destroyed vehicle was found in the woods near the road with a person trapped inside. The person…
News
Maryland Daycare Owner Admits To Shooting Husband Over Alleged Child Sexual Abuse: Reports
A Baltimore County woman has pleaded guilty after being charged in the July shooting of her husband that occurred after he allegedly sexually abused children at the daycare she ran, according to multiple reports. Shanteari Weems, 50, reportedly shot her husband, James Weems, 57, on July 21 at the Mandarin Oriental Hotel in Washington, D.C., after she confronted him about the allegations, as previously reported by Daily Voice. James Weems, a former Baltimore City police officer, reportedly assaulted at least three children at Lil ids Kastle Development Center, the daycare ran by his wife in …
Obituaries
Veteran
Wbtv
Helicopter Pilot From Maryland Remembered For 'Humility, Love Of Flying'
Support has poured in for the family of ENG Pilot Chip Tayag, a Maryland native who was killed in a helicopter crash that could have cost even more lives if not for his heroics. Tayag, a Maryland resident living in Timonium, who worked for the Total Traffic & Weather Network, was killed along with WBTV meteorologist Jason Myers after crashing in the Charlotte area on Tuesday, Nov. 22 in North Carolina. According to officials, Tayag is being hailed as a hero after he “made diversionary moves away from (I-77, the site of the crash) to save lives. "Because of his heroic acts, there were n…
Schools
Schools In Baltimore Placed Into Lockdown As County Police Investigate Shooting
Several schools in Baltimore were placed on lockdown on Friday morning as county police investigated a reported shooting that left one hospitalized. Detectives from the Baltimore County Police Department responded to a shooting in the 1700 block of Glen Keith Boulevard at approximately 11 a.m. on Friday, Nov. 4, according to a spokesperson for the agency. Officials said that a man was transported to the hospital during the investigation, though his condition was not immediately available on Friday afternoon. The shooting incident led to a lockdown of "a number of schools in the east Towso…
News
Missing Central Pennsylvania Woman With Ties To Maryland Found Safe: Police
UPDATE: Janis Rainer, 59, of Spring Garden Township, has been found safe, according to an updated release by Pennsylvania state police. No additional information was released. ORIGINAL: A 59-year-old woman from central Pennsylvania is missing and might be in danger, police say. Janis Rainer was last at her home in Spring Garden Township on Monday, Oct. 17, according to area police. She is likely operating a silver 2019 Kia Rio Sedan, bearing PA registration LFG-8299, and does not have her cellphone with her. She is described as a White woman who is approxima…
News
Alert Issued For Missing 90-Year-Old Baltimore Man
Seen him? An alert has been issued by the Baltimore County Police Department as they attempt to locate a critically missing 90-year-old man. Francis Fairbank was last seen in the Towson area wearing a blue and white checkered shirt, green pants, and brown shoes, according to an alert issued by the agency on Thursday, Sept. 8. Fairbank was described as being 5-foot-9 weighing an estimated 170 pounds. He may be driving a 2021 White Kia Sorento with a Maryland tag of 8EH1731. He also reportedly may go by the name “Marty.” Anyone with information regarding Fairbank or his whereabouts has b…
Obituaries
Teen With 'Kind And Bright Soul Who Lit Up A Room' Remembered After Baltimore Drowning
A community is remembering the "kind and bright soul" who lost his life in a tragic drowning accident in Towson last weekend, according to a GoFundMe made to support the teen's family. Jayden Isaiah Mejia, 15, drowned around 9:30 p.m., Saturday, Aug. 17 at a pool in the 8700 block of Mylander Lane, according to Baltimore Police. In the wake of his unexpected death, a community has come together to support his family to help pay for funeral expenses, according to a GoFundMe launched by Pauline Santos. "Jayden was a warm, kind and bright soul who lit up the room with his vibrant energy and m…
Police & Fire
Girl, 8, Dies After Being Found In Baltimore Basement With Gunshot Wound To Chest
An 8-year-old girl who was found in the basement of a Towson home in Baltimore County with critical injuries died after being shot, authorities announced. Officers from the Baltimore County Towson Precinct responded to the 6300 block of Sherwood Road shortly before 9: 30 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 3, where there was a reported shooting. Upon arrival, officers found an 8-year-old shooting victim in the basement of the home. She was rushed to an area hospital for treatment and evaluation, where she was later pronounced dead, police said. According to a report, the child was playing with a hand…
Business
Popular Taco, Tequila Spot Banditos Opening 3 Virginia, Maryland Locations
Taco and tequila fans are in for a treat as a new taco restaurant begins a soft opening in Towson. Banditos Tacos and Tequila, with established locations in Federal Hill and White Marsh, will be open at their new Towson location Tuesday, June 28, as first reported by WMAR2News. The expansion does not stop there, as the popular restaurant is also setting up new locations for Fairfax and Columbia, according to their website. Inspired by Mexican street food, Banditos boasts handcrafted cocktails using tequilas and mezcal. "So, come early and stay late," its website says. "'Cause hey, a littl…
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