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Prosecutors Drop Charges Against Adnan Syed After Prison Release Prosecutors Drop Charges Against Adnan Syed After Prison Release
Prosecutors Drop Charges Against Adnan Syed After Prison Release Prosecutors have dropped charges against 41-year-old Adnan Syed after a judge vacated his sentence for the 1999 killing of Hae Min Lee after it was ruled that the state violated a legal obligation to provide critical evidence that could have helped Syed's defense, reports WTOP. Syed had served over two decades in prison for the murder that he always maintained his innocence on, and was released in September and placed on home detention after his conviction was vacated, with the state having 30 days to seek a new trial date or dismiss the case, the outlet continues. Defense attorney Erica Su…
Maryland County To Enforce Teen Curfew Amid Deadly Stretch Of Murders, Violence Maryland County To Enforce Teen Curfew Amid Deadly Stretch Of Murders, Violence
Maryland County To Enforce Teen Curfew Amid Deadly Stretch Of Murders, Violence Prince George’s County will begin to start strictly enforcing a teen curfew next weekend following the most violent month for the county in decades, officials say. The curfew aims to keep kids off the streets at night after August alone saw 24 murders investigated by police, states Prince George's County Executive Angela Alsobrooks. In addition to the murders, the number of juvenile arrests has nearly doubled since last year, with 430 arrests so far in 2022.  A substantial number of the hundreds of carjackings that have occurred in 2022 have been by juvenile boys, states Alsobrooks. …
Monumental Sports And Entertainment Buys NBC Sports Washington Monumental Sports And Entertainment Buys NBC Sports Washington
Monumental Sports And Entertainment Buys NBC Sports Washington Monumental Sports and Entertainment recently bought its partner, NBC Sports Washington, according to WTOP. Almost five million households of sports fans can currently access NBC Sports Washington on 25 cable television providers in the DMV area, WTOP said. Before buying NBC Sports Washington, Monumental Sports and Entertainment already owned the Wizards, Capitals, Mystics and Capital One Arena, as well as 33% of NBC Sports Washington, the website said. Click here for the full story about Monumental Sports and Entertainment's purchase on WTOP.com.
DC Teen Who Died Swimming In Potomac River Id'd As High School Baseball Star DC Teen Who Died Swimming In Potomac River Id'd As High School Baseball Star
DC Teen Who Died Swimming In Potomac River Id'd As High School Baseball Star Police have released the identity of the teen who died while swimming in the Potomac River on August 5. Dunbar High School student Ceph Christie, 17, allegedly drowned while witnesses watched him swimming to a small boat, WTOP reported. Christie often posted his passion for baseball on social media, proudly sharing moments from his career on the Ground Breakers Baseball Academy team. View this post on Instagram A post shared by GranD GrounD GrounD BreakerS (@g3baseballacademy) "We love you. Your soul is hitting home runs, winning every race…
Dog Trapped, 10 Displaced After Vacant DC Home Catches Fire: Reports Dog Trapped, 10 Displaced After Vacant DC Home Catches Fire: Reports
Dog Trapped, 10 Displaced After Vacant DC Home Catches Fire: Reports A two alarm fire in a vacant D.C. home displaced 10 people and left a dog trapped, WTOP reported. On August 1 at around 9:30 p.m., fire officials responded to the 2200 block of Douglas Street to find a heavy fire engulfing a vacant three-story home, according to initial reports.  Firefighters rescued a caged dog in the back of the house and 10 residents nearby were displaced to ensure their safety from a potential collapse of the burning house, WTOP said. About 100 crew members tended to the fire to ensure it did not spread and no injuries were reported, WTOP said. Click here for the …
DC Firefighter Arrested In Armed Fairfax County Robbery: Report DC Firefighter Arrested In Armed Fairfax County Robbery: Report
DC Firefighter Arrested In Armed Fairfax County Robbery: Report Fairfax County Police arrested a D.C. firefighter after he robbed someone at gunpoint back in May, WTOP reports. Christopher Potts, 27, was charged with robbery and the use of a firearm in the commission of a felony on July 8, the outlet said. Potts knew the victim and has been arrested once before. He has been placed on administrative leave, D.C. Fire and EMS Department said.  Click here for more from WTOP.
Sinkhole Repairs On I-270 Expected To Take Longer Than Originally Thought Sinkhole Repairs On I-270 Expected To Take Longer Than Originally Thought
Sinkhole Repairs On I-270 Expected To Take Longer Than Originally Thought The massive sinkhole that took over the southbound lanes of a Maryland Highway is going to close the interstate for much longer than expected, reports WTOP. Recent and expected weather is causing delays in plans to repair the 30 foot sinkhole on I-270 in Gaithersburg, the outlet reports.  Two lanes were shut down on the highway to repair the damage, which is now expected to hopefully reopen by July 4th weekend. In an effort to alleviate traffic delays, Montgomery County Traffic Officials adjusted traffic signals on nearby routes near the interstate.  To read the full story by WTO…
Fatal Accident Reported In Seat Pleasant: Police Fatal Accident Reported In Seat Pleasant: Police
Fatal Accident Reported In Seat Pleasant: Police A one person has died in a three-car accident was reported in Seat Pleasant in Prince George's County, WTOP reports.  The accident happened on Central Avenue Eastbound in the afternoon of Monday, May 23, Seat Pleasant Police said on Twitter. UPDATE: Central Avenue remains closed as investigators determine the cause of the now fatal accident. Please use alternate routes and follow police direction. #MDTraffic #SPPD https://t.co/KaCkJMlnWt — Seat Pleasant Police (@SPPDNews) May 23, 2022  The accident closed the road between Hampton Park and Hill Road, police added. The victim's identity …
Two Inmates Supposedly Overdosed At DC Jail In Three Days: Report Two Inmates Supposedly Overdosed At DC Jail In Three Days: Report
Two Inmates Supposedly Overdosed At DC Jail In Three Days: Report At least two people are dead and another is hospitalized after alleged opioid fentanyl overdoses at a DC jail, multiple sources report.  Ramone O'Neal, 28, and Sean Lee, 37, were said to be in the same cell when they reportedly overdosed at D.C. Jail on Sunday, May 15, according to WTOP and NBC Washington.  Lee was pronounced dead while his cellmate had to be revived with NARCAN, the outlets report. He was and was taken to the hospital where he is expected to survive.  Investigators are now trying to figure out how the drugs entered the jail and local politicians have called attention to …
Virginia Deputies Under Investigation In Connection With 77-Year-Old's Death Virginia Deputies Under Investigation In Connection With 77-Year-Old's Death
Virginia Deputies Under Investigation In Connection With 77-Year-Old's Death Authorities are investigating whether police properly handled a situation after a Virginia man died from his injuries sustained during an arrest last month.  Virginia State Police are investigating the death of 77-year-old Ralph Ennis, of Gainesville, and the response of deputies from the Warren County Sheriff's Office, WTOP reports.  Ennis was arrested in Front Royal after officers chased him down for speeding, driving erratically and refusing to stop on Saturday, April 2, according to Warren County Sheriff's Office.  Ennis also refused to comply with officers dur…
Navy SEAL Who Killed Virginia Couple In Ocean City With Wife 'For Fun' Denied Parole: Report Navy SEAL Who Killed Virginia Couple In Ocean City With Wife 'For Fun' Denied Parole: Report
Navy SEAL Who Killed Virginia Couple In Ocean City With Wife 'For Fun' Denied Parole: Report A former Navy SEAL who had help from his wife killing a Virginia couple while on vacation in Ocean City, Maryland won't be getting parole, WTOP reports. Benjamin Sifrit, 44, was denied parole in his first public hearing since being sentenced to 38 years for the 2002 slayings of Martha Crutchley, 51, and Joshua Ford, 32, the outlet said.  A jury cleared Sifrit, who had a swastika tattooed on his chest, of killing Ford, but Erika, 44, was convicted of both murders and is serving a life sentence plus 20 years.  The Sifrits — who lived in Altoona, PA — met the Fairfax, VA t…
DC Man Found Guilty Of Stabbing Man To Death Outside Maryland Popeyes DC Man Found Guilty Of Stabbing Man To Death Outside Maryland Popeyes
DC Man Found Guilty Of Stabbing Man To Death Outside Maryland Popeyes A man from Washington DC is awaiting his sentence after being convicted for murdering a Prince George's man outside of a fast food restaurant in 2019, authorities said. Ricoh McClain, 32, was found guilty of the second-degree murder of 27-year-old Kevin Davis outside the Oxon Hill Popeyes on Friday, April 15, the Prince George's State Attorney's Office said.  Today, 32-year-old Ricoh McClain was found guilty of 2nd degree murder for killing 27-year-old Kevin Davis. McClain... Posted by Prince Georges County State's Attorney's Office on Friday, April 15, 2022 McClain reportedly stabbed …
Car Flips Over On Maryland Route 200 (DEVELOPING) Car Flips Over On Maryland Route 200 (DEVELOPING)
Car Flips Over On Maryland Route 200 (Developing) A car has flipped over in Calverton on the Westbound side of Maryland Route 200 right by the I-95 connector, fire officials said on Twitter just before 9 a.m. on Wednesday, April 13. ICC WB MD200 Between PG County line Inn route 29, IAO Briggs Chaney Rd, collision, vehicle flipped over, @mcfrs A715, RS715, PE724 responding w/ PG units — Pete Piringer (@mcfrsPIO) April 13, 2022 The car was seen flipped over in the righthand lane and both other lanes were able to move properly, WTOP said on Twitter. The Southbound-right off ramp was closed as a result.  UPDATE/MD: #Calverton I-95 bo…
Maryland Man Faces Life In Prison For 2019 Silver Spring Homicide: Report Maryland Man Faces Life In Prison For 2019 Silver Spring Homicide: Report
Maryland Man Faces Life In Prison For 2019 Silver Spring Homicide: Report A man from Boyds faces life in prison, plus 20 years, after he was found guilty of a 2019 Silver Spring murder where the victim died on Christmas Day, WTOP reports. Joshua Toure, 26, was found guilty of the first-degree murder of Joseph Davis, 28, on Wednesday, April 6, the outlet reports. Toure reportedly shot Davis in the 2000 block of Treetop Lane around 6:25 p.m. on Dec. 22, 2019, Montgomery County Police said. The two were supposed to meet so Davis could buy marijuana from Toure, but instead Toure robbed Davis and shot him three times, WTOP reports. Davis was taken to a local hospi…
Baltimore Firefighter In Building Collapse Makes Stunning Recovery Baltimore Firefighter In Building Collapse Makes Stunning Recovery
Baltimore Firefighter In Building Collapse Makes Stunning Recovery A Baltimore firefighter has been upgraded to fair condition after he survived the collapse of a burning building that killed three of his colleagues, according to WTOP.  Firefighters Lt. Paul Butrim, Firefighter/Paramedic Kelsey Sadler, EMT/Firefighter Kenny Lacayo and John McMaster became trapped while battling the Jan. 24 row house blaze on West Pratt Street. Paul Butrim, Kenneth Lacayo and Kelsey SadlerWheaton Volunteer Rescue Squad/Kelsey Renee Facebook/Rachel Butrim Facebook Butrim, Sadler and Lacayo died, while McMaster was listed in critical condition Monday. As of Tuesday, Jan. …
These Schools & Businesses In Maryland Will Be Closed, Delayed Due To Snow These Schools & Businesses In Maryland Will Be Closed, Delayed Due To Snow
These Schools & Businesses In Maryland Will Be Closed, Delayed Due To Snow The snowy weather is causing delays and closures in Maryland. A winter weather advisory is in effect for most of the state until 1 p.m. which means its going to be a messy commute. Here is a list of delays complied by WTOP for Jan.20: Public Schools Frederick County Public Schools:  2 Hour Delay, will re-evaluate conditions in the morning Howard County Public Schools:  All Howard County public elementary and middle schools, including the Digital Education Center, will open 2 hours late. All high schools will be closed for students. High school after school activities …
Uber Refunds Passenger $600 After Getting Stranded On I-95 For Hours Uber Refunds Passenger $600 After Getting Stranded On I-95 For Hours
Uber Refunds Passenger $600 After Getting Stranded On I-95 For Hours Uber has refunded a $600 bill a Virginia man was slapped with after he got stuck on I-95 due to snow, according to People. Andrew Peters flew in from San Francisco to Dulles International Airport but said he "didn't really realize" how bad the weather was going to be on Jan. 3. He ordered an Uber and ended up getting stuck on the snow-packed I-95 for 9 hours with his driver and was eventually charged a $600 bill for the ordeal, as was originally reported by WTOP. After the story went viral, People magazine reached out to Uber who confirmed that Peters would be refunded for the experience: …
Uber Passenger Slapped With $600 Bill After Hours Stranded On I-95 Uber Passenger Slapped With $600 Bill After Hours Stranded On I-95
Uber Passenger Slapped With $600 Bill After Hours Stranded On I-95 A Virginia Uber passenger ended up paying hundreds of dollars after the car he was in got stranded on I-95 due to snow, according to WTOP. Andrew Peters, of Richmond Virginia, told the station he was going home after arriving from San Francisco at Dulles International Airport and was clueless of the weather nightmare he was going to encounter. “It was kind of scary,” Peters told WTOP. “We didn’t have any food or water.” He finally made it home after a grueling nine hours and paid a $200 Uber bill. But --  to add insult to injury -- Peters said Uber added $400 in additional charges…