Former Staffer At Maryland School Sexually Abused Minors, Police Say Former Staffer At Maryland School Sexually Abused Minors, Police Say
Former Staffer At Maryland School Sexually Abused Minors, Police Say A former staff member at a Maryland juvenile facility is facing disturbing charges tied to a series of child sex abuse allegations stretching back nearly 50 years, police announced. Ronald Neverdon, 78, was arrested in Baltimore County on Wednesday, March 26, and charged with multiple counts of sexual abuse of a minor and third-degree sex offense, according to detectives with the Crimes Against Children Unit. Neverdon once worked at the Charles H. Hickey Jr. School, a state-run juvenile justice facility in Baltimore County. Police say the assaults happened between 1976 and 1988 but were on…
$190K Fragrance Theft Ring Busted After Ulta Spree Across DMV: Police $190K Fragrance Theft Ring Busted After Ulta Spree Across DMV: Police
$190K Fragrance Theft Ring Busted After Ulta Spree Across DMV: Police Their scent trail finally ran cold. A high-end fragrance theft crew with ties to Washington, DC is off the streets after law enforcement agencies across Maryland and Virginia linked the suspects to a months-long, $190,000 retail crime spree at Ulta Beauty stores, authorities announced. The three-person crew — including two adults and a 17-year-old suspect — is accused of swiping tens of thousands of dollars in designer perfumes from stores across Fairfax, Montgomery, Prince William, Anne Arundel, and other areas. According to the Fairfax County Police Department, the group struck Ulta loca…
Reckless Ride Ends With Dirt Bike Rider Behind Bars In Maryland: Sheriff Reckless Ride Ends With Dirt Bike Rider Behind Bars In Maryland: Sheriff
Reckless Ride Ends With Dirt Bike Rider Behind Bars In Maryland: Sheriff A dirt bike rider is facing a long list of charges after turning the streets of Salisbury into his personal racetrack — with a passenger — before ditching the bike and trying to make a run for it, according to authorities. Antoine Orlando Jones Jr., 23, of Delmar, was arrested after a reckless ride through Wicomico County ended in a foot chase and a brief struggle, the Wicomico County Sheriff’s Office said. Jones and a group of other off-road riders were spotted popping wheelies and blowing stop signs near the Salisbury City Zoo, officials said. None of the vehicles were registered, and nei…
DMV Basketball Star, 6-Year-Old Son Killed In Drowning Accident On Fishing Trip DMV Basketball Star, 6-Year-Old Son Killed In Drowning Accident On Fishing Trip
DMV Basketball Star, 6-Year-Old Son Killed In Drowning Accident On Fishing Trip A former college basketball star and his young son are being remembered across Virginia and beyond after they were killed in a devastating drowning accident during a father-son fishing trip. Fredericksburg resident Danny Sumner and his 6-year-old son Donovan were found dead Saturday evening, March 22, according to loved ones and a GoFundMe launched to support the family. Sumner — a William & Mary standout and Fredericksburg Grizzlies alum — was a devoted husband, father, and former high school coach known for living his faith on and off the court. "Danny was truly a great man of faith,…
Giant Food Opens New Maryland Store With Ledo Pizza, Sushi, Starbucks — And A Whole Lot More Giant Food Opens New Maryland Store With Ledo Pizza, Sushi, Starbucks — And A Whole Lot More
Giant Food Opens New Maryland Store With Ledo Pizza, Sushi, Starbucks — And A Whole Lot More It’s official: Bowie has a brand-new way to stock the fridge and grab a slice — all under one roof. Giant Food cut the ribbon Friday morning, March 28, on its sparkling new store at South Lake Marketplace in Bowie, drawing a crowd of shoppers, dignitaries, and pizza fans ready to see what’s on the shelves (and in the oven). Located at 810 Fairmont Drive, the state-of-the-art supermarket comes packed with perks, including a full-service pharmacy, expanded organic and local produce offerings, and — for the pizza purists — the 50th in-store Ledo Pizza location. Contributed via Giant Ye…
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Registered Sex Offender Caught With Child Porn In Maryland: Sheriff Registered Sex Offender Caught With Child Porn In Maryland: Sheriff
Registered Sex Offender Caught With Child Porn In Maryland: Sheriff A convicted sex offender in Frederick is facing new child pornography charges after investigators say a tip led them to disturbing online material linked to his home. Detectives with the Frederick County Sheriff’s Office arrested Christopher Aviles on Wednesday, March 26, after executing a search warrant at a home on Hames Court, the agency announced Friday. The investigation began Thursday, Feb. 13, when the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children sent a cyber tip to local authorities in Frederick about suspected child sexual abuse material. Detectives traced the tip to a socia…
Unemployment Fears Hit 16-Year High As Trump's Tariffs Shake Consumer Confidence: Survey Unemployment Fears Hit 16-Year High As Trump's Tariffs Shake Consumer Confidence: Survey
Unemployment Fears Hit 16-Year High As Trump's Tariffs Shake Consumer Confidence: Survey Americans' concerns about rising unemployment are at their highest since the global financial crisis as President Donald Trump’s escalating tariffs and economic policies sink consumer confidence. Two-thirds of US consumers expect unemployment to increase over the next year, the University of Michigan's Surveys of Consumers said on Friday, Mar. 28. This marks the highest level of job market pessimism since 2009, reflecting widespread fears that economic uncertainty. Joanne Hsu, Michigan’s director of the surveys, said March's rising worries underscore mounting concerns across all d…
Juvenile Goes Postal, Torches Car With Burning Mail In Maryland: Fire Marshal Juvenile Goes Postal, Torches Car With Burning Mail In Maryland: Fire Marshal
Juvenile Goes Postal, Torches Car With Burning Mail In Maryland: Fire Marshal That’s one way to send a message. A juvenile in Maryland is accused of torching a car in Washington County using a flaming stack of mail, state fire investigators said. It happened around 4:40 p.m. on Thursday, March 27, outside a home on the 4200 block of Mills Road in Sharpsburg, according to the Office of the Maryland State Fire Marshal. Investigators say the juvenile ignited several pieces of mail and tossed them into the passenger compartment of a parked vehicle, triggering a blaze that scorched the inside of the car. Damage was estimated at $500. No one was hurt. It took five firef…
Partial Solar Eclipse Coming This Weekend: Here's When To Watch Partial Solar Eclipse Coming This Weekend: Here's When To Watch
Partial Solar Eclipse Coming This Weekend: Here's When To Watch The moon will be taking a "bite" out of the sun in a partial solar eclipse this weekend. The moon will pass in front of and partially block the sun, casting a shadow on parts of the Northern Hemisphere on Saturday, March 29. In much of the Americas, including the northeastern United States, the partial eclipse will already be in progress during sunrise.  "The central part of the moon’s shadow, where the sun would appear completely blocked, misses Earth, so no one will be able to see a total solar eclipse this time," NASA said, noting that "everyone watching the eclipse must use proper…
'OG Facebook' Returns With Revamped Friends Tab In Meta's Latest Change 'OG Facebook' Returns With Revamped Friends Tab In Meta's Latest Change
'OG Facebook' Returns With Revamped Friends Tab In Meta's Latest Change Meta is hoping to bring back the original Facebook experience with a new Friends tab that shows only content from friends, removing recommended posts and ads.  The feature launched in the US and Canada on Thursday, Mar. 27. The addition is part of a broader effort to restore Facebook's original focus on connecting friends, according to Meta. The revamped feed only highlights content from friends, eliminating recommended posts and ads. "The new Friends tab is a throwback to OG Facebook when you only saw friends' status updates," CEO Mark Zuckerberg posted. "More OG Facebook coming soon…
Gaithersburg Man Killed, Another Hurt In Loudoun County Crash With Tractor-Trailer: Police Gaithersburg Man Killed, Another Hurt In Loudoun County Crash With Tractor-Trailer: Police
Gaithersburg Man Killed, Another Hurt In Loudoun County Crash With Tractor-Trailer: Police A passenger was killed and another seriously injured when a pickup slammed into the back of a tractor trailer along a Loudoun County highway ramp, Virginia State Police said. The fatal crash happened just before 7:50 a.m. Thursday, March 27, on the off-ramp from Route 267 eastbound (Dulles Greenway) to Route 28 southbound. According to state police, a 2020 Chevrolet Silverado was exiting Route 267 when it veered off the right side of the ramp and rear-ended a 2017 Volvo 718 tractor trailer that was stopped on the shoulder. Julio A. Portillo Pena, 41, of Gaithersburg, was a passenger in the…
Free Cone Day Returns At Ben & Jerry's: Here's How To Get Your Unlimited Scoops Free Cone Day Returns At Ben & Jerry's: Here's How To Get Your Unlimited Scoops
Free Cone Day Returns At Ben & Jerry's: Here's How To Get Your Unlimited Scoops Ice cream lovers, rejoice! Ben & Jerry's is bringing back its annual Free Cone Day. The iconic Vermont-based ice cream company will serve up free scoops on Tuesday, Apr. 8. The best part is that there's no limit on how many times you can hop back in line. Whether you're craving a classic like Phish Food, a non-dairy favorite like Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough, or Scoop Shop exclusives like mango, there are plenty of flavors for fans to enjoy. "Free Cone Day has always been about gratitude – we want to thank our fans for being the best fans in the world with free ice cream and a mome…
Missing Man With Alzheimer’s Found Dead In Maryland Waterway Weeks After Search: Sheriff Missing Man With Alzheimer’s Found Dead In Maryland Waterway Weeks After Search: Sheriff
Missing Man With Alzheimer’s Found Dead In Maryland Waterway Weeks After Search: Sheriff The weeks-long search for a missing Waldorf man with Alzheimer’s ended in tragedy when his body was discovered in the waters of Fort Washington, authorities in Maryland confirmed. Richard Wilson Jr., 86, had been missing since Jan. 25, when he walked away from his Waldorf home and never returned.  He was reported missing that evening, triggering a widespread search involving helicopters, boats, dive teams, K-9 units, and multiple law enforcement agencies. On Thursday, March 27, Prince George’s County Police notified Charles County detectives that Wilson’s body had been found in the wa…
Record-Breaking 190 Dogs Seized From Ex-NFL Player Previously Convicted Of Dogfighting: DOJ Record-Breaking 190 Dogs Seized From Ex-NFL Player Previously Convicted Of Dogfighting: DOJ
Record-Breaking 190 Dogs Seized From Ex-nfl Player Previously Convicted Of Dogfighting: DOJ A former New York Giant faces dogfighting charges after authorities seized what they called the largest amount of dogs taken from a single person in a federal case. A grand jury indicted LeShon Johnson of Broken Arrow, Oklahoma, on charges related to animal fighting and trafficking, the Department of Justice said in a news release on Tuesday, Mar. 25.  Johnson, 54, was charged with possessing 190 pit bull-type dogs for use in an animal fighting venture, along with selling, transporting, and delivering a dog for use in an animal fighting venture. "Dogfighting is a cruel, bloo…
New System Will Bring Severe Storms To Much Of East Coast: Here's Timing New System Will Bring Severe Storms To Much Of East Coast: Here's Timing
New System Will Bring Severe Storms To Much Of East Coast: Here's Timing The first weeks of spring are marked by a push-and-pull between cold and warm air masses and in the days ahead, it will lead to the arrival of a massive system that will trigger thunderstorms across most of the East Coast. A look at the broad area where severe storms are possible Sunday night, March 30, into Monday, March 31 is shown in the first image above from AccuWeather. The system will be sparked by an approaching cold front clashing with warmer air. Some of the storms may be severe, with strong wind gusts, hail and flash flooding. Warmer air will prevail throughout much of the Nort…
Academy Sports Opens First MD Store, NFL Star Micah Parsons Takes PA Kids On Shopping Spree Academy Sports Opens First MD Store, NFL Star Micah Parsons Takes PA Kids On Shopping Spree
Academy Sports Opens First MD Store, NFL Star Micah Parsons Takes PA Kids On Shopping Spree A sporting goods chain marked a major milestone with some football star power when the company opened its first locations in Pennsylvania and Maryland. Academy Sports + Outdoors now has more than 300 stores in 21 states, the company said in a news release on Thursday, Mar. 27. The chain opened its first two PA locations in Harrisburg and York, along with the first MD store in Hagerstown. Dallas Cowboys linebacker Micah Parsons appeared at the opening in his native Harrisburg. The four-time Pro Bowler and former Penn State star led 100 kids through the aisles, helping them pick out their fav…
Recall Issued For Tostitos Chips Sold In 13 States, Including Virginia Recall Issued For Tostitos Chips Sold In 13 States, Including Virginia
Recall Issued For Tostitos Chips Sold In 13 States, Including Virginia Shoppers in more than a dozen states are being urged to check their snack shelves following a new safety alert involving a popular brand of tortilla chips. Frito-Lay has issued a voluntary recall of a limited number of 13-ounce bags of Tostitos Cantina Traditional Yellow Corn Tortilla Chips after it was discovered the bags may contain nacho cheese chips with undeclared milk.  The company said people with a milk allergy or severe sensitivity could face a serious or life-threatening reaction if they consume the product. The impacted chips were distributed through retail and e-commerce c…
Chain Guard Dangers Force Recall Of Popular E-Bikes Due To Falling Risks Chain Guard Dangers Force Recall Of Popular E-Bikes Due To Falling Risks
Chain Guard Dangers Force Recall Of Popular E-Bikes Due To Falling Risks Tens of thousands of electric bicycles have been recalled due to a defect that could cause riders to fall. Specialized Bicycle Components issued the recall for more than 32,000 of its Vado and Como IGH e-bikes, the Consumer Product Safety Commission said in a news release on Thursday, Mar. 27. The problem affects e-bikes with a faulty chain or belt guard that doesn't fully cover the belt drive. Loose clothing can get caught in the exposed belt, posing a fall hazard. The recall involves e-bikes sold nationwide between March 2021 and November 2024. The e-bikes w…
Released Murder Suspect With Gang Ties Re-Arrested By ICE In Maryland Released Murder Suspect With Gang Ties Re-Arrested By ICE In Maryland
Released Murder Suspect With Gang Ties Re-Arrested By ICE In Maryland ​A known Venezuelan gang member accused of murder in Maryland was released from custody despite an active immigration detainer and now faces deportation, authorities said.​ Wilmer Antonio Echenique-Navarro, 22, of Capitol Heights, was arrested in April 2024, for the fatal shooting of 40-year-old Derek Coleman in Takoma Park.  Despite an active detainer from US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), he was released from Prince George’s County Department of Corrections custody, according to an ICE statement.​ Wilmer Echenique-Navarro ERO Baltimore On Tuesday, March 18, ICE’s…
Grandmother Visiting From El Salvador For Funeral Killed In Maryland — Shooter Learns Fate Grandmother Visiting From El Salvador For Funeral Killed In Maryland — Shooter Learns Fate
Grandmother Visiting From El Salvador For Funeral Killed In Maryland — Shooter Learns Fate A grandmother visiting Maryland to mourn the loss of her grandson was gunned down in broad daylight in what prosecutors called a “cowardly act” — and now, her killer is going away for a long time. Troy Medley, 38, of Prince George’s County, has been sentenced to 85 years in prison for randomly shooting and killing 62-year-old Lidia Chinchilla DeCarrillo in Capitol Heights, according to State’s Attorney Aisha Braveboy. “This was our worst nightmare,” Braveboy said in a news conference announcing the sentencing. “To have someone shooting randomly with no regard is dangerous and jeopardized th…
Bodycam Released After Fugitive Kills Woman During Police Chase In Maryland (VIDEO) Bodycam Released After Fugitive Kills Woman During Police Chase In Maryland (VIDEO)
Bodycam Released After Fugitive Kills Woman During Police Chase In Maryland (Video) New video has been released showing the final moments leading up to a deadly crash that killed a Riverdale woman during a police pursuit in Prince George’s County, authorities said. On Thursday, March 27, the Maryland Attorney General’s Office released body-worn camera footage from a Hyattsville City Police officer involved in the fatal crash that took the life of 33-year-old Esmeralda Montoya-Perez. Montoya-Perez was walking along East-West Highway in Chillum around 10:15 p.m. on Friday, February 28, when she was struck and killed by a fugitive fleeing police, the AG’s Independent Investig…
King Charles Hospitalized Due To Cancer Treatment Side Effects King Charles Hospitalized Due To Cancer Treatment Side Effects
King Charles Hospitalized Due To Cancer Treatment Side Effects King Charles III was hospitalized amid ongoing medical treatment for cancer, Buckingham Palace announced. He experienced “temporary side effects” after scheduled medical treatment on Thursday, March 27. The 76-year-old king is now back at his residence at the Clarence House in London, located about 10 miles from Buckingham Palace. In what is described as a precautionary measure, his public schedule for Friday, March 28 has been canceled. It was first revealed the king was diagnosed with cancer in early February 2024.
High-Speed Crash Kills Maryland Woman, Leaves Multiple Juveniles Hurt In Pemberton: Cops High-Speed Crash Kills Maryland Woman, Leaves Multiple Juveniles Hurt In Pemberton: Cops
High-Speed Crash Kills Maryland Woman, Leaves Multiple Juveniles Hurt In Pemberton: Cops A late-night crash in Pemberton Township claimed the life of a 19-year-old woman and left multiple passengers — including juveniles — injured, police said. The single-car crash happened just before 11:30 p.m. on Sunday, March 23, near West Lakeshore Drive and Broadway, according to a press release from the Pemberton Township Police Department. Investigators say a 2024 Kia Forte was headed northbound on West Lakeshore Drive when the driver — a juvenile — lost control at a high rate of speed. The car veered off the roadway, struck a guide wire, then a tree, and finally slammed into a utility …
MLB.TV Crashes On Opening Day As Furious Fans Miss First Pitch MLB.TV Crashes On Opening Day As Furious Fans Miss First Pitch
MLB.TV Crashes On Opening Day As Furious Fans Miss First Pitch Millions missed their favorite team's first pitch on Opening Day when MLB.TV suffered widespread outages.  Tens of thousands of baseball fans reported that the app was not working for them as games kicked off around the country on Thursday afternoon, according to Down Detector. More than 20,000 complaints were lodged on the website as of 4:20 p.m. on March 27. Across MLB, 10 games were scheduled to start between 3 p.m. and 4:10 p.m., causing millions to flock to the app.  There was a cacophony of complaints on social media as customers were unable to watch or listen to their gam…
Discarded Smoking Materials Spark Blaze That Leaves Man Critically Injured In MD: Officials Discarded Smoking Materials Spark Blaze That Leaves Man Critically Injured In MD: Officials
Discarded Smoking Materials Spark Blaze That Leaves Man Critically Injured In MD: Officials A 68-year-old man suffered serious injuries after being pulled from a blazing Owings Mills townhome during a two-alarm fire sparked by discarded smoking materials, fire officials said. Fire crews raced to the 9800 block of Bon Haven Lane just before 4 p.m. Wednesday, March 26, after getting reports of a dwelling fire with heavy flames, Baltimore County Fire said in a release. When firefighters arrived, they found the rear of the home fully engulfed. During their search, crews found the victim on the third floor in cardiac arrest. First responders performed life-saving measures and managed …
'Falls Road Jane Doe' Identified As Missing Maryland Mom After 29 Years 'Falls Road Jane Doe' Identified As Missing Maryland Mom After 29 Years
'Falls Road Jane Doe' Identified As Missing Maryland Mom After 29 Years A woman whose remains were discovered off a wooded road in Baltimore County nearly three decades ago has finally been identified, police announced. Leoria Smith, a 20-year-old mother who vanished without ever being reported missing, was confirmed as the woman long known as “Falls Road Jane Doe,” according to the Baltimore County Police Department. Her remains were found in March 1996 in a wooded area off Falls Road.  At the time, she was wearing blue jeans, a pinstriped blouse with pearl buttons, a leather jacket, and high-top shoes. Two gold hoop earrings were also recovered. …
US-Canada Air Travel Down 70% Amid Trump's Trade War, '51st State' Aggression US-Canada Air Travel Down 70% Amid Trump's Trade War, '51st State' Aggression
Us-canada Air Travel Down 70% Amid Trump's Trade War, '51st State' Aggression Bookings for flights between the US and Canada have plummeted as President Donald Trump threatens tariffs on Canadian goods and challenges the country's sovereignty.  Airline capacity between the neighboring nations has been reduced through October, aviation data firm OAG said on Wednesday, Mar. 26. Forward bookings between the US and Canada are down more than 70% compared to 2024. The most significant cuts are hitting peak travel months in July and August, when millions of Canadian tourists traditionally head south of their border. "For all scheduled airlines operating…
Five Arrested In Three Hours At Same Montgomery County Safeway, Police Say Five Arrested In Three Hours At Same Montgomery County Safeway, Police Say
Five Arrested In Three Hours At Same Montgomery County Safeway, Police Say Shoplifters in Bethesda had a rough day during what police described as a "retail blitz."  Five people were arrested — in three separate incidents — during a three-hour span at the same Safeway store in Montgomery County, police say. The thefts happened back-to-back-to-back on the afternoon of Thursday, March 20 at the Safeway in the 5000 block of Bradley Boulevard. The first arrest came around 12:30 p.m., when a man and woman were spotted stealing from the store, according to Montgomery County Police.  Officers first apprehended 34-year-old Shelon Emmanel Johnson, and…
Actress From Popular '90s Sitcom Dies At Age 58 Actress From Popular '90s Sitcom Dies At Age 58
Actress From Popular '90s Sitcom Dies At Age 58 One of the best-known cast members of a popular 1990s sitcom has died. Cindyana Santangelo was 58 years old. On Married ... With Children, she played the recurring role of The Jiggly Room dancer Sierra Madre under the name Cindyana Lair. First responders were called to her California property in Malibu on Monday, March 24 for an unspecified medical emergency, and she was then rushed to a local hospital, where she was pronounced dead, according to TMZ.  An autopsy is pending. A New York native with the given name Cindy Lehrer, she was born in Manhattan in 1967, and grew up …
Deputy Sheriff Accused Of Sexually Abusing Child In Maryland, Police Say Deputy Sheriff Accused Of Sexually Abusing Child In Maryland, Police Say
Deputy Sheriff Accused Of Sexually Abusing Child In Maryland, Police Say A deputy sheriff in Maryland is facing disturbing charges for allegedly abusing a child nearly a decade ago in Anne Arundel County, police announced. Anthony Nickoles, 42, of Pasadena, was taken into custody on Wednesday, March 26, in Annapolis, following an investigation by the Anne Arundel County Police Department’s Child and Vulnerable Adult Abuse Unit. The case stems from a report made to authorities earlier this month. On Monday, March 3, the Anne Arundel County Sheriff’s Office alerted county police about an allegation involving one of their own deputies. Detectives launched an inves…