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Ford Recalling 45K Vehicles For Faulty Door Latches That Could Swing Open: NHTSA Ford Recalling 45K Vehicles For Faulty Door Latches That Could Swing Open: NHTSA
Ford Recalling 45K Vehicles For Faulty Door Latches That Could Swing Open: Nhtsa Ford announced a recall of more than 45,000 vehicles that have faulty door latches that could potentially break, allowing them to fly open while motorists are driving.  The recall includes the 2015 Ford Fiesta, 2016 Ford Fusion, and 2016 Lincoln MKZ models, according to the National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration (NHTSA). "The latch pawl spring tab design is susceptible to cracking and failure in areas with high ambient temperatures," officials say. "A door latch with a fractured pawl spring tab typically results in a 'door will not close' condition."  Motorists may re…

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by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
Rockville Man Who Downed 11 Mimosas Before Fatal Crash Facing Prison Time: Prosecutors Rockville Man Who Downed 11 Mimosas Before Fatal Crash Facing Prison Time: Prosecutors
Rockville Man Who Downed 11 Mimosas Before Fatal Crash Facing Prison Time: Prosecutors A 22-year-old Maryland man is facing prison time for downing nearly a dozen mimosas then getting behind the wheel of a car and crashing, killing a 62-year-old man, authorities said. Kevin Orihuela, of Rockville, faces up to 15 years in prison after being convicted of killing Germantown's Noel Powell in an August 2022 crash, the Montgomery County State's Attorney said. Before the cash, Orihuela went to brunch in the Pike and Rose center to celebrate a friend's 21st birthday, consuming bottomless mimosas, Montgomery County prosecutors said.  Photos show Orihuela downing — 11 of them — o…

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by Sam Barron
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Girl Safe After Investigation Into Possible Abduction From Metrobus In DC, Police Say (VIDEO) Girl Safe After Investigation Into Possible Abduction From Metrobus In DC, Police Say (VIDEO)
Girl Safe After Investigation Into Possible Abduction From Metrobus In DC, Police Say (Video) Metro Transit Police say that a girl thought to have been the victim of an abduction on a Metrobus late on Friday night at the Anacostia Station has been found and is safe. A community was on edge on Saturday afternoon when the department released a video of a possible abduction involving a young girl and man involved in an apparent struggle on the bus. The video was taken at 11:47 p.m. on Friday, June 23.  VIDEO: MTPD seeking to ID individual in possible abduction at Anacostia Stn last night ~11:47 p.m. Suspect boarded bus, told female victim "let's go!" before removing her & forc…

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by Zak Failla
Business
Ford Recalling 1.2M Vehicles For Faulty Brake Concerns Ford Recalling 1.2M Vehicles For Faulty Brake Concerns
Ford Recalling 1.2M Vehicles For Faulty Brake Concerns More than a million popular Ford models are subject to a recall due to safety concerns about front break hoses that could potentially leak fluid. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) issued a recall notice for 1.2 million Ford Fusion and Lincoln MKZ vehicles that were produced between 2013 and 2018 due to the condition. According to officials, the fluid leak could cause the brake to require additional time to properly stop the vehicle, which increases the possible risk of a crash or injury. It is estimated that approximately 2 percent of the vehicles produced during t…

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by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
21-Year-Old Arrested For Fatal DUI Months After Crash In Montgomery County 21-Year-Old Arrested For Fatal DUI Months After Crash In Montgomery County
21-Year-Old Arrested For Fatal DUI Months After Crash In Montgomery County A 21-year-old Rockville man has been indicted after an alleged fatal drunk driving crash, authorities say. Kevin Saul Orihuela was reportedly driving at high rates of speed while under the influence of alcohol when he crashed into a 2014 Ford Fusion driven by Noel Henry Powell, 62, on Aug. 14, 2022. According to police, Powell was immediately rushed to an area hospital where he succumbed to injuries sustained in the collision.  Orihuela was indicted on Thursday, March 2, and was taken into custody on Friday, March 3.  Orihuela has been charged with grossly negligent manslau…

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by Annie DeVoe
Police & Fire
19-Year-Old Seriously Injured In Montgomery County Hit-And-Run: Police 19-Year-Old Seriously Injured In Montgomery County Hit-And-Run: Police
19-Year-Old Seriously Injured In Montgomery County Hit-And-Run: Police A 19-year-old has been seriously injured in a recent Montgomery County hit-and-run, authorities said.  The Gaithersburg native was found suffering from life-threatening injuries after being struck at the intersection of Columbia Pike and Prelude Drive in White Oak before 10 p.m. on Thursday, May 5, Montgomery County Police said. The victim was taken to a local hospital for treatment.  Initial investigation revealed the victim was crossing northbound Columbia Pike when a grey 2014 Ford Fusion hit them at the intersection of Prelude Drive, police said. Witnesses said the d…

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by David Cifarelli