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New Oxford Convict Charged With Maryland Native's Homicide In Pennsylvania Home New Oxford Convict Charged With Maryland Native's Homicide In Pennsylvania Home
New Oxford Convict Charged With Maryland Native's Homicide In Pennsylvania Home A New Oxford man has been charged in connection with the death of a Hagerstown native in what Pennsylvania State Police believe was a "targeted" killing.  Kyle Wesley Bartam, 37, has been charged with felony criminal homicide and felony robbery - inflict serious bodily injury in connection to the slaying of Keith Monn, according to his latest court docket and state police. He was taken into state police custody on Saturday, Dec. 16.  Monn had been found beaten to death in his home located at Jacqueline Drive, Mount Pleasant Township, New Oxford, at 12:15 p.m. on Tuesday,…

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by Jillian Pikora
Police & Fire
Loaded Glock Recovered From Student At Bowie High School Loaded Glock Recovered From Student At Bowie High School
Loaded Glock Recovered From Student At Bowie High School A student at Bowie High School was caught with a handgun on campus Tuesday, officials confirmed. Principal Joe Kautzer issued an alert to the community on Tuesday to advise parents that a student was busted with a loaded Glock on school property after attempting to sneak into the building. According to Kautzer, the student entered the school through a backdoor that was propped open, where he was immediately confronted and searched by security who spotted him. No students or staff members were harmed or actively threatened. "The safety of our students is our top priority," the principal wr…

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by Zak Failla
Schools
Bowie High School Locked Down For Threat Investigation (DEVELOPING) Bowie High School Locked Down For Threat Investigation (DEVELOPING)
Bowie High School Locked Down For Threat Investigation (Developing) Police say that Bowie High School was locked down on Monday afternoon as the department investigates a reported threat. An alert was issued shortly before 2:30 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 18, as the Bowie Police Department investigated at the building, though they made note it is not believed to be credible. The nature of the threat was not disclosed by investigators. According to the department, parents and residents are being advised to avoid going to the school or calling the police while they continue to investigate. This is a developing story. Check Daily Voice for updates. Want breaking …

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by Zak Failla
Schools
ATF Special Agents Join Search For Gunman Causing Bowie HS Lockdown (UPDATED) ATF Special Agents Join Search For Gunman Causing Bowie HS Lockdown (UPDATED)
ATF Special Agents Join Search For Gunman Causing Bowie HS Lockdown (Updated) Bowie High School has been placed on a lockdown, and parents are being advised to avoid the area due to an investigation in the area, according to police. An alert was issued by the Bowie Police Department at 1:15 p.m. on Wednesday, June 7, cautioning that the school is on a lockdown for an undisclosed reason. June 7, 1:15PM: BOWIE HIGH SCHOOL ON LOCKDOWNTHE HIGH SCHOOL IS ON LOCKDOWN AT THIS TIME. FOR PICK UP, PLEASE STAY CLEAR OF THE SCHOOL FOR YOUR SAFETY, THE SAFETY OF THOSE INSIDE, AND THE POLICE OFFICERS OUTSIDE OF THE SCHOO. POLICE WILL ADVISE WHEN THE AREA IS SAFE — Bowie Police…

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by Zak Failla
Obituaries
Bowie's Jami Bennett Dies Suddenly, 20 Bowie's Jami Bennett Dies Suddenly, 20
Bowie's Jami Bennett Dies Suddenly, 20 A studious and enthusiastic Bowie athlete's life was cut short late last spring unexpectedly passing away at only 20 years old, according to posts by her family. Jami Marie Bennett "found her peace" when she died on May 31. Originally from Nebraska, Jami grew up in Bowie and made the area her home, participating in several sports excelling in academics at Bowie High School, according to an obituary. Jami had completed over two years at Towson University before her passing, and worked as a Community Center Assistant as well as a manager at a smoothie store.  A true adventure seeker, Ja…

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by Annie DeVoe
Lifestyle
These Celebrities Call Maryland Home These Celebrities Call Maryland Home
These Celebrities Call Maryland Home Some actors, athletes, musicians, and television personalities call or at one point have called Maryland home.  Maybe you saw them at the grocery store — or are still hoping to. Either way, here's your common thread with the rich and famous. Anna Faris (actress, podcast host): Farris was born in Baltimore while her father worked as a professor at Towson University. Her family later relocated to Washington. Edward Norton (actor): Raised in Columbia, graduated from Wilde Lake High School in 1987. Goldie Hawn (actress): Raised in Takoma Park, Hawn attended Montgomery Blair Hi…

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by Cecilia Levine