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'Evil Perpetrator' Who Shot Sheriff's Deputy Faces Life In Prison For Maryland Pursuit 'Evil Perpetrator' Who Shot Sheriff's Deputy Faces Life In Prison For Maryland Pursuit
'Evil Perpetrator' Who Shot Sheriff's Deputy Faces Life In Prison For Maryland Pursuit The man who shot a sheriff's deputy following a lengthy high-speed chase in Maryland has been convicted by a jury following a week-long trial, the Calvert County State's Attorney announced. Greenbelt resident Brandon Alexander Turner, 22, who was described as an "evil perpetrator" by Sheriff Ricky Cox, was found guilty of attempted first-degree murder in connection to the shooting of Master Deputy James Flynt in December 2022.  The incident began at approximately 9:30 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 17, 2022 when sheriff's deputies conducted a traffic stop in the area of Yellow Bank Road in Dun…

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by Zak Failla
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One 'Seriously Injured' By Charles County Garage Explosion (DEVELOPING) One 'Seriously Injured' By Charles County Garage Explosion (DEVELOPING)
One 'Seriously Injured' By Charles County Garage Explosion (Developing) One person suffered serious injuries following an explosion that was reported in Charles County on Friday afternoon. Shortly after 3 p.m. on June 7, first responders were called to the 2800 block of Starling Drive in Waldorf to investigate a reported explosion that left a man injured. 2800 block of Starling Drive in Waldorf Google Maps street view According to a spokesperson for the Charles County Volunteer Fire and Emergency Medical Services, the resident was using a grinder in the garage, which ignited a "flash explosion," resulting in serious injury. There was no fire, and the perso…

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by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
‘Overwhelming:’ Photos Document Toddler’s Rescue, PICU Stay After Playground Fall In Maryland ‘Overwhelming:’ Photos Document Toddler’s Rescue, PICU Stay After Playground Fall In Maryland
‘Overwhelming:’ Photos Document Toddler’s Rescue, Picu Stay After Playground Fall In Maryland Maryland emergency crews came to the rescue of a critically injured toddler after a playground fall, leading to a helicopter flight and a two-day stay in the PICU at Johns Hopkins for the beloved boy — an experience that was documented by the state police’s aviation command. Two-year-old Lucas’ journey began on Saturday, March 16, state police said. He suffered serious injuries due to a fall at a local playground, prompting an immediate response by the Anne Arundel County Fire Department. EMS crews evaluated the extent of Lucas’ injuries requested MSPAC for rapid transport after determining…

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by Valerie Musson
Police & Fire
Man Critical After Shooting In Anne Arundel County: Police Man Critical After Shooting In Anne Arundel County: Police
Man Critical After Shooting In Anne Arundel County: Police A man was left with life-threatening injuries following a shooting in Anne Arundel County on Monday evening, March 18, police said. Officers were patrolling near the 1100 block of Reece Road in Severn around 6:05 p.m. when they were approached by the 31-year-old victim, who had suffered a life-threatening gunshot wound to the torso. A follow-up investigation found that the victim was shot by a male wearing dark clothing in front of a residence in the 8500 block of Pioneer Drive. Officers treated the man at the scene before EMS crews transported him to a nearby hospital for critical injurie…

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by Valerie Musson
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Charles County Students Wreak Havoc For School Resource Officers During Disruptive Day: Sheriff Charles County Students Wreak Havoc For School Resource Officers During Disruptive Day: Sheriff
Charles County Students Wreak Havoc For School Resource Officers During Disruptive Day: Sheriff Students in Charles County did not make it easy for the police officers assigned to their buildings on Thursday. A School Resource Officer (SRO) at Thomas Stone High School was assaulted shortly before 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, March 2, as he attempted to break up a group of students who were threatening physical harm to another teen. After receiving a tip about the bullying, the SRO immediately responded and gave verbal commands to the students to disperse, which were ignored by the unruly gaggle of students. During the scuffle, a spokesperson for the Charles County Sheriff’s Office said th…

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by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
Buses Carrying 90 People Crash In Havre de Grace (PHOTOS) Buses Carrying 90 People Crash In Havre de Grace (PHOTOS)
Buses Carrying 90 People Crash In Havre de Grace (Photos) Eight people were hurt with non life-threatening injuries in a two-bus crash Friday, June 17 in Havre de Grace. The crash happened near Park Drive on Route 155 (Superior Street) around 10:40 p.m., firefighters said. Scroll for photos from Susquehanna Hose Co. ICYMI overnight - The crash involved two buses, with approximately 90 occupants. Total of eight patients were evaluated by EMS, two of which were transported locally with non-life threatening injuries, while the others refused transport. #SHCo #HavredeGrace #HdG https://t.co/YIkXwWSJKn pic.twitter.com/LZGBxyRk4j — Susquehanna Hose…

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by Cecilia Levine
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COVID-19: Governor Hogan Declares State Of Emergency in Maryland Over Omicron COVID-19: Governor Hogan Declares State Of Emergency in Maryland Over Omicron
Covid-19: Governor Hogan Declares State Of Emergency in Maryland Over Omicron Governor Larry Hogan has declared a state of emergency to combat COVID-19 as hospitalizations have topped 3,000 in Maryland and cases continue to climb.  He also signed a pair of executive orders: The first empowers the Maryland Department of Health to regulate hospital resources and staffing, while the second activates 1,000 Maryland National Guard members to help with Emergency Medical Services.  “While we can’t manufacture doctors and nurses who don’t exist, we have continued to do everything we possibly can do at the state level in order to help our hospitals withstand this su…

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by Joe Gomez