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Maryland Man Arrested In Deadly MTA Bus Dispute After Nine-Day Search: Police Maryland Man Arrested In Deadly MTA Bus Dispute After Nine-Day Search: Police
Maryland Man Arrested In Deadly MTA Bus Dispute After Nine-Day Search: Police A deadly dispute on a Baltimore bus has ended with an arrest, police say. Following a near two-week investigation into the fatal incident, a 61-year-old Baltimore man is in custody after allegedly shooting and killing a passenger during an argument on a bus in the Central District, according to city police. James Richburg was arrested Monday, Dec. 9, while riding an MTA bus in the 1600 block of North Fulton Avenue, a spokesperson for the Baltimore Police Department said.  The arrest, made without incident, comes nine days after the Nov. 30 fatal shooting of 30-year-old William Womack.…
Automated Trains Will Be Back On DC Metro In Days Automated Trains Will Be Back On DC Metro In Days
Automated Trains Will Be Back On DC Metro In Days A more efficient Metrorail experience is expected after the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA) reintroduces Automatic Train Operation (ATO) on the Red Line.  This system, which automates train movements, is set to enhance ride smoothness and reduce travel times, according to the WMATA. ATO is expected to be operational on the Red Line by Sunday, Dec. 15. ATO is a system that automates the acceleration, deceleration, and speed regulation of trains, allowing for precise and consistent operations.  While train operators remain in the cab to monitor conditions an…
Bus Stop Destroyed After Car Caroms Into It Following Multi-Vehicle Crash In Hillandale Bus Stop Destroyed After Car Caroms Into It Following Multi-Vehicle Crash In Hillandale
Bus Stop Destroyed After Car Caroms Into It Following Multi-Vehicle Crash In Hillandale Several lanes were temporarily blocked in Montgomery County on Wednesday morning after a multi-vehicle crash sent one through a bus stop in Hillandale.  Montgomery County Fire and Rescue personnel were called to the area of New Hampshire Avenue and Chalmers Road at around 7:30 a.m. on Oct. 9, where there was a crash involving two vehicles, officials said. It is unclear what caused the crash, which left both vehicles with extensive damage - one in the middle of the road and one on the sidewalk - and completely destroyed the bus stop in the area that was sent onto a nearby fence. Accord…
MTA Metro Subway Stations To Close For Weekend Test Of New System In Maryland MTA Metro Subway Stations To Close For Weekend Test Of New System In Maryland
MTA Metro Subway Stations To Close For Weekend Test Of New System In Maryland There will be service disruptions for Maryland subway riders this weekend, officials are cautioning. All MTA Metro Subway stations will be closed to allow the organization to test a new Communications Based Train Control system that should be fortuitous for travelers following the closure. Officials said that "the CTBC is a critical piece of infrastructure that will support the new Metro Subway railcars that will begin service in mid-2025." This marks the first test. Beginning at 8 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 4, the stations will be closed before reopening in advance of the morning commute …
Toddler Killed After Being Struck Crossing Tram Pad Near Maryland Boardwalk, Police Say Toddler Killed After Being Struck Crossing Tram Pad Near Maryland Boardwalk, Police Say
Toddler Killed After Being Struck Crossing Tram Pad Near Maryland Boardwalk, Police Say A toddler was killed after being struck by a train in Maryland, police confirm. The Ocean City Police Department was called shortly before 8:15 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 20 to investigate a pedestrian crash involving a tram on the Boardwalk near Dorchester Street. According to investigators, a 2-year-old boy was crossing the tram pad when he was struck by a southbound tram. Paramedics pronounced the child dead at the scene. Both tram conductors remained on the scene during the investigation, which is ongoing. FINAL UPDATE (8/20/24 11:12 p.m.): The official news release regarding this inci…
Teen Accused Of Killing Popular 14-Year-Old At Maryland Metro Station Teen Accused Of Killing Popular 14-Year-Old At Maryland Metro Station
Teen Accused Of Killing Popular 14-Year-Old At Maryland Metro Station A 15-year-old teen has been arrested for his alleged role in the fatal shooting of Jasper Davis in a Baltimore Metro station earlier this month. At approximately 8:10 p.m. on Sunday, July 21, officers from the Baltimore Police Department were called to the Mondawin Metro Center in the 2300 block of Liberty Heights Avenue, where they found Davis, 14, and a 19-year-old suffering from gunshot wounds. Both were rushed to area hospitals where Davis later died from his injuries. On Tuesday, July 30, the agency announced that a teen suspect has been apprehended for the shooting after turning hims…
Stabbing Suspect 18, Accused Of Killing 14-Year-Old On Mass Transit Bus In Baltimore: Police Stabbing Suspect 18, Accused Of Killing 14-Year-Old On Mass Transit Bus In Baltimore: Police
Stabbing Suspect 18, Accused Of Killing 14-Year-Old On Mass Transit Bus In Baltimore: Police An 18-year-old wanted in connection to the fatal stabbing of a teen boy on an MTA bus on Wednesday has been charged, according to the Baltimore Police Department. City resident Brandon Lee Adams, Jr. has been arrested and accused of the murder of Cortez Lemon during an altercation on a Mass Transit bus in the 4200 block of Frankford Avenue on Wednesday.  Officers from the department were called at around 1:20 p.m. on July 10 to investigate a reported assault, where they were met by Lemon, who was suffering from multiple life-threatening stab wounds.  He was treated, and rushed to…
Train Engineer Who Killed Star HS Football Player In Maryland Sentenced: State's Attorney Train Engineer Who Killed Star HS Football Player In Maryland Sentenced: State's Attorney
Train Engineer Who Killed Star HS Football Player In Maryland Sentenced: State's Attorney The train operator in Maryland who was charged in connection to the fatal crash that killed highly-touted high school football prospect Lamar Patterson has been sentenced, State's Attorney Anne Colt Leitess announced. MTA Light Rail operator Tavon Smith, 44, has been sentenced to 18 months, with the first two to be served at the Anne Arundel County Detention Center, with the remaining time on house arrest after killing the 17-year-old in 2022. According to prosecutors, on Feb. 2, 2022, Patterson, who was a standout at Saint Frances Academy in Baltimore and had multiple offers from…
Man In Winnie The Pooh Shirt Exposed Himself, Touched Teen On Metro Bus In Maryland: Police Man In Winnie The Pooh Shirt Exposed Himself, Touched Teen On Metro Bus In Maryland: Police
Man In Winnie The Pooh Shirt Exposed Himself, Touched Teen On Metro Bus In Maryland: Police Police in Montgomery County are on the hunt for a man wanted in connection to the sexual assault of a minor, officials say. An alert was issued on Tuesday as detectives seek the public's assistance in identifying and locating a man who allegedly exposed himself and touched a teen girl. According to the Montgomery County Department of Police, at approximately 8 p.m. on Wednesday, May 22, officers were called to the 11000 block of Veirs Mill Road at the Wheaton Metro bus turnaround for the report of a sexual assault inside of a Ride On bus. The teenage victim stated that the suspect was…