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Trump: 'I Think I'll Be Going' To NY Knicks' Historic NBA Finals Return (UPDATE) Trump: 'I Think I'll Be Going' To NY Knicks' Historic NBA Finals Return (UPDATE)
Trump: 'I Think I'll Be Going' To NY Knicks' Historic NBA Finals Return (Update) President Donald Trump said he may attend a New York Knicks game during the NBA Finals, the latest example of him using sports as a backdrop amid declining approval ratings. Trump confirmed that he might appear at Madison Square Garden while speaking to reporters at the White House on Wednesday, May 27. The Knicks will play in the Finals for the first time since 1999 after sweeping the Cleveland Cavaliers in the Eastern Conference Finals. No sitting President has ever attended an NBA Finals game. In 2019, former President Barack Obama went to a Finals game in Toronto more than two years aft…
Multi-Vehicle Crash On I-695 In Maryland Backs Up Traffic For Miles (DEVELOPING) Multi-Vehicle Crash On I-695 In Maryland Backs Up Traffic For Miles (DEVELOPING)
Multi-Vehicle Crash On I-695 In Maryland Backs Up Traffic For Miles (Developing) A multi-vehicle crash on I-695 in Maryland is causing major delays in both directions near Wilkens Avenue, with multiple lanes shut down and traffic backing up for miles. The crash was reported around 11:51 a.m. on Monday, April 6, 2026, on the Baltimore Beltway near Exit 12B (MD 372/Wilkens Avenue) in Baltimore County, according to state officials. At least four vehicles were involved. Two of four lanes on the Inner Loop are closed along with the shoulder, while multiple lanes on the Outer Loop are also blocked, including two left lanes, one right lane, and both shoulders, the Maryland St…
Driver Vanishes After Deadly Hit-Run Kills 43-Year-Old Man In Maryland: Sheriff Driver Vanishes After Deadly Hit-Run Kills 43-Year-Old Man In Maryland: Sheriff
Driver Vanishes After Deadly Hit-Run Kills 43-Year-Old Man In Maryland: Sheriff A driver is at large following a deadly hit-and-run that claimed the life of a 43-year-old man in Maryland on Monday afternoon. The Charles County Sheriff's Office is seeking the public's assistance as they attempt to locate a dark blue Buick Regal produced between 1997 and 2005 with a missing passenger-side mirror following the fatal hit-and-run in Waldorf. Investigators say that shortly before 6:30 p.m. on Jan. 26, officers were called to the area of St. Charles Parkway near Gallery Place, where they found Waldorf resident Glen Jermain Baker's body in the roadway after being struck by a d…
Maryland Community Rocked By Death Of 22-Year-Old Benjamin Mattingly In Car Crash Maryland Community Rocked By Death Of 22-Year-Old Benjamin Mattingly In Car Crash
Maryland Community Rocked By Death Of 22-Year-Old Benjamin Mattingly In Car Crash A fatal crash that killed 22-year-old Maryland resident Benjamin Thomas Mattingly has left loved ones shattered as tributes pour in across Charles County. A 22-year-old Maryland man was killed in a single-vehicle crash in Bryantown at around 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 22, when his red Honda Accord went off the road and struck a tree, according to the Charles County Sheriff's Office. Officers responded to the area of Olivers Shop Road and Edelen Drive, where they found the driver, Port Tobacco resident Mattingly, outside the car.  He was pronounced dead at the scene. There were no passenge…
Mercedes SUV Crashes Into Maryland Restaurant, Triggers Building Collapse Probe (DEVELOPING) Mercedes SUV Crashes Into Maryland Restaurant, Triggers Building Collapse Probe (DEVELOPING)
Mercedes SUV Crashes Into Maryland Restaurant, Triggers Building Collapse Probe (Developing) A Mercedes SUV crashed into a Maryland restaurant Friday afternoon, prompting evacuations and a building collapse investigation, according to fire officials. Fire crews were called shortly after noon Friday, Oct. 24, to the 10820 block of Lanham Severn Road in Glenn Dale, where a vehicle slammed into a restaurant, the Prince George’s County Fire/EMS Department said. Photos from the scene show a black SUV lodged into the side of the building, surrounded by caution tape and structural damage near the entrance. One person inside the vehicle self-extricated before firefighters arrived, officia…
Pedestrian Fatally Hit While Trying To Cross Busy Anne Arundel County Road, Officials Say Pedestrian Fatally Hit While Trying To Cross Busy Anne Arundel County Road, Officials Say
Pedestrian Fatally Hit While Trying To Cross Busy Anne Arundel County Road, Officials Say A woman was struck and killed Tuesday night while trying to cross a busy Maryland roadway, officials confirmed. Officers from the Anne Arundel County Police Department responded shortly before 7 p.m. on Oct. 21, where there was a reported crash involving a pedestrian on Telegraph Road in Severn. According to the department, a woman was crossing the road from the median near Denison Drive when a 2022 Ford Bronco hit her in the eastbound lanes. The 45-year-old Glen Burnie man behind the wheel told officers he didn’t see the pedestrian until she was directly in front of his SUV.  The Br…
Driver Shoots Self During Traffic Stop Before Crashing Into Home Depot In DMV: Police Driver Shoots Self During Traffic Stop Before Crashing Into Home Depot In DMV: Police
Driver Shoots Self During Traffic Stop Before Crashing Into Home Depot In DMV: Police A traffic stop in Northern Virginia turned tragic when a driver shot themselves before their car was sent rolling into a Home Depot, police said. The incident happened Wednesday, Sept. 17, around 9:45 p.m., in the Home Depot parking lot, according to the Fredericksburg Police Department. As an officer approached the vehicle, the driver “suffered a self-inflicted gunshot wound,” officials said. The car then rolled forward, picking up speed before slamming into the building. Officers rushed in with lifesaving efforts until EMS arrived. The driver was taken to a hospital, where they were lat…
Falling Car Parts Spark Major Recall In Ford's Latest Safety Issue Falling Car Parts Spark Major Recall In Ford's Latest Safety Issue
Falling Car Parts Spark Major Recall In Ford's Latest Safety Issue More than 100,000 Ford cars are being recalled because a piece of door trim can fall off while driving, in the latest safety issue for the US automaker. Ford issued the recall for 101,944 Ford Taurus vehicles, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. The issue affects Tauruses from the model years 2016 through 2019. The problem involves a black plastic piece between the front and rear doors called the B-pillar trim applique. "A B-pillar trim applique that detaches while driving can create a road hazard for other road users, increasing the risk of…
Driving Blind? Toyota Recalls Nearly 600K Vehicles For Blank Displays Driving Blind? Toyota Recalls Nearly 600K Vehicles For Blank Displays
Driving Blind? Toyota Recalls Nearly 600K Vehicles For Blank Displays Picture this: You hop in your shiny new RAV4, hit the start button, and… nothing. Your 12.3-inch dashboard screen is as dark as a movie theater before the previews. That’s exactly why Toyota is recalling nearly 591,000 vehicles in the U.S., the company announced Thursday, Sept. 11. The problem? The digital display can stay blank at startup, which means drivers can’t see key warning lights.  “If malfunctions occur while driving, continuing to drive could lead to an increased risk of a crash or an increased risk of injury in the event of a crash,” Toyota said. The recall affects a long…
Medical Emergency Suspected In Fatal DMV Crash With Cement Truck: Police Medical Emergency Suspected In Fatal DMV Crash With Cement Truck: Police
Medical Emergency Suspected In Fatal DMV Crash With Cement Truck: Police A Woodbridge man was killed after police say he may have suffered a medical emergency before running a red light and slamming into a cement truck in Manassas. The crash happened around 1:30 p.m. Monday, Sept. 15, at the intersection of Dumfries Road and Spriggs Road, according to the Prince William County Police Department. Investigators said the driver of a 2014 Mazda CX-5 entered the intersection against a red light and collided with a 2025 Mack cement truck that was headed west on Dumfries Road. The Mazda driver, later identified as Eagleheart Patrick Roberds, 66, of Woodbridge, was tak…
Stolen Kia Crashes Into Maryland Home After Police Chase; 3 Juveniles Injured: Sheriff Stolen Kia Crashes Into Maryland Home After Police Chase; 3 Juveniles Injured: Sheriff
Stolen Kia Crashes Into Maryland Home After Police Chase; 3 Juveniles Injured: Sheriff A stolen car barreled off the road during a police pursuit in Maryland, smashing into a house and leaving three minors injured, according to the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies said the chaos began around 5:59 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 14, when a white Kia Optima reported stolen out of Prince George’s County was spotted on Route 260 in Dunkirk. The driver sped away as deputies approached, officials said, weaving through traffic on the shoulder and speeding recklessly. Deputies tried to stop the vehicle, but the driver refused to pull over. The chase carried onto Mt. Harmony Road, where …
Maryland Woman Wanted After Killing Grandmother, Stabbing Family Member: Police Maryland Woman Wanted After Killing Grandmother, Stabbing Family Member: Police
Maryland Woman Wanted After Killing Grandmother, Stabbing Family Member: Police A 28-year-old woman is wanted in Maryland after allegedly killing her grandmother and stabbing another family member. An alert was issued by the Prince George's County Police Department on Monday as they seek the public's assistance in locating Breante Thomas, who is wanted for murdering Helen Thomas, 81, inside her Fort Washington home. Officers were called to conduct a welfare check around 1:50 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 14 at a home in the 500 block of Bonhill Drive, where they found Thomas suffering from stab wounds. She died at the scene. Police say that the initial investigation also rev…
Virginia Safety Service Patroller Chad Freeland Killed In I-95 Crash While Helping Driver Virginia Safety Service Patroller Chad Freeland Killed In I-95 Crash While Helping Driver
Virginia Safety Service Patroller Chad Freeland Killed In I-95 Crash While Helping Driver The Virginia Safety Service Patroller killed in a violent crash on I-95 after being struck while helping a stranded driver has been identified by state police. According to Virginia State Police, Chad Freeland, 48, a contracted VDOT patroller, was assisting a disabled Audi on the shoulder and right travel lane when a Chrysler 300 lost control, crossed all lanes, and slammed into both him and the Audi driver. The crash happened Saturday night, Sept. 6, shortly before 8 p.m. in the northbound lanes near the 151-mile marker, investigators said. The Falls Church resident and Fauquier High Scho…
Driver Escapes One I-95 Chase, Gets Soaked And Snagged In The Next: Sheriff Driver Escapes One I-95 Chase, Gets Soaked And Snagged In The Next: Sheriff
Driver Escapes One I-95 Chase, Gets Soaked And Snagged In The Next: Sheriff Michael Bailey wasn't fast enough this time. The 22-year-old took deputies on a wild chase down I-95 before ditching his car, running through the woods, and splashing into a creek — only to be caught by deputies waiting for him, officials said. Bailey was arrested after deputies said he tried to outrun them in a silver Volkswagen on Friday, Sept. 5, according to the Spotsylvania County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies said the car looked familiar to them, and had already fled from a traffic stop two days earlier. When a deputy spotted it around 4 p.m. on Lafayette Boulevard, Bailey floored it. …
NJ Cops Recreate Iconic OJ Simpson Chase On Local Highway In Hopes Of Winning Brand-New Bronco NJ Cops Recreate Iconic OJ Simpson Chase On Local Highway In Hopes Of Winning Brand-New Bronco
NJ Cops Recreate Iconic OJ Simpson Chase On Local Highway In Hopes Of Winning Brand-New Bronco This is the most Bergen County Bronco chase ever. The Paramus Police Department dropped a six-minute spoof on Tuesday, Sept. 9, as its entry into the All-American Ford statewide competition, where police departments across New Jersey are vying for a fully equipped Ford Bronco.  The video with the most Instagram likes wins — and Paramus clearly went all in. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Paramus Police Department (@paramuspolicedepartment) Filmed along Route 17, the parody kicks off with a fake carjacking, with "Real H…
Body Found In Tesla Registered To Breakout Music Star, Police Say Body Found In Tesla Registered To Breakout Music Star, Police Say
Body Found In Tesla Registered To Breakout Music Star, Police Say A body was reportedly found inside an impounded Tesla registered to d4vd, a New York City-born singer whose rapid rise in music began with tracks recorded on his phone. The Los Angeles Police Department said officers responded shortly before 12:30 p.m. Monday, Sept. 8, to a report of a foul odor coming from a vehicle at a tow yard on North Mansfield Avenue in Hollywood, ABC7 reported. Police discovered human remains placed inside a bag in the Tesla's front trunk.  Authorities confirmed the 2023 Tesla is registered in Hempstead, Texas, to d4vd, whose real name is David Anthony Burk…
WATCH: Car Soars Over 6-Lane Highway After Driver Suffers Medical Emergency WATCH: Car Soars Over 6-Lane Highway After Driver Suffers Medical Emergency
Watch: Car Soars Over 6-Lane Highway After Driver Suffers Medical Emergency A car flew across four lanes of a Long Island highway in a wild, caught-on-camera wreck that left onlookers stunned and a local man in the hospital. Dashcam video captured on a 2012 Honda launch off a service road embankment, rocket through the air, and soar above Sunrise Highway in Bay Shore, New York, before slamming down on the opposite side on Wednesday, Sept. 3, the New York Post reported.  Bay Shore firefighters told reporters that a 70-year-old Brentwood, New York, man was behind the wheel when he suffered a seizure.  View this post on Instagram …
Man Beat, Carjacked Teens At Gunpoint During Maryland High School Ambush: State's Attorney Man Beat, Carjacked Teens At Gunpoint During Maryland High School Ambush: State's Attorney
Man Beat, Carjacked Teens At Gunpoint During Maryland High School Ambush: State's Attorney A Maryland man could spend the rest of his life in prison after being convicted of terrorizing students during a violent armed carjacking outside a Charles County high school, officials announced. A jury convicted Martino Marcus Young, 20, following a four-day trial on a host of charges stemming from an incident at St. Charles High School last year. According to the Charles County State's Attorney, Young was found guilty of: Armed carjacking; Armed robbery; Two counts of first-degree assault; Four counts of use of a firearm during the commission of a crime of violence, and related …
Maryland Woman Hunted For Fatal Delaware Hit-Run Turns Herself In, Police Say Maryland Woman Hunted For Fatal Delaware Hit-Run Turns Herself In, Police Say
Maryland Woman Hunted For Fatal Delaware Hit-Run Turns Herself In, Police Say A Maryland woman wanted in connection with a fatal hit-and-run crash in Delaware is now behind bars after police say she turned herself in hours after the deadly strike. Aaliyah Graves, 24, of Chestertown, surrendered to Dover Police on Monday, Sept. 1, following a brief search, according to investigators, and now faces charges ranging from tampering with evidence to leaving the scene of a collision resulting in death. The arrest comes after a deadly crash in the early hours of Sunday, Aug. 31, when officers responded to the 200 block of North DuPont Highway shortly after 2:45 a.m., where t…
Motorcyclist Killed In Maryland Crash After Colliding With Car, Sheriff Says Motorcyclist Killed In Maryland Crash After Colliding With Car, Sheriff Says
Motorcyclist Killed In Maryland Crash After Colliding With Car, Sheriff Says A 43-year-old Maryland man was killed when his motorcycle collided with a car in Mount Airy, authorities announced. On Thursday, Aug. 28, at around 6:15 p.m., deputies from the Frederick County Sheriff’s Office responded to the intersection of West Ridgeville Boulevard and the Mount Airy Village Shopping Center for a reported fatal crash, officials said. According to investigators, a Honda motorcycle traveling westbound struck a Volkswagen Jetta that was heading eastbound and attempting to make a left turn after pulling into the roadway. The motorcyclist, identified as Nicholas Main, 43, o…
Engine Failure Risk For 1.4M Honda, Acura Vehicles Prompts Federal Investigation Engine Failure Risk For 1.4M Honda, Acura Vehicles Prompts Federal Investigation
Engine Failure Risk For 1.4M Honda, Acura Vehicles Prompts Federal Investigation Federal investigators are looking into more than 1.4 million Honda and Acura vehicles after reports that their engines could suddenly fail. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has launched an investigation into 1,410,806 Honda and Acura cars, SUVs, and minivans. The probe was opened on Wednesday, Aug. 20, according to NHTSA documents. The issue affects several model years for the Acura TLX and MDX, as well as the Honda Pilot, Odyssey, and Ridgeline. The NHTSA said it has received hundreds of complaints involving issues with connecting rod bearings, le…
Dashboard Dangers Spark Massive Recall Of Ford Trucks: What To Know Dashboard Dangers Spark Massive Recall Of Ford Trucks: What To Know
Dashboard Dangers Spark Massive Recall Of Ford Trucks: What To Know Ford is recalling more than 355,000 trucks after discovering a defect that can cause dashboards to go completely dark, the latest in a string of costly safety issues for the US automaker. The recall impacts about 355,656 Ford pickups, according to a notice from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration on Friday, Aug. 22. The affected trucks include the 2025 F-150 and 2025–2026 F-250, F-350, F-450, and F-550 Super Duty pickups.  The defect involves the instrument panel cluster (IPC), which may fail at startup, causing drivers to lose access to warning light…
Bright Shirt, No Shoes, Big Problems: Virginia DUI Suspect Runs But Can’t Hide, Sheriff Says Bright Shirt, No Shoes, Big Problems: Virginia DUI Suspect Runs But Can’t Hide, Sheriff Says
Bright Shirt, No Shoes, Big Problems: Virginia DUI Suspect Runs But Can’t Hide, Sheriff Says A Virginia man ditched his shoes but couldn’t out run deputies after attempting to avoid a DUI stop in Virginia, officials said. On Saturday, Aug. 23, at 5:59 p.m., a deputy saw a Lexus blow through a red light on Richmond Highway near Coal Landing Road, ultimately leading to the arrest of 25-year-old Jose Villatoro, according to the Stafford County Sheriff’s Office. When Oliveira pulled the car over, the driver’s side door swung open and Villatoro bolted on foot. Deputy Oliveira stayed with the vehicle and broadcast a description. Additional deputies canvassed the woods, spotting the man …
Maryland Man Who Stole Veteran’s Truck, Missing Dog Pleads Guilty In PA: DA Maryland Man Who Stole Veteran’s Truck, Missing Dog Pleads Guilty In PA: DA
Maryland Man Who Stole Veteran’s Truck, Missing Dog Pleads Guilty In PA: DA A Maryland man who stole a veteran's truck — with an ironically-named dog still inside — has copped to the crime in Pennsylvania, the Westmoreland County District Attorney's Office announced. Kenneth Crider, of Poolesville, pleaded guilty to a host of charges in connection with an incident in September 2024 outside a Tractor Supply in East Huntingdon Township. Specifically, Crider pleaded guilty to robbery, theft, receiving stolen property, fleeing or attempting to elude an officer, and flight to avoid apprehension on Monday, Aug. 25. According to Pennsylvania State Police, the victim told…
DC Duo Busted After $1.2K Mercedes Grocery Heist Crashes In Maryland: Sheriff DC Duo Busted After $1.2K Mercedes Grocery Heist Crashes In Maryland: Sheriff
DC Duo Busted After $1.2K Mercedes Grocery Heist Crashes In Maryland: Sheriff A Mercedes getaway car loaded with stolen groceries turned a Maryland theft into a crash-and-chase case, according to the Charles County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies say the suspects — Lonnell Demontae Jennings, 27, and Khadijah Tufaye Spurlock, 24, both of Washington, DC — stuffed a shopping cart with about $1,200 worth of detergent, meat, and other items from a Waldorf grocery store before trying to make a quick escape. Patrol officers in Charles County spotted the pair getting into a white Mercedes ML350 in the store’s parking lot around 10:59 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 20. Jennings floored it, bu…
Waymo To Test Self-Driving Cars In Major East Coast City: What To Know Waymo To Test Self-Driving Cars In Major East Coast City: What To Know
Waymo To Test Self-Driving Cars In Major East Coast City: What To Know Waymo will soon begin testing its self-driving cars in New York City. The autonomous vehicle company has received approval to begin test drives on the streets of Manhattan and Downtown Brooklyn, the city announced on Friday, Aug. 22. This is the first time New York City has granted a permit for self-driving cars. The permit allows Waymo to deploy up to eight autonomous vehicles with a trained safety specialist behind the wheel at all times until late September. Testing is limited to certain areas, and all vehicles must meet strict cybersecurity and reporting requirements. Se…
Stray Tire From Pickup Kills DC Woman On I-495 In Maryland: Police Stray Tire From Pickup Kills DC Woman On I-495 In Maryland: Police
Stray Tire From Pickup Kills DC Woman On I-495 In Maryland: Police A 59-year-old District woman was killed when a tire flew off a pickup truck and smashed into her SUV on the Beltway, Maryland State Police said. Troopers responded at about 1:50 p.m. Monday, Aug. 18, to I-495 near Medical Center Drive in Largo, according to investigators. The victim was identified as Tammy Lynn Edwards, who was pronounced dead at the scene, police said. Investigators said the rear driver-side tire of a Dodge Ram 1500 separated while it was traveling northbound. The tire bounced into the southbound lanes and struck a Lexus NX200t. The Lexus then slammed into a concrete bar…
Road Rage Capitals: These States Have Meanest Drivers, New Survey Reveals Road Rage Capitals: These States Have Meanest Drivers, New Survey Reveals
Road Rage Capitals: These States Have Meanest Drivers, New Survey Reveals Some states make hitting the road feel like a friendly wave. Others make it feel like a contact sport. A national survey from California-based Maison Law Accident & Injury Lawyers asked more than 2,000 drivers to score their state’s habits, from courtesy to road rage.  The results rank where tempers flare, where patience holds, and which places lead in eyebrow-raising behavior. New York ranked first for most aggressive drivers with a driver aggression score of 122.15, far above every other state.  New Jersey also landed near the top: drivers there were among the most likely …
VIDEO: Deadly Parkway Drag Racing Suspect, Mom Seen Being Led Off Plane In Shackles VIDEO: Deadly Parkway Drag Racing Suspect, Mom Seen Being Led Off Plane In Shackles
Video: Deadly Parkway Drag Racing Suspect, Mom Seen Being Led Off Plane In Shackles A viral TikTok video shows the moment authorities escorted a man and his mother off a plane at a Tri-State area airport after officials say they fled to Miami following a deadly drag racing crash on the Garden State Parkway. Vilma Vneshta and Alvi Limani. Miami-Dade Corrections (Courtesy of New York Post) Alvi Limani, 20, of Staten Island, and his mother Vilma Vneshta, 42, were apprehended on Thursday, July 17, near Miami, FL, after fleeing in an attempt to leave the country, According to Middlesex County Prosecutor Yolanda Ciccone and New Jersey State Police Colonel Patrick…
3-Year-Old Daughter Dies After Wellness Coach PA Mom Leaves Her In Car In Maine: Sheriff 3-Year-Old Daughter Dies After Wellness Coach PA Mom Leaves Her In Car In Maine: Sheriff
3-Year-Old Daughter Dies After Wellness Coach PA Mom Leaves Her In Car In Maine: Sheriff A Pennsylvania mother is charged with manslaughter after her 3-year-old daughter was found dead inside a car in Maine, the Penobscot County Sheriff’s Office announced on Sunday, Aug. 10, 2025. Deputies responded to a business in Milford on the evening of Saturday, Aug. 9, and discovered the girl’s body inside a vehicle owned by her mother, Kelly Brown, 40, of Havertown (Delaware County), according to the release. Brown was located nearby and detained by law enforcement. Brown and her child had been the subject of an earlier attempt-to-locate request after concerned relatives asked officers …
Motorcyclist Killed In Head-On Crash With BMW In Maryland, Police Say Motorcyclist Killed In Head-On Crash With BMW In Maryland, Police Say
Motorcyclist Killed In Head-On Crash With BMW In Maryland, Police Say A weekend ride ended in tragedy when a motorcyclist lost control and slammed into a BMW along a Maryland roadway, police confirmed. The victim, 30-year-old Patrick Adam Smith of Bowie, was killed in the crash, which was reported around 6:15 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 9, near the 22000 block of New Hampshire Avenue in Brookeville, according to the Montgomery County Department of Police. Investigators said Smith was heading north on New Hampshire Avenue on his black 2006 Triumph Rocket III when, for reasons still under investigation, he lost control and collided with a silver 2013 BMW 128i travel…