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Drug Dealer Faces Life In Prison For Fatal Fentanyl OD Of Minor In Maryland: DOJ Drug Dealer Faces Life In Prison For Fatal Fentanyl OD Of Minor In Maryland: DOJ
Drug Dealer Faces Life In Prison For Fatal Fentanyl OD Of Minor In Maryland: DOJ A Maryland drug dealer faces life in prison for selling the fentanyl that killed a minor who overdosed on a counterfeit “Percocet” pill, federal officials announced. Silver Spring resident Mikiyas Maryie Kefyalew, also known as “Mick,” 24, has been charged with the distribution of fentanyl that resulted in the death of teen Landen Hausman, of Bethesda, US Attorney Erek Barron announced. As a result of the fatal overdose in January, investigators said they discovered a counterfeit pill that appeared to be 30mg of oxycodone and alleged texts between Hausman and Kefyalew.  The pill was …

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Weed, Weapon Recovered From 20-Year-Old During Stop In Maryland, Sheriff Says Weed, Weapon Recovered From 20-Year-Old During Stop In Maryland, Sheriff Says
Weed, Weapon Recovered From 20-Year-Old During Stop In Maryland, Sheriff Says A 20-year-old woman was released by a district court commissioner in Maryland after being busted with drugs and a loaded weapon in Charles County, according to officials. Silver Spring resident Nailah Imani Rogers is facing charges following a traffic stop near the intersection of Indian Head Highway and Metropolitan Church Road, the Charles County Sheriff’s Office announced on Tuesday, Sept. 20. Investigators said that shortly before 4:15 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 18, a patrol officer initiated a traffic stop in the area after observing a speeding driver - later identified as Rogers - crossin…

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Silver Spring Dunkin' Donuts Offers Free Coffee Or Ice Cream For A Year To First 100 Guests Silver Spring Dunkin' Donuts Offers Free Coffee Or Ice Cream For A Year To First 100 Guests
Silver Spring Dunkin' Donuts Offers Free Coffee Or Ice Cream For A Year To First 100 Guests Dunkin' Donuts is celebrating their Grand Opening in Silver Spring with a with a free coffee or free ice cream scoops for a year giveaway, officials say. The Next Generation combo restaurant of Dunkin' and Baskin-Robbins located at 115 University Boulevard West will open to the public on Saturday, Sept. 17 at 9 a.m., and the first 100 guests will receive the choice of free ice cream scoops or free coffee for a year, announced Dunkin' Donuts officials. From 9 a.m. until 11 a.m., customers can enjoy giveaways from the Dunkin' Prize Wheel, photo opportunities, and much more. The official ribbo…

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Here's What We Know About Looming CSX Railroad Strike In Maryland Here's What We Know About Looming CSX Railroad Strike In Maryland
Here's What We Know About Looming CSX Railroad Strike In Maryland The ongoing labor dispute between CSX Transportation and its labor unions could have a major impact on riders in Maryland and Virginia. CSX has notified the Maryland Transit Administration that if an agreement on a new contract isn’t reached that there is a potential for a labor strike beginning the morning of Friday, Sept. 16. Officials noted that since CSX owns and operates the Camden and Brunswick lines and dispatches MARC trains, any labor disruption would force the immediate suspension of service on those lines until a resolution is reached. 📌ICYMI📌If a potential labor strike bet…

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Firefighters Battle Overnight House Fire In Montgomery County Firefighters Battle Overnight House Fire In Montgomery County
Firefighters Battle Overnight House Fire In Montgomery County Firefighters worked to battle a residential blaze in Silver Spring overnight, authorities say. Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services responded to the reported house fire in the 10600 block of Sweetbriar Parkway in Silver Spring around 11 p.m., Monday, Sept. 12, according to Montgomery County Fire and Rescue. Authorities say that firefighters found malfunctioning electrical equipment with all occupants accounted for an uninjured after the blaze was contained a short time later.

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DC Man Sentenced For Role In Night Of Violence Across Maryland, Virginia DC Man Sentenced For Role In Night Of Violence Across Maryland, Virginia
DC Man Sentenced For Role In Night Of Violence Across Maryland, Virginia A Washington, DC man will spend more than a decade in prison for his role in a day of terror that involved a violent armed robbery and two armed carjackings in Maryland and Virginia, federal officials announced. Rashaun Onley, 23, was sentenced to 14 years in federal prison, followed by five years of supervised release, on federal charges of committing an armed commercial robbery, carjacking, and using, carrying, and brandishing a firearm during and in relation to a crime of violence. The violence began in the early morning of Feb. 5, 2021. Onley and a co-conspirator entered a convenience…

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Maryland Man Fires Gun Into Air After Children Get Into Physical Fight Maryland Man Fires Gun Into Air After Children Get Into Physical Fight
Maryland Man Fires Gun Into Air After Children Get Into Physical Fight A Silver Spring man who fired his gun into the air during a heated argument following a physical fight between children has been arrested, authorities say. Lewis Stokes, 41, reportedly shot his gun into the air after the family of one of the children in the fight approached his home in the 12600 block of Farnell Drive to speak with him around 8:30 p.m., Wednesday, Aug. 31, according to Montgomery County Police. Stokes allegedly pointed the gun at the family before firing it into the air. Officers ordered those inside of the home to leave after arriving on scene the night of the incident. W…

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Silver Spring Man Killed After Oncoming Vehicle Crosses Center Line Of Upper Marlboro Road Silver Spring Man Killed After Oncoming Vehicle Crosses Center Line Of Upper Marlboro Road
Silver Spring Man Killed After Oncoming Vehicle Crosses Center Line Of Upper Marlboro Road Police have identified the Silver Spring man killed in multiple vehicle crash over the holiday weekend, authorities say. Treyone Clermont, 27, was pronounced dead on the scene after the two-vehicle collision in the 3400 block of Brown Station Road, according to Prince George's County police. Detectives say that Clermont's vehicle was struck after an oncoming car crossed the center line of Brown Station Road around 3:10 a.m., Sunday, Sept. 4. The two occupants of the vehicle that struck Clermont suffered serious injuries in the crash. Anyone with information on this case is asked to call t…

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Suspect Sought After Fatal DC Shooting Of 21-Year-Old Man Suspect Sought After Fatal DC Shooting Of 21-Year-Old Man
Suspect Sought After Fatal DC Shooting Of 21-Year-Old Man New photos have been released of a suspect wanted in DC for fatally shooting a 21-year-old Maryland man. The Metropolitan Police Department’s Homicide Branch is seeking the public's assistance in identifying and locating the shooting suspect who killed Silver Spring resident Juwaan Henry. At approximately 8:15 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 25, officers from the department responded to the 800 block of 7th Street, where they found Henry suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. Henry was treated by DC Fire and Emergency Medical Services and transported to an area hospital, where he was later pronou…

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Alerts Issued For Young Girls Reported Missing In Maryland Believed To Be Together Alerts Issued For Young Girls Reported Missing In Maryland Believed To Be Together
Alerts Issued For Young Girls Reported Missing In Maryland Believed To Be Together Seen them? Law enforcement agencies in Maryland are seeking the public’s assistance in locating a pair of young girls who have been reported missing for several days. Detectives from the Montgomery County Department of Police’s Special Victims Investigation Division are asking for the public’s assistance in locating Jayleen Natalie Chavez, 13, and Samar Hammad, 12, who were last seen on Friday, Aug. 26. Jayleen Natalie ChavezMontgomery County Department of Police Chavez, a Bethesda resident, was last seen on the 10300 block of Strathmore Hall Street. She has brown eyes and brown hai…

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New Alert Issued For Missing Maryland Teen Not Seen For Days New Alert Issued For Missing Maryland Teen Not Seen For Days
New Alert Issued For Missing Maryland Teen Not Seen For Days Concerns are mounting for a Silver Spring teenager who disappeared earlier this week, authorities say. Zanaiya Neil, 13, was last seen Wednesday, Aug. 24, around 12 p.m. in the 4200 block of Cloudberry Court in Burtonsville, according to Montgomery County police. Neil is described as 5-foot-4, and weighs 135 pounds. She has black hair and brown eyes. Police as well as her family are growing concerned for her welfare. Anyone with information regarding the whereabouts of Zanaiya Neil is asked to call the police non-emergency number at (301)279-8000 (24-hour line) or the Special Victims Inve…

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Grammy Award Winner Delfeayo Marsalis To Headline Silver Spring Jazz Festival Grammy Award Winner Delfeayo Marsalis To Headline Silver Spring Jazz Festival
Grammy Award Winner Delfeayo Marsalis To Headline Silver Spring Jazz Festival The Silver Spring Arts and Entertainment District have announced the headliner for the Silver Spring Jazz Festival that is scheduled to occur next month, officials say. Delfeayo Marsalis and the Uptown Jazz Orchestra are set to headline the event on Saturday, Sept.10, from 3 p.m. to 10 p.m. in Veterans Plaza by the Silver Spring Civic Building located at One Veterans Place, announced Montgomery County Government officials. The festival has previously presented two other members of the famous family as headliners of the festival, this year opting to spotlight trombonist, Delfeayo. Delfeayo …

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