Sex Trafficker Who Terrorized Women In MD Gets Federal Prison Time Sex Trafficker Who Terrorized Women In MD Gets Federal Prison Time
Sex Trafficker Who Terrorized Women In MD Gets Federal Prison Time A sex trafficker in Anne Arundel County will have years to ponder his horrendous mistakes after being sentenced to nearly two decades in prison, federal authorities announced. Benjamin Lawton, 42, of Glen Burnie, was sentenced to 19 years behind bars followed by 25 years of supervised release for using eight women to work for him as part of a prostitution business he was running. According to court documents, beginning in 2020, Lawton recruited, enticed, transported, and advertised several women by force, threats of force, or coercion into working as prostitutes.  During the operation…
Private Chef From DMV Makes 'Chopped' Debut Private Chef From DMV Makes 'Chopped' Debut
Private Chef From DMV Makes 'Chopped' Debut This private chef is going public with his cooking skills. Austin Schwartz, who works as a private chef for catering company Chesapeake Chef Service, will be competing on Food Network's "Chopped." Please join Chef Kurt and his team on July 27th for a local seasonal dining experience, featuring the best of what the... Posted by Chesapeake Chef Service on Sunday, July 16, 2023 Schwartz's episode airs at 8 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 29. According to his Chesapeake Chef Service bio, Schwartz hails from farm country in northeast Pennsylvania, and grew up helping his mother and grandmother prepa…
Tornado Warnings Issued In Parts Of Maryland, Virginia Tornado Warnings Issued In Parts Of Maryland, Virginia
Tornado Warnings Issued In Parts Of Maryland, Virginia When it rains, it pours. A week after the DMV region was battered by severe thunderstorms that left tens of thousands without power for days, a new batch of wicked weather is making its way to the area. Tornado Warnings have been issued in Charles, Arlington, Alexandria, and Fairfax counties on Monday afternoon, and some officials are advising that residents batten down the hatches.  Tornado Warning including Springfield VA, Lincolnia VA and Rose Hill VA until 4:45 PM EDT pic.twitter.com/clR12BZw2x — NWS Baltimore-Washington (@NWS_BaltWash) August 14, 2023 Tornado Warning includin…
Large Hail, Tornado Possible In DMV Region As Thunderstorms Return To The Area Large Hail, Tornado Possible In DMV Region As Thunderstorms Return To The Area
Large Hail, Tornado Possible In DMV Region As Thunderstorms Return To The Area Just as the region cleaned up from last week's rash of thunderstorms, a new batch of severe weather is heading toward the region. Whipping winds approaching 70 mph are possible along with a chance of a tornado, hail, and flash flooding potentially hitting some parts of Washington, DC, Maryland, and Virginia on Monday, Aug. 14, forecasters are advising. Hot and humid air paired with an approaching warm front will result in thunderstorms later today. Some storms may become severe, with damaging winds, large hail, and an isolated tornado all possible threats. #DCwx #MDwx #VAwx #WVwx pic.tw…
Seeing Red: Video Shows Bad Maryland Drivers Narrowly Avoiding Crashes Speeding Through Lights Seeing Red: Video Shows Bad Maryland Drivers Narrowly Avoiding Crashes Speeding Through Lights
Seeing Red: Video Shows Bad Maryland Drivers Narrowly Avoiding Crashes Speeding Through Lights Bad driving in Maryland is nothing new, but a recently released video truly shows how many narrow calls there have been in some areas. To celebrate “Stop on Red Week,” the Howard County Police Department released a two minute video depicting several cases where reckless drivers sped through red lights, forcing others to take evasive measures or even stop in the intersection to avoid being struck. This week is the @SaferRoadsUSA #StoponRedWeek & @HCPDNews is once again REMINDING #HoCoMD to #StopforRedLights. In this quick video, HCPD shows just a sample of some of the close-call inci…
Tornado Watch Issued For Parts Of DMV, PA Tornado Watch Issued For Parts Of DMV, PA
Tornado Watch Issued For Parts Of DMV, PA The region is bracing for severe storms that are expected to smash through the region on Monday night. A Tornado Watch has been issued by the National Weather Service for parts of Washington, DC, Maryland, Pennsylvania, and Virginia through 9 p.m. on Monday, Aug. 7, as the area is expected to be battered by thunderstorms. Tornadoes are "likely," according to officials, with storms bringing ping pong-sized hail, and wind gusts approaching 75 mph. 🌪️A Tornado WATCH has been issued for @MontgomeryCoMD until 9p today. Keep an eye on the sky & monitor rapidly changing weather conditions…
Parts Of DMV Region Under 'First Moderate Risk For Severe Weather In At Least 10 Years' Parts Of DMV Region Under 'First Moderate Risk For Severe Weather In At Least 10 Years'
Parts Of DMV Region Under 'First Moderate Risk For Severe Weather In At Least 10 Years' Batten down the hatches. Some more wicked weather is expected to batter the DMV Region on Monday as the National Weather Service upgraded it's "Severe Weather Threat" to a level four on Monday, Aug. 7. 8/7: Per @NWS_BaltWash, DC is under Level 4 Risk for severe weather today. Widespread & intense storms likely.🗑 Bring in trash cans & secure loose, outdoor items🔋 Keep devices charged📲 Sign up for alerts: https://t.co/w8ggoUnnN8🚫 NEVER drive through flooded roads #DCWx pic.twitter.com/QYn6UzGJwh — DC Homeland Security & Emergency Management (@DC_HSEMA) August 7, 2023 Forecast…
Damaging Winds, Hail, Tornadoes Possible From Storms Heading To DMV Region Damaging Winds, Hail, Tornadoes Possible From Storms Heading To DMV Region
Damaging Winds, Hail, Tornadoes Possible From Storms Heading To DMV Region Severe weather is being tracked toward the region, forecasters are warning. Showers and thunderstorms are expected to impact neighborhoods in Washington, DC, Maryland, and Virginia beginning on Sunday, Aug. 6 and into Monday, when things are expected to get worse before they get better. Heads up #MoCo, we're about to get rocked soon. Rain should start moving in around 530-545 and the heavy stuff will hit soon after. Right now the storm should be moving out around 2 am. Be ready for power outages, trees/lines down. And severe traffic delays. #BePrepared pic.twitter.com/96w2Dkorp8 — Montg…
Severe Weather Risk: Thunderstorms Could Shake Up Otherwise Calm Days In Northeast Severe Weather Risk: Thunderstorms Could Shake Up Otherwise Calm Days In Northeast
Severe Weather Risk: Thunderstorms Could Shake Up Otherwise Calm Days In Northeast Thunderstorms heading to the Northeast are likely to shake up otherwise calm and pleasant days late this week and early next, forecasters say. The weather pattern already began to turn Thursday, Aug. 3, changing from sunny skies to mostly cloudy, with the possibility of storms looming over the late afternoon and evening. 🌅 Good morning all! Another (mostly) dry day is on tap for the region with warm temperatures mainly in the the low to... Posted by US National Weather Service Philadelphia/Mount Holly on Thursday, August 3, 2023 Showers and a few isolated thunderstorms will be poss…
Man Arrested For Abusing Infant Treated For Broken Bones In MD, Police Say Man Arrested For Abusing Infant Treated For Broken Bones In MD, Police Say
Man Arrested For Abusing Infant Treated For Broken Bones In MD, Police Say Police say that a 33-year-old man is facing charges in Maryland for allegedly abusing an infant child who is now being treated in Washington, DC. Keith Patrick Lewis has been arrested and charged with multiple counts of child abuse following an investigation that was sparked by Child Protective Services involving a 6-week-old child in Frederick County. The Frederick Police Department was alerted by CPS last week after a child was treated at Frederick Health Hospital and later transferred to the Children's National Hospital in Washington, DC for additional evaluation. Investigators say that…
Severe Thunderstorm, Flash Flooding Warnings Issued Throughout Parts Of DMV Region Severe Thunderstorm, Flash Flooding Warnings Issued Throughout Parts Of DMV Region
Severe Thunderstorm, Flash Flooding Warnings Issued Throughout Parts Of DMV Region Some wicked weather is coming to the DMV region on Tuesday as the area braces for storms that could bring hail and lead to possible flooding to some neighborhoods. Severe thunderstorm warnings have been issued in Maryland,  Virginia, and Washington, DC on Tuesday, July 25, as forecasts call for fast-moving storms to roll through as it heads up the East Coast. A severe thunderstorm watch has been issued for parts of the D.C. metro, MD, and VA until 8 PM EDT. #DCwx #MDwx #VAwx pic.twitter.com/kaLHFsa6db — NWS Baltimore-Washington (@NWS_BaltWash) July 25, 2023 Quarter-sized hail is possib…
Magic Johnson Teases Another Rebrand For Washington Commanders Magic Johnson Teases Another Rebrand For Washington Commanders
Magic Johnson Teases Another Rebrand For Washington Commanders The Washington Commanders finally got a new owner (oh happy day), now could they be getting a new name? With hope springing anew after the group led by Chevy Chase native Josh Harris purchased the team from embattled former owner Dan Snyder, wholesale changes are expected to be coming for the franchise that hasn’t sniffed the Super Bowl in more than three decades. Among those changes? Possibly a new nickname away from the contentious Commanders, according to minority owner Magic Johnson. The NBA legend made news following his group’s purchase, refusing to rule out a possible name change d…