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Fourth Of July Fireworks Lead To Multiple Maryland Fires Fourth Of July Fireworks Lead To Multiple Maryland Fires
Fourth Of July Fireworks Lead To Multiple Maryland Fires Fireworks led to a fiery Fourth of July for some first responders in Montgomery County who had to contend with several incidents on Thursday night. First responders were busy on July 4 as they responded to multiple fires that were reported across the county overnight. According to a Montgomery County Fire and EMS spokesperson, at around 11:30 p.m. on Thursday, crews were called to the 14400 block of Brad Drive in Apsen Hill, when aerial fireworks sparked a fire that spread from an attached carport and spread to the residence. Update - Brad Dr, fire is extinguished, 1 person will be disp…

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by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
Downed Wires During Storm Result In Electrocution Of Maryland Man: Fire Investigators Downed Wires During Storm Result In Electrocution Of Maryland Man: Fire Investigators
Downed Wires During Storm Result In Electrocution Of Maryland Man: Fire Investigators The Anne Arundel County Police Department is cautioning residents to be cautious after a Severn man was electrocuted by downed power lines and later died at an area hospital. Late on Sunday afternoon, first responders were called to a home in the 1400 block of Maryland Avenue, when a man suffered serious injuries after being shocked by the wire, investigators say. He was rushed to the Baltimore Washington Medical Center, where the Severn resident was later pronounced dead from his injuries. According to investigators from the Anne Arundel County Fire Department, energized electric wires we…

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by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
Police ID Man Shot To Death, Shoved Out Of Vehicle In Anne Arundel County Police ID Man Shot To Death, Shoved Out Of Vehicle In Anne Arundel County
Police ID Man Shot To Death, Shoved Out Of Vehicle In Anne Arundel County A 34-year-old man died after being shot and pushed out of a vehicle in Anne Arundel County, police say. Friends and family of Curtis Bay resident Joshua Ray Holland are in shock after he was identified by police as the person killed over the weekend during an incident that remains under investigation days later. Members of the Anne Arundel County Police Department were called shortly after 6:30 p.m. on Saturday, June 29 to the intersection of Route 2 North and Orchard Avenue in Brooklyn for what was initially believed to be a crash involving injuries. Upon arrival, they found Holland, who …

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by Zak Failla
Traffic
Pedestrian Killed Crossing Route 50 'For Unknown Reasons:' Maryland State Police (DEVELOPING) Pedestrian Killed Crossing Route 50 'For Unknown Reasons:' Maryland State Police (DEVELOPING)
Pedestrian Killed Crossing Route 50 'For Unknown Reasons:' Maryland State Police (Developing) A pedestrian was killed early on Monday morning in Anne Arundel County in a crash that temporarily shut down lanes on Route 50, state police say. Troopers were called at around 4:30 a.m. on July 1 to a stretch of the eastbound lanes of Route 50, near Maryland Route 424, where there was a reported inoperable vehicle in the roadway. According to Maryland State Police, troopers found the Lexus in the area, which was involved in a crash with the pedestrian, who crossed over the westbound span of the roadway into the eastbound "for unknown reasons" when they were struck. The pedestrian, whose i…

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by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
Ex-Husband Charged In Maryland Assault That Ended In Victim Being Flown, Sheriff Says Ex-Husband Charged In Maryland Assault That Ended In Victim Being Flown, Sheriff Says
Ex-Husband Charged In Maryland Assault That Ended In Victim Being Flown, Sheriff Says A man who allegedly pistol-whipped and assaulted his ex-wife in St. Mary's County is behind bars after a planned meet turned ugly and she had to be airlifted to the hospital.  Mechanicsville resident John William Alvarado, 47, is facing multiple attempted murder charges following an incident late on Saturday night that resulted in his ex hospitalized and him in handcuffs, according to the sheriff's office. On June 22, deputies were called to a reported assault in the 45000 block of Nicholas Court in Lexington Park, where they spoke with Alvarado's ex, who said she was supposed to meet …

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News
Two Electrocuted At Roadside Work Site In Maryland, Officials Say Two Electrocuted At Roadside Work Site In Maryland, Officials Say
Two Electrocuted At Roadside Work Site In Maryland, Officials Say Two people were hospitalized in Montgomery County following an apparent electrocution incident in North Potomac, officials say. At approximately 1:30 p.m. on June 17, paramedics were called to a construction scene in the area of Darnestown Road and Great Seneca Highway, where there were reports of a possible electrocution involving workers at a job site. The scene of the incident in Montgomery County. Twitter/@mcfrsPIO Montgomery County Fire and EMS personnel were called to the scene, where they evaluated and treated two people, both of whom suffered electrical shock - one with burn…

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Man Wanted For Exposing Himself To Women Shopping In Prince George's County, Police Say Man Wanted For Exposing Himself To Women Shopping In Prince George's County, Police Say
Man Wanted For Exposing Himself To Women Shopping In Prince George's County, Police Say Recognize him?  An alert has been issued by the Prince George's County Police Department following a reported indecent exposure incident over the weekend. Officials say that at around 5:45 p.m. on Friday afternoon, a masked man exposed himself to women shopping at a business in the 10400 block of Martin Luther King Jr. Highway in Bowie. In a photo released by the department, the man can be seen wearing a black Under Armour shirt, white shorts, and sneakers. No additional details were provided about the suspect. The incident remains under investigation. Anyone with information regard…

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News
Two Shot At Maryland School During Sporting Event, Police Say (DEVELOPING) Two Shot At Maryland School During Sporting Event, Police Say (DEVELOPING)
Two Shot At Maryland School During Sporting Event, Police Say (Developing) A shooter is at large following a shooting during an event at a Prince George's County high school. Two people were reportedly injured at a shooting on Saturday morning at Potomac High School in Oxon Hill during a sporting event involving children. It was reported at approximately noon on Saturday, June 15. Police say that the shooter fled, and officers are attempting to track him down. No additional details were provided by the police. More information is expected to be released. This is a developing story. Check Daily Voice for updates. Want breaking news in the DMV as it happens, or…

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by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
VA Man With Criminal Charges In WV, MD Arrested For Harrisburg Murder: PD VA Man With Criminal Charges In WV, MD Arrested For Harrisburg Murder: PD
VA Man With Criminal Charges In WV, MD Arrested For Harrisburg Murder: PD A Virginia man with a criminal record in both West Virginia and Maryland has been charged with murder in connection with a fatal shooting in May, police announced on June 12, 2024.  Kameron Lamont (or Lamond) Hymes, 27 of Culpeper, Virginia, has been charged with Criminal Homicide Murder, Felony Possession of a Firearm Prohibited, and Felony Carrying a Firearm Without a License, as well as four misdemeanor counts of Recklessly Endangering Another Person, the Harrisburg City Bureau of Police detailed in a release on Wednesday.  The charges stem from his alleged involvement in …

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Neighbor Kills Dog Violently Attacking Its Owner During Walk In Maryland Neighborhood: Police Neighbor Kills Dog Violently Attacking Its Owner During Walk In Maryland Neighborhood: Police
Neighbor Kills Dog Violently Attacking Its Owner During Walk In Maryland Neighborhood: Police A Good Samaritan had to go to extreme measures to save a woman who was violently attacked by her own dog in Montgomery County, police say. Officers from the Takoma Park Police Department received a distress call at around 1:20 a.m. on Tuesday morning about a woman in the 8300 block of Roanoke Avenue screaming in pain. Google Maps street view Upon arrival, officers found a woman with three dogs, one of which attacked her when she attempted to break up a fight between them. Investigators say that a resident on Roanoke Avenue was alerted by the woman's screams and cries, and he rushed from …

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by Zak Failla
Business
Popular Maryland Diner Temporarily Closed After Fire Popular Maryland Diner Temporarily Closed After Fire
Popular Maryland Diner Temporarily Closed After Fire A passerby is being credited with alerting patrons at a Maryland diner to a fire that will temporarily keep the eatery closed, officials say. At around 8:10 p.m. on Wednesday, June 5, first responders from the Easton Volunteer Fire Department and nearby agencies were called to the Easton Diner on Ocean Gateway in Talbot County, where there was a reported fire. Easton Diner Google Maps street view Investigators say that the occupants were advised by a passerby that there was a fire outside the building near the rear door of the kitchen, and everyone was able to safely escape the restaura…

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News
Gas Line Struck In Front Of Maryland Home Leads To Evacuations (DEVELOPING) Gas Line Struck In Front Of Maryland Home Leads To Evacuations (DEVELOPING)
Gas Line Struck In Front Of Maryland Home Leads To Evacuations (Developing) Some residents in Montgomery County were evacuated on Thursday morning when a troublesome gas leak was reported outside an area home. An alert was issued at approximately 11 a.m. on June 6 when HazMat units were called to the 5600 block of Spruce Tree Avenue in Bethesda when a two-inch gas line was struck in front of a residence, officials said. In response, some residents in the area, as well as the YMCA on Old Georgetown Road were evacuated as a precaution, according to a Montgomery County Fire and Rescue spokesperson said. Roadways were also closed while crews worked to control the leak…

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