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Pets Rescued From Fire That Gutted Maryland Home Pets Rescued From Fire That Gutted Maryland Home
Pets Rescued From Fire That Gutted Maryland Home One person was taken to the hospital while a dog and rabbit were rescued from a fire that gutted a Maryland home on Wednesday, Feb. 14, crews said. The blaze broke out at a home on the 7700 block of Glen Avenue in Pasadena around 1:10 p.m. The Anne Arundel County Fire Department arrived and doused the flames while rescuing an occupant from the home. The victim was taken to a nearby hospital for treatment of minor injuries, crews said. A pet dog and rabbit were also rescued and received care with help from Anne Arundel County Animal Care & Control. The American Red Cross and Department…

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by Valerie Musson
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Metro Station Evacuated For Smoke On Platform In Southeast DC (UPDATED) Metro Station Evacuated For Smoke On Platform In Southeast DC (UPDATED)
Metro Station Evacuated For Smoke On Platform In Southeast DC (Updated) Some Metro riders in Southeast DC got a scare on Thursday afternoon after first responders evacuated a station and temporarily suspended service due to smoky conditions caused by a fire. Shortly after 1 p.m. on Feb. 15, DC Fire and EMS personnel reported that they were called to the Eastern Market Metro station, where there was smoke on the platform, officials say. At app 12:50p, the operator Silver Line train 638 at Eastern Market reported an "explosion" on their train, and resulting heavy smoke. Further details to come. — @MetroReasons@thepit.social (@MetroReasons) February 15, 2024 …

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by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
Two Injured In Northeast DC Shooting Near Chinese Carryout Restaurant: MPD (DEVELOPING) Two Injured In Northeast DC Shooting Near Chinese Carryout Restaurant: MPD (DEVELOPING)
Two Injured In Northeast DC Shooting Near Chinese Carryout Restaurant: MPD (Developing) An investigation has been launched following a shooting near a Chinese carryout spot in Northeast DC that capped off a busy day for the Metropolitan Police Department. Overnight, officers were called to the 1700 block of North Capitol Street NE, where there was a reported shooting that happened - at least in part - inside the Yeung Fong restaurant, Assistant Chief Ramey Kyle said. Alert: Shooting Investigation in the 1700 B/O North Capitol Street N.E. No Lookout. Have Info? Call 202-727-9099 or Text 50411 — DC Police Department (@DCPoliceDept) February 15, 2024 Upon arrival, first res…

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by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
'Reckless Driving Meet-Up' Causes Chaos For Officers In Montgomery County: Police 'Reckless Driving Meet-Up' Causes Chaos For Officers In Montgomery County: Police
'Reckless Driving Meet-Up' Causes Chaos For Officers In Montgomery County: Police Chaos ensued for police who broke up what they called a “reckless driving meet-up” in Montgomery County over the weekend. The Takoma Park Police Department arrived to investigate the meet-up at the intersection of New Hampshire and Ethan Allen Avenues around 11:15 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 10 and saw several vehicles doing burnouts, donuts, and other dangerous maneuvers surrounded by a large crowd. The crowd subsequently surrounded the patrol vehicles and began hitting their hoods and bumpers, as well as taunting the police. Officers then activated their emergency lights and sirens in an atte…

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by Valerie Musson
Obituaries
Tributes Pour In After Death Of Maryland Fire Chief Mickey Day: ‘Tremendous Community Leader' Tributes Pour In After Death Of Maryland Fire Chief Mickey Day: ‘Tremendous Community Leader'
Tributes Pour In After Death Of Maryland Fire Chief Mickey Day: ‘Tremendous Community Leader' Tributes are flooding social media after the death of longtime Maryland volunteer firefighter Mickey Day. Day passed away in the loving embrace of his family at Johns Hopkins Hospital (Baltimore) on Tuesday, Jan. 2. His death was announced by the West Friendship Volunteer Fire Department, where he had served as Chief while providing decades of service to surrounding communities. It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of Chief Mickey Day. Chief Day passed away this afternoon at Johns... Posted by West Friendship Volunteer Fire Department on Tuesday, January 2, 2024 Day's d…

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by Valerie Musson
Police & Fire
Hours-long Standoff At Maryland Mall Ends With Suspect In Custody; Store To Stay Closed Hours-long Standoff At Maryland Mall Ends With Suspect In Custody; Store To Stay Closed
Hours-long Standoff At Maryland Mall Ends With Suspect In Custody; Store To Stay Closed The barricaded suspect who went through an hours-long standoff with police at a Maryland mall has been taken into custody, authorities announced. Officers from the Montgomery County Department of Police were called around 11:30 a.m. on Wednesday to JC Penney at the Wheaton Mall, where a person barricaded themselves inside the store, which had to be evacuated. For hours, police and SWAT teams swarmed around the store in an attempt to resolve the situation peacefully, and at around 3 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 6, the agency said that the barricaded suspect has been taken into custody. MCPD h…

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by Zak Failla
News
Five Teens To Be Reunited With Families After Going Missing From Maryland Roller Rink Five Teens To Be Reunited With Families After Going Missing From Maryland Roller Rink
Five Teens To Be Reunited With Families After Going Missing From Maryland Roller Rink Five teens who had been missing for several days in Anne Arundel County have all been found safe and will be returned to their parents, authorities announced. On Saturday, Oct. 14, five teens between the ages of 13 and 17 "voluntarily" left the Skate Zone in Crofton, prompting a massive search by members of the Anne Arundel County Police Department and neighboring agencies.  Those who went missing:  Braden "Kai" Heagy, 13; Benjamin Bundy, 17; Aiden Jones, 15; Avery Pearson, 16; Fuzeah "Zeah" Alquthami, 13. On Monday, police issued an alert advising that Bundy had been located, then on We…

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by Zak Failla
News
Report Of Teenage Kidnapping Determined To Be Unfounded In Montgomery County (UPDATED) Report Of Teenage Kidnapping Determined To Be Unfounded In Montgomery County (UPDATED)
Report Of Teenage Kidnapping Determined To Be Unfounded In Montgomery County (Updated) The investigation into a reported abduction involving a teen girl in Montgomery County proved to be unfounded, police confirmed. An alert was issued by the Montgomery County Department of Police on Wednesday about a purported kidnapping attempt the day before, when it was believed a 13-year-old girl was forced into a car in Germantown. However, while investigating, police say that detectives determined that the report was not credible, and said there is no ongoing threat to the community or safety of children. Original Story An investigation has been launched after a teen girl was reporte…

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News
Police Bolstering Security Around Capitol, Places Of Worship In DC As Israel-Hamas War Rages On Police Bolstering Security Around Capitol, Places Of Worship In DC As Israel-Hamas War Rages On
Police Bolstering Security Around Capitol, Places Of Worship In DC As Israel-Hamas War Rages On Law enforcement agencies in the nation's capital are planning to have a beefed up presence on Friday as the Israeli-Hamas conflict continues to escalate overseas. With calls for attacks in the US escalating and a former Hamas leader calling for a "global day of anger," both the Metropolitan and US Capitol police announced that they will be increasing their visibility across the District. "The Metropolitan Police Department is working with our local, state, and federal law enforcement partners to monitor events unfolding worldwide, a spokesperson for the agency said. "MPD and our partners …

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by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
Five Injured In Shooting Outside MD Restaurant: Police Five Injured In Shooting Outside MD Restaurant: Police
Five Injured In Shooting Outside MD Restaurant: Police Several people were hospitalized overnight in Maryland when there was a mass shooting outside a Montgomery County restaurant. Officers from the Montgomery County Department of Police were called to the Sole D’italia restaurant in the Norbeck-Layhill neighborhood at approximately 12:15 a.m. on Thursday morning, where there was a reported altercation that included shots fired. Police say that there were five victims, one of whom sustained serious, but non-life-threatening injuries, while four others suffered minor injuries and were transported to area hospitals for treatment and evaluation. …

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by Zak Failla
News
Fireworks Explosion Leaves Two With Traumatic Injuries In Montgomery County Fireworks Explosion Leaves Two With Traumatic Injuries In Montgomery County
Fireworks Explosion Leaves Two With Traumatic Injuries In Montgomery County The Fourth of July came early for a family in Montgomery County when fireworks caused a costly mishap that left at least two people with traumatic injuries. On Tuesday afternoon, Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Service personnel were called to the Seneca Estates neighborhood, where there was a reported explosion in the 14200 block of Cervantes Avenue near Seneca Road. Upon arrival, they found a blown out garage and cars in a driveway that suffered extensive damage from the blast.  Officials say that the explosion was the result of a resident misusing or modifying fireworks, leading to t…

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by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
Man Attempted To Sexually Assault Teen Girl Jogging Near MD Park, Police Say Man Attempted To Sexually Assault Teen Girl Jogging Near MD Park, Police Say
Man Attempted To Sexually Assault Teen Girl Jogging Near MD Park, Police Say Afternoon exercise turned into a harrowing experience for a Maryland teenager who was accosted by a man after she rebuffed his offer to give her a ride in Montgomery County. The Maryland-National Capital Park Police are investigating the reported sexual assault of a 17-year-old girl on Wednesday afternoon near Rock Creek Stream Valley Park, authorities say. According to investigators, the teen was jogging on Beach Drive near Leland Road when’s he was approached by a man who asked her if she needed a lift. When she declined, the man got out of the car, grabbed her, and attempted to sex…

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by Zak Failla