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Killer Who Ditched Co-Workers Body In Maryland Swamp Gets Life In Prison Killer Who Ditched Co-Workers Body In Maryland Swamp Gets Life In Prison
Killer Who Ditched Co-Workers Body In Maryland Swamp Gets Life In Prison A man described by authorities as a "violent predator" was sentenced to life in prison without parole on Monday, Sept. 9 for kidnapping, robbing, and killing a Pennsylvania co-worker, authorities announced. Michael Allen Stark, 50, of Royersford, PA was found guilty by a Bucks County jury of first-degree murder, second-degree murder, robbery, kidnapping, theft by unlawful taking, flight to avoid apprehension, and abuse of a corpse, according to District Attorney Jennifer Schorn and court records. Stark's victim was 50-year-old Matthew James Branning of Sellersville, who went missing after l…

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by Jon Craig
Obituaries
Football Player Who Died During Medical Emergency At Maryland HS Remembered As Gentle Giant Football Player Who Died During Medical Emergency At Maryland HS Remembered As Gentle Giant
Football Player Who Died During Medical Emergency At Maryland HS Remembered As Gentle Giant The death of a 16-year-old in Baltimore has left a hole in the hearts of his friends and family as big as the holes he opened up for his team on the football field. During a summer practice on Wednesday, Aug. 14, first responders were called to Franklin High School in Reisterstown, when Leslie Noble suffered a medical emergency.  He was rushed to an area hospital, where he was later pronounced dead, leaving his loved ones reeling. "Leslie was known for his outgoing personality and his talents on and off the football field," Tekeiska Perry said.  "His infectious laughter, his unw…

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by Zak Failla
Business
Big Lots To Close Three Maryland Stores Big Lots To Close Three Maryland Stores
Big Lots To Close Three Maryland Stores Discount retail chain Big Lots is planning to close dozens of stores this year, according to a filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The retailer, which operates more than 1,400 stores nationwide - including 27 in Maryland - is planning to shutter the doors of approximately 40 locations.  The company cited rising costs and inflation as reasons for the move, and a bankruptcy filing could reportedly be on the way. None of Virginia's 42 Big Lots stores are among those listed. In Maryland, stores in Reisterstown, Laurel, and Lexington Park are reportedly among the doz…

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by Zak Failla
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Fatal Crash Kills Two On I-495, Maryland State Police Say Fatal Crash Kills Two On I-495, Maryland State Police Say
Jasmine Jeffries, Quintin Barnes Killed In Motorcycle Crash A teenager is among the two killed in a two-vehicle crash on Interstate 495 on Saturday, July 13.  Quintin Barnes, 37 of Reisterstown, MD, and a passenger 19-year-old Jasmine Jeffries, were riding a Harley Davidson motorcycle north on I-495 "when for reasons unknown, struck the rear of the Dodge," as police stated in the release.  Maryland State Police Forestville Barrack were called to the scene near  Branch Avenue around 8 p.m., according to the release. The driver and passenger of the Dodge were taken by ambulance to the University of Maryland Capital Regional Medica…

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by Jillian Pikora
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Man Killed In Maryland Street Racing Crash: State Police Man Killed In Maryland Street Racing Crash: State Police
Man Killed In Maryland Street Racing Crash: State Police A 56-year-old man was killed in a street racing crash in Maryland before dawn on Sunday, March 17, state police said. It happened on Interstate 795 North and McDonogh Road in Owings Mills shortly before 4:50 a.m. Leo Anthony Brooks Jr., of Reisterstown, was driving a 2017 Mercedes “believed to be engaged in a street race with an unidentified vehicle” when he lost control while speeding and hit a northbound Jeep Liberty, police said. Brooks was pronounced dead at the scene. The Jeep driver was not involved in the race and was unharmed. The Maryland Department of Transportation State Highwa…

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by Valerie Musson
Police & Fire
Organs Of Towson Student Killed In Crash Will Save Others, Mom Says Organs Of Towson Student Killed In Crash Will Save Others, Mom Says
Organs Of Towson Student Killed In Crash Will Save Others, Mom Says The mother of a 19-year-old Towson University student who was killed in a Baltimore County crash said her organs will save the lives of others. Catherine Pratt, of Easton, was heading north on Greenspring Avenue in Reisterstown when her Kia Sorrento veered off the road and struck a fence before coming to rest in a field on July 31, county police said. Pratt died on Aug. 1. The cause of this crash remains under investigation by Baltimore County police. Pratt's mom, Deanna, wrote the following post on Facebook the day her daughter died: As we make the journey home, I am thinking about…

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by Cecilia Levine
Obituaries
Dallas Johnson Of Reistertown Dies After Cancer Battle, 26 Dallas Johnson Of Reistertown Dies After Cancer Battle, 26
Dallas Johnson Of Reistertown Dies After Cancer Battle, 26 A 26-year-old woman who lived, worked, and went to school throughout parts of Maryland is being remembered as being "beloved" after losing a battle against cancer. Dallas Nicole Johnson, 26, of Reisterstown, died on Sunday, June 5, her family and friends announced. “It is with a heavy heart that our family shares the loss of our beloved Dallas Johnson," Billy Barnes posted in a tribute to Johnson on Facebook. "She made one hell of a run and fought so hard, much longer than anyone expected. “We are working towards acceptance that she is no longer struggling or in pain of any kind, yet at …

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by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
Arsonist Arrested In Reisterstown Blaze That Displaced 20 Victims: Police Arsonist Arrested In Reisterstown Blaze That Displaced 20 Victims: Police
Arsonist Arrested In Reisterstown Blaze That Displaced 20 Victims: Police A 25-year-old man has been arrested for starting a massive fire at an apartment building in Reisterstown that left more than 20 people homeless, according to police. The fire began at around 8:20 p.m. in the unit block of Brookebury Dr. 21136 on Jan. 17, and quickly engulfed the apartment building to the point where flames were seen shooting out of the roof, the Baltimore County Fire Department said. Nobody was hurt. As an investigation into the blaze commenced, 25-year-old Jawon R. Moseley, who lived in the same apartment complex was arrested and charged by Baltimore County Police wit…

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by Joe Gomez
Police & Fire
Nearly 2 Dozen Displaced By Baltimore Area Fire Nearly 2 Dozen Displaced By Baltimore Area Fire
Nearly 2 Dozen Displaced By Baltimore Area Fire More than 20 people were without homes after a fire tore through an apartment building in Reisterstown, according to officials. The fire began at around 8:20 p.m. in the unit block of Brookebury Dr. 21136 on Jan. 17, and quickly engulfed the apartment building to the point where flames were seen shooting out of the roof, according to the Baltimore County Fire Department.  Nobody was injured and the Red Cross is assisting the families who have been displaced. Massive Apt Fire In ReisterstownReiserstown Volunteer Fire Company Massive Apt Fire In ReisterstownBaltimore County Fire Depar…

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by Joe Gomez
Police & Fire
Driver In Reisterstown Crash That Killed 30-Year-Old Man Arrested For DUI: Police Driver In Reisterstown Crash That Killed 30-Year-Old Man Arrested For DUI: Police
Driver In Reisterstown Crash That Killed 30-Year-Old Man Arrested For DUI: Police A 23-year-old driver was arrested for suspected DUI at the scene of a Reisterstown crash that killed a 30-year-old man on Christmas, authorities said. Carlos D. Lievano was heading south in a Honda Civic on Reisterstown Road when he struck an eastbound Toyota C-HR at Richmar Road around 5 p.m., Baltimore County police said. The Toyota driver, Quincy Ross, was pronounced dead at the scene while his two passengers were taken to local hospitals with non life-threatening injuries. Lievano has been charged with homicide by motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol, homicide by mot…

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by Cecilia Levine