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Copper Wire Thieves Snipped Verizon Lines, Triggering Outages In Maryland, Police Say Copper Wire Thieves Snipped Verizon Lines, Triggering Outages In Maryland, Police Say
Copper Wire Thieves Snipped Verizon Lines, Triggering Outages In Maryland, Police Say A trio responsible for outages in Maryland is facing charges after a series of copper wire thefts from Verizon poles. According to Maryland State Police officials, three people have been arrested after allegedly cutting copper wire from active power poles in Cecil County that caused chaos on three separate occasions for area residents. The thefts resulted in widespread communication service interruptions and caused an estimated total loss and damage exceeding $66,000, police say. Those charged:  Brian Clark Tulley, 55, of Harbeson, Delaware; Stacey Lyn Tulley, 46, of Elkton; …
Maryland Man Linked To 2024 Shooting With Same Gun While Already Jailed For Road Rage: State PD Maryland Man Linked To 2024 Shooting With Same Gun While Already Jailed For Road Rage: State PD
Maryland Man Linked To 2024 Shooting With Same Gun While Already Jailed For Road Rage: State PD The man who pointed a gun at a Maryland father, his wife, and his 2-year-old daughter during a bout of road rage has been linked to another incident last year, state police announced. Javoughn Berbick, 27, is facing an attempted murder charge for an alleged road rage shooting that was reported in 2024, following his arrest in May for an unrelated incident. On July 31, 2024, troopers from the Maryland State Police North East Barrack responded to the 300 block of Fletchwood Road in Elkton for a reported shooting. The victims, an adult man and woman, told troopers that a motorist they were in…
‘Aftermath Of Pure Horror’: Families Mourn Victims Of Maryland House Party Shooting ‘Aftermath Of Pure Horror’: Families Mourn Victims Of Maryland House Party Shooting
‘Aftermath Of Pure Horror’: Families Mourn Victims Of Maryland House Party Shooting A Delaware man who was working security at a Maryland house party when he opened fire into a crowd — killing two and wounding two others — will spend the rest of his life in prison after a judge handed down a 180-year sentence. Justice Schmeek Pratt, 24, of Bear, Delaware, was convicted over the summer for the 2024 shooting in Elkton that left two people dead and two others seriously injured, according to the Cecil County State’s Attorney’s Office. Specifically, Pratt was found guilty of: Two counts of second-degree murder; Two counts of attempted second-degree murder; Twenty-six addition…
Maryland Grandfather Months From Retirement Killed by 'Grossly Negligent' Driver: Prosecutors Maryland Grandfather Months From Retirement Killed by 'Grossly Negligent' Driver: Prosecutors
Maryland Grandfather Months From Retirement Killed by 'Grossly Negligent' Driver: Prosecutors A distracted Maryland driver who took the life of a beloved husband and grandfather in a deadly head-on crash is heading to prison for years, authorities announced on Friday. Charles DeStefano, Jr., of Elkton, has been sentenced to serve six years in prison after being convicted of speeding and causing the fatal crash that claimed the life of William R. Rupp in September 2023, according to the Cecil County State's Attorney's Office. This week, DeStefano was handed the sentence by Cecil County Circuit Court Administrative Judge Brenda Sexton after being convicted in June of grossly negligent…
$1M Fire Guts Popular Maryland Pizza Restaurant Now Closed Indefinitely $1M Fire Guts Popular Maryland Pizza Restaurant Now Closed Indefinitely
$1M Fire Guts Popular Maryland Pizza Restaurant Now Closed Indefinitely A devastating two-alarm fire caused an estimated $1 million in damage at Mario’s Pizza in Elkton, forcing the beloved Cecil County restaurant to close indefinitely while repairs are made, officials confirmed. Firefighters rushed to 42 Beauchamp Road just before 10 p.m. Tuesday, July 29, after flames erupted in the kitchen of the long-running pizzeria, according to the Maryland State Fire Marshal’s Office. The blaze was discovered by a neighboring employee and quickly escalated, requiring a two-alarm response from the Singerly Fire Company and nearby agencies.  Approximately 75 firefighters…
Suspicious Vehicle Spotted Before Maryland House Fire, Officials Say Suspicious Vehicle Spotted Before Maryland House Fire, Officials Say
Suspicious Vehicle Spotted Before Maryland House Fire, Officials Say A suspicious vehicle was spotted leaving the area just before a house went up in flames late Saturday night in Cecil County, fire officials said. The fire broke out at 10:42 p.m. on Saturday, July 12, inside a two-story single-family home on the 5800 block of Telegraph Road in Elkton, according to the Maryland State Fire Marshal, released Monday. The fire, which caused an estimated $1,000 in damage, was discovered by a neighbor, officials said. The home did not have a smoke alarm, and no fire alarms or sprinklers were present, they noted. No injuries were reported. Roughly 40 firefighters…
Maryland Man Who Tried To Hide 600+ Child Porn Files—Then Showed Cops His Phone Learns Fate Maryland Man Who Tried To Hide 600+ Child Porn Files—Then Showed Cops His Phone Learns Fate
Maryland Man Who Tried To Hide 600+ Child Porn Files—Then Showed Cops His Phone Learns Fate Mark Rice tried to pull a fast one on investigators in Maryland, but he was ultimately busted with hundreds of child porn files, federal authorities say. Now, he will have decades in prison to think about his actions. A CyberTip from Reddit to the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC) in April 2023 led to the Elkton resident's conviction on multiple offenses following a lengthy investigation, officials announced earlier this year. Specifically, Rice pleaded guilty to federal charges of production and distribution of child sexual abuse material. On Thursday, …
Toddler’s Car Shot On I-83 In Maryland; Trucker Arrested At TA Stop, State Police Say Toddler’s Car Shot On I-83 In Maryland; Trucker Arrested At TA Stop, State Police Say
Toddler’s Car Shot On I-83 In Maryland; Trucker Arrested At TA Stop, State Police Say A long-haul trucker from Illinois is behind bars in Maryland after police say he opened fire on a car with a 2-year-old inside — and he may be tied to three other highway shootings the same night. Christian Ramos, 28, of Aurora, IL, was arrested in Cecil County and is facing three counts of attempted first-degree murder and related gun charges, Maryland State Police said Friday, June 20. Troopers say Ramos fired at a Toyota Prius with three people inside, including a toddler, just before midnight on Wednesday, June 18, while they were traveling on southbound I-83 near Shawan Road in Baltimo…
Maryland Hit-Run Driver Who Tried To Escape To Mexico Learns Prison Fate Maryland Hit-Run Driver Who Tried To Escape To Mexico Learns Prison Fate
Maryland Hit-Run Driver Who Tried To Escape To Mexico Learns Prison Fate The man who hit and killed 11-year-old Mesiah Lafayette on a Maryland roadway before trying to flee the country has been sentenced to prison, prosecutors announced. Nestor La Guillen Parra, 31, was sentenced to six years in prison after pleading guilty to failing to remain at the scene of an accident which resulted in death, the Cecil County State’s Attorney’s Office said. The maximum penalty was 10 years.  Maryland’s sentencing guidelines called for three months to four years, but the judge exceeded that, prosecutors noted. The deadly hit-and-run happened just before 9 p.m. on S…
Maryland Man Tried To Hide 600+ Child Porn Files—Then Showed Cops His Phone, Feds Say Maryland Man Tried To Hide 600+ Child Porn Files—Then Showed Cops His Phone, Feds Say
Maryland Man Tried To Hide 600+ Child Porn Files—Then Showed Cops His Phone, Feds Say Mark Rice tried to pull a fast one on investigators in Maryland, but he was ultimately busted with hundreds of child porn files, federal authorities say. A CyberTip from Reddit to the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC) in April 2023 led to the Elkton resident's conviction on multiple offenses following a lengthy investigation, officials announced this week. Specifically, Rice pleaded guilty to federal charges of production and distribution of child sexual abuse material. According to prosecutors, NCMEC received a tip about the transmission of child se…
Maryland House Party Turns Deadly; Delaware Man Guilty Of Killing 2, Injuring 2 Maryland House Party Turns Deadly; Delaware Man Guilty Of Killing 2, Injuring 2
Maryland House Party Turns Deadly; Delaware Man Guilty Of Killing 2, Injuring 2 A Delaware man who opened fire at a Maryland house party — killing two and wounding two more — has been found guilty on all 34 charges against him, prosecutors announced. Justice Schmeek Pratt, 24, of Bear, Delaware, was convicted for the 2024 shooting in Elkton that left two people dead and two others seriously injured, according to the Cecil County State’s Attorney’s Office. Specifically, Pratt was found guilty of: Two counts of second-degree murder; Two counts of attempted second-degree murder; And 30 additional related charges. The shooting happened shortly after 6 a.m. on Nov. 2, 202…
Maryland Dad Says Man Pointed Gun At 2-Year-Old Daughter In Road Rage Incident: State Police Maryland Dad Says Man Pointed Gun At 2-Year-Old Daughter In Road Rage Incident: State Police
Maryland Dad Says Man Pointed Gun At 2-Year-Old Daughter In Road Rage Incident: State Police A Maryland father says a man pointed a gun at him, his wife — and their 2-year-old daughter — during a road rage encounter on Route 279 in Cecil County, according to Maryland State Police. Javoughn Berbick, 43, of Elkton, was arrested, and is being held without bond after troopers say he brandished a loaded handgun during a traffic dispute over the weekend. The incident happened on Saturday, May 17, on Route 279 near Fletchwood Road, police said. According to investigators, the victim told troopers the driver of a black Kia Optima aimed a gun at him, his wife, and their 2-year-old child du…
Maryland Harley Crash Kills Rider, Leaves Passenger Critical: ‘He Lived Life To The Fullest’ Maryland Harley Crash Kills Rider, Leaves Passenger Critical: ‘He Lived Life To The Fullest’
Maryland Harley Crash Kills Rider, Leaves Passenger Critical: ‘He Lived Life To The Fullest’ A sunny spring ride on a Harley ended in tragedy in Maryland, leaving one rider dead and his passenger fighting for her life, according to state police and loved ones. Two Cecil County families are grieving and bracing for what comes next after a beloved motorcycle rider was killed and his passenger critically injured in a crash earlier this week. Velmer “Toot” Huff Jr., 63, of Elkton, died on Monday, May 12, after he and Tara Hammond, 43, of North East, were hit while riding his Harley-Davidson motorcycle in Elkton, Maryland, according to Maryland State Police. The crash happened just aft…
Harley-Davidson Riders Hospitalized After Van Crash In Maryland, State Police Say Harley-Davidson Riders Hospitalized After Van Crash In Maryland, State Police Say
Harley-Davidson Riders Hospitalized After Van Crash In Maryland, State Police Say Two people riding a motorcycle were hospitalized after a van struck them at a Cecil County intersection Monday afternoon, according to Maryland State Police. Troopers from the North East Barrack were called to the intersection of Blue Ball Road and Dogwood Road in Elkton around 2:40 p.m. on May 12, for a reported crash involving a Harley-Davidson motorcycle and a Chrysler van, police said. According to a preliminary investigation, the van, driven by Ethel Smith, 73, was traveling west on Dogwood Road when it struck the motorcycle, which was heading north on Blue Ball Road, police said. The…
NBA Star Al Harrington Expands Cannabis Empire With New Maryland Dispensary Ahead Of 4/20 NBA Star Al Harrington Expands Cannabis Empire With New Maryland Dispensary Ahead Of 4/20
NBA Star Al Harrington Expands Cannabis Empire With New Maryland Dispensary Ahead Of 4/20 He dominated on the court—and now NBA veteran Al Harrington is lighting up the cannabis industry with another major move. Harrington, the former first-round draft pick who spent 16 seasons in the NBA, is bringing his award-winning Viola cannabis brands to Maryland, teaming up with Curio Wellness to launch a new Far & Dotter dispensary—the latest in a growing list of sleek retail outposts popping up across the country under his watch. Since launching Viola in 2011—named after his grandmother, who turned to cannabis for relief from glaucoma—Harrington has built the company into one of the…
Ocean State Job Lot Moving Into Three Former Big Lots Stores In MD: Here's Where Ocean State Job Lot Moving Into Three Former Big Lots Stores In MD: Here's Where
Ocean State Job Lot Moving Into Three Former Big Lots Stores In MD: Here's Where Ocean State Job Lot is taking over more than a dozen former Big Lots locations, bringing the discount retail chain to new communities across the Northeast and mid-Atlantic. Ocean State Job Lot has acquired 15 former Big Lots stores, the company said in a news release on Wednesday, Mar. 19. The acquisitions come after Big Lots filed for bankruptcy in September 2024. The expansion will include Ocean State opening its first store in Delaware. "This is an exciting chapter for us," said Ocean State CEO and principal owner Marc Perlman. "Expanding into new markets has long been part of…
First 100 Customers At MD Wendy's Grand Opening Get Year Of Free Food: Here's How First 100 Customers At MD Wendy's Grand Opening Get Year Of Free Food: Here's How
First 100 Customers At MD Wendy's Grand Opening Get Year Of Free Food: Here's How Wendy's is opening its newest Maryland restaurant with a deal fast-food fans won't want to miss: free food for a year. The new Wendy's location at 881 East Pulaski Highway in Elkton will hold a grand opening celebration on Saturday, Mar. 22. The first 100 guests in line when the restaurant opens at 10:30 a.m. will win one free sandwich, salad, or breakfast item every week for a year. The restaurant, operated by Flynn Group LP, officially opened on Wednesday, Feb. 19. It features a modern, updated design with open dining areas and a Coca-Cola Freestyle beverage dispenser for customized …
Fool Me Twice: Dealer Hit With Lengthy Sentence After Two Drug Busts In Maryland Fool Me Twice: Dealer Hit With Lengthy Sentence After Two Drug Busts In Maryland
Fool Me Twice: Dealer Hit With Lengthy Sentence After Two Drug Busts In Maryland An Elkton man with a history of drug distribution will spend nearly two decades behind bars after being caught with fentanyl and cocaine—twice, authorities said. Nakia Pollard, 50, was sentenced to 19 years in prison on Friday, March 7, after pleading guilty to multiple counts of possession with intent to distribute fentanyl and cocaine, according to the Cecil County State’s Attorney’s Office. Pollard’s troubles began in June 2022, when investigators with the Cecil County Drug Task Force raided a hotel room where he was staying. Inside, they found fentanyl, cocaine, cash, and drug paraphern…
Teen Duped Into Fake Meetup, Attacked By Maryland Suspect Over Sweatshirts: Police Teen Duped Into Fake Meetup, Attacked By Maryland Suspect Over Sweatshirts: Police
Teen Duped Into Fake Meetup, Attacked By Maryland Suspect Over Sweatshirts: Police A Maryland teen and his accomplice were arrested in Delaware after robbing a 15-year-old at gunpoint over sweatshirts during a duplicitous meetup authorities said. Elkton resident Tizonn Trotter, 18, and Jyair Freeman, 18, of Smyrna, Delaware, were taken into custody after allegedly luring the victim into their car and attacking him during a broad daylight robbery in Millsboro, according to Delaware State Police. The incident happened on Tuesday, Feb. 25, around 3:30 p.m. in the 20000 block of Lucky Lane when the victim arranged to meet someone he thought was his cousin through a socia…
Sudden Death Of Maryland Dad Leaves Family Heartbroken: Remembering Charles 'Billy' Kaul III Sudden Death Of Maryland Dad Leaves Family Heartbroken: Remembering Charles 'Billy' Kaul III
Sudden Death Of Maryland Dad Leaves Family Heartbroken: Remembering Charles 'Billy' Kaul III Charles "Billy" Kaul III is being remembered by loved ones for his infectious laughter and storybook romance following his unexpected death.  The father of two from Elkton left behind two young children and his wife of five years after passing away on Saturday, Feb. 8, a week before his 35th birthday. Kaul was an assistant manager at Dollar Tree for several years and had a passion for video gaming, and fishing, a hobby that "allowed him to connect with nature," while providing peace and relaxation, according to his obituary. "Above all, Charles cherished spending time with his be…
Employees Sold Cocaine To Undercover Officers At Popular Maryland Burger Joint: Sheriff Employees Sold Cocaine To Undercover Officers At Popular Maryland Burger Joint: Sheriff
Employees Sold Cocaine To Undercover Officers At Popular Maryland Burger Joint: Sheriff A Harford County restaurant became the center of a major drug bust, with multiple employees accused of selling cocaine while working, according to the Harford County Drug Task Force. Detectives arrested several suspects following a months-long investigation into drug activity at Abbey Burger in Havre de Grace, where cocaine sales allegedly took place inside the restaurant—sometimes while employees were on the clock. Michael Wade, 42, of Aberdeen, was identified as a key suspect in the operation.  The investigation began in Sept. 2024, when authorities received multiple complaints and …
Hunter Who Shot, Killed GF With Crossbow In Maryland Learns Prison Fate Hunter Who Shot, Killed GF With Crossbow In Maryland Learns Prison Fate
Hunter Who Shot, Killed GF With Crossbow In Maryland Learns Prison Fate A Cecil County man convicted of fatally shooting his live-in girlfriend with a crossbow inside their home has been sentenced to eight years in prison, officials announced. Jeffrey Allen Lander, 41, of Elkton, was handed the maximum sentence within Maryland’s standard guidelines for involuntary manslaughter on Tuesday, Jan. 28, following a jury conviction in November 2024.  The jury acquitted him of second-degree murder and assault, but found him guilty of involuntary manslaughter and reckless endangerment, according to the Cecil County State's Attorney's Office. The deadly incident ha…
Off-Duty Maryland State Police Trooper Rescues Neighbors' Pets From Maryland House Fire Off-Duty Maryland State Police Trooper Rescues Neighbors' Pets From Maryland House Fire
Off-Duty Maryland State Police Trooper Rescues Neighbors' Pets From Maryland House Fire An off-duty Maryland state trooper is being hailed a hero after rushing into a burning Elkton home to save his neighbor’s pets during a garage fire that caused $150,000 in damages, officials say. The fire broke out around 6:20 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 25, at a one-story home on Darlise Court in Cecil County.  According to the Maryland Fire Marshal, the blaze originated in the garage due to an accidental electrical failure while the owners were not home. A nearby off-duty trooper noticed smoke and flames and immediately sprang into action, officials said.  Unable to access the gara…
Here's How Much Snow Has Fallen In These DMV Communities (DEVELOPING) Here's How Much Snow Has Fallen In These DMV Communities (DEVELOPING)
Here's How Much Snow Has Fallen In These DMV Communities (Developing) The DMV is contending with the first snowstorm of 2025, causing chaos for motorists and homeowners throughout the region. A Winter Storm Warning is in effect in the area through 1 a.m. on Tuesday morning as Maryland, Virginia, and DC contend with the first major storm of the season. 7:45am-The heaviest mixed precip remains across southern MD/central VA. Areas further north continue to see light to moderate precip mainly in the form of snow. Meanwhile, a dry slot continues east from I-81 setting up a lull later this morning-midday. More snow later aft/eve. pic.twitter.com/RaTa1FjYsC — NWS…
Here's How Much Snow Is Expected To Fall In DMV During Incoming Storm: National Weather Service Here's How Much Snow Is Expected To Fall In DMV During Incoming Storm: National Weather Service
Here's How Much Snow Is Expected To Fall In DMV During Incoming Storm: National Weather Service With the first major winter storm of 2025 coming in hot from the midwest, residents in DC, Maryland, and Virginia are preparing to be peppered with snow and inclement weather over the next few days. Things are expected to remain dry on Saturday, with a Winter Storm put in place beginning on Sunday,  Jan. 5 that will be in place for several days. Aside from upslope snow showers along the Alleghenies, most areas will be dry with gusty winds today. Looking ahead to Sunday, a Winter Storm Watch is in effect for the potential for significant accumulating snow late Sunday into Monday. -&g…
Businesses Damaged By Two-Alarm Blaze Sparked In Commercial Building: Maryland Fire Marshal Businesses Damaged By Two-Alarm Blaze Sparked In Commercial Building: Maryland Fire Marshal
Businesses Damaged By Two-Alarm Blaze Sparked In Commercial Building: Maryland Fire Marshal Several businesses were impacted by a rapidly-moving two-alarm blaze in Cecil County inside a multi-purpose commercial building that caused approximately $1 million in damage, according to the Maryland Fire Marshal. First responders from several agencies in Harford and Cecil counties were called at around noon on Tuesday, June 2 to Blue Ball Road in Elkton, when the owner of one of the businesses reported a garage fire that sent smoke billowing through the air that could be seen for miles. Volunteer Firefighters from Level Volunteer Fire Company and Susquehanna Hose Company are assistin…
30-Year-Old Woman ID'd As 2nd Victim Of Cecil County Crash 30-Year-Old Woman ID'd As 2nd Victim Of Cecil County Crash
30-Year-Old Woman ID'd As 2nd Victim Of Cecil County Crash Police have identified the second victim killed in a Memorial Day Weekend crash in Cecil County. Both Daisy Glyen, 30, of Elkton, and Virginia Thomas, 61, of North East, were killed in the Sunday, May 26 crash on Pulaski Highway, Maryland State Police said. A Toyota Camry was heading west in the left turn lane when it was struck by an eastbound BMW 528 at Wells Camp Road in North East around 9 p.m., State Police said. Thomas, a passenger in the Camry, was airlifted to a local trauma center where she was pronounced dead. Glyen, a passenger in the BMW, also was killed. The driver of the Toy…
Two Dead, 2 Airlifted In Memorial Day Weekend Cecil County Crash Two Dead, 2 Airlifted In Memorial Day Weekend Cecil County Crash
Two Dead, 2 Airlifted In Memorial Day Weekend Cecil County Crash Two people were killed in a crash Sunday night, May 26 in Cecil County, Maryland State Police said. A Toyota Camry was heading west in the left turn lane when it was struck by an eastbound BMW 528 on Pulaski Highway (Route 40) at Wells Camp Road in North East around 9 p.m., State Police said. A passenger in the Toyota Camry, Virginia Thomas, 61, of North East, was airlifted to a local trauma center where she was pronounced dead. The second person who died was a female passenger of the BMW, whose identity is being withheld pending notification of kin. The driver of the Toyota Camry, a 54-ye…