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Kindergartener Hands Out Alcohol In Jell-O At PA School: Superintendent Kindergartener Hands Out Alcohol In Jell-O At PA School: Superintendent
Kindergartener Hands Out Alcohol In Jell-O At PA School: Superintendent A Pennsylvania kindergartener handed out alcoholic Jell-O cups to classmates at school, alarming parents and prompting a hospital visit, school officials said. The incident happened at Johnstown Elementary School in Cambria County earlier on Wednesday, May 14, according to a statement from Greater Johnstown School District Superintendent Dr. Amy Arcurio. Three students reportedly ingested alcohol from the Jell-O shots before staff intervened. All affected children were evaluated by the school nurse and then taken by EMS to a local hospital for further treatment. Parents met their children t…

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by Jillian Pikora
Police & Fire
Maryland Escapee Caught After Cutting Off Ankle Monitor, Barricading In Home: Sheriff Maryland Escapee Caught After Cutting Off Ankle Monitor, Barricading In Home: Sheriff
Maryland Escapee Caught After Cutting Off Ankle Monitor, Barricading In Home: Sheriff A wanted Maryland man who slipped off his ankle monitor and went on the run is back behind bars after a tense barricade situation in Lexington Park, authorities announced. Jeffrey Keith Reid, 57, was arrested Thursday, May 15, after deputies with the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office surrounded a home on Spring Lake Drive, officials said. The drama began around 10 a.m. when a witness reported a suspicious vehicle parked at a home where no one was believed to live, according to police. Deputies quickly connected the house to Reid, who was wanted on an active arrest warrant for second-degre…

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by Zak Failla
News
Popular Influencer Shot, Killed During Livestream At Her Mexico Beauty Salon Popular Influencer Shot, Killed During Livestream At Her Mexico Beauty Salon
Popular Influencer Shot, Killed During Livestream At Her Mexico Beauty Salon A popular 23-year-old social media influencer was shot and killed while doing a livestream at her beauty salon in Mexico. The incident happened around 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 14, in Zapopan, part of the metro area of the western city of Guadalajara. The victim, Valeria Marquez, had 229,000 followers on Instagram, and some of the videos she posted on TikTok were viewed by hundreds of thousands of people. She was streaming on TikTok when the incident occurred. According to initial investigations, she was at her establishment when a man entered the premises and apparently fired a …

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by Joe Lombardi
Traffic
Amtrak Train Slams Into Pickup Truck In DMV—Driver Charged With Reckless Driving: Police Amtrak Train Slams Into Pickup Truck In DMV—Driver Charged With Reckless Driving: Police
Amtrak Train Slams Into Pickup Truck In DMV—Driver Charged With Reckless Driving: Police The driver who caused a violent train strike in Virginia is now facing charges following an investigation into the crash, police say. Bealeton resident John Edward Bates, 54, was charged with reckless driving following a serious crash that caused chaos for some in Bristow last month. The strike was reported shortly before 9:30 a.m. Tuesday, April 15, at a private crossing near Milford Road and Bristow Road in Bristow, according to the Prince William County Police Department. Investigators say Bates was driving a 2019 Ford F-350 with a trailer westbound on Milford Road when he crossed the t…

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by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
Explosion Rocks Maryland Main Street Festival In Laurel, Injures One, Cancels Parade Explosion Rocks Maryland Main Street Festival In Laurel, Injures One, Cancels Parade
Explosion Rocks Maryland Main Street Festival In Laurel, Injures One, Cancels Parade Thousands of families in Laurel missed out on a popular parade Saturday morning after a propane tank explosion rocked the city’s Main Street as vendors were setting up for the annual event, officials confirmed. The explosion happened around 7:15 a.m. on May 10, at the intersection of 4th and Main Streets, the Prince George’s County Fire/EMS Department said. “Initial report is that a food truck propane tank exploded,” PGFD said in a public alert on X. Approx 7:12am PGFD units were dispatched to the 500 block of Main St in Laurel for an outside fire. Initial report is that a food truck pr…

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by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
Two NJ Corrections Officers Die By Suicide On Same Day, One In Jail Parking Lot: Officials Two NJ Corrections Officers Die By Suicide On Same Day, One In Jail Parking Lot: Officials
Two NJ Corrections Officers Die By Suicide On Same Day, One In Jail Parking Lot: Officials Two Essex County corrections officers died by suspected suicide on the same day, authorities confirmed. Officer Joey Hernandez's death occurred outside the Essex County Jail, the Essex County Prosecutor's Office said, while Sgt. Joseph Trezza committed suicide in Roxbury, according to Carmen Martin, a spokesperson for the ECPO. Both deaths happened on Tuesday, May 6 but are unrelated, Martin said. Henny was always a good conversation and even a better laugh. Legit guy who will be deeply missed. Trezza was my guy,... Posted by Vikram Tamessar on Wednesday, May 7, 2025 To my brother…

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by Sam Barron
Police & Fire
Woman Killed, Passenger Airlifted To Hospital After Violent Route 13 MD Crash: State Police Woman Killed, Passenger Airlifted To Hospital After Violent Route 13 MD Crash: State Police
Woman Killed, Passenger Airlifted To Hospital After Violent Route 13 MD Crash: State Police A woman is dead and another person was flown to shock trauma after a violent two-car crash shut down a major highway in Maryland, state police said. Troopers were called around 5:21 p.m. on Wednesday, May 7, to Ocean Highway (Route 13) at Flower Hill Church Road, according to Maryland State Police. A Kia Soul, driven by a 72-year-old woman, was trying to cross southbound Route 13 when it was struck by a Jeep, causing major damage. The driver of the Kia was pronounced dead at the scene. One passenger in the Kia was flown by the Maryland State Police Aviation Command to R Adams Cowley Shock…

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by Zak Failla
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Freight Train Slams Into Pickup Truck At Maryland Railroad Crossing: Fire Officials Freight Train Slams Into Pickup Truck At Maryland Railroad Crossing: Fire Officials
Freight Train Slams Into Pickup Truck At Maryland Railroad Crossing: Fire Officials A freight train barreled into a pickup truck carrying three people at a railroad crossing in Maryland early Thursday morning — and everyone walked away. Emergency crews rushed to the scene after a freight train struck a pickup truck on the tracks in Mt. Airy, around 7:40 a.m. on Thursday, May 1, according to Howard County Fire & EMS. When first responders arrived, they found the truck with heavy front-end damage after the collision. Officials confirmed there were three people inside the vehicle when it was hit. All three were evaluated at the scene and refused transport to the hospital…

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by Zak Failla
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Two Airlifted, One Hospitalized After Fiery Rollover Crash On I-70 In Maryland Two Airlifted, One Hospitalized After Fiery Rollover Crash On I-70 In Maryland
Two Airlifted, One Hospitalized After Fiery Rollover Crash On I-70 In Maryland Two people were airlifted to trauma centers and a third rushed by ambulance following a dramatic crash on I-70 in Maryland County that brought first responders racing to the scene. It happened just before 9 p.m. Tuesday, April 23, in the westbound lanes of I-70 between Hollow Road and Harmony Road in Myersville, according to Frederick County Fire and Rescue officials. When crews arrived, they were met with a chaotic scene: three vehicles, major wreckage — and two people trapped inside. The aftermath of the crash in Frederick. Frederick County Fire and Rescue Firefighters worked…

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by Zak Failla
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Prince George's Man Dead, Woman Airlifted After Head-On Crash With Kids In SUV: Police Prince George's Man Dead, Woman Airlifted After Head-On Crash With Kids In SUV: Police
Prince George's Man Dead, Woman Airlifted After Head-On Crash With Kids In SUV: Police A 19-year-old woman was airlifted in critical condition, and three young children were hospitalized after a head-on crash that left a Maryland man dead in Anne Arundel County, police said. Officers were called to the scene on Telegraph Road at Norcross Lane in Severn around 5 p.m. on Monday, April 21, for a reported head-on collision between a Ford Expedition and a Lexus RX, according to police. Responding officers from the Anne Arundel County Police Department arrived to find both vehicles with major front-end damage and the drivers trapped inside. Fire crews extricated both drivers. …

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by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
Man Killed Changing Tire On I-695 In Hit-And-Run Identified By Maryland State Police Man Killed Changing Tire On I-695 In Hit-And-Run Identified By Maryland State Police
Man Killed Changing Tire On I-695 In Hit-And-Run Identified By Maryland State Police A Maryland man was struck and killed on the shoulder of I-695 while trying to change a flat tire — and now the hunt is on for the driver who hit him and drove off, authorities say. Junior Dunkley, 67, of Owings Mills, was identified as the victim in the deadly hit-and-run crash that happened in the early morning hours of Sunday, April 20, Maryland State Police announced Monday. Troopers from the Golden Ring Barrack were called to the inner loop of I-695 near Wilkens Avenue around 2:23 a.m. after getting reports of a crash involving two trucks. Investigators say Dunkley was outside his gray…

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by Zak Failla
News
Another Plane Crash In PA—Fourth In Four Months Sparks FAA Investigation Another Plane Crash In PA—Fourth In Four Months Sparks FAA Investigation
Another Plane Crash In PA—Fourth In Four Months Sparks FAA Investigation A small plane flipped upside down at a Pennsylvania airport Friday morning, marking the fourth aircraft crash in the state since January and intensifying concerns over aviation safety. The crash happened just before 10:40 a.m. on Friday, April 18, at Lehigh Valley International Airport (LVIA) in Hanover Township, Lehigh County. According to Colin Riccobon, spokesperson for LVIA, the plane ended up on its roof after an incident on Runway 24. One pilot was on board, and they were evaluated by EMS. Fire personnel on the scene confirmed the pilot was uninjured. Initial radio dispatch described…

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by Jillian Pikora