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Tens Of Thousands Of Residents, Businesses Without Power In Maryland Due To Outages Tens Of Thousands Of Residents, Businesses Without Power In Maryland Due To Outages
Tens Of Thousands Of Residents, Businesses Without Power In Maryland Due To Outages Tens of thousands in Maryland remain without power on Thursday afternoon after a reported transformer explosion in Anne Arundel County. As of 5:15 p.m. on Thursday, June 1, Baltimore Gas and Electric were reporting 175 active outages that were impacting more than 34,000 of the company's 1.33 million customers. The majority of the outages were reported in Anne Arundel on Thursday afternoon, due to an issue in Annapolis.  There is an extensive Citywide power outage. We are working with BGE to identify the impacts and restoration times. We have received reports that all traffic lights are…

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by Zak Failla
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Man Fresh Out Of Jail Takes Police In MD On Pursuit In Stolen 5-Ton Military Vehicle: Officials Man Fresh Out Of Jail Takes Police In MD On Pursuit In Stolen 5-Ton Military Vehicle: Officials
Man Fresh Out Of Jail Takes Police In MD On Pursuit In Stolen 5-Ton Military Vehicle: Officials It didn’t take long for a man sprung from the Harford County Detention Center to return back to his cell after taking members of the sheriff’s office on a peculiar pursuit. Michael D. Stevens II, 38, of Abingdon, is facing a host of charges after stealing a five-ton military vehicle from a Bel Air home and then steamrolling his way through Northern Maryland while ignoring the demands of officers attempting to rein him in. It is alleged that shortly after 6:30 p.m. on Friday, May 12, Stevens stolen a privately owned 1986 923-A military vehicle from a home on Rock Spring Road in Bel Air. Ste…

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by Zak Failla
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Jewelry Store Robber Convicted Of For Daylong Trail Of Terror In MD: Feds Jewelry Store Robber Convicted Of For Daylong Trail Of Terror In MD: Feds
Jewelry Store Robber Convicted Of For Daylong Trail Of Terror In MD: Feds A 29-year-old man may spend the rest of his life behind bars after terrorizing several Maryland businesses during a daylong crime spree throughout Baltimore, federal officials announced. Baltimore resident Keith Poynter, Jr. has become the latest to be convicted for his role in a 2019 series of armed robberies, all committed in one day, and for discharging a weapon during one of the incidents. He was convicted by a jury following a four-day trial. Federal prosecutors say that on Dec. 6, 2019, Poynter conspired with others, including Benjamin Bunn, Jr., and Tiffany Gardner, to rob businesse…

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by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
New Info, Photos Released By Police In Baltimore Investigating Fatal Mass Shooting New Info, Photos Released By Police In Baltimore Investigating Fatal Mass Shooting
New Info, Photos Released By Police In Baltimore Investigating Fatal Mass Shooting New photos have been released by police investigators in Baltimore City as they attempt to locate two suspects implicated in the deadly shooting of Edmondson Westside High School students earlier this month. On Thursday, Jan. 26, the department posted photos online of shooting suspects who may have a connection to the shooting outside the Edmondson Village Shopping Center that left Deanta Dorsey, 16, dead and four classmates injured. Deanta DorseyGoFundMe According to police, homicide detectives are looking to identify the two individuals pictured above for their possible roles in the s…

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by Zak Failla
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Missing Pennsylvania Teen Last Seen In Baltimore, MD: Police Missing Pennsylvania Teen Last Seen In Baltimore, MD: Police
Missing Pennsylvania Teen Last Seen In Baltimore, MD: Police A York County 14-year-old has been missing for four days and they were last seen in Maryland, authorities say.  Joseph Harrell III went missing from his Spring Grove home on January 16, according to York County Regional police.  He was last seen in the Baltimore City, Maryland area. He is described as a six-foot-tall, 160-pound Black teen with brown hair and eyes.  Anyone with information on his whereabouts is asked to contact the York County Regional police department at 717-741-1259.

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by Jillian Pikora
Business
Raising Cane's Raises Expectations With Debut Maryland Restaurant Raising Cane's Raises Expectations With Debut Maryland Restaurant
Raising Cane's Raises Expectations With Debut Maryland Restaurant Raising Cane’s is ready for its closeup in Maryland. The popular chicken chain, which has locations across the country, opened its first Maryland restaurant on Thursday, Jan. 12 in Towson Row as the company continues expanding its foothold in the DMV region. Where are our Towson Caniacs at?! Our new Restaurant opens tomorrow on 4 W Towsontown Blvd. Ste 100! Can’t wait to see your ONE LOVE! pic.twitter.com/6M37JHCpW0 — Raising Cane's (@raisingcanes) January 11, 2023 Located on East Towsontown Boulevard in Towson, the 3,900-square-foot space will provide diners with both take-out and din…

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by Zak Failla
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Winter Weather: Here's The Latest Breakdown Of Power Outages Being Reported In Maryland Winter Weather: Here's The Latest Breakdown Of Power Outages Being Reported In Maryland
Winter Weather: Here's The Latest Breakdown Of Power Outages Being Reported In Maryland Nearly 20,0000 residents in Maryland are still without power as the state contends with the winter storm that swept across the region and sent many scrambling for holiday travel. Utility crews worked through the night to make repairs as whipping winds and stormy weather brought down power lines and felled trees, leaving thousands in the dark. In its latest update, the Maryland Department of Management was reporting 19,765 outages throughout the state at 10:45 a.m. on Friday, Dec. 23. Baltimore Gas & Electric was reporting 201 active outages impacting 7,640 of its 1.3 million customer…

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by Zak Failla
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Department Of Health Reports Maryland's First Cold Weather-Related Death Of Winter Department Of Health Reports Maryland's First Cold Weather-Related Death Of Winter
Department Of Health Reports Maryland's First Cold Weather-Related Death Of Winter Winter is here. The Maryland Department of Health is reporting the first cold-related illness death statewide for the 2022-2023 winter weather season after a woman between the age of 60 and 70 died in Baltimore City. Officials announced the death on Friday, Dec. 2. No other details surrounding the death of the woman were immediately released by the Department of Health. The Department of Health is cautioning area residents to be aware of themselves and their neighbors as temperatures continue to drop as the calendar turns to the heart of winter. 
“To prevent the onset of cold-related ill…

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by Zak Failla
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Alert Issued For 13-Year-Old Girl Reported Missing In Maryland For Several Days Alert Issued For 13-Year-Old Girl Reported Missing In Maryland For Several Days
Alert Issued For 13-Year-Old Girl Reported Missing In Maryland For Several Days Seen her? Police investigators in Baltimore City are seeking the public's assistance as they attempt to locate 13-year-old Kayla Davis, who has been missing for days. An alert was issued by the agency for Davis, who was last seen on Friday, Nov. 18, in the 3700 block of Overview Road wearing khaki pants, a black and orange jacket, with black and white sneakers, according to police. Davis was described as being 5-foot tall weighing approximately 157 pounds with brown eyes and dark hair. Officials noted that “friends and family are concerned about Kayla Davis’ wellbeing.” Anyone with in…

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by Zak Failla
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COO, Lawyers Convicted Of Multi-Million Dollar Scheme Targeting 94 Victims: Maryland AG COO, Lawyers Convicted Of Multi-Million Dollar Scheme Targeting 94 Victims: Maryland AG
COO, Lawyers Convicted Of Multi-Million Dollar Scheme Targeting 94 Victims: Maryland AG A former Chief Operating Officer and two lawyers have been convicted of the theft of nearly 100 people, announced Maryland Attorney General Brian E. Frosh. Raffi Michael Boghosian, Charles Edward Smith Jr, and Anuj Sud were convicted after their involvement with the structured settlement factoring company Access Funding between 2013 and 2015.  Each individual was found guilty of Theft Scheme Over $100,000 and Conspiracy to Commit Theft Scheme Over $100,000 after a trial in the Circuit Court for Baltimore City.  The charges are in connection to Access Funding’s…

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by Annie DeVoe
Politics
Veteran Maryland Administrator Tabbed As New Prince William County Executive Veteran Maryland Administrator Tabbed As New Prince William County Executive
Veteran Maryland Administrator Tabbed As New Prince William County Executive A veteran Maryland administrator has been tabbed as Prince William County's newest county executive. Christopher Shorter, who has more than 18 years of experience in local government operations, will start his role on Jan. 3, 2023. As Prince William County Executive, Shorter will oversee and manage a workforce of more than 6,200 full-and part-time permanent employees. Most recently, Shorter has spent the last two years as City Administrator with the Baltimore City government. Before joining Baltimore City, Shorter served as Assistant City Manager for Health Environment, Culture, and …

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by Nicole Acosta
Police & Fire
Anne Arundel County Officer's Police Powers Suspended After Criminal Assault Summons Anne Arundel County Officer's Police Powers Suspended After Criminal Assault Summons
Anne Arundel County Officer's Police Powers Suspended After Criminal Assault Summons An Anne Arundel County police officer has been issued a criminal summons for second-degree assault, authorities say. Officer T. Thomas, a 2-year veteran with the Anne Arundel County Police Department, has had his police powers suspended after the department became aware of the incident on Thursday, Oct. 13, according to Anne Arundel County police. Baltimore City Police responded to an address in their jurisdiction which resulted in the criminal summons being issued for Officer Thomas. Officer Thomas is currently working in an administrative capacity with pay.

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by Annie DeVoe