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Dozens Of 'Zombie Deer' Test Positive For Disease In Maryland: Department Of Natural Resources Dozens Of 'Zombie Deer' Test Positive For Disease In Maryland: Department Of Natural Resources
Dozens Of 'Zombie Deer' Test Positive For Disease In Maryland: Department Of Natural Resources Dozens of white-tailed deer tested positive for Chronic Wasting Disease, a neurological disorder found in several species that results in death. According to a recent report from the Maryland Department of Natural Resources, 52 animals tested positive for the disease in 2023, including two in new parts of the state.  The deer were sampled in Allegany, Baltimore, Frederick, Montgomery and Washington counties. Of the positive samples, 49 came from within the existing Chronic Wasting Disease Management Area (Allegany, Carroll, Frederick, and Washington counties), while one positive …

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Footage From Fatal Police Pursuit In Baltimore County Released By Maryland AG (VIDEO) Footage From Fatal Police Pursuit In Baltimore County Released By Maryland AG (VIDEO)
Footage From Fatal Police Pursuit In Baltimore County Released By Maryland AG (Video) New details have been released following a fatal police pursuit in Baltimore County last month. The Independent Investigations Division (IID) of the Maryland Office of the Attorney General released new body-cam footage of the incident that resulted in the death of 37-year-old Windsor Mill resident Dimeka Thornton, who was struck head-on by a fleeing driver. At approximately 12:15 a.m. on Monday, April 8, officers from the Baltimore County Police Department were on patrol in the 1800 block of Belmont Avenue in Windsor Mill when they spotted a car that had been reported stolen in the parking …

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Shelter-In-Place Order Lifted In Baltimore County Following Barricade: Police (UPDATED) Shelter-In-Place Order Lifted In Baltimore County Following Barricade: Police (UPDATED)
Shelter-In-Place Order Lifted In Baltimore County Following Barricade: Police (Updated) Some residents in Baltimore County were instructed to shelter in place as police negotiators work to resolve a barricade situation. An alert was issued by the Baltimore County Police Department at 11:40 a.m. on Thursday morning after officers were called to the 7600 block of Carson Avenue in Dundalk. As of 12:45 p.m. on May 9, police say that the order has been lifted. The department's Tactical and Hostage Negotiation responded to the area and said they were able to peacefully resolve the incident. Details about the barricade have not been released. Residents in the area were instructed …

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Man Charged With Arson, Animal Cruelty For Home Explosion That Killed Dog In Maryland (UPDATED) Man Charged With Arson, Animal Cruelty For Home Explosion That Killed Dog In Maryland (UPDATED)
Man Charged With Arson, Animal Cruelty For Home Explosion That Killed Dog In Maryland (Updated) Police in Baltimore County have charged a man in connection to the explosion that led to a two-alarm blaze and destroyed his family's home, fire officials announced on Tuesday. Michael Greensfelder, 52, is facing charges for allegedly intentionally creating a fuel/gas explosion that led to the destruction of the home he shared with his estranged wife and children. One person was injured late on Saturday, April 20, when there was a reported home explosion at 28 Crafton Road in Essex that also damaged neighboring homes.  The home explosion on Ridgemoor Road in Essex Baltimore C…

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Newly Minted Maryland Millionaire Shocked By $2M Scratch-Off Lottery Win Newly Minted Maryland Millionaire Shocked By $2M Scratch-Off Lottery Win
Newly Minted Maryland Millionaire Shocked By $2M Scratch-Off Lottery Win A stop for gas and short trip to pick up a Lottery ticket at an area liquor store made a Baltimore County man Maryland's newest millionaire after he won big on a scratcher. The trip to Busy Bee Restaurant, Bar and Liquors in East Baltimore will be memorable one for an occasional Lottery player from Windsor Mill, who claimed a $2 million prize after playing a 200X The Cash scratch-off ticket. Busy Bee Restaurant, Bar and Liquors at 4502 Erdman Ave. in Baltimore Google Maps street view "I didn't think it was real, and I still don't think it is real," the lucky lotto player, who chose…

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Former AD In Maryland Charged With Creating Hateful AI-Generated Voice Recording Of Principal Former AD In Maryland Charged With Creating Hateful AI-Generated Voice Recording Of Principal
Former AD In Maryland Charged With Creating Hateful Ai-generated Voice Recording Of Principal A Pikesville High School employee was arrested at BWI Airport on Thursday morning after he allegedly created an AI-generated tape of the school's principal making racist and offensive comments. In January, the Baltimore County Police Department was made aware of a voice recording that circulated on social media purporting that Principal Eric Eiswert made offensive comments, though it was later determined that it was a fake, according. Eiswer was temporarily removed from the school, and the recording set off a chain reaction within the community and on social media. In the recording, which …

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Man Dies At Hospital After Being Pulled From Fast-Moving Baltimore County House Fire Man Dies At Hospital After Being Pulled From Fast-Moving Baltimore County House Fire
Man Dies At Hospital After Being Pulled From Fast-Moving Baltimore County House Fire One person died at an area hospital following an early morning house fire in Baltimore County on Sunday morning. Randallstown resident Darris Chandis Lilly, 38, has been identified by officials as the person who was rushed to the hospital following the two-alarm fire in the 4200 block of Wards Chapel Road, where he later died from injuries sustained in the blaze. Crews from the Baltimore County Fire Department and nearby agencies were called at around 1:20 a.m. on April 21 to the home, where they were met by heavy fire showing from the residence. Firefighters were advised that a man may be…

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Home Destroyed By Explosion Reported In Baltimore County: Fire Officials Home Destroyed By Explosion Reported In Baltimore County: Fire Officials
Home Destroyed By Explosion Reported In Baltimore County: Fire Officials One person was reportedly injured in Baltimore County overnight when a house exploded and led to a two-alarm fire in Essex, according to officials. Crews were called at around 11:20 p.m. on Saturday night to the unit block of Ridgemoor Road, where there was a residential fire with an explosion reported at a home.  *Update* 2nd alarm fire/explosion…PIO on scene @ Craftin & Avenal. DT2305 *TA pic.twitter.com/pmUiFi2Z4T — Baltimore County Fire Department (@BaltCoFire) April 21, 2024 Fire officials said that one person was taken to an area hospital for treatment and evaluation of …

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Fugitive Wanted For Attempted Murder Caught With Drugs, Weapons In Maryland Uber: Sheriff Fugitive Wanted For Attempted Murder Caught With Drugs, Weapons In Maryland Uber: Sheriff
Fugitive Wanted For Attempted Murder Caught With Drugs, Weapons In Maryland Uber: Sheriff A man wanted for attempted murder in Baltimore County is behind bars and facing fresh charges in Frederick County following what started as a routine traffic stop of an Uber driver, officials say. Ja Qwan Taylor-El, 22, is facing a host of criminal charges after being identified by members of the Frederick County Sheriff's Office as a fugitive who was wanted in both Baltimore and Frederick counties. Shortly after 7 p.m. on April 15, deputies conducted a traffic stop on New Design Road near Guilford Drive, and during that stop, it was determined that Taylor-El, a passenger in the back o…

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Misbehaving Minors Cancels White Marsh Carnival: Officials Misbehaving Minors Cancels White Marsh Carnival: Officials
Misbehaving Minors Cancels White Marsh Carnival: Officials The White Marsh Carnival in Baltimore County was canceled due to juveniles wreaking havoc this weekend, police said. "Due to the behavior of some individuals who chose to misbehave, we are being forced to close the White Marsh Carnival," reads a posting on the Dreamland Amusements website. "Despite taking measures such as our unaccompanied minor policy and a desire to provide a family event for the community that has been missing for several years, it seems some are determined to ruin the experience for everyone." On Saturday, April 6, officers from the White Marsh precinct were called to …

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Man Killed, Woman Hospitalized By Stray Bullet In Baltimore County: Police Man Killed, Woman Hospitalized By Stray Bullet In Baltimore County: Police
Man Killed, Woman Hospitalized By Stray Bullet In Baltimore County: Police A death investigation has been launched in Baltimore County after a 27-year-old man was found gunned down overnight and a woman was hit by a stray bullet, police say. Jordan Taylor has been identified by investigators as the person who was fatally shot late on Friday night in the 5700 block of Emelia Avenue in White Marsh, though his death remains under investigation. Shortly after 10:30 p.m. on March 29, officers from the Baltimore County Police Department were called to investigate reports of shots fired in the area, where they found Taylor suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. He was …

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Winning $50,000 'Powerball' Ticket Sold At Maryland Liquor Store Winning $50,000 'Powerball' Ticket Sold At Maryland Liquor Store
Winning $50,000 'Powerball' Ticket Sold At Maryland Liquor Store There were no Powerball jackpot winners for Wednesday's drawing, but one lucky lotto player in Maryland is sitting on a golden ticket worth $50,000.  A third-tier winning ticket worth five figures was sold in Baltimore County at Chase Plaza Liquors, which is located in the 12500 block of Eastern River Avenue in Middle River, though it remains unclaimed a day later. The winning numbers for the Wednesday, March 27 drawing were: 37-46-57-60-66 with a Powerball of 8. In Maryland, Lottery officials said there were 33,193 winners in Maryland of prizes ranging from $4 to $50,000. S…

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