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2 Powerball Tickets Each Worth $50K Sold In Maryland 2 Powerball Tickets Each Worth $50K Sold In Maryland
2 Powerball Tickets Each Worth $50K Sold In Maryland Winners! Two Powerball tickets each worth $50,000 were sold in Maryland for the Monday, Feb. 12. drawing, officials confirmed. The third-tier winning tickets were sold at Jack’s Fine Food on Kenwood Avenue in Baltimore and the GetGo at Giant Eagle on West Patrick Street in Frederick. The winning numbers were 17, 36, 43, 53 and 67; the Powerball was 14 and the Power Play multiplier was X2. The Powerball jackpot now totals $285 million for the Wednesday Feb. 14 drawing with an estimated cash option of $137.7 million. Think you might be one of the lucky winners?…

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Snow Emergency Plan Goes Into Effect In These Maryland Counties Snow Emergency Plan Goes Into Effect In These Maryland Counties
Snow Emergency Plan Goes Into Effect In These Maryland Counties Winter weather has replaced the unseasonably warm weather over the weekend, and now parts of Maryland are facing a fresh batch of wet, heavy snow, officials are warning. The Maryland State Police announced on Tuesday morning that Snow Emergency Plans were put into effect on Tuesday morning in Allegany, Carroll, Cecil, Frederick, Garrett, and Washington counties as the conditions on the road continue to deteriorate.  "Once a Snow Emergency Plan has gone into effect, (Maryland) law requires motorists to operate vehicles that are equipped with chains," the agency noted on social media. "D…

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Police & Fire
Suspect Charged With Attempted Murder Months After Summertime Shooting In Baltimore: Police Suspect Charged With Attempted Murder Months After Summertime Shooting In Baltimore: Police
Suspect Charged With Attempted Murder Months After Summertime Shooting In Baltimore: Police A suspect has been charged with attempted murder months after a 43-year-old man was shot in Baltimore, authorities announced Monday, Feb. 12. Desmond Lark, 33, is accused of shooting the victim during a dispute near the 5300 block of Frankford Avenue on Thursday, June 1, 2023. The victim was taken to a nearby hospital for treatment. Lark, of Baltimore, was taken into custody near the 4200 block of Pimlico Road on Thursday, Feb. 8 and charged with attempted first-degree murder. Want breaking news in the DMV as it happens, or want to contribute? Join the DMV All Incidents Facebook group.

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Maryland Man Crosses Over State Lines To Claim $150K Powerball Win In Virginia Maryland Man Crosses Over State Lines To Claim $150K Powerball Win In Virginia
Maryland Man Crosses Over State Lines To Claim $150K Powerball Win In Virginia A Maryland man who tried his luck picking up a Powerball ticket in Virginia is feeling lucky after cashing in on a six-figure prize. Teerawat Akkarach says he only plays Lottery games about once a month, but he couldn't resist purchasing a Powerball ticket last month as the jackpot was swelling.  The Rockville resident crossed over state lines into Virginia, where he headed to Sheetz on Yardley Ridge Road in Sterling to buy some Powerball tickets for the drawing on Monday, Jan. 8, though he took his time checking his numbers.  Akkarach said that he scanned a few tickets on the Vi…

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Police & Fire
Two Charged Six Months After Fatal Summer Shooting In Baltimore: Police Two Charged Six Months After Fatal Summer Shooting In Baltimore: Police
Two Charged Six Months After Fatal Summer Shooting In Baltimore: Police Two suspects have been charged about six months after a deadly summertime shooting in Baltimore, police announced on Wednesday, Jan. 31. Vincent Harris, 25, and Tyron Payne, 23, of Baltimore, were arrested and charged with two counts of first-degree murder and other offenses. Detectives believe Harris and Payne were involved in the deadly shooting of Di’shon Smith, 20, and Deshaun Waters, 21, on the 3200 block of Hollins Ferry Road on Tuesday, July 25, 2023. Harris was taken into custody on Tuesday, Jan. 9 and Payne on Friday, Jan. 26. Want breaking news in the DMV as it happens, or want …

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Police Searching For Honda That Caused 23-Vehicle Pile-Up On Bay Bridge In Maryland Police Searching For Honda That Caused 23-Vehicle Pile-Up On Bay Bridge In Maryland
Police Searching For Honda That Caused 23-Vehicle Pile-Up On Bay Bridge In Maryland New details have been released by the Maryland Transportation Authority Police as they attempt to locate a driver responsible for causing a multi-vehicle pile-up on the Bay Bridge over the weekend that wreaked havoc for some travelers. On Saturday afternoon, the busy bridge was shut down after a blue Honda Civic reportedly caused the 23-vehicle crash when the driver was speeding and traveling erratically over the bridge. The Bay Bridge's westbound span is estimated to remain closed into mid-afternoon for a multi-vehicle crash. Westbound traffic being detoured at MD-213. #MDTraffic pic.tw…

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Traffic At Stand Still Hours After Massive Multi-Vehicle Crash On Bay Bridge In Maryland Traffic At Stand Still Hours After Massive Multi-Vehicle Crash On Bay Bridge In Maryland
Traffic At Stand Still Hours After Massive Multi-Vehicle Crash On Bay Bridge In Maryland Many drivers opted to simply turn off their vehicles as traffic was stopped on the Bay Bridge for hours due to a multi-vehicle crash involving more than a dozen drivers in Maryland. The busy bridge was shut down on Jan. 27 as first responders in Anne Arundel County worked to clear the scene and investigate what caused the crash, which sent several people to the hospital, according to reports. The crash halted traffic on Saturday. Twitter via MDTA All westbound lanes were shut down, leaving the roadway as a parking lot as of 2 p.m. on Saturday afternoon.  The Maryland Transportation Aut…

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Maryland Navy SEAL One Of Two Presumed Dead After Going Missing During Operation In Yemen Maryland Navy SEAL One Of Two Presumed Dead After Going Missing During Operation In Yemen
Maryland Navy SEAL One Of Two Presumed Dead After Going Missing During Operation In Yemen Officials have confirmed that a Maryland native is one of two US Navy SEALs that were lost at sea after going missing during an operation in Yemen earlier this month. Marylander Special Operator First Class Christopher J. Chambers has been identified by officials as the local hero who was overseas during a risky nighttime mission on Thursday, Jan. 11, Gov. Wes Moore confirmed. “Maryland and the nation have lost a hero. Special Operator First Class Christopher J. Chambers wasn't just a distinguished Navy SEAL, he was a true patriot in every beautiful sense of the word," Moore said.  "H…

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Business
Maryland Father Chasing $1.2B Powerball Jackpot Had To Settle For $50K Lottery Win Maryland Father Chasing $1.2B Powerball Jackpot Had To Settle For $50K Lottery Win
Maryland Father Chasing $1.2B Powerball Jackpot Had To Settle For $50K Lottery Win A father of two was one lucky bounce away from winning a billion dollar Maryland Lottery prize. On Thursday, a Howard County man came forward to claim a $50,000 prize for an October "Powerball" drawing where he matched five numbers, narrowly missing the massive $1.2 billion jackpot.  The Laurel man said that he only plays "Powerball" once in a while, preferring "Racetrax" games, but on the day of the billion-dollar drawing on Wednesday, Oct. 4, all he could see were dollar signs in his eyes as he chased the payday. He was close, only missing by one number. It was one of two third-tie…

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Schools
Maryland School Closings: These Districts Have Announced Plans For Friday's Storm Maryland School Closings: These Districts Have Announced Plans For Friday's Storm
Maryland School Closings: These Districts Have Announced Plans For Friday's Storm With several inches of snow expected to coat the area, some schools in Maryland are already making preparations to ensure the safety of students and staff. The worst of the snow is expected to hit the area beginning at around 6 a.m. on Friday, Jan. 19, and lasting throughout the day, prompting schools to begin announcing closures and delays on Thursday night. As of 8 p.m. on Thursday, these public schools have announced their plans - which are subject to change depending on the weather conditions:  Anne Arundel County Schools: Previously planned off-day, decision on athletics and ex…

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Weather
Incoming Storm To Bring Several Inches Of Snow To Parts Of DMV Region: Forecasters Incoming Storm To Bring Several Inches Of Snow To Parts Of DMV Region: Forecasters
Incoming Storm To Bring Several Inches Of Snow To Parts Of DMV Region: Forecasters The DMV region is bracing for another round of wintry weather that could blanket the area with snow as storms roll in.  Winter weather advisories have been issued throughout the area, beginning at around 4 a.m. through 7 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 19, as several inches of snow are expected to accumulate in some areas, with upwards of four inches in some DC suburbs. Winter Weather Advisories have been expanded across southern MD & central VA. Snow amounts range from a 0.5-2" in these locations with 2-5" along & north of I-66/US-50. Snow moves in from the west between 1-5am & wr…

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Rape Suspect Apprehended In Unauthorized Road At BWI Airport: MDTA Police Rape Suspect Apprehended In Unauthorized Road At BWI Airport: MDTA Police
Rape Suspect Apprehended In Unauthorized Road At BWI Airport: Mdta Police A man accused of rape and assault was arrested while driving in an unauthorized part of the Baltimore Airport over the weekend. Wilfredo Pineda, 27, of Silver Spring, was stopped by an MDTA officer while driving a silver Dodge Ram on the inner roadway of the upper level of the Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport shortly after 2 a.m. on Saturday, Jan. 13. The roadway is a high pedestrian area that is limited to authorized vehicles only. A follow-up investigation found that Pineda was wanted on an open warrant for charges including second-degree rape and assault thro…

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