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Train In Maryland Strikes Tractor-Trailer, Passenger Vehicle: Reports Train In Maryland Strikes Tractor-Trailer, Passenger Vehicle: Reports
Train In Maryland Strikes Tractor-Trailer, Passenger Vehicle: Reports First responders have been dispatched to a reported train versus tractor-trailer crash in Frederick County, initial reports stated. Alerts were issued shortly after 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 3, regarding a train that struck at least one passenger vehicle, and a tractor-trailer on South Maple Avenue in Brunswick, according to the initial and unconfirmed reports. At least two patients suffered undisclosed injuries, and the train conductor reportedly called for paramedics to respond to the scene, though he was unable to leave the train as a precaution. No major injuries were reported to tr…

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Man Wanted In Connection To Maryland Double Shooting Apprehended By Police, US Marshals Man Wanted In Connection To Maryland Double Shooting Apprehended By Police, US Marshals
Man Wanted In Connection To Maryland Double Shooting Apprehended By Police, US Marshals A suspect wanted in a double shooting in Frederick County has been apprehended after a nearly three-week search, police announced. Hagerstown resident Raven Justin Cosley, 42, is facing multiple charges for a shooting that hospitalized two men in the 1000 block of Heather Ridge Drive in Frederick earlier this month. The alleged shooting happened at approximately 1 a.m. on Tuesday, July 5, according to police. During the investigation, officials said that Cosley was identified as a suspect, and he was arrested at approximately 5 p.m. on Thursday, July 21 by members of the Frederick Police D…

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Police In Maryland investigating Reports Of Shots Fired Near Elementary School Police In Maryland investigating Reports Of Shots Fired Near Elementary School
Police In Maryland investigating Reports Of Shots Fired Near Elementary School An investigation has been launched in Frederick County after there were reports of gunshots fired near an elementary school, police said. At approximately 5:15 p.m. on Tuesday, July 19, the Frederick Police Department received a call for a group of males in the area of Hillcrest Elementary School who were “acting suspiciously, and may be armed,” according to officials. As patrol officers responded to the scene, police said that the department received additional reports alleging that the group was chasing an unknown subject and shots had been fired. When officers arrived at the scene, they…

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Lifestyle
'Unusual Play' Leads To Six-Figure Windfall For Maryland Lottery Player 'Unusual Play' Leads To Six-Figure Windfall For Maryland Lottery Player
'Unusual Play' Leads To Six-Figure Windfall For Maryland Lottery Player A Maryland Lottery player who uses a unique strategy while playing his favorite games has cashed in to the tune of a six-figure prize by playing the same numbers on multiple tickets and hitting it big, according to lotto officials. In Frederick County, a 57-year-old nurse from Frederick won a total of $302,656 playing “Bonus Match 5” on multiple tickets that were sold at Eastside Liquors on East Street earlier this month, authorities announced. “Normally, when a player matches all of the winning numbers in a ‘Bonus Match 5’ drawing, that person takes home the game’s $50,000 top prize,”…

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Driver Intentionally Hits Another Woman With Her Car After Altercation In Maryland: Sheriff Driver Intentionally Hits Another Woman With Her Car After Altercation In Maryland: Sheriff
Driver Intentionally Hits Another Woman With Her Car After Altercation In Maryland: Sheriff An altercation in Maryland led to a woman ramming her vehicle into another, sending her to the hospital in critical condition, the Frederick County Sheriff’s Office announced. Union Bridge resident Chelsea Kendall, 38, is facing multiple assault charges after striking her victim in front of her boyfriend with her vehicle following an incident in Frederick County. On Tuesday, July 12, officials said that sheriff’s deputies responded to the intersection of Black Ankle Road and Unionville Road in Union Bridge, where there was a reported victim who had been intentionally struck by a vehicle in …

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Cat In Maryland Tests Positive For Rabies: Health Department Cat In Maryland Tests Positive For Rabies: Health Department
Cat In Maryland Tests Positive For Rabies: Health Department A health department in Maryland has issued an alert after receiving a report of a pet cat that tested positive for rabies. Officials advised that the Frederick County Health Department received a report that a cat that lives on Warner Road between Renner Road and Matthews Road has tested positive for the virus. The cat was brought to Animal Control on Tuesday, July 12, officials said, who described the cat as being an 8-month-old, black, domestic shorthair. “Rabies is a viral disease that mainly infects mammals and is spread through the saliva of the infected animal, usually by a bite,” a…

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Frederick Driver Killed In Weekend Crash Was 'Sweet Soul' Frederick Driver Killed In Weekend Crash Was 'Sweet Soul'
Frederick Driver Killed In Weekend Crash Was 'Sweet Soul' Support was surging for a Frederick County family mourning the loss of one of its 24-year-old members. A GoFundMe page launched in memory of William Carter had raised more than $10,100 as of Thursday, July 14. One of our family friend is facing the worst thing ever even hard to share but they lost their son this morning in a... Posted by Jenny Espinoza on Sunday, July 10, 2022 Such a sweet soul 🤍 If you can donate anything, please do. Rest In Peace, Will 🤍👼✨ Posted by Danielle Purdy on Wednesday, July 13, 2022 Carter died when his car veered off of Route 85 in Dickerson and slam…

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Townhouse Destroyed As Crews In Maryland Battle Two-Alarm Blaze (DEVELOPING) Townhouse Destroyed As Crews In Maryland Battle Two-Alarm Blaze (DEVELOPING)
Townhouse Destroyed As Crews In Maryland Battle Two-Alarm Blaze (Developing) Crews are battling a fast-moving two-alarm blaze that broke out through the roof of a Maryland townhouse, officials said. In Frederick County, a fire was reported in the 9600 block of Ethan Ridge Drive at approximately 2 p.m. on Thursday, July 14, when a massive fire was reported. According to a spokesperson from the Frederick County Division of Fire and Rescue Services, the second alarm was sounded shortly before 2:30 p.m. as the fire spread to multiple townhouses. In photos released by first responders, one structure could be seen completely destroyed, while two neighboring units suffere…

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20-Year-Old Struck, Killed By BMW Driver Along Maryland Roadway: Police 20-Year-Old Struck, Killed By BMW Driver Along Maryland Roadway: Police
20-Year-Old Struck, Killed By BMW Driver Along Maryland Roadway: Police A 20-year-old woman from Prince George’s County was struck and killed after being struck by a BMW on I-270 in Frederick County when she left her vehicle on the side of the roadway, police said. Upper Marlboro resident Excel Gold has been identified as the victim of a fatal crash on the interstate that happened at approximately 11:30 p.m. in the northbound lanes in Hyattstown near Route 109. Officials said that the initial investigation determined that Gold left her vehicle on the shoulder of the roadway for an undisclosed reason, and while she was walking she was struck and killed by a BMW…

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Underage Burglar Busted After Attempting Heist Through Roof At Maryland Target: Sheriff Underage Burglar Busted After Attempting Heist Through Roof At Maryland Target: Sheriff
Underage Burglar Busted After Attempting Heist Through Roof At Maryland Target: Sheriff An underage burglary suspect took police in Frederick County on a wild pursuit that ended with one deputy suffering an injury before the minor was ultimately apprehended with the help of a Maryland State Police helicopter. Members of the Frederick County Sheriff's Office received a report of a burglary in progress at approximately 4:15 a.m. on Tuesday, July 12 at the Target location on Urbana Park in Frederick, according to a spokesperson from the sheriff's office. The Frederick County Emergency Communications Center said that dispatchers informed the responding deputies that overnight emp…

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Alerts Issued For Man, Woman Reported Missing For Several Days In Maryland Alerts Issued For Man, Woman Reported Missing For Several Days In Maryland
Alerts Issued For Man, Woman Reported Missing For Several Days In Maryland Seen them? Separate alerts have been issued by law enforcement agencies in Maryland for a missing man and woman who have not been seen for several days. The Frederick County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the public’s assistance in locating Seth Gerwig, who was first reported missing on Monday, July 4, and Sara Totushek, who has not been seen since Sunday, July 3, according to the agency. Seth GerwigFrederick County Sheriff's Office Gerwig, 29, was last seen in Hagerstown wearing a white t-shirt with black sweatpants. He was described as being 5-foot-9, weighing approximately 195 pounds…

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Thrifty Furniture Sellers Settle In Frederick County For Shifty Scam Thrifty Furniture Sellers Settle In Frederick County For Shifty Scam
Thrifty Furniture Sellers Settle In Frederick County For Shifty Scam Several business owners in Maryland will face no further prosecution after reaching an agreement to refund payments for work that was unfulfilled or failed to match expectations, the Attorney General's Office announced. The AG’s Consumer Protection Division has reached a settlement of the civil charges against Christopher Engel, Karol Engel, Matthew Dihel, MOCHA Furniture Limited Liability Company, Urbana custom décor Limited Liability Company, and Farmstead Custom Furniture LLC in Frederick County, according to AG Brian Frosh. Frosh said the group was "collectively charged with v…

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