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2 Maryland Men ID'd In Double Fatal Crash On I-81: PA State Police 2 Maryland Men ID'd In Double Fatal Crash On I-81: PA State Police
2 Maryland Men ID'd In Double Fatal Crash On I-81: PA State Police The two people who were killed in a crash on Interstate 81 on Wednesday, Aug. 21 have been identified as men from Maryland, Pennsylvania State Police announced. Diamonte Drequan Disney, 25, and Tiheen "Tizzy" Justice Nathaniel Matthews, 20, both of Hagerstown, MD, were pronounced dead at the scene by the Franklin County Coroner, as detailed in the PA State Police release.  The double fatal crash happened on I-81 South at mile marker 5.5 in Antrim Township, Franklin County at 1:54 a.m., as Daily Voice initially reported.  Southbound lanes were closed for over five hours Wedne…
Maryland Woman Jumps For Joy After Learning Of $540K 'Multi-Match' Lottery Win Maryland Woman Jumps For Joy After Learning Of $540K 'Multi-Match' Lottery Win
Maryland Woman Jumps For Joy After Learning Of $540K 'Multi-Match' Lottery Win Who says nothing good happens after midnight?  Certainly not a Frederick woman, who gave her husband a scare after screaming over a $540,000 Multi-Match jackpot she realized she had won in the middle of the night. Tawny Barnwell told Lottery officials that she shouted with joy after checking her golden ticket while claiming her six-figure prize in Baltimore this week.  The timing caused her husband to be stirred after midnight, but he was happy to start his day learning about the jackpot win after matching all six numbers. “I looked at it. I looked at it and I kept looking at it…
Maryland Man Critically Injured In Pool Accident Was Days From 22nd Birthday Maryland Man Critically Injured In Pool Accident Was Days From 22nd Birthday
Maryland Man Critically Injured In Pool Accident Was Days From 22nd Birthday Hunter Palak planned to celebrate his 22nd birthday on Friday surrounded by friends and family. Instead, there will still be loved ones with him, but it will be around a hospital bed in a Baltimore ICU as he recovers from traumatic injuries suffered in a tragic pool accident.  On Sunday, July 28, Palak was injured in an incident and flown to a Baltimore shock trauma center, where he remained as of Wednesday, according to his aunt, who says that the outlook for the 21-year-old is still in question as he continues his difficult battle and faces an uncertain future. "His injuries are ver…
West Virginia Woman Returns Home To Claim $50,000 Maryland Lottery Prize West Virginia Woman Returns Home To Claim $50,000 Maryland Lottery Prize
West Virginia Woman Returns Home To Claim $50,000 Maryland Lottery Prize Happy early birthday. A Maryland native living in West Virginia is feeling lucky after crossing the state line to claim a five-figure Lottery prize after years of playing. Annette Smith, who is known to make her way back to Maryland to play her favorite games, finally got her big win on a winning $50,000 Pick 5 ticket sold at Wawa on Patrick Street in Frederick. Google Maps street view Last week, Smith says she was heading to work and decided to make a quick stop at the Wawa to grab a coffee, at which point she thought to try her luck picking up a few Lottery tickets "using variations of…
Newly Minted Maryland Millionaires Celebrate Scratch-Off Win With Game Of Golf Newly Minted Maryland Millionaires Celebrate Scratch-Off Win With Game Of Golf
Newly Minted Maryland Millionaires Celebrate Scratch-Off Win With Game Of Golf A pair of Maryland Lottery players traveled from Frederick into Virginia for a job, only to turn right around for a day on the links after winning $1 million on a scratcher. "Mr. Papagiorgio" is Maryland's newest millionaire after winning big on a 100X The Cash scratch-off ticket, which they celebrated with a game of golf after given the go ahead to take off from their boss. What started as a routine day for the construction workers began with a Frederick man picking up iced coffee and doughnuts, while his Hagerstown coworker picked up some scratchers for them to play once they made th…
Severe Thunderstorm Watch Issued In Parts Of DMV Region Severe Thunderstorm Watch Issued In Parts Of DMV Region
Severe Thunderstorm Watch Issued In Parts Of DMV Region With temperatures approaching and topping 100 degrees in some parts of the DMV, forecasters are cautioning that excessive heat could be making way for severe storms. A Severe Thunderstorm Watch has been issued by the National Weather Service as storms bringing possible hail and 70 mph wind gusts could make their way through the region on Tuesday night. Another dangerously hot and humid day ahead. Additionally, scattered thunderstorms will be possible this afternoon through this evening. Some storms could be severe with damaging winds and large hail as the two main threats. pic.twitter.co…
Man Who Shot Victim In Head After Argument During Maryland Event Admits To Murder: Police Man Who Shot Victim In Head After Argument During Maryland Event Admits To Murder: Police
Man Who Shot Victim In Head After Argument During Maryland Event Admits To Murder: Police A man tied to the fatal shooting of a father of three last summer in Frederick pleaded guilty to murder, authorities announced on Thursday afternoon. Jeffrey Whitney Bryan, Jr., 31, was arrested in February by members of the Frederick Police Department following a lengthy investigation into the fatal shooting of Governor Thomas Johnson High School grad Tayquan Palmer in July 2023. On Thursday, July 11, the Frederick County State's Attorney's Office announced that Bryan pleaded guilty to first-degree murder, which was accepted by a judge, officials said. In July last year, officers were cal…
'Shattered' Family Facing Uphill Battle Recovering From Serious Frederick County Crash 'Shattered' Family Facing Uphill Battle Recovering From Serious Frederick County Crash
'Shattered' Family Facing Uphill Battle Recovering From Serious Frederick County Crash A woman is fighting for her life at an area hospital following a crash on Route 15 in Frederick that left "a family shattered." On Friday, Jun 7, the Roos family was out for a drive in Frederick County when a driver pulled in front of them, setting off a chain-reaction crash that left a 7-year-old boy hurt and his mother with critical injuries. 🚧 Traffic Advisory 🚧 UPDATE 1:00pm | all lanes reopen 10:41am | patient extricated | 2nd trooper requested and... Posted by Frederick County (MD) Fire & Rescue on Friday, June 7, 2024 Organizers of a fundraiser for the family from Thur…
SEXTORTION: Out-Of-State Fugitive Freed After NJ Senior Looking For Love Loses $20,000 SEXTORTION: Out-Of-State Fugitive Freed After NJ Senior Looking For Love Loses $20,000
Sextortion: Out-Of-State Fugitive Freed After NJ Senior Looking For Love Loses $20,000 A fugitive from Maryland charged with sextorting a New Jersey senior out of $20,000 online after getting him to take compromising selfies was immediately freed by a judge after surrendering to police. Posing as a woman, Ali H. Maman, 59, of Frederick, MD, communicated with an elderly Glen Rock resident through Instagram and WhatsApp, Police Chief Dean Ackermann said. The victim was convinced to share the risqué photos, then was contacted by someone else who demanded a $20,000 bank wire transfer in exchange for not posting them online, Ackermann said. The victim wired the money last July to…
Drug Kingpin Busted, Massive Distribution Ring Broken Up In Maryland: Police Drug Kingpin Busted, Massive Distribution Ring Broken Up In Maryland: Police
Drug Kingpin Busted, Massive Distribution Ring Broken Up In Maryland: Police A months-long investigation in Maryland led to the dissolution of a major drug ring, leading to "significant" charges for at least six people involved, police in Frederick announced on Friday afternoon. In March, the Frederick Police Department's Tactical Unit launched an investigation into reported drug dealings involving William Joseph Jones, Jr., who was involved in trafficking and distributing cocaine and fentanyl across Maryland. With an assist from a wiretap, investigators from the department was able to obtain evidence that implicated Jones in a drug trafficking operation, leadi…
This Maryland Restaurant Was Named Among 100 Best For Brunch In America By Popular Website This Maryland Restaurant Was Named Among 100 Best For Brunch In America By Popular Website
This Maryland Restaurant Was Named Among 100 Best For Brunch In America By Popular Website A Maryland restaurant that boasts an acclaimed chef has been named among the 100 best for brunch in the United States. Monocacy Crossing opened on Urbana Pike in Frederick in 2000 and is widely known for its burgers, fish fillets, and pastas. But Open Table says it's one of the best when it comes to brunch. Monocacy Crossing offers an extensive brunch menu, with Chef Rich Regan, a graduate of both Towson University and Culinary Institute of America in Hyde Park, NY, in the kitchen. The menu is eclectic, comprised of steamed mussels with chardonnay, garlic and red pepper, crab dip, du…
Not-So-Fleet-Footed Shooting Suspects Quickly Scooped Up By Officers During Pursuit In MD: PD Not-So-Fleet-Footed Shooting Suspects Quickly Scooped Up By Officers During Pursuit In MD: PD
Not-So-Fleet-Footed Shooting Suspects Quickly Scooped Up By Officers During Pursuit In MD: PD Two men were quick - but not quick enough - and will be facing a host of weapons charges after attempting to avoid their arrests in Frederick.  Hedbby Abddy Ramirez Maldonado, 22, and Abel Antonio Castillo, 21, both of Frederick, were arrested over the weekend following a shooting incident reported in an otherwise quiet Frederick City street, police say. Shortly before 6:15 p.m. on Sunday, April 14, officers from the Frederick Police Department were called to the area of South Pendleton Court, where they were met by witnesses who advised that two Hispanic Men came from the area of…
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…
Snow Possible In Parts Of Maryland, Virginia, Forecasters Say Snow Possible In Parts Of Maryland, Virginia, Forecasters Say
Snow Possible In Parts Of Maryland, Virginia, Forecasters Say Say it ain't snow. Some parts of the DMV region may see another round of winter weather, as a fresh storm is set to head toward the area, according to forecasters. 5 PM Radar Update: Some quick moving cells are producing heavy rain, pea-sized hail, and frequent lightning. In particular, the areas within the orange polygons are most likely to see such storms. These are generally moving toward the NE at 60-65 mph. #MDwx #VAwx #DCwx #WVwx pic.twitter.com/Ozhu7VOBct — NWS Baltimore-Washington (@NWS_BaltWash) March 9, 2024 The National Weather Service issued an alert on Saturday, March 9, a…
Three Arrested After Police Dismantle Prostitution Ring In Maryland, Officials Say Three Arrested After Police Dismantle Prostitution Ring In Maryland, Officials Say
Three Arrested After Police Dismantle Prostitution Ring In Maryland, Officials Say Several massage parlors were shut down in Maryland following an investigation into alleged prostitution operations, according to the Frederick Police Department. Tipsters alerted the agency in January about alleged illegal activity in the county, resulting in the arrest of three women who are accused of running the trafficking and prostitution network. Those taken into custody this week:  Jinchan Yang, 37; Xiaohing Wan, 47 Yuxia Chang, 44. According to officials, on Monday, members of the Frederick Police Department, Frederick County Sheriff’s Office, and Homeland Security Inves…
Man Arrested After Police Pursuits, Standoff With Officers In Maryland Man Arrested After Police Pursuits, Standoff With Officers In Maryland
Man Arrested After Police Pursuits, Standoff With Officers In Maryland The man who took police in Maryland on a tricky pursuit before barricading himself inside his vehicle is facing more than a dozen charges after ultimately being apprehended, police say. Frederick resident Jason Idell Chenevert, 41, put police officers through their paces on Thursday night following a domestic disturbance and robbery that was reported shortly before 6:30 p.m. in the 300 block of Ballenger Drive. Officers from the Frederick Police Department responded to the call, where they found a family member who had allegedly been assaulted by Chenevert, who fled the area befor…
Non-Profit Employee Accused Of Stealing From Maryland Organization: State's Attorney Non-Profit Employee Accused Of Stealing From Maryland Organization: State's Attorney
Non-Profit Employee Accused Of Stealing From Maryland Organization: State's Attorney A Frederick woman who schemed to defraud a non-profit in Westminster where she worked has been charged, the Carroll County State's Attorney's Office announced. Randi Lynn Ryan, 48, has been arrested and charged for an alleged scam targeting the Carroll County Arts Council, Inc. over the course of nearly two years.  It is alleged that Ryan, while working as a financial coordinator for the non-profit, was issued a Bank of America credit card to use for the organization's business; however, an audit conducted in June 2023 found that Ryan was not compliant in turning over requested do…
Shooter Sentenced For Murdering GF Of DC-Area Drug Dealer During Ambush In Puerto Rico: Feds Shooter Sentenced For Murdering GF Of DC-Area Drug Dealer During Ambush In Puerto Rico: Feds
Shooter Sentenced For Murdering GF Of Dc-area Drug Dealer During Ambush In Puerto Rico: Feds A convicted drug trafficker who ambushed and murdered a woman from Maryland who was dating the leader of a DC-area drug operation has been sentenced to decades in prison, federal authorities announced. Pureto Rico-native Jann Jousten Aponte-Rivera, 27, was sentenced on Wednesday to 50 years in prison for the drug-related murder of 42-year-old Frederick resident Shantay Myisha Butler, who was killed in retaliation for drug debts, officials say.  According to prosecutors, Aponte-Rivera was part of a large-scale drug trafficking organization based in San Juan that was sending kilogra…
Details About Maryland Kayaker Found Dead In Susquehanna River Revealed Details About Maryland Kayaker Found Dead In Susquehanna River Revealed
Details About Maryland Kayaker Found Dead In Susquehanna River Revealed The details about the death and life of a kayaker found in the Susquehanna River nearly two days after he went missing have been released. Brenton King's kayak was recovered by firefighters in the Susquehanna River, south of City Island, around 2 p.m. Friday, Feb. 16, Harrisburg police said, as Daily Voice initially reported.   His wife's best friend, Tracy Burkey, detailed the situation in a GoFundMe she launched to help Brent's family: "On the morning of Friday February 16th Brent went out to do what he loves, fish. He had all the proper gear and equipment. He texted his w…
Here's Who Got The Most Snow In Maryland, Virginia Here's Who Got The Most Snow In Maryland, Virginia
Here's Who Got The Most Snow In Maryland, Virginia The National Weather Service has released snowfall totals for the DMV in this week's storm. In Maryland, Sabillasville which appears to have gotten the most amount of snow: 8.5 inches on Tuesday, Feb. 13, the NWS said. In Virginia, Gavel Springs in Frederick County got about 4.5 inches. Here's the breakdown by county: BALTIMORE Lineboro: 3.5 inches Bentley Springs: 3 Owings Mills: 1 Pikesville: 0.4  CARROLL Millers: 4.7 Manchester: 4.3 Taneytown: 4 Westminster: 2 Uniontown: 1.1 CECIL Elkton: 3.0  Rising Sun: 1  Port Deposit 1 FREDERICK Sabilla…
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?…
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…
Rain May Turn To Snow In Parts Of DMV Region During Shifty Incoming Storm: Forecasters Rain May Turn To Snow In Parts Of DMV Region During Shifty Incoming Storm: Forecasters
Rain May Turn To Snow In Parts Of DMV Region During Shifty Incoming Storm: Forecasters Some parts of the DMV region could be hit with snow as another round of storms is expected to roll through the area.  Forecasters are advising that some parts of the area could see winter weather, specifically in the mountains, though many other neighborhoods will only see rain falling beginning late on Monday and into Tuesday morning. We have some winter weather on the way for Maryland including potential snow fall tonight into tomorrow. Keep an eye on @NWS_BaltWash, your local forecasts, and here for continued updates. #MdWx https://t.co/3jWmTmz5Uo — Maryland Department of Emergen…
Wanted Murder Suspect Turns Himself In Months After Summertime Shooting In Maryland: Police Wanted Murder Suspect Turns Himself In Months After Summertime Shooting In Maryland: Police
Wanted Murder Suspect Turns Himself In Months After Summertime Shooting In Maryland: Police A man wanted in connection to a fatal shooting of a father of three last summer has been taken into custody months later in Frederick, police say. Jeffrey Whitney Bryan, Jr., 31, was arrested this week by members of the Frederick Police Department following a lengthy investigation into the fatal shooting of Governor Thomas Johnson High School grad Tayquan Palmer in July 2023. On July 1 last year, officers were called to the 100 block of West All Saints Street to investigate a shooting, where they found Palmer, 28, suffering from a single gunshot wound.  He was treated at the scene by …
Winning $100K Powerball Ticket Sold At Royal Farms Location In Maryland Winning $100K Powerball Ticket Sold At Royal Farms Location In Maryland
Winning $100K Powerball Ticket Sold At Royal Farms Location In Maryland Who’s the lucky winner?  A Powerball ticket good for $100,000 was sold at a Royal Farms location in Maryland, lottery officials said. The ticket — the first third-tier winning ticket sold in 2024 — was purchased at Royal Farms on English Muffin Way in Frederick for the Monday, Jan. 22 drawing. It was purchased with Power Play, doubling its third-tier prize to $100,000. The winning numbers were: 24, 25, 43, 52 and 63. The Powerball was 21 with a 2x Power Play multiplier. The Powerball jackpot rolled to an estimated annuity of $145 million for the Wednesday, Jan. 2…
More Snow: New Projections Released For Storm Headed To MD, VA More Snow: New Projections Released For Storm Headed To MD, VA
More Snow: New Projections Released For Storm Headed To MD, VA The National Weather Service has released a brand-new map showing projected snow totals coming to the mid-Atlantic later this week. Wednesday, Jan. 17 is expected to be "very cold" with temps struggling to reach the freezing mark southeast of Washington DC in the afternoon, the NWS said.  Sunny skies are expected today, but it will remain very cold. Posted by US National Weather Service Baltimore/Washington on Wednesday, January 17, 2024 Thursday, Jan. 18 will be another dry day but with increasing clouds, and not quite as cold. A cold front will come in on Thursday night into…
Maryland Woman Eyes Beach House After $2M Lottery Scratch-Off Win Maryland Woman Eyes Beach House After $2M Lottery Scratch-Off Win
Maryland Woman Eyes Beach House After $2M Lottery Scratch-Off Win Sunny days are ahead for a Frederick woman who took home a $2 million prize playing a new Maryland Lottery instant ticket while waiting for lunch. A Frederick County woman who enjoys her scratchers has big plans for herself after claiming the top prize on a "200X The Cash" ticket that only went on sale last month, Lottery officials say. The first-ever top-prize winning ticket was sold at Sheetz on Rosemont Avenue in Frederick, where the winner says she frequents to get gas and a hot dog-soda combo.  While waiting for her order to come out, the Frederick resident decided to buy Lottery…
These DMV Towns Are 'Most Christmassy' In America These DMV Towns Are 'Most Christmassy' In America
These DMV Towns Are 'Most Christmassy' In America You won't have to go far to get in the Christmas spirit, as several towns in the DMV were named among America's favorites "Christmassy" towns. Mixbook's list was made by surveying 3,000 families to discover which of the popular festive destinations they'd most like to visit this season, the website says. Coming in at No. 5 is Alexandria, VA which Mixbook says "embodies the spirit of the holiday season with its unique blend of history and festive charm." The site notes "picturesque" streets lined with historic, brick buildings. Add the Christmas lights and snow, that's an idyllic holiday str…
Police ID Father, Infant Son Involved In Maryland Murder-Suicide Police ID Father, Infant Son Involved In Maryland Murder-Suicide
Police ID Father, Infant Son Involved In Maryland Murder-Suicide New details have been released by the Prince George's County Police Department as they continue to investigate a murder-suicide involving a father and his infant son. Suitland resident Kenneth Petty, 38, has been identified as the man who allegedly shot and killed 2-year-old Sterling Glover Petty, of Frederick, after the two were found suffering from fatal gunshot wounds inside a car over the weekend Officers from the Prince George's County Police Department were called at around 1 p.m. on Sunday afternoon to the 1200 block of Mercantile Lane in the Largo area to conduct a welfare check, ac…
Frederick YouTuber's Bloodied GF Seen On Video Hiding After Ex-BF's Suicidal Attack, He Says Frederick YouTuber's Bloodied GF Seen On Video Hiding After Ex-BF's Suicidal Attack, He Says
Frederick YouTuber's Bloodied GF Seen On Video Hiding After Ex-BF's Suicidal Attack, He Says A YouTuber with Maryland roots posted footage of him and his wounded girlfriend hiding on his back porch after he says her ex-boyfriend showed up at his apartment and began shooting through the door, then took his own life. Hunter Avallone — who has ties to Frederick, Hagerstown, and Arnold, MD — was at his Martinsburg, West Virginia apartment with his girlfriend, Holle Peno, when the gunman showed up to his building on Friday, Dec. 8 around 12:30 p.m., he said on Instagram. Graphic footage shows Avallone and his Twitch streamer girlfriend, whose leg is bloodied, hiding on his back por…
Sergeant Who Lost Use Of Legs In Intentional Crash Escorted To Walter Reed Hospital (VIDEOS) Sergeant Who Lost Use Of Legs In Intentional Crash Escorted To Walter Reed Hospital (VIDEOS)
Sergeant Who Lost Use Of Legs In Intentional Crash Escorted To Walter Reed Hospital (Videos) It was a day of celebration for the Montgomery County police family as they escorted Sgt. Patrick Kepp out of the hospital weeks after he was severely injured in a crash on I-270 in late October. Kepp received a proper hero's welcome on Thursday as he was discharged from the UMD Medical Center Shock Trauma Center and was escorted by a decorated motorcade to Walter Reed Medical Center in Virginia. Today is a day of celebration!Sgt. Pat Kepp has been discharged from the UMD Medical Center, Shock Trauma. Surrounded by family, friends, brothers&sisters in Blue and an amazing medical team…