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New I-695 Inner Loop Closure Point To Take Effect Monday: Maryland Transportation Authority New I-695 Inner Loop Closure Point To Take Effect Monday: Maryland Transportation Authority
New I-695 Inner Loop Closure Point To Take Effect Monday: Maryland Transportation Authority With the entire East Coast continuing to adjust to the collapse of the Key Bridge collapse in Maryland, the state's Transportation Authority announced new closures and alternatives for motorists on I-695. Beginning on Monday, April 15, there will be a new closure point in effect on the Inner Loop. According to officials, the closure will be at MD 151/North Point Boulevard (exit 42) which will be the last exit for drivers. Outer Loop closure remains intact at MD 173 (exit 1) (see above). New closures and traffic patterns.  Maryland Transportation Authority Police via Facebook …

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by Zak Failla
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Attempted Murder Suspect Arrested At BWI-Marshall Airport, MDTA Police Say Attempted Murder Suspect Arrested At BWI-Marshall Airport, MDTA Police Say
Attempted Murder Suspect Arrested At Bwi-marshall Airport, Mdta Police Say A Washington County man wanted for attempted murder was picked up by police as he was heading to the BWI Airport to fly out of the area, officials say. Wanted Hagerstown resident Zachary A. Butler, 34, was arrested by Maryland Transportation Authority (MDTA) Police Officers at Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport on Sunday morning, according to authorities on Feb. 12.  Police say that officers assigned to the airport were tipped off at 10 a.m. on Sunday, Feb. 11 that the wanted man may be traveling to the airport, prompting a search for Butler and his vehic…

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Cecil County Man Arrested For Hit-Run On Hatem Bridge In Maryland: MDTA Police Cecil County Man Arrested For Hit-Run On Hatem Bridge In Maryland: MDTA Police
Cecil County Man Arrested For Hit-Run On Hatem Bridge In Maryland: Mdta Police It didn't take long for police to track down a hit-and-run driver from Cecil County who was wanted after striking a bicyclist who was riding on the Thomas J. Hatem Memorial Bridge in Harford County late on Sunday afternoon. Maryland Transportation Authority (MDTA) Police Officers have arrested 53-year-old Elkton man David Adams after allegedly hitting a cyclist in the westbound lanes of the Havre de Grace bridge. The strike was reported shortly before 6 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 4.  According to officials, officers found the bicyclist - whose name has not been released, pending the in…

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Bicyclist Struck By Hit-Run Driver While Riding On Hatem Bridge In Maryland, MDTA Police Say Bicyclist Struck By Hit-Run Driver While Riding On Hatem Bridge In Maryland, MDTA Police Say
Bicyclist Struck By Hit-Run Driver While Riding On Hatem Bridge In Maryland, Mdta Police Say An investigation has been launched after a bicyclist was struck by a hit-and-run driver while riding on the Thomas J. Hatem Memorial Bridge in Harford County late on Sunday afternoon. Maryland Transportation Authority (MDTA) Police Officers are probing the crash after a cyclist was hit by a driver who sped away in the westbound lanes of the Havre de Grace bridge over the weekend. The strike was reported shortly before 6 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 4.  According to officials, officers found the bicyclist - whose name has not been released, pending the investigation - in the roadway, and he wa…

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Police & Fire
MDTA Police Vehicle Struck By Gunfire In Maryland Work Zone: Officials MDTA Police Vehicle Struck By Gunfire In Maryland Work Zone: Officials
Mdta Police Vehicle Struck By Gunfire In Maryland Work Zone: Officials A police vehicle with the Maryland Transportation Authority (MDTA) was struck by gunfire during a pre-dawn shooting in a work zone on Tuesday, Jan. 30, according to authorities who are looking for leads. An MDTA officer was assisting with a work zone closure in the right lane of the ramp from northbound I-95 to I-395 (Exit 53) in Baltimore City when investigators believe a shot was fired from a passing vehicle around 2:15 a.m. The shot struck the MDTA Police vehicle, an unmarked Dodge Charger, which had its emergency lights activated, officials said. The officer was not hurt. It wasn’t cle…

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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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by Zak Failla
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Seatbeltless Fugitive With 12 Open Warrants Busted During Traffic Stop In Maryland: MDTA Seatbeltless Fugitive With 12 Open Warrants Busted During Traffic Stop In Maryland: MDTA
Seatbeltless Fugitive With 12 Open Warrants Busted During Traffic Stop In Maryland: Mdta An expired registration and lack of seatbelt led to the arrest of a man wanted on a dozen open warrants in Maryland, police say. Anne Arundel resident David H. Taylor, 27, tried to pull a fast one on Maryland Transportation Authority (MDTA) Police officers, giving a fake ID during a traffic stop this week as he attempted to avoid being detected. According to police, at around 6 p.m. on Wednesday afternoon, an officer stopped a Ford Windstar in the southbound lanes of I-95 near Caton Avenue in Baltimore for a registration violation. During the subsequent stop, the officer attempted to ident…

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Wrong-Way Driver Killed In Head-On I-95 Crash With Tractor-Trailer In Maryland: State Police Wrong-Way Driver Killed In Head-On I-95 Crash With Tractor-Trailer In Maryland: State Police
Wrong-Way Driver Killed In Head-On I-95 Crash With Tractor-Trailer In Maryland: State Police A 29-year-old Baltimore woman heading in the wrong direction was killed in a head-on crash with a tractor trailer on I-95, state police say. Officers from the JFK Memorial Highway Barrack were called at around 4 a.m. on Sunday morning in Baltimore County, where there were reports of a speeding Acura heading in the wrong direction southbound on I-95 in White Marsh. According to investigators, Courtney Yvette Dunston was driving a 2009 Acura north in the southbound lanes of the interstate before she was killed crashing head-on with a tractor trailer near exit 67. The crash was reported a…

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One Killed Falling From 1-395 Bridge After Multi-Vehicle Crash In Maryland: Officials One Killed Falling From 1-395 Bridge After Multi-Vehicle Crash In Maryland: Officials
One Killed Falling From 1-395 Bridge After Multi-Vehicle Crash In Maryland: Officials One person was killed after a crash in Baltimore caused a person to fall off a bridge and into the waters below a stretch of I-395 south in Baltimore, officials said. Emergency crews from the Baltimore City were called to I-395 at approximately 9:45 p.m. on Sunday night, where there was a multi-vehicle crash that led to a person falling over a Jersey wall approximately 100 feet to his death. Upon arrival, first responders were deployed in the area to search the waters, where they found the victim unresponsive and unconscious. It is unclear what caused the person to fall to his death. Inv…

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Nine Lives: Cat Recovering After Being Thrown Out Of Car On I-95 In MD Nine Lives: Cat Recovering After Being Thrown Out Of Car On I-95 In MD
Nine Lives: Cat Recovering After Being Thrown Out Of Car On I-95 In MD All nine lives were needed for a cat thrown out of a moving vehicle on I-95 who will be looking for a forever family after he was left traumatized over the weekend during a terrifying ordeal. On Sunday night, members of the Baltimore City Animal Control were called to the Fort McHenry tunnel on I-95, where they found a petrified cat who was darting around honking traffic as cars zoomed past and around him, as he had no place to seek shelter. The tunnel was temporarily shut down by the Maryland Transportation Authority, who were able to trap Hilton in a makeshift crate they made out of a bo…

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by Zak Failla
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Heavy Rain, 35-45MPH Wind Gusts May Impact Travelers, Maryland Bridges: MDTA Heavy Rain, 35-45MPH Wind Gusts May Impact Travelers, Maryland Bridges: MDTA
Heavy Rain, 35-45MPH Wind Gusts May Impact Travelers, Maryland Bridges: Mdta With heavy rain and strong wind gusts expected to rock the region on Wednesday, the Maryland Transportation Authority (MDTA) is cautioning motorists to be on high alert - specifically while traveling on bridges. Officials said that on Wednesday, Nov. 30, motorists should be prepared for wind warnings, restrictions and the potential for temporary traffic holds at MDTA bridges. According to the National Weather Service, a sharp cold front rolling through the region will lead to rain and heavy wind gusts on Wednesday. Wind advisories have been put into place for higher elevations, and Gale Wa…

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by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
Suspected Impaired Driver Smashes Infiniti Into MDTA Police SUV In Maryland: Officials Suspected Impaired Driver Smashes Infiniti Into MDTA Police SUV In Maryland: Officials
Suspected Impaired Driver Smashes Infiniti Into Mdta Police SUV In Maryland: Officials A driver without a license was allegedly impaired when he sped into the back of a Maryland Transportation Authority (MDTA) Police vehicle, causing a chain-reaction crash in Baltimore City, authorities say. Herman T. Rock, 53, of Baltimore, is facing multiple charges including driving a motor vehicle while under the influence and driving a motor vehicle without a license following the violent crash shortly before midnight on Tuesday, Nov. 15. According to police, officers responded to a crash in the area of Monroe Street and MD 295 on Tuesday night. While officers waited for a tow truck …

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MARC Service Suspended In Maryland For Police Activity (DEVELOPING) MARC Service Suspended In Maryland For Police Activity (DEVELOPING)
MARC Service Suspended In Maryland For Police Activity (Developing) The Maryland Transportation Authority announced that Penn Line service has been suspended in both directions due to police activity near the Seabrook Station. Officials announced at approximately 5:15 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 27 that service is being suspended due to the police activity, the nature of which has not been disclosed. MARC Penn Line Service Suspended -- Penn Line service has been suspended in both directions due to police activity near Seabrook Station. There is no estimated timeframe for restoration of service. Updates will be provided as t... https://t.co/vfDNlXGeu7 — MT…

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Here's How Busy Maryland State Police Troopers Were During Labor Day Weekend Here's How Busy Maryland State Police Troopers Were During Labor Day Weekend
Here's How Busy Maryland State Police Troopers Were During Labor Day Weekend Dozens of Maryland motorists were arrested by state police troopers who handed out nearly 1,000 citations during a special DUI detail over some of the state’s busiest roadways during Labor Day Weekend. Maryland state police troopers teamed with the Maryland Transportation Authority over the long holiday weekend where they worked the special detail along I-695 in Baltimore, I-70 in Howard, Frederick, and Washington counties, I-495, and a stretch of Route 50. During the three-day detail, which ended on Monday, Sept. 5, officers handed out a total of 928 citations, 975 warnings, and 128 safet…

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Maryland Driver Busted With Gun, Marijuana During DUI Checkpoint Maryland Driver Busted With Gun, Marijuana During DUI Checkpoint
Maryland Driver Busted With Gun, Marijuana During DUI Checkpoint A DUI checkpoint in Maryland led to the arrest of a 25-year-old driver who was not impaired, but will face weapons charges after being busted with a loaded handgun in Charles County. Waldorf resident William Andrew Mells was arrested by law enforcement authorities during the sobriety checkpoint, which was conducted on Leonardtown Road in the area of Renner Road in Waldorf, a spokesperson for the Charles County Sheriff’s Office announced on Tuesday, June 21. When Mells got to the checkpoint, police said that it was determined he was in possession of a loaded handgun, and suspected marijuana…

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by Zak Failla