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Seven Rescued From Balconies As Fire Rips Through Maryland Apartment Seven Rescued From Balconies As Fire Rips Through Maryland Apartment
Seven Rescued From Balconies As Fire Rips Through Maryland Apartment Firefighters pulled seven people to safety from their balconies as flames tore through a Maryland apartment building Wednesday morning, officials said. Crews rushed to the 6100 block of Breezewood Drive in Greenbelt around 8:43 a.m. on March 19, where they arrived to find fire shooting from the first and second floors of a three-story apartment building, according to the Prince George’s County Fire/EMS Department. There is an apartment fire in the 6100 block of Breezewood Drive. The building has been evacuated, and the Fire Department is on scene. Please avoid the area to allow emergency…
Drunk Driver Crashes Into State Trooper's Vehicle on I-695 In Baltimore County: Police Drunk Driver Crashes Into State Trooper's Vehicle on I-695 In Baltimore County: Police
Drunk Driver Crashes Into State Trooper's Vehicle on I-695 In Baltimore County: Police A Maryland State Trooper had to be rushed to the hospital after being struck by a suspected impaired driver who cut across two lanes of traffic on I-695 in Baltimore County, authorities announced. Harriet Penniman Van Kleeck, 63, of Towson, is facing multiple charges after allegedly plowing her Honda HRV into a fully marked police cruiser with its emergency lights activated late Friday night, according to Maryland State Police. The trooper, assigned to the Golden Ring Barrack, had just completed a traffic stop around 11:30 p.m. on March 14 when Van Kleeck’s vehicle veered across lanes betwe…
Driver Killed In Head-On Maryland Crash, Baltimore Woman Airlifted: State Police Driver Killed In Head-On Maryland Crash, Baltimore Woman Airlifted: State Police
Driver Killed In Head-On Maryland Crash, Baltimore Woman Airlifted: State Police A Maryland man was killed and a woman was airlifted with serious injuries after a head-on crash in Carroll County, authorities announced. Richard Snyder, 78, of Westminster, died at the hospital after the crash, which happened around 2:07 p.m. on Sunday, March 16, on Maryland Route 97 near Liberty Road, according to Maryland State Police. Investigators say that Lydia Hansen, 29, of Baltimore, was driving a Volkswagen sedan south on Route 97 when, for unknown reasons, she collided head-on with Snyder’s Chevrolet truck. Snyder was rushed to Carroll Hospital by paramedics, where he was later …
Pedestrian Struck By Metro Train At Maryland Station (DEVELOPING) Pedestrian Struck By Metro Train At Maryland Station (DEVELOPING)
Pedestrian Struck By Metro Train At Maryland Station (Developing) Emergency crews rushed to a chaotic scene at West Hyattsville Metro Station after a pedestrian was struck by a train, causing major delays on the system, according to Prince George’s County Fire/EMS. The incident happened around 3:51 p.m. on Tuesday, March 12, at the station near Hamilton Street, officials said. Metro traffic was halted in both directions as firefighters worked to rescue the victim from under the train. The pedestrian was successfully removed and treated by EMS at the scene, though their condition has not been released. Train traffic reopened shortly after 5 p.m. on Wednes…
Man Drunk-Dialing 911 Looking For Free Ride—Gets One To Jail In Maryland: Sheriff Man Drunk-Dialing 911 Looking For Free Ride—Gets One To Jail In Maryland: Sheriff
Man Drunk-Dialing 911 Looking For Free Ride—Gets One To Jail In Maryland: Sheriff A Maryland man who treated 911 like a personal Uber service found himself riding straight to jail instead, authorities said. Maurice Franklin Jacks, 62, of Huntingtown, was arrested after repeatedly calling Calvert County emergency dispatchers asking for a ride—and then hanging up each time, according to the Calvert County Sheriff's Office. Deputies were called to the Giant grocery store on N Solomons Island Road in Prince Frederick after Jacks' persistent (and pointless) calls jammed up emergency lines.  When they arrived, they found him intoxicated, irate, and suddenly not intereste…
Man Found Unresponsive In Car Pronounced Dead In Maryland: Police (DEVELOPING) Man Found Unresponsive In Car Pronounced Dead In Maryland: Police (DEVELOPING)
Man Found Unresponsive In Car Pronounced Dead In Maryland: Police (Developing) A death investigation is underway after a man was found unresponsive inside a vehicle in Seat Pleasant and later pronounced dead, authorities said. Officers responded to the 6300 block of Addison Road around 12:15 p.m. on Thursday, March 6, after receiving reports of an unconscious man inside a vehicle, according to Seat Pleasant Police. When officers arrived, they found the man unresponsive and immediately began life-saving efforts, including CPR and the use of agency-issued AEDs. Despite their attempts, Prince George’s County Fire/EMS crews arrived and ultimately pronounced the man dead …
Content Creator Calling In Fake Fires For Clicks Back In Custody: Maryland Fire Marshal Content Creator Calling In Fake Fires For Clicks Back In Custody: Maryland Fire Marshal
Content Creator Calling In Fake Fires For Clicks Back In Custody: Maryland Fire Marshal A Maryland social media creator accused of setting fires and making fake 911 calls for content has been arrested again—this time in St. Mary’s County—just days after being released on home detention, officials said. Joshua Christian-Stanley Jackson, 21, of Prince Frederick, was taken into custody Wednesday, March 5, after investigators linked him to another arson case and a separate false 911 call, according to the Maryland State Fire Marshal’s Office. Jackson, who was initially arrested last week for allegedly setting fire to a vacant commercial building in Charles County, had been release…
Train Strikes Vehicle At Rail Crossing In Maryland: Officials Train Strikes Vehicle At Rail Crossing In Maryland: Officials
Train Strikes Vehicle At Rail Crossing In Maryland: Officials A collision between a CSX train and a vehicle brought rail traffic to a halt in Harford County, though no injuries were reported, officials said. The incident occurred Tuesday on Beards Hill Road at the rail crossing in Aberdeen, according to the Harford County Volunteer Fire and EMS Association. Volunteer firefighters and EMS crews from the Aberdeen Fire Department responded swiftly to the scene. While the train struck the vehicle, no train cars were derailed. Officials confirmed that Amtrak and Maryland Transit Administration MARC services were unaffected by the incident. Beards Hill R…
Two Dead, 77-Year-Old Hospitalized After Maryland House Fire (DEVELOPING) Two Dead, 77-Year-Old Hospitalized After Maryland House Fire (DEVELOPING)
Two Dead, 77-Year-Old Hospitalized After Maryland House Fire (Developing) A devastating house fire in Harford County claimed two lives and left a 77-year-old man hospitalized, authorities said. The blaze broke out around 8:15 a.m. on Friday, Feb. 21, at a home on Darlington Avenue in Aberdeen.  Responding officers from the Aberdeen Police Department were the first to arrive and found the injured man outside the home, where they were advised there were two family members still inside.  🚨 Aberdeen Fire Department, Inc.and multiple fire departments are on scene of a dwelling fire on Darlington Ave. Avoid the area. Posted by Aberdeen Police Department…
DC Man Convicted Of Murder, Child Abuse In Death Of GF’s Toddler In MD: 'Outrageously Sad Case' DC Man Convicted Of Murder, Child Abuse In Death Of GF’s Toddler In MD: 'Outrageously Sad Case'
DC Man Convicted Of Murder, Child Abuse In Death Of GF’s Toddler In MD: 'Outrageously Sad Case' A District man has been convicted of murder and child abuse in the horrific death of his girlfriend’s 16-month-old son, Montgomery County prosecutors announced. Marlon Adilson Melendez, 30, is facing life in prison, plus 65 years when he is sentenced in June in conection to the death of the boy in Silver Spring. The case began on March 11, 2023, when the child’s mother called 911, reporting that her son was not breathing after they had fallen asleep, police said. The child was pronounced dead at the hospital, and an autopsy revealed signs of child abuse, investigators said. While inte…
Black Box Recovered From Philadelphia Learjet Crash (VIDEO) Black Box Recovered From Philadelphia Learjet Crash (VIDEO)
Black Box Recovered From Philadelphia Learjet Crash (Video) The black box from the Jet Rescue Air Ambulance that crashed in Northeast Philadelphia has been located, providing investigators with a key piece of evidence to determine the cause of the deadly crash, the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) announced Sunday evening, Feb. 2. Black Box, Flight Data Components Recovered The cockpit voice recorder (CVR), commonly referred to as a black box, was found buried eight feet underground at the crash site, officials said. Investigators also recovered the plane’s enhanced ground proximity warning system (EGPWS), which may contain flight data cru…
Mom, Daughter Killed In Philadelphia Learjet Crash While Returning Home From Medical Treatment Mom, Daughter Killed In Philadelphia Learjet Crash While Returning Home From Medical Treatment
Mom, Daughter Killed In Philadelphia Learjet Crash While Returning Home From Medical Treatment The pediatric patient and mother aboard the Jet Rescue Air Ambulance that crashed and exploded in Northeast Philadelphia have been identified as Valentina Guzman Murillo, 12, and her mother, Lizeth Murillo Osuna, 31, of Ensenada, Baja California, Mexico, officials confirmed. Valentina had been in Philadelphia since August 2024, receiving treatment for myelomeningocele, a severe spinal cord malformation, at Shriners Children’s Philadelphia, family friends told Reforma. She had been discharged on Jan. 31 and was returning home with her mother when their Learjet 55 (XA-UCI) crashed just 30 seco…
Child Airlifted After Four-Vehicle Crash Involving School Bus In Maryland Child Airlifted After Four-Vehicle Crash Involving School Bus In Maryland
Child Airlifted After Four-Vehicle Crash Involving School Bus In Maryland Four vehicles, including a school bus, were involved in a crash that left a minor with serious injuries and shut down part of I-70 in Frederick County. A child was airlifted to an area trauma center after the multi-vehicle crash that shut down part of the interstate during the morning rush on Wednesday. The crash was reported just after 7:30 a.m. on Jan. 29 in the eastbound lanes of I-70 at Route 144 (mile marker 59).  First responders arrived to find four vehicles involved, including a school bus, though there were no students were on board at the time of the crash. A pediatric pati…
Teen Killed, Driver Airlifted After Crashing Into Dump Truck Contracted By Maryland DOT: Police Teen Killed, Driver Airlifted After Crashing Into Dump Truck Contracted By Maryland DOT: Police
Teen Killed, Driver Airlifted After Crashing Into Dump Truck Contracted By Maryland DOT: Police A teenage passenger riding in a vehicle that crashed into a dump truck contracted by the Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration died, state police announced. Federalsburg resident Trevor Whiteley, 17, has been identified by investigators as the person killed in an overnight crash involving the truck and a 2010 Ford Fusion. Maryland State Police troopers were called shortly before midnight on Sunday, Jan. 19 to a crash on Route 313, north of Chipmans Lane in Federalsburg. According to the initial investigation, it was determined that the Ford was t…
Child Critically Injured, Woman Hurt In Maryland Townhouse Blaze Sparked By Fire Pit Child Critically Injured, Woman Hurt In Maryland Townhouse Blaze Sparked By Fire Pit
Child Critically Injured, Woman Hurt In Maryland Townhouse Blaze Sparked By Fire Pit A 9-year-old child and a woman were injured in a fire caused by an indoor ignitable liquid flame kit designed for making S'mores, Anne Arundel County officials said. Shortly before 4 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 30, firefighters from Anne Arundel County, Fort Meade, and Howard County responded to a townhouse in the 8500 block of Crooked Tree Lane in Laurel for reports of a fire in the living room. Crews quickly contained and extinguished the flames, preventing the fire from spreading beyond the living room, authorities said. Paramedics treated the child and an adult woman at the scene. The 9-year…
Maryland State Police Hunt Hit-Run Driver After Child Killed Falling From Vehicle On I-97 Maryland State Police Hunt Hit-Run Driver After Child Killed Falling From Vehicle On I-97
Maryland State Police Hunt Hit-Run Driver After Child Killed Falling From Vehicle On I-97 Maryland State Police are investigating a tragic hit-and-run incident in Anne Arundel County that claimed the life of a 7-year-old boy on Sunday night. The boy, who was a rear passenger in a 2011 Mazda 3 driven by his grandmother, 66-year-old Hagerstown resident Lorraine O'Neill, was pronounced dead at the scene by emergency personnel following the crash, police say. Troopers from the Glen Burnie Barrack responded shortly before 7:30 p.m. to the scene on I-97, north of MD Route 32, where the crash was reported. Preliminary investigations revealed that the child opened the rear window of th…
Fire Displaces Dozens Of Patients From Perry Point VA Medical Center In Maryland Fire Displaces Dozens Of Patients From Perry Point VA Medical Center In Maryland
Fire Displaces Dozens Of Patients From Perry Point VA Medical Center In Maryland Dozens of patients at the Perry Point VA Medical Center in Maryland were displaced overnight by a blaze that broke out in the building, according to the Fire Marshal. Multiple agencies were called at around 7 p.m. on Wednesday night to Building 23H when an accidental fire broke out on the roof. Investigators say that the building's generator was tested earlier in the day, and it was determined that the hot surface of the exhaust pipe ignited the roofing material adjacent to the pipe.  Engine 512 & Tower 5 are assisting Perry Point Fire Department with a fire at the …
Rollover Crash On I-95 Causes Delays Topping Four Miles In Howard County Rollover Crash On I-95 Causes Delays Topping Four Miles In Howard County
Rollover Crash On I-95 Causes Delays Topping Four Miles In Howard County A rollover crash caused chaos for some motorists on I-95 on Wednesday afternoon as first responders investigated in Howard County. Before 3 p.m. on Oct. 16, police and emergency crews responded to the northbound lanes of the interstate near MD-175, where there was a reported crash that blocked several lanes. As of 3:15 p.m. on Wednesday, traffic was only getting by in the left lane and shoulder as crews worked to remove the vehicle from the middle of the roadway. The traffic on I-95 in Howard County. Maryland DOT Delays were estimated to be approximately four miles, though traffic …
Sanctuary Undamaged By Smoke, Flames During Baltimore County Church Blaze: Fire Investigators Sanctuary Undamaged By Smoke, Flames During Baltimore County Church Blaze: Fire Investigators
Sanctuary Undamaged By Smoke, Flames During Baltimore County Church Blaze: Fire Investigators Firefighters had to contend with tricky conditions on Monday morning as they battled a blaze that broke out inside a Baltimore County church. New details have been released by investigators as they continue to probe the fire at the St. Paul Praise and Worship Center on Reisterstown Road in Pikesville. Crews were called at around 9:45 a.m. on Oct. 14 to the church, where they were met by flames coming from the first floor that spread to the second story and into the steeple of the building.  WORKING BUIDING FIRE 503 Reisterstown Rd #Pikesville | Crews arrived to fire on the 1st and …
Residents Evacuated As Crews Battle Five-Alarm Fire In Baltimore (DEVELOPING) Residents Evacuated As Crews Battle Five-Alarm Fire In Baltimore (DEVELOPING)
Residents Evacuated As Crews Battle Five-Alarm Fire In Baltimore (Developing) Crews were kept busy overnight battling a reported five-alarm fire that impacted nearly a dozen homes in Baltimore, officials say. Some residents were evacuated early on Tuesday morning after a blaze broke out in the 3400 block of Keswick Road in Hampden that spread to multiple rowhomes in the area. It was initially called a three-alarm fire, but was upgraded to five alarms as the flames continued to spread.  The fire was declared under control before 8 a.m. on Tuesday. UPDATE: 3000 block of Keswick- 5alarm fire extinguished — Baltimore Fire (@BaltimoreFire) October 15, 2024 No …
Sheriff IDs 67-Year-Old Man Killed In Maryland Mobile Home Fire Sheriff IDs 67-Year-Old Man Killed In Maryland Mobile Home Fire
Sheriff IDs 67-Year-Old Man Killed In Maryland Mobile Home Fire The cause of a fatal fire that claimed the life of 67-year-old Robert Raymond Cole in Frederick County over the weekend has been classified as "undetermined," investigators say. First responders were called around 9:15 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 5 to the 11000 block of Highland School Road, where there was a reported fire in Myersville. Upon arrival, Frederick County Fire and Rescue Service crews found a mobile home with "extensive fire showing" and were informed that it may be occupied, prompting an emergency search. Paramedics found Cole unconscious inside, and he was pronounced dead at the …
One Killed In Maryland Mobile Home Fire Under Investigation: County Officials (DEVELOPING) One Killed In Maryland Mobile Home Fire Under Investigation: County Officials (DEVELOPING)
One Killed In Maryland Mobile Home Fire Under Investigation: County Officials (Developing) One person was killed overnight in a fire that broke out inside a Frederick County home, officials confirmed. First responders were called around 9:15 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 5 to the 11000 block of Highland School Road, where there was a reported fire in Myersville. Upon arrival, Frederick County Fire and Rescue Service crews found a mobile home with "extensive fire showing" and were informed that it may be occupied, prompting an emergency search. An unconscious person was found inside, officials said, and treated by paramedics at the scene, though they were pronounced dead. No details abo…
One Killed, One Hospitalized In Double Shooting At Burning Maryland Home: State Police One Killed, One Hospitalized In Double Shooting At Burning Maryland Home: State Police
One Killed, One Hospitalized In Double Shooting At Burning Maryland Home: State Police One person was killed and a suspect is in custody following a shooting in Cecil County on Tuesday afternoon. Maryland State Police detectives have launched an investigation following reports of shots fired in Conowingo that left one person - whose name has not been released - dead, and another injured. A suspect is in custody, investigators noted. *DELAYED FROM 14:15 HOURS* #CONOWINGO | *SHOOTING/DWELLING FIRE* | 300 BLK MT. ZOAR RD | 1 ADULT MALE PRI 4 O/S FROM... Posted by Cecil County Fire Blog on Tuesday, September 24, 2024 According to investigators, at around 2 p.m., first …
Children, Passenger Airlifted After Vehicle Driven By Baltimore Man On I-70 Crashes: State PD Children, Passenger Airlifted After Vehicle Driven By Baltimore Man On I-70 Crashes: State PD
Children, Passenger Airlifted After Vehicle Driven By Baltimore Man On I-70 Crashes: State PD A 19-year-old driver was hospitalized, and two children and an adult passenger were airlifted from a crash scene on I-70 in Washington County, state police say. Baltimore resident Yelson Aguilar was among four hospitalized following a rollover crash in Big Pool early on Tuesday morning. According to state police, shortly before 7:30 a.m. on Sept. 10, troopers were called to a stretch of the interstate, where there was a reported single-vehicle crash with four injuries.  Investigators say that Aguilar was taken by paramedics to Meritus Medical Center, while two 6 year olds were flown t…
Maryland State Police Helicopter Used To Hoist Injured Worker Who Fell From Roof Maryland State Police Helicopter Used To Hoist Injured Worker Who Fell From Roof
Maryland State Police Helicopter Used To Hoist Injured Worker Who Fell From Roof A Maryland State Police helicopter came to the rescue of a 25-year-old construction worker across state lines in West Virginia after he took a fall off a roof. On Monday, Maryland State Police Aviation Command rescued a construction worker who fell two stories while working on a home in Hardy County in the Ashton Woods area.  Based out of Cumberland, the helicopter was called in by the Moorefield Volunteer Fire Department and West Hardy Emergency Medical Service due to the severity of the worker's injuries, and the challenging terrain that may have led to a lengthy extraction…
Man, 76, Killed In Accidental Two-Alarm Baltimore County Electrical Fire Man, 76, Killed In Accidental Two-Alarm Baltimore County Electrical Fire
Man, 76, Killed In Accidental Two-Alarm Baltimore County Electrical Fire An accidental electrical fire in Baltimore County resulted in the 10th fatality reported in 2024 after a 76-year-old man died at the hospital.  Fire crews were called at around 9:30 p.m. on Wednesday night to the 500 block of Shamrock Lane in PIkesville, when a two-alarm blaze broke out. Upon arrival, firefighters were met by flames coming from the home, and during a search of the residence, they found Poe in a second-floor bedroom. He was removed from the home and paramedics rendered aid before rushing him to Northwest Hospital, where he was later pronounced dead. A woman in the hom…
Child Critically Injured In Early Morning Baltimore County House Fire That Displaced Seven Child Critically Injured In Early Morning Baltimore County House Fire That Displaced Seven
Child Critically Injured In Early Morning Baltimore County House Fire That Displaced Seven An 8-year-old boy suffered critical injuries and had to be rescued from a Baltimore County house fire that broke out early on Wednesday morning in Dundalk, officials say. Shortly before 3:45 a.m. on Sept. 4, crews were called to the 3000 block of Dunleer Road, where they were met by flames coming from the first floor of the home. Crews are on scene of a dwelling fire in the 3000 blk of Dunleer Rd-Dundalk #21222. Fire showing upon arrival, 1 resident has been rescued. DT0345 *TA Posted by Baltimore County Fire Department on Wednesday, September 4, 2024 During the subsequent search a…
One Killed, One Hospitalized In Head-On Maryland Crash, State Police Say (DEVELOPING) One Killed, One Hospitalized In Head-On Maryland Crash, State Police Say (DEVELOPING)
One Killed, One Hospitalized In Head-On Maryland Crash, State Police Say (Developing) One person was killed and a second hospitalized in a head-on crash in Harford County on Wednesday afternoon, state police say. Shortly before 1 p.m. on Aug. 28, Maryland State Police troopers were called to investigate a reported crash on Route 152 (Mountain Road) near Singer Road in Joppatowne, where there were two people with serious injuries. According to investigators, a 72-year-old man was driving a Buick LeSabre northbound along the roadway when the man crossed over the center lane and struck a Toyota Corolla head-on. The driver of the Buick was rushed the the University of Mary…
Teenager Airlifted To Hospital After Makeshift Firearm Explodes In Maryland: Fire Marshal Teenager Airlifted To Hospital After Makeshift Firearm Explodes In Maryland: Fire Marshal
Teenager Airlifted To Hospital After Makeshift Firearm Explodes In Maryland: Fire Marshal A 13-year-old in Maryland suffered traumatic injuries when he attempted to discharge a makeshift firearm that backfired on him, according to the Maryland Fire Marshal. The teen suffered burns and serious injuries attempting to shoot the rudimentary weapon, officials said, which was described as a metal pipe pulled with black powder. Shortly before 11 p.m. on Thursday night, members of the Church Hill Volunteer Fire Company and Queen Anne's County Department of Emergency Services paramedics were called to the 200 block of Laysan Teal Court in Queen Anne's County, where there was a repor…
Woman Killed, Man Critically Injured In Double Stabbing At Maryland Apartment, Police Say Woman Killed, Man Critically Injured In Double Stabbing At Maryland Apartment, Police Say
Woman Killed, Man Critically Injured In Double Stabbing At Maryland Apartment, Police Say A 47-year-old woman was killed and a man suffered traumatic injuries during an apartment stabbing that was reported in Anne Arundel County late on Friday afternoon. At approximately 5 p.m. on Aug. 9, officers were called to a building in the unit block of South River S in Edgewater, where there was a reported stabbing with two people suffering from injuries. The woman, Nancianne Houston, of Edgewater, was pronounced dead at the scene by paramedics. The 58-year-old man was rushed to the University of Maryland R Adams Cowley Shock Trauma Center with what were described as "serious, life-threa…
Bad Drivers Rampantly Running Red Lights Highlighted By Police In Maryland (VIDEO) Bad Drivers Rampantly Running Red Lights Highlighted By Police In Maryland (VIDEO)
Bad Drivers Rampantly Running Red Lights Highlighted By Police In Maryland (Video) The Howard County Police Department is highlighting some of the area's worst drivers, who have come close to recklessly causing several crashes while blowing through intersections. In accordance with "National Coalition for Safer Roads Stop on Red Week," the agency released a new video showcasing multiple near-crashes while intently speeding past obvious red lights. It's @SaferRoadsUSA #StoponRedWeek, and we're here with a simple reminder: stop for red lights. This video of near misses in #HoCoMd in the last year illustrates how dangerous red-light running can be. Please, don't drive dis…