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‘Nip/Tuck’ Star Dylan Walsh Facing Multiple Charges After NJ Crash, Records Show ‘Nip/Tuck’ Star Dylan Walsh Facing Multiple Charges After NJ Crash, Records Show
‘Nip/Tuck’ Star Dylan Walsh Facing Multiple Charges After NJ Crash, Records Show Actor Dylan Walsh, best known for his role in "Nip/Tuck," is facing multiple motor vehicle charges in connection with a Rumson crash earlier this month, court records show. Walsh, whose legal name is Charles Walsh, is charged with reckless driving, open container of alcohol or unsealed cannabis in a motor vehicle, improper passing, driving or parking an unregistered motor vehicle, traffic on marked lanes, and improper driving on a sidewalk.  The offenses were issued on Sunday, Aug. 17, and all are active pending a Sept. 10 court date in Rumson Borough Municipal Court, according to cour…
Weed Dealer Robbed At Gunpoint, Forced To Send Crooks Cash In Maryland, Sheriff Says Weed Dealer Robbed At Gunpoint, Forced To Send Crooks Cash In Maryland, Sheriff Says
Weed Dealer Robbed At Gunpoint, Forced To Send Crooks Cash In Maryland, Sheriff Says A weed deal turned into a stickup in Maryland — and two men are now behind bars after cops say they robbed a man at gunpoint, stole his product, and forced him to send them money over a payment app for their troubles. The holdup happened around 7:20 p.m. Monday, Aug. 25, in the area of Bannister Circle and Hamilton Place in Waldorf, the Charles County Sheriff’s Office said. According to investigators, the victim was selling cannabis when the pair pulled out a firearm, stole the drugs, and demanded he transfer money to their account before running off. Officers, including a police K-9 team,…
Convicted Felons Busted With Guns, Drugs, Cash Near Maryland Businesses: Sheriff Convicted Felons Busted With Guns, Drugs, Cash Near Maryland Businesses: Sheriff
Convicted Felons Busted With Guns, Drugs, Cash Near Maryland Businesses: Sheriff Two convicted felons tied to drug trafficking outside a busy strip of Maryland businesses were busted with guns, ammo, and cannabis, according to the Charles County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies said the Neighborhood Enforcement Team launched an investigation in June 2025 after repeated complaints about drug trafficking in the 300 block of Smallwood Drive in Waldorf. On Wednesday, Aug. 13, investigators observed 39-year-old Diontay Hattix of Waldorf and 28-year-old Domanic Marks-Wiggins of Washington, DC, engaged in what appeared to be a drug sale in a parking lot, officials said. Afterward, …
Bystander Shot Near Maryland Mall — Then Cops Raided Four Homes And Hit The Jackpot: Police Bystander Shot Near Maryland Mall — Then Cops Raided Four Homes And Hit The Jackpot: Police
Bystander Shot Near Maryland Mall — Then Cops Raided Four Homes And Hit The Jackpot: Police A teenager and three adults are facing charges after a wild shootout near Arundel Mills Mall led police to a massive drug and weapon bust in Maryland, authorities announced. A 21-year-old woman was caught in the crossfire and shot on Arundel Mills Boulevard around 8 p.m. on Friday, June 20, where there were reports of shots fired, according to Anne Arundel County Police. Detectives say multiple vehicles were struck when gunfire erupted between two cars near Arundel Way in Hanover.  The victim — who was not involved — was rushed to a hospital with non-life-threatening injuries to her u…
US Cruise Passengers Busted With Opioid More Powerful Than Fentanyl: Bermuda Police US Cruise Passengers Busted With Opioid More Powerful Than Fentanyl: Bermuda Police
US Cruise Passengers Busted With Opioid More Powerful Than Fentanyl: Bermuda Police Four American cruise ship passengers were arrested in Bermuda after arriving with a stash of illegal drugs, authorities said. Carnival Cruise Lines security detained the travelers aboard the ship before docking, the Bermuda Police Service said on Tuesday, July 22. The group was arrested upon arrival and held in police custody to await charges. The passengers had a package containing carfentanil, a deadly opioid originally used to sedate elephants. "Even tiny amounts can be deadly," said Acting Detective Superintendent Derricka Burns. "This seizure may have prevented a p…
Marijuana Use Linked To Heart Attacks, Strokes In New Study Marijuana Use Linked To Heart Attacks, Strokes In New Study
Marijuana Use Linked To Heart Attacks, Strokes In New Study A new study suggests that cannabis use may carry serious consequences for heart health, with some users facing significantly elevated risks of heart attacks, strokes, and even death. The research, published Tuesday, June 17 in the journal Heart, analyzed pooled medical data involving more than 200 million people, mostly ages 19 to 59.  It found that individuals who use marijuana are 29 percent more likely to suffer a heart attack, 20 percent more likely to have a stroke, and more than twice as likely to die from heart disease compared to nonusers. The findings stem from a large-scale …
5+ Pounds Of Pot Found Inside Tesla At Maryland Royal Farms, Police Say 5+ Pounds Of Pot Found Inside Tesla At Maryland Royal Farms, Police Say
5+ Pounds Of Pot Found Inside Tesla At Maryland Royal Farms, Police Say You can’t charge your car and your dealer at the same time — just ask the Maryland Tesla driver busted with a car full of pot and cash. A Pasadena man is facing charges after police say he was caught with more than five pounds of marijuana and nearly $15,000 in cash inside his Tesla at a Royal Farms in Anne Arundel County. Officers were checking on a silver Tesla parked at 2500 Mountain Road in Pasadena just after 12:30 a.m. on Tuesday, June 3, when they spotted suspected drug activity, according to Anne Arundel County Police. Police say they saw drug paraphernalia in plain view inside the…
‘Should I Smoke Em?’ Maryland Man’s Viral Gun Threat To Cop Blows Up In His Face ‘Should I Smoke Em?’ Maryland Man’s Viral Gun Threat To Cop Blows Up In His Face
‘Should I Smoke Em?’ Maryland Man’s Viral Gun Threat To Cop Blows Up In His Face A Montgomery County man who pointed a loaded gun at a police officer while recording himself on Instagram—captioning the video “Should I smoke em”—has learned his punishment, prosecutors announced. William Alvarenga, 21, of Gaithersburg, will serve five years in prison as part of a 33-year sentence, with all but five years suspended.  He will also be placed on five years of supervised probation when he gets out, according to the Montgomery County State’s Attorney’s Office on Friday, May 16. It all started on Nov. 4, 2024, when detectives were tipped off about a disturbing video circul…
High-Speed Chase Ends In Crash, Drug Seizure In Maryland: Sheriff High-Speed Chase Ends In Crash, Drug Seizure In Maryland: Sheriff
High-Speed Chase Ends In Crash, Drug Seizure In Maryland: Sheriff A high-speed chase in Maryland ended with two men busted on drug charges after they crashed and tried to run, authorities announced. The chaos started late in the afternoon when deputies tried to stop a vehicle for an equipment and moving violation near Dares Beach Road and Double Oak Road in Prince Frederick, according to the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office. Instead of pulling over, the driver accelerated into oncoming traffic, police said. A pursuit was initiated as the suspects sped recklessly, passing vehicles on the shoulder and blowing through stop signs before losing control and cra…
Maryland Teen Caught With Loaded Ghost Gun, Drugs At School Charged As Adult: Sheriff Maryland Teen Caught With Loaded Ghost Gun, Drugs At School Charged As Adult: Sheriff
Maryland Teen Caught With Loaded Ghost Gun, Drugs At School Charged As Adult: Sheriff The 17-year-old student caught with a loaded handgun and a stash of drugs at Westlake High School in Charles County is now facing adult charges, authorities announced. The student was arrested Thursday, April 24, after administrators at the school noticed a strong odor of cannabis coming from the teen around 7:30 a.m., according to the Charles County Sheriff’s Office. When confronted, the student became combative and tried to flee with a backpack. A school resource officer who responded to the scene detained the teen, even as the student resisted arrest, officials said. During a search of …
Gun Found In Maryland Student’s Backpack During Pot Investigation: Sheriff Gun Found In Maryland Student’s Backpack During Pot Investigation: Sheriff
Gun Found In Maryland Student’s Backpack During Pot Investigation: Sheriff What started as a search for cannabis turned into a much more serious discovery at a Maryland high school, when officials found a loaded handgun in a student’s backpack. A student at Westlake High School in Charles County is in custody after school staff and deputies investigating him for possessing cannabis found a handgun in his backpack, officials confirmed Thursday morning. The incident unfolded early on April 24, though authorities have not specified the exact time. No one was injured, and there were no threats of violence, the sheriff's office said. "The gun was not displayed, and th…
NBA Star Al Harrington Expands Cannabis Empire With New Maryland Dispensary Ahead Of 4/20 NBA Star Al Harrington Expands Cannabis Empire With New Maryland Dispensary Ahead Of 4/20
NBA Star Al Harrington Expands Cannabis Empire With New Maryland Dispensary Ahead Of 4/20 He dominated on the court—and now NBA veteran Al Harrington is lighting up the cannabis industry with another major move. Harrington, the former first-round draft pick who spent 16 seasons in the NBA, is bringing his award-winning Viola cannabis brands to Maryland, teaming up with Curio Wellness to launch a new Far & Dotter dispensary—the latest in a growing list of sleek retail outposts popping up across the country under his watch. Since launching Viola in 2011—named after his grandmother, who turned to cannabis for relief from glaucoma—Harrington has built the company into one of the…
Traffic Stop Leads to Armed Felon, Stolen Virginia Gun, Drugs in Maryland: Sheriff Traffic Stop Leads to Armed Felon, Stolen Virginia Gun, Drugs in Maryland: Sheriff
Traffic Stop Leads to Armed Felon, Stolen Virginia Gun, Drugs in Maryland: Sheriff A Maryland man who tried to flee from police in a vehicle reported stolen in Virginia is now behind bars after officers found a stolen gun and a large quantity of drugs inside his car, officials said. John Thomas White III, 20, of Hyattsville, was taken into custody late Tuesday, March 11, following a police pursuit in Waldorf, according to the Charles County Sheriff's Office. Officers were alerted to a stolen vehicle near Promenade Place and Aldergate Place around 10:45 p.m., authorities said, though when they attempted to stop the driver, White hit the gas and took off, prompting a pursui…
Fiery Explosion At Cannabis Facility In Maryland Leaves Two Employees Injured: Fire Marshal Fiery Explosion At Cannabis Facility In Maryland Leaves Two Employees Injured: Fire Marshal
Fiery Explosion At Cannabis Facility In Maryland Leaves Two Employees Injured: Fire Marshal An explosion at a cannabis extraction facility in Maryland sent two employees to the hospital and caused an estimated $250,000 in damages as investigators work to determine what went wrong. The incident happened just before 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 22, at PharmaCann, a cannabis extraction facility located in the 300 block of Log Canoe Circle, authorities said.  Emergency crews from the Kent Island Volunteer Fire Department and surrounding areas responded after reports of an explosion. The blast occurred in an extraction booth where propane and butane were in use, according to investiga…
Maryland Man On Probation Busted For Drug, Weapon Offenses In Frederick County Maryland Man On Probation Busted For Drug, Weapon Offenses In Frederick County
Maryland Man On Probation Busted For Drug, Weapon Offenses In Frederick County A convicted drug dealer already on probation is facing multiple charges in Frederick County after being busted with narcotics and illegal weapons, police say. Leonard Anthony Morris, Jr., 22, is back behind bars following the execution of a search and seizure warrant at a Frederick apartment on Tuesday, Oct. 29. According to the Frederick Police Department, warrants were obtained for his arrest following a probe into Morris' alleged involvement in the distribution of controlled dangerous substances in the area. During the search, investigators recovered:  Glock 20 handgun with a loa…
Maryland Teens Busted With Weed, Weapons During Stop For Broken Brake Light: Sheriff Maryland Teens Busted With Weed, Weapons During Stop For Broken Brake Light: Sheriff
Maryland Teens Busted With Weed, Weapons During Stop For Broken Brake Light: Sheriff A broken brake light led to charges for a pair from Hampstead who were caught with drugs and weed during a midday traffic stop in Taneytown, according to the Carroll County Sheriff's Office. Dashawn Melique Lewis, 19, and a 15-year-old who will be charged as a juvenile, were taken into custody on Wednesday morning after a patrol officer spotted them driving on West Baltimore Street with a suspended registration and inoperable brake light. The traffic stop was initiated shortly before 2 p.m. on Oct. 9 on Westview Drive. According to a spokesperson from the sheriff's office, Lewis was drivin…
Watch As Gov. Wes Moore Pardons 175K Marijuana Convictions Watch As Gov. Wes Moore Pardons 175K Marijuana Convictions
Watch As Gov. Wes Moore Pardons 175K Marijuana Convictions Maryland Gov. Wes Moore on Monday, June 17 will be signing an executive order pardoning 175,000 convictions relating to cannabis or other misdemeanor drug paraphernalia charges. The governor's office will be making the pardons in a live stream on X. This morning, I sign an executive order pardoning 175,000 convictions related to the possession of cannabis and certain convictions for misdemeanor possession of drug paraphernalia. https://t.co/GWQhepn6DZ — Governor Wes Moore (@GovWesMoore) June 17, 2024 In an interview with the Washington Post, the Democratic governor said he was "ecstati…