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Thieves Lead Dramatic Pursuit Across Maryland: Sheriff Thieves Lead Dramatic Pursuit Across Maryland: Sheriff
Thieves Lead Dramatic Pursuit Across Maryland: Sheriff A major pursuit led to the arrest of two suspects accused of stealing dirt bikes from a Frederick County home, while a third suspect remains on the run, a spokesperson for the sheriff's office said. Darius Deontae Bond, 18, of Brooklyn in Anne Arundel County, was arrested after leading deputies on a chase and unsuccessfully attempting to flee on foot.  Shortly before 3:30 a.m. on Thursday, Jan. 30, Frederick County Sheriff’s deputies responded to the 11730 block of Hessong Bridge Road in Thurmont for a reported theft in progress, officials said.  The homeowner told police that an…

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by Zak Failla
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Cause Of $2M Fire At Maryland Farm Identified By Investigators Cause Of $2M Fire At Maryland Farm Identified By Investigators
Cause Of $2M Fire At Maryland Farm Identified By Investigators New details have been released by the Maryland Fire Marshal after an area farm was destroyed and flames caused an estimated $2 million in damages. The two-alarm fire broke out shortly after 12:25 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 29 at Calloway Family Farm, located on the 8300 block of Athol Road in Mardela Springs, according to the Maryland State Fire Marshal’s Office. While the blaze raged, buildings, equipment, and vehicles were turned to ash, officials said. The farm owner discovered the fire and alerted authorities, and by the time firefighters arrived, flames had already consumed much of the p…

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Fake Cop Forces Way Into Gaithersburg Home, Demands Money At Gunpoint: Police Fake Cop Forces Way Into Gaithersburg Home, Demands Money At Gunpoint: Police
Fake Cop Forces Way Into Gaithersburg Home, Demands Money At Gunpoint: Police A bold home invasion in Montgomery County took a turn when an armed suspect posing as a police officer forced his way into a Gaithersburg residence and demanded money, authorities said. Montgomery County Police say the break-in happened at approximately 12:50 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 29, when a man knocked on the door of a home in the 200 block of Hannes Street. When the homeowner answered, the suspect flashed a badge from inside his jacket and falsely identified himself as a police officer before stepping inside, officials said. Once inside, the suspect pulled out a black handgun and deman…

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NY Dad Had 4-Year-Old Daughter In Tow During Trail Of Terror In Montgomery County, VA: Police NY Dad Had 4-Year-Old Daughter In Tow During Trail Of Terror In Montgomery County, VA: Police
NY Dad Had 4-Year-Old Daughter In Tow During Trail Of Terror In Montgomery County, VA: Police A New York man led police on a dangerous crime spree through Maryland and Virginia with his missing 4-year-old daughter in tow, authorities say. Esmeraldo Martinez De La Cruz, 32, is facing attempted murder, home invasion, and child neglect charges after a chaotic string of crimes that began in Montgomery County and ended in Virginia with his arrest. The crime spree began this week at around 4:30 a.m. on Monday, Jan. 27, when Montgomery County Police responded to a hit-and-run crash at Route 355 and Watkins Mill Road in Gaithersburg. Witnesses saw Martinez and his 4-year-old daughter, Luna…

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Human Remains Found Near Maryland Park, Prompting Major Police Response Human Remains Found Near Maryland Park, Prompting Major Police Response
Human Remains Found Near Maryland Park, Prompting Major Police Response A shocking discovery near a Washington County park has sparked an investigation after a passerby stumbled upon human remains in a wooded area, police said. At approximately 1:40 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 29, officers with the Hagerstown Police Department responded to Omega Drive near Kiwanis Park after receiving a report from a person who believed they had found human remains. Omega Drive near Kiwanis Park Google Maps street view On arrival, officers confirmed the discovery, and the body was transported to the Medical Examiner's Office in Baltimore for an autopsy and identification. …

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Assault Suspect Rams Police Vehicle During Pursuit In Southern Maryland: Sheriff Assault Suspect Rams Police Vehicle During Pursuit In Southern Maryland: Sheriff
Assault Suspect Rams Police Vehicle During Pursuit In Southern Maryland: Sheriff A Maryland woman is facing multiple charges after an assault report led to a high-speed police pursuit that ended with her ramming a patrol vehicle and nearly hitting a deputy, authorities said. Deputies from the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office responded to a reported assault in progress at a home on Liberty Street in Lexington Park on Wednesday, Jan. 29, when they learned the suspect had fled the scene in a vehicle. Deputies attempted a traffic stop, but the driver, later identified as 26-year-old Sabrina Brianna Thompson, refused to pull over.  Instead, she led officers on a purs…

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U.S. Figure Skaters Among Dozens Believed Dead In DC Black Hawk, Plane Crash: Reports U.S. Figure Skaters Among Dozens Believed Dead In DC Black Hawk, Plane Crash: Reports
U.S. Figure Skaters Among Dozens Believed Dead In DC Black Hawk, Plane Crash: Reports Figure skaters, family members, and their coaches were among the 64 people believed dead in a crash between a military helicopter and American Airlines plane in Washington DC on Wednesday, Jan. 29, according to U.S. Figure Skating and rescue officials. At least 27 bodies had been recovered and officials said they did not believe there were any survivors in the crash near Reagan National Airport,  Authorities have switched to a "recovery effort," with more than 300 responders battling frigid temps, wind, and icy waters for hours overnight, Fire and EMS Chief John A. Donnelly said o…

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Family Loses Everything But Their Lives In Maryland House Fire Family Loses Everything But Their Lives In Maryland House Fire
Family Loses Everything But Their Lives In Maryland House Fire A devastating fire tore through a Howard County home over the weekend, leaving a family displaced and claiming the life of a beloved pet. At approximately 6:30 p.m. on Jan. 25, Howard County Fire and Rescue crews responded to a blaze in the 2800 block of Belle Hollow Court.  When firefighters arrived, flames had already spread from the deck to the main floor and up to the second story of the single-family home, a spokesperson for the agency said. The intense fire took crews from Howard, Frederick, Carroll, and Montgomery Counties approximately two and a half hours to fully extinguish.…

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$2 Million Fire Destroys Maryland Farm Buildings, Equipment $2 Million Fire Destroys Maryland Farm Buildings, Equipment
$2 Million Fire Destroys Maryland Farm Buildings, Equipment A devastating fire tore through a Maryland farm Wednesday afternoon, reducing buildings, equipment, and vehicles to rubble in a blaze that caused an estimated $2 million in damages, officials said. The two-alarm fire broke out shortly after 12:25 p.m. on Jan. 29 at Calloway Family Farm, located on the 8300 block of Athol Road in Mardela Springs, according to the Maryland State Fire Marshal’s Office. The farm owner discovered the fire and alerted authorities, and by the time firefighters arrived, flames had already consumed much of the property.  More than 50 firefighters from the Mard…

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Woman Pulled From Maryland Townhouse Fire Dies: Officials Woman Pulled From Maryland Townhouse Fire Dies: Officials
Woman Pulled From Maryland Townhouse Fire Dies: Officials A devastating townhouse fire in Oxon Hill claimed the life of an elderly woman Tuesday night, prompting fire officials to return to the area to provide free smoke alarms and fire safety education. Prince George’s County Fire and Rescue crews responded to the 6100 block of Brandyhall Court shortly before 7 p.m. on Jan. 28 after receiving reports of a fire.  Upon arrival, officials say crews found flames showing from the second floor of a three-story, middle-unit townhouse. Firefighters quickly worked to extinguish the blaze, but an 84-year-old woman was found with critical injuries ins…

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Woman Who Torched Estranged BF's Home Slapped With Arson Charge In Maryland: Officials Woman Who Torched Estranged BF's Home Slapped With Arson Charge In Maryland: Officials
Woman Who Torched Estranged BF's Home Slapped With Arson Charge In Maryland: Officials A Maryland woman is facing serious prison time after being indicted on arson charges for allegedly torching her estranged boyfriend’s home last October, authorities announced. Heather Lynn Hutcheson, 43, of Frostburg was arrested Tuesday, Jan. 28, after a months-long investigation concluded she was responsible for the blaze in Allegany County, according to the Maryland State Fire Marshal’s Office. Firefighters responded from the Shaft Fire Department and other nearby agencies responded to the home in the 11200 block o Upper Georges Creek Road in Frostburg around 1:15 p.m. on Oct. 13, 2024, …

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Arrest Made In Killing Of Popular McDonald's Security Guard In Maryland: Police Arrest Made In Killing Of Popular McDonald's Security Guard In Maryland: Police
Arrest Made In Killing Of Popular McDonald's Security Guard In Maryland: Police A 15-year-old who gunned down a security guard at McDonald's in Baltimore in front of his son will be charged as an adult with his murder, police say. Early in the afternoon on Sunday, Jan. 12, first responders were called to the fast food restaurant in the 4400 block of Reisterstown Road, where they found 38-year-old Jamal Davis suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. He was rushed to an area hospital, where he later died. On Tuesday, Jan. 28, the Baltimore Police Department announced that a 15-year-old has been identified as the suspected shooter and he was arrested at a home in the …

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