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Elementary School Teacher Accused Of Assault, Sexually Abusing Minors In Maryland: Police Elementary School Teacher Accused Of Assault, Sexually Abusing Minors In Maryland: Police
Elementary School Teacher Accused Of Assault, Sexually Abusing Minors In Maryland: Police An elementary school educator in Maryland was arrested at his Severna Park home following a weeks-long probe into allegations of sexual abuse involving minors, authorities announced. Matthew Scott Banks Schlegel, 44, who has been the subject of an investigation since March by the Anne Arundel County Police Department's Criminal Investigation Division Child Abuse Unit was taken into custody on Thursday, officials say. According to police, Schlegel was identified by students and school administrators as the subject of the investigation, and he was immediately removed from the school syst…

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Deputies ID'd In Deadly Police Pursuit That Began In Calvert, Ended In Anne Arundel County Deputies ID'd In Deadly Police Pursuit That Began In Calvert, Ended In Anne Arundel County
Deputies ID'd In Deadly Police Pursuit That Began In Calvert, Ended In Anne Arundel County The deputies involved in the 25-mile police pursuit that resulted in a crash that took the life of a young girl this week has been identified by the Maryland Attorney's General's Office. On Wednesday afternoon, the AG's Independent Investigations Division (IID) released new information following the crash that started in Calvert County and came to a deadly conclusion in Anne Arundel County on Monday morning. Early on May 13, the Calvert County Sheriff's Office received multiple reports of cars being broken into in the Huntingtown neighborhood, and while deputies were investigating, they wer…

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Man Doubling Down On New Lottery Numbers Claims Two $50K Prizes In Maryland Man Doubling Down On New Lottery Numbers Claims Two $50K Prizes In Maryland
Man Doubling Down On New Lottery Numbers Claims Two $50K Prizes In Maryland Fortune smiled on a forgetful Anne Arundel County man who lucked his way into not one, but two, five-figure Pick 5 wins good for a $100,000 windfall. The Severn man - who chose to remain anonymous - says that he typically plays Lottery games once or twice a week, but forgot to pick up his regular midday Pick 5 ticket, going for the evening drawing instead with two tickets playing the numbers "12123." Ultimately, he got to celebrate twice, but not after a serious of curious circumstances played out, leading to his victory. According to the winner, he initially wanted to play numbers “1…

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Multi-Vehicle Crash Blocks Four Lanes On US-50 In Maryland (DEVELOPING) Multi-Vehicle Crash Blocks Four Lanes On US-50 In Maryland (DEVELOPING)
Multi-Vehicle Crash Blocks Four Lanes On US-50 In Maryland (Developing) Several lanes were blocked on US-50 in Anne Arundel County during the evening commute following a crash. A multi-vehicle crash was reported at around 4 p.m. on Tuesday, May 14 on the eastbound lanes of the highway near Whitehall Road (exit 30), leaving four right lanes blocked, with motorists only getting by through the left lane. Maryland DOT Traffic was delayed for approximately a mile as of 4:10 p.m. on Tuesday. Multi-Vehicle Crash. US-50 EB at Whitehall Road (Exit 30). Anne Arundel County, MD. 4 right lanes are blocked, 1 left lane gets by. Delays are approximately 1 mile. — MATOC…

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Minor Killed After 25-Mile Police Pursuit Throughout Southern Maryland, AG Says (UPDATED) Minor Killed After 25-Mile Police Pursuit Throughout Southern Maryland, AG Says (UPDATED)
Minor Killed After 25-Mile Police Pursuit Throughout Southern Maryland, AG Says (Updated) Additional details have been released by the Maryland Attorney General's Office following a fatal crash that took the life of a young girl overnight. A pursuit that began in Calvert County before coming to a deadly conclusion in Anne Arundel on Monday morning is being investigated by officials, according to the AG. Early on May 13, the Calvert County Sheriff's Office received multiple reports of cars being broken into in the Huntingtown neighborhood, and while deputies were investigating, they were alerted to a vehicle believed to be associated with the car break-ins in the area. Shortly a…

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One Dead In Police Pursuit In Maryland: AG One Dead In Police Pursuit In Maryland: AG
One Dead In Police Pursuit In Maryland: AG An investigation has been launched following a fatal crash during a police pursuit in Anne Arundel County. Traffic was temporarily tied up in Harwood following a "serious motor vehicle crash" that resulted in one person being killed in the area of Solomon's Island Road in the area of Birdsville Road. Google Maps street view According to Maryland Attorney General Anthony Brown, members of his office's Independent Investigations Division (IID) also responded to the scene to investigate the fatal crash. Investigators with our Independent Investigations Division (IID) are on the scene of …

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Co-Worker Rallies Community For Son Of Maryland Motorcyclist Killed In Crash Co-Worker Rallies Community For Son Of Maryland Motorcyclist Killed In Crash
Co-Worker Rallies Community For Son Of Maryland Motorcyclist Killed In Crash Tens of thousands of dollars have been raised on behalf of a young man whose father was killed late last month when he was riding his motorcycle and was cut off by a car in Anne Arundel County.  Marcelo Luis Aguilar, 44, was riding at around 8:30 p.m. on Monday, April 29 in Laurel when he was involved in a crash in the 3300 block of Laurel Fort Meade Road (Route 198). According to the initial investigation, a 49-year-old man in a 2023 Honda Passport was exiting a commercial parking lot crossing the eastbound lanes of Laurel Fort Meade Road to access westbound Laurel Fort Meade Roa…

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'I Just Really Wish You Were Here:' 9-Year-Old Daughter Devastated By Mom's Death In Maryland 'I Just Really Wish You Were Here:' 9-Year-Old Daughter Devastated By Mom's Death In Maryland
'I Just Really Wish You Were Here:' 9-Year-Old Daughter Devastated By Mom's Death In Maryland A 9-year-old girl has been devastated by the unexpected loss of her mother following a fatal crash into an Anne Arundel County home that left five others with serious injuries. Friends and family of Pasadena native Julie Michelle Nushawg, 26, are coming together in support of her daughter, De'Layah in the days after the early morning crash after her driver attempted to avoid a traffic stop early in the morning of Monday, May 6. Anne Arundel County Police Department investigators say that Trayquan McKesson lost control of a Lexus IS 350, failed to negotiate a curve and struck a vacant h…

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Police & Fire
Teen Bicyclist Critically Injured By Motorist In Maryland, Police Say Teen Bicyclist Critically Injured By Motorist In Maryland, Police Say
Teen Bicyclist Critically Injured By Motorist In Maryland, Police Say A 13-year-old suffered life-threatening injuries after being struck by a driver overnight in Anne Arundel County, police say. Officers were called at around 8:30 p.m. on Sunday, May 5 to the area of Jumpers Hole Road and Sylvan Avenue in Severna Park, where there was a reported crash involving a teen bicycle rider who was struck by a Honda Accord. Investigators say that the driver was heading north on Jumpers Hole Road when the 13-year-old crossed in front of him and was struck. The teen was rushed to the University of Maryland R Adams Cowley Shock Trauma Center with life-threatening …

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Brawl Outside Anne Arundel Nightclub Leaves Two With Stab Wounds, Police Say Brawl Outside Anne Arundel Nightclub Leaves Two With Stab Wounds, Police Say
Brawl Outside Anne Arundel Nightclub Leaves Two With Stab Wounds, Police Say An early morning melee outside an Anne Arundel County nightclub on Monday left two men with stab wounds in Annapolis, according to police. Officers were called at approximately 2:30 a.m. to Vibe in the 2000 block of Somerville Road to help break up an assault that resulted in a 17-year-old and 21-year-old with stab wounds to their torsos following a Cinco de Mayo celebration. Investigators from the Anne Arundel County Police Department say that both were injured during a fight outside of the club involving a group of people. Both were taken to the R Adams Cowley Shock Trauma Center for trea…

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2-Year-Old Girl Found With Gunshot Wound Inside Maryland Home: Police 2-Year-Old Girl Found With Gunshot Wound Inside Maryland Home: Police
2-Year-Old Girl Found With Gunshot Wound Inside Maryland Home: Police An investigation has been launched after a toddler suffered a gunshot wound and was hospitalized over the weekend in Anne Arundel County, police say. At approximately 10:10 p.m. on Friday, May 3, officers heard multiple gunshots in the area of Stillmeadows Road and Averill Court in Severn. According to investigators, the officers determined the shooting happened in the 8200 block of Averill Court, where they found a 2-year-old girl inside with a gunshot wound to her upper body. Officers treated the child at the Severn home until paramedics arrived to take her to an area hospital for treatm…

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Volunteer Softball Coach Accused Of Preying On Teen Players In Maryland: Police Volunteer Softball Coach Accused Of Preying On Teen Players In Maryland: Police
Volunteer Softball Coach Accused Of Preying On Teen Players In Maryland: Police A softball coach who preyed on high school-aged girls was arrested and charged with sexually abusing a minor following an investigation into his actions in Anne Arundel, authorities announced on Tuesday. Davidsonville resident Joseph Powell, 47, was taken into custody following complaints about his behavior from players he was tasked with coaching, officials say. "In December 2023, certain behaviors exhibited by Powell were brought to the attention of investigators," a spokesperson for the Anne Arundel County Police Department said. "These behaviors consisted of Powell attempting to engage …

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