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Teen Charged As Adult After HS Football Player, 14, Killed In Maryland Shooting: Police Teen Charged As Adult After HS Football Player, 14, Killed In Maryland Shooting: Police
Teen Charged As Adult After HS Football Player, 14, Killed In Maryland Shooting: Police A 16-year-old will be charged as an adult after a 14-year-old high school football player from Harford County was shot in the head and died from his injuries. Jai'den Alexander Winchester has been identified by the Aberdeen Police Department as the person who was found shot shortly before midnight on Saturday night. ‼️ SHOOTING INVESTIGATION - The Aberdeen Police Department is on the scene of a shooting in the 200 block of Center... Posted by Aberdeen Police Department on Saturday, November 2, 2024 Following the fatal shooting, police say that a 16-year-old from Havre de Grace has…

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Repeat Offender Busted With Gun, Drugs During Hospital X-Ray In Maryland Gets Prison Time Repeat Offender Busted With Gun, Drugs During Hospital X-Ray In Maryland Gets Prison Time
Repeat Offender Busted With Gun, Drugs During Hospital X-Ray In Maryland Gets Prison Time A violent repeat offender who violated his probation will spend decades in prison after being sentenced, the Harford County State's Attorney's Office announced on Friday. In May 2023, members of the Havre de Grace Police Department were called to the Harford Memorial Hospital to investigate reports of an armed person, later identified as Sathrie Zach Robinson, Jr., according to authorities. Prosecutors say that Robinson was admitted for treatment and evaluation following a crash, and during a review of an X-ray, hospital staff discovered a loaded gun with hallow point ammunition, more …

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by Zak Failla
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Tractor-Trailer Crash, Fuel Spill Closes I-95 (PHOTOS) Tractor-Trailer Crash, Fuel Spill Closes I-95 (PHOTOS)
Tractor-Trailer Crash, Fuel Spill Closes I-95 (Photos) First responders in Harford County had a busy morning dealing with separate crashes involving tractor-trailers on I-95.  Shortly before 3 a.m. on Wednesday, June 12, crews from the Susquehanna Hose Company were called to a fuel spill at the scene of a crash in the northbound lanes of the interstate in Havre de Grace. The fuel spill in Harford County Susquehanna Hose Company While investigating the spill, officials say that they heard another crash happen near the initial scene involving two tractor-trailers that collided, leaving one driver entrapped. Susquehanna Hose Company Af…

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Financial Advisor Stole Elderly Client's $1M Life Savings In 'Heartless' Maryland Scheme: Feds Financial Advisor Stole Elderly Client's $1M Life Savings In 'Heartless' Maryland Scheme: Feds
Financial Advisor Stole Elderly Client's $1M Life Savings In 'Heartless' Maryland Scheme: Feds The financial advisor in Maryland who stole the American Dream from a man who tirelessly worked his entire life to enjoy his retirement will spend years in prison after admitting to stealing his life savings during a long-ranging scam. Eddy Blizzard, 45, of Havre de Grace, pleaded guilty late last year in connection to a bank fraud scheme in which he embezzled upwards of $1 million from an elderly client's retirement account. On Thursday, May 2, federal authorities announced that Blizzard has been sentenced to 42 months in prison, followed by two years of supervised release. “Eddy Blizzard…

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Extreme Hoarding Conditions Hinder Firefighters Battling Maryland Blaze: Fire Marshal Extreme Hoarding Conditions Hinder Firefighters Battling Maryland Blaze: Fire Marshal
Extreme Hoarding Conditions Hinder Firefighters Battling Maryland Blaze: Fire Marshal Hoarding conditions made things difficult for fire crews on Sunday afternoon who were called in to battle a blaze that broke out in a Harford County duplex, officials say. Crews from the Susquehanna Hose Company and nearby agencies were called at around 1:30 p.m. on April 7 to Deaver Street in Havre de Grace, where a fire broke out, the homeowner reported. #SHCo & surrounding mutual aid companies are on scene of a house fire in the 100 block of Deaver Street. Please avoid area while crews work to extinguish the blaze. #HavredeGrace #HdG Posted by Susquehanna Hose Company on Sun…

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by Zak Failla
Lifestyle
Adults-Only Easter Egg Hunt Lands Maryland 911 Operator Winning $50K Lottery Scratcher Adults-Only Easter Egg Hunt Lands Maryland 911 Operator Winning $50K Lottery Scratcher
Adults-Only Easter Egg Hunt Lands Maryland 911 Operator Winning $50K Lottery Scratcher A lucky Maryland woman got a special blessing this Easter after winning a $50,000 prize celebrating a beloved family tradition. An adults-only Easter Egg hunt that has become a yearly thing for a Harford County family involving instant tickets and eggs resulting in a big win this year for a woman going by an apt name. Melissa Blessing's family members all bring instant tickets to the party each year, separate them randomly into groups and assign each a number, she said. Each hidden egg is then numbered, with the corresponding scratch-offs going to the finder.  “We all like scratch ti…

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Obituaries
Funeral Arrangements Set For Missing Firefighter Found Dead In Maryland Funeral Arrangements Set For Missing Firefighter Found Dead In Maryland
Funeral Arrangements Set For Missing Firefighter Found Dead In Maryland Funeral arrangements have been set for a beloved firefighter in Maryland who went missing and was found dead days later in Harford County. Friends and family reported David Starr missing on Thursday March 14 after he was last seen in the 600 block of Erie Street with the intention of heading to the area of Susquehanna State Park.  It is with deep regret that the Officers and Members of the Susquehanna Hose Company announce the passing of firefighter... Posted by Susquehanna Hose Company on Monday, March 18, 2024 The search for Starr lasted days, until Sunday afternoon, when th…

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Maryland Firefighter Reported Missing Near State Park Found Dead In Maryland, Police Say Maryland Firefighter Reported Missing Near State Park Found Dead In Maryland, Police Say
Maryland Firefighter Reported Missing Near State Park Found Dead In Maryland, Police Say A firefighter in Maryland who was reported missing last week was found dead, authorities in Harford County confirmed. Friends and family reported David Starr missing on Thursday March 14 after he was last seen in the 600 block of Erie Street with the intention of heading to the area of Susquehanna State Park.  It is with deep regret that the Officers and Members of the Susquehanna Hose Company announce the passing of firefighter... Posted by Susquehanna Hose Company on Monday, March 18, 2024 The search for Starr lasted days, until Sunday afternoon, when the Havre de Grace Poli…

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by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
Firefighter Hospitalized While Battling Maryland House Fire Firefighter Hospitalized While Battling Maryland House Fire
Firefighter Hospitalized While Battling Maryland House Fire One firefighter was injured on Tuesday morning battling a blaze that broke out in Harford County, officials say. First responders from several agencies were called around 5:30 a.m. on Feb. 27 to a home in the 300 block of Hill Court, where flames could be seen showing from the roof of an area residence.  Volunteer Firefighters from @SusquehannaHose and surrounding companies are on scene of a house fire in the 300 block of Hill Court in #HavreDeGrace. One Firefighter transported to @HopkinsBayview by @HarfordCoDES EMS. @MarylandOSFM on scene.📷Susquehanna Hose Co pic.twitter.com/h8Dqu…

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Explosions Heard Near Harford Memorial Hospital Under Investigation (DEVELOPING) Explosions Heard Near Harford Memorial Hospital Under Investigation (DEVELOPING)
Explosions Heard Near Harford Memorial Hospital Under Investigation (Developing) First responders in Harford County were busy on Saturday afternoon. The Susquehanna Hose Company was called to the Harford Memorial Hospital in Havre de Grace shortly before 2 p.m. on Saturday to investigate a fire alarm, as well as reports of two explosions that were heard in the area. #SHCo investigating fire alarm, as well as report of two explosions heard, at Harford Memorial Hospital. The explosions are believed to be from an outside transformer. Crews are continuing to investigate. Five Engines, Two Aerials and the Deputy Chief. Staffing of 24 personnel. pic.twitter.com/FJngayZsES…

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by Zak Failla
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Teen Killed At MD McDonald's Remembered As 'Remarkable Individual With Infectious Personality' Teen Killed At MD McDonald's Remembered As 'Remarkable Individual With Infectious Personality'
Teen Killed At MD McDonald's Remembered As 'Remarkable Individual With Infectious Personality' Thousands of dollars have been raised for the family of a Maryland teenager who was killed after being stabbed at a Harford County McDonald’s. Kam “KJ” Faison was assaulted at the fast food restaurant on Monday, Aug. 21 on Pulaski Highway in Havre de Grace, when another minor attacked him. The teen was airlifted to Maryland Shock Trauma with critical injuries where he died on the night of the stabbing. Police say that the teen knew his attackers, and two suspects were arrested shortly after the fatal incident. In response, friends and well-wishers have been quick to rally around Kam’s fami…

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NTSB Releases Report Providing Insight Into Fatal Maryland Plane Crash NTSB Releases Report Providing Insight Into Fatal Maryland Plane Crash
NTSB Releases Report Providing Insight Into Fatal Maryland Plane Crash New details have been released after a decorated soldier was killed in a Maryland plane crash last month. Anthony Potts, 59, who lived at the Aberdeen Proving Ground, crash-landed a single-engine plane at approximately 8 p.m. on Tuesday, July 25 in the area of the 3600 block of Old Level Road in Havre de Grace. Happening now - Quint 5 and Engine 515 are assisting @LevelVfc with an airplane crash in the 3600 block of Old Level Road. #HavredeGrace #HdG #SHCo — Susquehanna Hose Co. (@SusquehannaHose) July 25, 2023 Potts was identified as a US Army major general who recently retired from h…

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by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
Pilot Killed In Plane Crash Under Investigation In Maryland (DEVELOPING) Pilot Killed In Plane Crash Under Investigation In Maryland (DEVELOPING)
Pilot Killed In Plane Crash Under Investigation In Maryland (Developing) One person was killed in Northern Maryland on Tuesday night when a plane went down in Harford County, officials confirmed. First responders from across the region were called to the 3600 block of Old Level Road in Havre de Grace at approximately 8 p.m. on Tuesday, July 25, where there was a report of a plane crash that left one dead. Happening now - Quint 5 and Engine 515 are assisting @LevelVfc with an airplane crash in the 3600 block of Old Level Road. #HavredeGrace #HdG #SHCo — Susquehanna Hose Co. (@SusquehannaHose) July 25, 2023 According to officials, crews responded to a single-…

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by Zak Failla
Obituaries
Tributes Pour In After Death Of Longtime Maryland Barber Shop Owner Matthew Gilman At 35 Tributes Pour In After Death Of Longtime Maryland Barber Shop Owner Matthew Gilman At 35
Tributes Pour In After Death Of Longtime Maryland Barber Shop Owner Matthew Gilman At 35 Tributes are flooding social media for Maryland barber shop owner Matthew Stefan Gilman, who died Tuesday, April 25 aged 35. Born in Washington D.C., Matthew was raised in Havre de Grace, his obituary says. He later moved to Baltimore, where he spent his middle and high school years as a skilled athlete on the baseball, basketball, and football teams. Matthew graduated from W.E.B. Du Bois High School in 2005 and had been working in Glen Burnie as a barber for the past decade, his memorial says. After developing a passion and skill for his craft, Matthew opened a barber shop on Crain Hwy.…

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by Valerie Musson
Police & Fire
Couple Charged In Connection With Vacant Harford County House Blaze: Maryland Fire Marshal Couple Charged In Connection With Vacant Harford County House Blaze: Maryland Fire Marshal
Couple Charged In Connection With Vacant Harford County House Blaze: Maryland Fire Marshal A local couple has been identified as suspects and implicated as the firebugs who allegedly set an expensive house fire in mid-November that has been under investigation for months. Baltimore County resident Noah Larkins, 22, of Nottingham, and Monica Boesch, 24, of Abingdon, are facing arson and other charges after being caught on camera running away from a vacant house fire late last year. The wanted firebugs in Havre De GraceOffice of The State Fire Marshal First responders from the Susquehanna Hose Company responded to a vacant home owned by SHK Holdings in the 2000 block of Pulaski…

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by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
Maryland Lottery Scratch-Off Robbers Sentenced Following I-95 Police Pursuit Maryland Lottery Scratch-Off Robbers Sentenced Following I-95 Police Pursuit
Maryland Lottery Scratch-Off Robbers Sentenced Following I-95 Police Pursuit Two armed robbers who took police on a high-speed pursuit on I-95 from Aberdeen to Havre de Grace in Harford County will spend time behind bars after admitting to their roles in a potentially violent incident, federal officials announced. Noland Rheubotton, 57, and James Featherstone, 60, both of Baltimore, have been sentenced to 10 years in prison, followed by years of supervised release for an armed commercial robbery and for brandishing a firearm during a crime of violence more than three years ago.  According to their guilty pleas, on Dec. 22, 2019, Rheubottom and Featherstone walk…

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Final Cross-Country Coke Dealing Co-Conspirator In Maryland Gets Prison Time Final Cross-Country Coke Dealing Co-Conspirator In Maryland Gets Prison Time
Final Cross-Country Coke Dealing Co-Conspirator In Maryland Gets Prison Time The final co-conspirator in a Harford County drug ring that imported at least a kilogram of compressed cocaine into Maryland has been sentenced to decades behind bars, federal officials announced. Aberdeen resident Che Daron Durbin, 44, has been sentenced to 20 years in federal prison, followed by five years of supervised release for his role in the drug distribution ring that proliferated in Harford County. Specifically, Durbin was sentenced after being convicted in an eight-day trial of conspiracy to distribute and possess with intent to distribute cocaine and crack cocaine and for two co…

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by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
Know Anything? Young Suspects Sought In Connection To Massive Maryland House Fire Know Anything? Young Suspects Sought In Connection To Massive Maryland House Fire
Know Anything? Young Suspects Sought In Connection To Massive Maryland House Fire The Office of the Maryland State Fire Marshal is seeking the public’s assistance as they attempt to identify and locate a pair of possible firebugs who may have information about an expensive house fire in mid-November. Investigators have released surveillance photos of two suspects who are wanted in connection to a Harford County house fire in Havre De Grace that caused hundreds of thousands of dollars in damage. The wanted firebugs in Havre De GraceOffice of The State Fire Marshal First responders from the Susquehanna Hose Company responded to a vacant home owned by SHK Holdings in th…

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Witness Sought After Trespassers Spotted Outside Area Of Maryland House Fire: Officials Witness Sought After Trespassers Spotted Outside Area Of Maryland House Fire: Officials
Witness Sought After Trespassers Spotted Outside Area Of Maryland House Fire: Officials The Office of the Maryland State Fire Marshal is attempting to track down a woman who possibly witnessed trespassers who may have information about a massive weekend blaze that left a Harford County home with extensive damage. First responders from the Susquehanna Hose Company responded to a vacant home owned by SHK Holdings in the 2000 block of Pulaski Highway in Havre De Grace Shortly before 12:20 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 11, the agency announced on Monday. #SHCo & mutual aid companies continue to work to extinguish the house fire in the 2000 block of Pulaski Highway. Command has ord…

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by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
Early-Morning Boat Explosion Rocks Maryland Marina: Fire Marshal Early-Morning Boat Explosion Rocks Maryland Marina: Fire Marshal
Early-Morning Boat Explosion Rocks Maryland Marina: Fire Marshal A boater in Maryland received an explosive start to Friday morning when a vessel went up in flames after a fresh refueling at the Tidewater Marina in Harford County. Shortly before 11 a.m. on Friday, Oct. 21, first responders from multiple agencies were called to the marina on Bourbon Street in Havre De Grace, where there was a massive boat fire that sent plumes of black smoke billowing throughout the area. According to the Office of the Maryland State Fire Marshal, the owner told investigators that he had just finished refueling the boat when he tried to start the boat and it caught fire.…

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Maryland Brewery, UMD, Releases Experimental Beer After Partnering With Local Farmers Maryland Brewery, UMD, Releases Experimental Beer After Partnering With Local Farmers
Maryland Brewery, UMD, Releases Experimental Beer After Partnering With Local Farmers Two local farming families have contributed to a brand new beer brewed at Maryland's largest brewery as a part of an ongoing project partnership with the University of Maryland's College of Agriculture and Natural Resources. The Flying Dog is testing their hops, releasing an experimental beer exclusive to Maryland with wheat from Panora Acres in Manchester, and barley malt from Chesapeake Malting Co. in Havre De Grace, announced a spokesperson for the brewery. “There’s a lot of potential within Maryland’s agricultural industry to grow new products and new varieties, so it’s really cool that…

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by Annie DeVoe
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Maryland Police Officer On Administrative Leave After Striking Man In Viral Video: Mayor Maryland Police Officer On Administrative Leave After Striking Man In Viral Video: Mayor
Maryland Police Officer On Administrative Leave After Striking Man In Viral Video: Mayor A police officer in Maryland has been placed on administrative duty after a video of him hitting another person circulated and went viral on social media. In Harford County, Havre de Grace Mayor William Martin announced that an investigation has been launched into the police department following an incident at a Waffle House parking lot early on Saturday, Sept. 24. Martin said that he is working with Havre de Grace Police Chief Teresa Walter “to fully investigate the matter.” Walter has ordered a thorough investigation into the incident, Martin said, after Havre de Grace Police officers…

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Obituaries
Maryland Filmmakers Killed In I-95 Crash Returning From Philadelphia Production Maryland Filmmakers Killed In I-95 Crash Returning From Philadelphia Production
Maryland Filmmakers Killed In I-95 Crash Returning From Philadelphia Production A pair of young filmmakers from the Baltimore area were killed in a crash on Interstate 95 in Delaware while returning from a production in Philadelphia, according to news reports and those who knew them. Martin Whittier, 37, and Nate Brubaker, 27, were heading south in a 2020 BMW M2 when the car became disabled in the middle lane of the highway around 10:20 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 11 in Newark, DE, according to Delaware State Police and the pair's associates. A white 2017 Freightliner box truck also traveling southbound struck the BMW from behind, and pushed it in southern direction, towa…

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One Airlifted To Maryland Hospital After Multi-Vehicle Crash On I-95 One Airlifted To Maryland Hospital After Multi-Vehicle Crash On I-95
One Airlifted To Maryland Hospital After Multi-Vehicle Crash On I-95 Multiple people were transported to Maryland hospitals after a multi-vehicle crash on I-95 in Hartford County, officials say. First responders from the Susquehanna Hose Company responded to a stretch of I-95 in Havre de Grace at approximately 8 a.m. on Thursday, July 21, where there was a reported crash involving two vehicles that temporarily shut down the roadway. Two patients were treated for life-threatening injuries, according to the fire department, with one requiring an airlift to an area hospital for emergency treatment after being ejected from a vehicle. Others involved in the cr…

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Police & Fire
One Killed, Five Injured In Crash Involving Maryland DOT Vehicle One Killed, Five Injured In Crash Involving Maryland DOT Vehicle
One Killed, Five Injured In Crash Involving Maryland DOT Vehicle One was pronounced dead in Harford County and a second was airlifted to a trauma center after a driver lost control and caused a chain-reaction crash involving a Maryland Department of Transportation Authority (MDTA), the sheriff's office announced. Ehsan Ulhaq, 52, was killed when the Toyota he was a passenger in at approximately 6 p.m. on Wednesday, June 29 crashed on I-95 northbound in Havre de Grace according to officials. The preliminary investigation into the fatal crash determined that Laila Jan, 45, was driving a 2020 Toyota Camry north on I-95 when she lost control for unknown reas…

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Police & Fire
Homeowner Hospitalized In Maryland After House Fire Breaks Out Homeowner Hospitalized In Maryland After House Fire Breaks Out
Homeowner Hospitalized In Maryland After House Fire Breaks Out A Harford County homeowner was hospitalized after an electrical fire sparked in his Havre De Grace home, the state fire marshal announced. First responders were dispatched to Gashey Drive shortly before 3 p.m. on Thursday, June 23, where there was a reported fire that broke out in a one-story, single-family dwelling. More than two dozen firefighters responded to the scene, officials said, and the flames were knocked down within minutes. The owner of the home was treated and transported to the Bayview Medical Center for treatment of minor non-life-threatening injuries after discovering the…

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Police & Fire
Buses Carrying 90 People Crash In Havre de Grace (PHOTOS) Buses Carrying 90 People Crash In Havre de Grace (PHOTOS)
Buses Carrying 90 People Crash In Havre de Grace (Photos) Eight people were hurt with non life-threatening injuries in a two-bus crash Friday, June 17 in Havre de Grace. The crash happened near Park Drive on Route 155 (Superior Street) around 10:40 p.m., firefighters said. Scroll for photos from Susquehanna Hose Co. ICYMI overnight - The crash involved two buses, with approximately 90 occupants. Total of eight patients were evaluated by EMS, two of which were transported locally with non-life threatening injuries, while the others refused transport. #SHCo #HavredeGrace #HdG https://t.co/YIkXwWSJKn pic.twitter.com/LZGBxyRk4j — Susquehanna Hose…

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by Cecilia Levine