Maryland Law Enforcement Legend Known As 'Tank' Dies After 38 Years Of Service Maryland Law Enforcement Legend Known As 'Tank' Dies After 38 Years Of Service Maryland Law Enforcement Legend Known As 'Tank' Dies After 38 Years Of Service
Maryland Law Enforcement Legend Known As 'Tank' Dies After 38 Years Of Service For 38 years, William “Tank” Tankersley wore a badge in Maryland, but those who knew him best will remember the bear hugs and booming laughter that came with his larger-than-life personality. Tankersley, 79, a former chief deputy major with the Anne Arundel County Sheriff's Office and longtime law enforcement veteran, died peacefully at home on Friday, Oct. 30, surrounded by his family following a five-year battle with Alzheimer's disease. Known simply as “Tank” to friends, colleagues, and family, he spent 30 years with the Anne Arundel County Police Department, retiring as a lieutenant bef…

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Maryland's Hidden Gems Are Getting New Life As State Opens Doors To Long-Closed Lands Maryland's Hidden Gems Are Getting New Life As State Opens Doors To Long-Closed Lands Maryland's Hidden Gems Are Getting New Life As State Opens Doors To Long-Closed Lands
Maryland's Hidden Gems Are Getting New Life As State Opens Doors To Long-Closed Lands For nearly 40 years, one of Maryland's most spectacular mountain overlooks has been largely out of reach. Now, the state is working to change that, part of a broader effort to open up places once inaccessible, privately owned, or overlooked. The long-awaited transformation of Wills Mountain State Park near Cumberland is among six public land projects highlighted by the Maryland Department of Natural Resources on Thursday, Nov. 5, as officials look to expand opportunities for residents to explore the state's natural landscapes and history. At Wills Mountain, the obstacle has been getting peo…
WATCH: Virginia Cops Take On Smoke-Filled Home To Rescue Woman Trapped Inside WATCH: Virginia Cops Take On Smoke-Filled Home To Rescue Woman Trapped Inside WATCH: Virginia Cops Take On Smoke-Filled Home To Rescue Woman Trapped Inside
Watch: Virginia Cops Take On Smoke-Filled Home To Rescue Woman Trapped Inside A frantic search through a smoke-filled Virginia home ended with two police officers pulling a trapped woman to safety in a dramatic rescue captured on bodycam footage. Fredericksburg Police Officers Smith and Lawrence rushed into a burning home in the 200 block of Hillcrest Drive on Tuesday, Nov. 3, after an emergency call alerted authorities that a woman was still trapped inside, according to the department. The footage shows officers entering the smoke-filled residence, where they encounter a man who tells them his wife is still inside. "Where's she at?" an officer asks. "Right …
Forget Grand Theft Auto, Maryland Man Stole An Entire Fire Engine, Sheriff Says Forget Grand Theft Auto, Maryland Man Stole An Entire Fire Engine, Sheriff Says Forget Grand Theft Auto, Maryland Man Stole An Entire Fire Engine, Sheriff Says
Forget Grand Theft Auto, Maryland Man Stole An Entire Fire Engine, Sheriff Says Some people steal cars. One Maryland man apparently decided to go a little bigger. A lot bigger. The alleged culprit? Zachery Talbert, 28, of Mechanicsville, who authorities say stole an entire fire engine from the Brandywine Volunteer Fire Department before turning up behind the wheel in St. Mary’s County. The unusual joyride came to an end on Monday, Nov. 2, when a witness spotted the stolen fire engine in St. Mary’s County and alerted authorities, according to the sheriff’s office. Deputies tracked down the hard-to-miss vehicle near the intersection of Three Notch Road and Friendship S…
Bethesda Homeowners Come Face-To-Face With Same Accused Burglar, 73: Police Bethesda Homeowners Come Face-To-Face With Same Accused Burglar, 73: Police Bethesda Homeowners Come Face-To-Face With Same Accused Burglar, 73: Police
Bethesda Homeowners Come Face-To-Face With Same Accused Burglar, 73: Police A 73-year-old suspected burglar left a trail of rattled homeowners across Maryland and Virginia before his luck finally ran out, police say. Michael Spillino, 73, who Montgomery County police identified as a Newport, Oregon, resident, is facing new charges in connection with two Bethesda break-ins after being arrested in Fairfax County, where investigators say he was linked to a third burglary. The alleged eight-day crime spree began on Monday, Oct. 19, when a Maryland mother was upstairs with her young child and heard a loud noise coming from the back of her home, according to the Montgome…

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Cheers To That! This NJ Town Just Ended 91-Year Booze Ban In Historic Election Vote Cheers To That! This NJ Town Just Ended 91-Year Booze Ban In Historic Election Vote Cheers To That! This NJ Town Just Ended 91-Year Booze Ban In Historic Election Vote
Cheers To That! This NJ Town Just Ended 91-Year Booze Ban In Historic Election Vote After 91 years of keeping the booze out, one New Jersey town is finally ready to let the drinks flow. Voters in Collingswood, a suburb within Camden County, approved a referendum Tuesday, Nov. 3, opening the door for restaurants and other businesses to serve alcohol for the first time since 1935. The measure passed with 3,506 votes in favor and 2,322 against, according to unofficial election results. That's about 60% of voters giving alcohol sales the green light. Behind the push was a group fittingly named Booze on the Ballot, which rallied residents to support ending the borough's decade…

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TV Reporter Who Proposed To Tom Brady In Wedding Dress Arrested In $160M Fraud Scheme: ICE A Mexican TV star who once stunned Tom Brady with a marriage proposal at the Super Bowl 42 is now in federal custody in Florida after five years on the run from Mexican authorities for an alleged massive fraud scheme.  Inés Gómez Mont, 43, was arrested by US Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents during an operation in Miami on Friday, Oct. 30, according to the Department of Homeland Security. Mexican authorities have issued three arrest warrants for Gómez Mont. The allegations include organized crime, money laundering, and suspected tax fraud. Investigators believe Gómez Mont and…

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McDonald's Plans Major Value Menu Changes: What To Know McDonald's is planning to introduce new value meals nationwide as the fast-food giant tries to attract more customers struggling with rising costs. The company announced plans to overhaul its value menu during its third-quarter earnings call on Wednesday, Nov. 4. McDonald's is testing new meal deals at roughly 1,900 US restaurants, with a nationwide launch expected in early 2027, MarketWatch reported. McDonald's began the eight-week test in late October with two types of value meals: mix-and-match combinations that let customers choose different items and fixed bundles featuring specific it…

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McDonald's Plans Major Value Menu Changes: What To Know McDonald's Plans Major Value Menu Changes: What To Know McDonald's Plans Major Value Menu Changes: What To Know
McDonald's Plans Major Value Menu Changes: What To Know McDonald's is planning to introduce new value meals nationwide as the fast-food giant tries to attract more customers struggling with rising costs. The company announced plans to overhaul its value menu during its third-quarter earnings call on Wednesday, Nov. 4. McDonald's is testing new meal deals at roughly 1,900 US restaurants, with a nationwide launch expected in early 2027, MarketWatch reported. McDonald's began the eight-week test in late October with two types of value meals: mix-and-match combinations that let customers choose different items and fixed bundles featuring specific it…

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Death Certificate Reveals Details About Emmy Winner Susan Saint James A death certificate has confirmed what caused the death of Susan Saint James, the Emmy-winning actress behind two enduring television favorites. Saint James died at 80 on Monday, Oct. 26, from metastatic pancreatic cancer, according to a death certificate obtained by People on Thursday, Nov. 5. The document lists the interval between the onset of the condition and her death as months. Her family had previously disclosed her pancreatic cancer diagnosis. The certificate adds the more specific cause and a broad timeline for the illness. Saint James was best known for playing Sally McMillan o…