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New Info Released Following Fatal Mass Baltimore County Shooting (UPDATED) New Info Released Following Fatal Mass Baltimore County Shooting (UPDATED)
New Info Released Following Fatal Mass Baltimore County Shooting (Updated) New details have been released by officials in Baltimore County following Tuesday night's mass shooting in Towson. During an update on Wednesday afternoon, officials confirmed that 26-year-old Charles Graham, Jr. was killed in the incident and nine others between the ages of 14 and 27 suffered various injuries. First responders were called at around 7:15 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 17 to the 8500 block of Lock Raven Boulevard in Towson to investigate a reported shooting with multiple people down and rushed to area hospitals. DETECTIVES INVESTIGATING FATAL SHOOTING IN TOWSON DECEMBER 18, 202…
One Killed, Nine Injured In Mass Baltimore County Shooting (DEVELOPING) One Killed, Nine Injured In Mass Baltimore County Shooting (DEVELOPING)
One Killed, Nine Injured In Mass Baltimore County Shooting (Developing) One person was killed and several others injured in what has been described by the Baltimore County Police Department as a mass shooting. First responders were called at around 7:15 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 17 to the 8500 block of Lock Raven Boulevard in Towson to investigate a reported shooting with multiple people down and rushed to area hospitals. Later on Tuesday night, officials confirmed that one person has died, and nearly a dozen others were injured during the act of violence. The shooting led to road closures in the area as local and county police probed the incident. #BCoPD…
First Cold-Related Deaths Of The Holiday Season Reported In Maryland First Cold-Related Deaths Of The Holiday Season Reported In Maryland
First Cold-Related Deaths Of The Holiday Season Reported In Maryland The first three cold-related deaths of the 2024-2025 winter season have been reported in Maryland, according to state health officials. The Maryland Department of Health said the deaths involved adult males—two in their 60s and one in their 30s, with two being reported in Baltimore City, while the third was reported in Baltimore County.  The first fatality was reported Nov. 23, with the other two occurring Dec. 2. Officials are urging Maryland residents to take precautions to prevent cold-related illnesses like frostbite and hypothermia as temperatures continue to drop.  Health …
Purple Reign: Great-Grandma In Baltimore County Scores $200K Ravens Scratch-Off Jackpot Purple Reign: Great-Grandma In Baltimore County Scores $200K Ravens Scratch-Off Jackpot
Purple Reign: Great-Grandma In Baltimore County Scores $200K Ravens Scratch-Off Jackpot A matriarch from Baltimore County plans to make this holiday season unforgettable for her family—18 great-grandchildren included—after hitting the $200,000 jackpot on a Ravens X10 scratch-off Lottery ticket. Betty Hughes, a lifelong Ravens fan from Reisterstown, was shopping with her daughter at the Giant on Reisterstown Road when the big win struck. Like a seasoned quarterback, she called the play, scratching the ticket right there in the store. “We were shocked when she scratched off that football,” her daughter said at Lottery headquarters in Baltimore, where she claimed the prize with …
DMV Jeopardy! Stars Stumble: Tough Week Under Bright Lights Ends In Defeat DMV Jeopardy! Stars Stumble: Tough Week Under Bright Lights Ends In Defeat
DMV Jeopardy! Stars Stumble: Tough Week Under Bright Lights Ends In Defeat Who is... The DMV's Best? Turns out none of them after falling flat under the bright Jeopardy! lights. Three local contestants from Maryland and Virginia stepped up to the podium, but all three went home empty-handed, leaving the DMV without a champion. The week kicked off on Monday, Dec. 9, with Vienna ESL teacher Lisa O'Donnell taking on Boston's Bill McKinney, a vice president of restaurants and bars. McKinney cruised through the competition, winning a few games before his controversial exit on Friday. On Wednesday, Hyattsville tax accountant Sam Nguyen couldn’t clinch a victory, while …
Driver Killed, Passenger Hurt In Targeted Carroll County Shooting, Sheriff Says (DEVELOPING) Driver Killed, Passenger Hurt In Targeted Carroll County Shooting, Sheriff Says (DEVELOPING)
Driver Killed, Passenger Hurt In Targeted Carroll County Shooting, Sheriff Says (Developing) A deadly shooting in Finksburg is under investigation after authorities responded to reports of gunfire early Friday morning. Deputies from the Carroll County Sheriff’s Office and first responders from the county’s Department of Fire and EMS found two men with gunshot wounds inside a Chevrolet Silverado near Wesley Road and Patapsco Road just before 8 a.m., officials said. The driver of the vehicle was pronounced dead at the scene, while the passenger was rushed to a nearby hospital for treatment. Authorities believe the shooting was not random and emphasized to the public that there is no…
VIDEO: Arrest Of Pregnant Shoplifters In Maryland Captured On Newly-Released Bodycam Footage VIDEO: Arrest Of Pregnant Shoplifters In Maryland Captured On Newly-Released Bodycam Footage
Video: Arrest Of Pregnant Shoplifters In Maryland Captured On Newly-Released Bodycam Footage A pair of pregnant women who were caught red-handed stealing from stores in Frederick County tried to pull a fast one on police investigators but were not swift enough to avoid time behind bars in an instance that was caught on recently released footage by Transparency Bodycam on YouTube.  On March 27, California resident Mirela Sardaru, 36, and Melinsa Stefan, 21, who was identified by her Italian passport, were both taken into custody during a traffic stop after being connected to several thefts in the area when they targeted local shops (click here for the original story on this…
UVA Alum Harmeet Dhillon Nominated For Prestigious DOJ Role In Trump Administration UVA Alum Harmeet Dhillon Nominated For Prestigious DOJ Role In Trump Administration
UVA Alum Harmeet Dhillon Nominated For Prestigious DOJ Role In Trump Administration A Virginia legal luminary with deep ties to the Commonwealth has been tapped for a high-profile role in the Trump administration, authorities announced Monday. Harmeet K. Dhillon, a University of Virginia Law School alumna and former editorial board member of the Virginia Law Review, has been nominated by President-elect Donald Trump to serve as Assistant Attorney General for Civil Rights at the US Department of Justice. Dhillon butted head with Virginia officials repeatedly about COVID-19 matters inclucing issues such as PPP funding, face masks, and other policies that were put in place du…
Who Is... DMV's Best? Local Contestant From Baltimore To Light Up Jeopardy! Who Is... DMV's Best? Local Contestant From Baltimore To Light Up Jeopardy!
Who Is... DMV's Best? Local Contestant From Baltimore To Light Up Jeopardy! For the second straight week, the DMV region is making its mark on America’s favorite quiz show. Contestants from Maryland and Virginia are stepping up to challenge a two-time champion from New York, who has already racked up $51,400 in winnings. The action kicks off Monday, Dec. 9, with Vienna, Virginia resident Lisa O’Donnell, an ESL teacher, facing off against Dave Bond, a retired grant writer from West Henrietta, and Boston native Bill McKinney, a vice president of restaurants and bars. On Wednesday, Dec. 11, Hyattsville’s Sam Nguyen, a tax accountant, will try to dethrone the champion…
Baltimore Woman Hits Lottery Jackpot Twice In One Night With Same Numbers Baltimore Woman Hits Lottery Jackpot Twice In One Night With Same Numbers
Baltimore Woman Hits Lottery Jackpot Twice In One Night With Same Numbers Charlotte Mattison turned a cold Baltimore evening into a sizzling success story on last week when her two identical Pick 5 tickets each hit the jackpot.  The secret to her double win? Strategy, persistence, and a little luck, she said after playing the numbers 3-1-4-1-3 twice, on separate $1 straight bets, and struck gold. The winning tickets were purchased at Parkside Liquors on Sinclair Lane, where Charlotte braved the chill to cash in on numbers inspired by a previous winning drawing. “I was shocked! I left that store with the biggest smile on my face after getting my tickets veri…
Tractor-Trailer Crash, Fuel Spill Cause Major Delays On I-95 In Baltimore Area (DEVELOPING) Tractor-Trailer Crash, Fuel Spill Cause Major Delays On I-95 In Baltimore Area (DEVELOPING)
Tractor-Trailer Crash, Fuel Spill Cause Major Delays On I-95 In Baltimore Area (Developing) Traffic was temporarily backed up during the morning commute on Thursday morning in Baltimore when a truck fire led to a fuel spill on I-95, shutting down some lanes. An alert was issued shortly after 8 a.m. on Dec. 5 by the Maryland Department of Transportation cautioning that several southbound lanes on the interstate were closed due to a fuel leak that was reported after a crash in the Baltimore area.  Baltimore I-95 southbound tubes at Fort McHenry Tunnel remain closed for t/t crash with fuel leak. MAJOR DELAYS. Use alt routes SB I-895. Traffic detoured off at Keith Ave (Ex56). …
DC Mom Finds $50K Jackpot Hiding In Forgotten Maryland Lottery Ticket DC Mom Finds $50K Jackpot Hiding In Forgotten Maryland Lottery Ticket
DC Mom Finds $50K Jackpot Hiding In Forgotten Maryland Lottery Ticket A Washington, DC woman struck gold in the unlikeliest of places—a scratch-off ticket she forgot about for several weeks. The longtime Maryland Lottery player picked up the $50,000 Cash instant ticket on a whim at the Seat Pleasant BP gas station on Martin Luther King Jr. Highway while she was on her way to a hair appointment with her college-age daughter and snagged the $20 scratch-off. Weeks later, while off duty from her job as a social worker, the DC native finally decided to check her ticket, where a quick scan at a Maryland Lottery retailer revealed the life-changing $50,000 top prize.…
Four Armed Robbery Suspects Busted With Guns, Drugs After Maryland Heist: Police Four Armed Robbery Suspects Busted With Guns, Drugs After Maryland Heist: Police
Four Armed Robbery Suspects Busted With Guns, Drugs After Maryland Heist: Police Four suspects were arrested after an armed robbery in Glen Burnie led to a swift police response and the recovery of stolen guns, drugs, and a getaway vehicle, authorities announced. The incident began around 4 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 3, when a man was approached in the 6600 block of Ritchie Highway by four armed suspects demanding his belongings.  After the victim complied, the suspects fled in a gray 2007 Pontiac G6 toward Ordnance Road. Responding officers quickly located the vehicle, apprehending the suspects and seizing an arsenal of firearms and drugs during a search of the vehicl…
End Of An Era: Annapolis Bridal & Tuxedo To Close After 39 Years Leacy Of Love And Memories End Of An Era: Annapolis Bridal & Tuxedo To Close After 39 Years Leacy Of Love And Memories
End Of An Era: Annapolis Bridal & Tuxedo To Close After 39 Years Leacy Of Love And Memories After 39 years of helping couples say “I do” in style, Annapolis Bridal & Tuxedo is closing its doors for good.  The shop, the first bridal boutique in the community, will wrap up operations on Monday, Dec. 23, owners Flavia and Dora Vasquez announced. “It’s bittersweet,” they shared, noting that the closure allows Dora to embrace retirement while Flavia spends more time with family.  Since 1986, Annapolis Bridal & Tuxedo has been the go-to destination for brides and grooms, known for expert advice and impeccable service.  With their closing date set, the shop is ho…
Baltimore Woman Wins $100K Lottery Prize—Her Second Big Win In Two Months Baltimore Woman Wins $100K Lottery Prize—Her Second Big Win In Two Months
Baltimore Woman Wins $100K Lottery Prize—Her Second Big Win In Two Months Lightning has struck twice for a Baltimore City woman who just scored her second big Maryland Lottery scratch-off win in as many months, officials announced. The lucky player claimed a $100,000 top prize on the $100,000 Crossword scratch-off after purchasing five $10 tickets at Harford Citgo on Harford Road.  This win comes hot on the heels of a $50,000 prize she won last month on a Ca$h Plu$ scratch-off, bringing her total to an incredible $150,000 in just two months. Her secret to success? Strategy.  She uses the Maryland Lottery app to identify games with top prizes still ava…
Maryland Middle School Evacuated After Chemical Spill Near Pool Maryland Middle School Evacuated After Chemical Spill Near Pool
Maryland Middle School Evacuated After Chemical Spill Near Pool Students and staff at a Harford County middle school were evacuated Friday morning following a chemical spill near the building's pool, officials said. North Harford Middle School alerted parents on Friday, Nov. 22, that students were being temporarily evacuated as a precaution after the incident. Seventh graders were relocated to the elementary school, while sixth and eighth graders were taken to the high school. The evacuation was managed quickly and safely, with Harford County Public Schools praising staff, emergency responders, and students for their cooperation. “The spill has been ev…
Dozen Evaluated After Gas Leak Disrupts Classes At Baltimore County School Dozen Evaluated After Gas Leak Disrupts Classes At Baltimore County School
Dozen Evaluated After Gas Leak Disrupts Classes At Baltimore County School A dozen people were evaluated for symptoms after a gas leak prompted a temporary evacuation at a Baltimore County school, officials said. First responders from the Baltimore County Fire Department were called around noon on Friday, Nov. 22, to the Western School of Technology on Kenwood Avenue in Catonsville, where a gas leak was reported outside the building. Baltimore Gas and Electric (BGE) crews quickly secured the leak while students and staff were temporarily relocated. Classes resumed within an hour, and the fire department cleared the scene before 1 p.m. Paramedics evaluated 12 indi…
Jackpot-Winning $50K 'Bonus Match 5' Ticket Sold At Baltimore County Liquor Store Jackpot-Winning $50K 'Bonus Match 5' Ticket Sold At Baltimore County Liquor Store
Jackpot-Winning $50K 'Bonus Match 5' Ticket Sold At Baltimore County Liquor Store A winning Maryland Lottery ticket worth $50,000 was sold at an area liquor store, and the winner has not yet come forward to claim their five-figure jackpot. One top-prize winning Bonus Match 5 ticket worth a five-figure jackpot was sold at Honeygo Wine & Spirits, located at 5004 Honeygo Center Drive, for the drawing on Thursday, Nov. 21, though it has not been cashed in a day later. The winning numbers for the Thursday drawing were 09-11-17-23-26 with a Bonus Ball of 18. This represents the 34th jackpot-winner Bonus Match 5 drawing sold in 2024. "Lottery officials urge…
Winning $50K 'Powerball' Ticket Sold At Maryland Bar & Grill Winning $50K 'Powerball' Ticket Sold At Maryland Bar & Grill
Winning $50K 'Powerball' Ticket Sold At Maryland Bar & Grill No one took home the $155 million Powerball jackpot on Wednesday, but one lucky lotto player in Maryland also cashed in on a five-figure ticket sold at an area eatery. Officials say that a third-tier winning ticket worth a $50,000 prize was sold at Lashbaugher's Bar & Grill in the 13000 block of Warrior Drive in Crespatown, not far from Cumberland, the largest win out of thousands statewide starting at $4.  The winning numbers for the Powerball drawing on Wednesday, Nov. 20 were 16-30-60-62-64 with a Powerball of 25 and the Power Play multiplier was X3.  It marks th…
Overturned Tanker Truck Ties Up Traffic On I-295 In Baltimore County (UPDATED) Overturned Tanker Truck Ties Up Traffic On I-295 In Baltimore County (UPDATED)
Overturned Tanker Truck Ties Up Traffic On I-295 In Baltimore County (Updated) Traffic slowed to a crawl on I-295 on Thursday morning when a tanker truck overturned, caught fire, and spilled debris in the roadway. An alert was issued by the Baltimore Police Department shortly after 10:45 a.m. on Nov. 21 advising that motorists can expect delays in both directions on the interstate due to the incident in the area of Lansdowne-Baltimore Highlands. The scene of the overturned tanker truck. Maryland DOT It is unclear what caused the the truck to overturn in the area of I-895. Fire officials say that the driver of the truck was hospitalized and one firefighter…
Winning $40K 'Mega Millions' Ticket Sold At Maryland Gas Station Winning $40K 'Mega Millions' Ticket Sold At Maryland Gas Station
Winning $40K 'Mega Millions' Ticket Sold At Maryland Gas Station One lucky Lottery player in Maryland is sitting on a ticket worth $40,000 after picking up some fuel and the golden ticket at an area gas station in Prince George's County.  A player in Greenbelt quadrupled his or her Lottery fun, winning a third-tier prize of $40,000 on Mega Millions last night, according to Lottery officials, on a ticket sold at the Greenbelt Shell. The winning numbers for the Tuesday, Nov. 19 drawing were: 05-35-50-51-59 with a gold Mega Ball of 08 and the Megaplier of X4. According to Lottery officials, the Megaplier helped turn a $10,000 …
Here's How Baltimore Librarian Fared In Memorable Jeopardy Showdown Here's How Baltimore Librarian Fared In Memorable Jeopardy Showdown
Here's How Baltimore Librarian Fared In Memorable Jeopardy Showdown A librarian from Maryland is moving on after coming out on top in a memorable Jeopardy! episode. Mikey McCullough, a librarian from Baltimore, was the big winner on Tuesday's episode with $18,200, but it was Texas teacher Chris Burge ($3,000) who made headlines, revealing an ongoing cancer battle live on the show. McCullough, a data curator at the National Agricultural Library in Beltsville, topped Burge and Paul Clauson ($2,000), a tax analyst from Michigan.  She moves on to test her knowledge on Wednesday, Nov. 20 against a Los Angeles writer and software engineer from Seattle. It …
Maryland ‘Romeo’ Finds His Happily Ever After With $50,000 Lottery Win Maryland ‘Romeo’ Finds His Happily Ever After With $50,000 Lottery Win
Maryland ‘Romeo’ Finds His Happily Ever After With $50,000 Lottery Win They say fortune favors the bold, but for one Prince George’s County man nicknamed "Romeo," it seems fortune also has a flair for the romantic.  After 30 years of playing the Maryland Lottery, Romeo’s love story with luck finally hit the jackpot when he won $50,000 on a Bonus Match 5 ticket. The fateful ticket was purchased on Oct. 26 at Al’s Beer & Wine in Oxon Hill during one of Romeo’s many adventures as a self-proclaimed traveling ticket collector.  While his Pick 3 and Pick 5 tickets may have fizzled, the Bonus Match 5 turned out to be the Cinderella slipper he’d been se…
Spin Cycle Savior: Maryland Man Snags $50K Powerball Win Just in Time Spin Cycle Savior: Maryland Man Snags $50K Powerball Win Just in Time
Spin Cycle Savior: Maryland Man Snags $50K Powerball Win Just in Time Talk about a close call!  A District Heights dad saved a $50,000 Powerball ticket from an untimely demise in the washing machine, proving that sometimes laundry day can really pay off. Eric Cotton, a father of two and truck driver, had just bought four quick-pick Powerball tickets from Kaywood Liquors in Mt. Rainier for the Nov. 6 drawing, but the tickets didn’t find a home on the fridge or a safe drawer—instead, they ended up in his pants pocket, dangerously close to disaster. “My girlfriend is notorious for not checking pockets before doing the laundry,” he explained. So when he saw…
Alleged Russian Ransomware Mastermind Extradited From South Korea To Maryland Alleged Russian Ransomware Mastermind Extradited From South Korea To Maryland
Alleged Russian Ransomware Mastermind Extradited From South Korea To Maryland A Russian national accused of running a global ransomware operation that extorted more than $16 million from victims worldwide has been extradited from South Korea to Maryland to face federal charges, authorities announced. Evgenii Ptitsyn, 42, is charged with operating and administering the sale, distribution, and deployment of the notorious Phobos ransomware, which targeted over 1,000 public and private organizations globally, including schools, hospitals, and critical infrastructure.  Ptitsyn made his first appearance in U.S. District Court for the District of Maryland earlier this …
Baltimore’s Christmas Gift: Netflix Taps Beyoncé For Ravens' Holiday Halftime Show Baltimore’s Christmas Gift: Netflix Taps Beyoncé For Ravens' Holiday Halftime Show
Baltimore’s Christmas Gift: Netflix Taps Beyoncé For Ravens' Holiday Halftime Show Queen Bey is ready to run the (halftime) world as she takes center stage for a show-stopping performance during the Baltimore Ravens' game against the Houston Texans on Christmas Day. Beyoncé, the most-awarded artist in Grammy history, is set to star on Netflix's first-ever NFL Christmas Gameday at NRG Stadium in the singer's hometown.  Fans got a sneak peek on Sunday night when a teaser dropped, showing the "Cowboy Carter" herself standing atop a flower-covered vintage car with iconic longhorns. In true Texas fashion, she catches a football before the promo cuts to Netflix’s highly an…
New Rabies Alert Issued After Raccoon Tests Positive For Virus In Maryland Neighborhood New Rabies Alert Issued After Raccoon Tests Positive For Virus In Maryland Neighborhood
New Rabies Alert Issued After Raccoon Tests Positive For Virus In Maryland Neighborhood A new alert has been issued in Anne Arundel County after a raccoon tested positive for rabies. The county's Department of Health issued an alert on Friday, Nov. 15 advising that a raccoon that was trapped in the area of Seamore Street and Marco Drive in the Cedarwood Cove Community in Pasadena tested positive on Thursday for the virus. It is the second such alert in a week. Rabies is a viral disease that mainly infects mammals (warm-blooded animals who nurse their young) and is spread through the saliva of the infected animal, usually by a bite or scratch, officials said. Symptoms of rabi…
Luck Strikes Twice in Maryland: 'Powerball' and 'Bonus Match 5' Winners Rake In $200K In Prizes Luck Strikes Twice in Maryland: 'Powerball' and 'Bonus Match 5' Winners Rake In $200K In Prizes
Luck Strikes Twice in Maryland: 'Powerball' and 'Bonus Match 5' Winners Rake In $200K In Prizes If you’re a Maryland lottery player, check those tickets!  This weekend saw a lucky streak with Marylanders raking in a combined $200,000 in draw game winnings, courtesy of Powerball and Bonus Match 5. In Charles County, a Powerball ticket purchased at NSR Mart in Hughesville matched the numbers 03-21-24-34-46, with a Powerball of 09 for the drawing on Monday, Nov. 11.  The player opted for the Power Play multiplier, which was 3X for that draw, elevating the $50,000 prize to $150,000. Meanwhile, in Westminster, a Bonus Match 5 ticket sold at the 7-Eleven on Baltimore Boulevard o…
Convict Caught With Cache Of Illegal Weapons At Large In Maryland, Sheriff Says Convict Caught With Cache Of Illegal Weapons At Large In Maryland, Sheriff Says
Convict Caught With Cache Of Illegal Weapons At Large In Maryland, Sheriff Says The St. Mary's County Sheriff's Office is seeking the public's assistance as they look to locate a wanted man who was busted with a veritable armory of illegal weapons.  Jerod Adam Taylor is at large following the investigation into a domestic assault reported in the 20000 block of Goddard Road in Lexington Park, where deputies made a startling discovery. Investigators say that deputies learned that Taylor was reported to possess multiple firearms, which were found in plain view within the home after he fled the area. They made note that Taylor is legally prohibited from owning f…
Voters Overwhelmingly Vote To Enshrine Access To Reproductive Rights In Maryland Voters Overwhelmingly Vote To Enshrine Access To Reproductive Rights In Maryland
Voters Overwhelmingly Vote To Enshrine Access To Reproductive Rights In Maryland Maryland voters approved a measure on Election Day that will enshrine abortion rights in the state's constitution.  With a Republican majority set to take over the government, voters chose to protect reproductive rights in the state's constitution, according to multiple reports. Abortion was already legal in Maryland, but this amendment provides further protections to make it more difficult to potentially pass future legislation that could limit care without violating the constitution. It will also protect those who travel to Maryland for care and treatment. According to the Maryland…
Hurt Hiker Hoisted To Helicopter, Airlifted To Hospital In Maryland: State Police (VIDEO) Hurt Hiker Hoisted To Helicopter, Airlifted To Hospital In Maryland: State Police (VIDEO)
Hurt Hiker Hoisted To Helicopter, Airlifted To Hospital In Maryland: State Police (Video) A Maryland State Police helicopter was required to rescue a hiker who was injured after slipping and falling from the top of a cliff onto the top of a train tunnel in Carroll County. Shortly after 3 p.m. on Friday afternoon, first responders were called to the area of Gaither Road and Railroad Avenue in Sykesville, where there was an injured hiker who fell approximately 20 feet down an embankment while walking in a wooded area. Due to the location of the hiker, and the purportedly prolonged time it would take to extricate them, the state police helicopter was called into perform a medevac. …