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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…
Longtime Virginia Rep. Gerry Connolly Diagnosed With Cancer Days After Election Longtime Virginia Rep. Gerry Connolly Diagnosed With Cancer Days After Election
Longtime Virginia Rep. Gerry Connolly Diagnosed With Cancer Days After Election Days after being re-elected, longtime Virginia Rep. Gerry Connolly announced that he has been diagnosed with esophagus cancer.  The 74-year-old Democrat issued a statement on Thursday morning to his constituents advising that he has "joined the ranks of millions of Americans" while describing what steps he plans to take moving forward. Connolly has been in office since 2009, with Tuesday's win over Republican Mike Van Meter representing the beginning of his ninth term. "It was a surprise because, except for some intermittent abdominal aches and pains, I had no symptoms," he wrote. "I'…
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…
Maryland Man Targeted Teen At Virginia Metro Station For Sexual Acts, Police Say Maryland Man Targeted Teen At Virginia Metro Station For Sexual Acts, Police Say
Maryland Man Targeted Teen At Virginia Metro Station For Sexual Acts, Police Say A Maryland man who offered a teenager cash for sexual favors at a Metro Station in Virginia and continued to pursue her is facing multiple charges, the Fairfax County Police Department announced on Monday night. Logan Russell Farrell, 38, was arrested in Virginia and charged with multiple counts related to the solicitation of a minor he approached at the Spring Hill Metro Station in Tysons. On Friday, Nov. 1, parents of a 15-year-old reported to police that their child had been solicited for sex by a suspect - later identified as Farrell - last month when he approached and offered the cash …
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. …
Fairfax County Police Get Last Laugh After Race On VA Highway Shared By Elon Musk Fairfax County Police Get Last Laugh After Race On VA Highway Shared By Elon Musk
Fairfax County Police Get Last Laugh After Race On VA Highway Shared By Elon Musk The video of a "race" between a Tesla Cybertruck and Lamborghini on a Virginia highway that went viral also caught the eye of police investigators in Fairfax County. Vienna resident Christian Camacho, 48, the driver of the Cybertruck, and 37-year-old Carlos Montero, of Sterling, were identified by detectives as the pair involved in the viral video that was shared by Elon Musk and viewed by millions. In the video, the two vehicles can be seen lining up at a traffic light on Leesburg Pike in Tysons Corner before the two drivers rev their engines and take off down the roadway. Cybertruck c…
Maryland Man Claims $50K 'Powerball' Prize On Ticket Sold At Local Liquor Store Maryland Man Claims $50K 'Powerball' Prize On Ticket Sold At Local Liquor Store
Maryland Man Claims $50K 'Powerball' Prize On Ticket Sold At Local Liquor Store A construction worker in Maryland parlayed a $2 Powerball win into a $50,000 windfall during a pit stop at an area store while heading to work.  The lucky Lottery player said that he was on his way to a job site when he decided to stop at Luke's Liquors on North 3rd Street in Oakland, where he cashed in a winning $2 ticket and purchased a $2 quick-pick for the next drawing on Monday, Oct. 21. After stashing the ticket away, the Garrett County man went to another local retailer the following day, where he discovered that he won the five-figure prize after matching four white balls and t…
Video Of Cybertruck, Lambo Race On Virginia Highway Shared By Elon Musk Video Of Cybertruck, Lambo Race On Virginia Highway Shared By Elon Musk
Video Of Cybertruck, Lambo Race On Virginia Highway Shared By Elon Musk Video of a short-lived "race" between a Tesla Cybertruck and Lamborghini on a Virginia highway has garnered tens of thousands of views after going viral on social media. In footage posted online and widely shared on social media - even by Elon Musk himself - the two vehicles can be seen lining up at a traffic light on Leesburg Pike in Tysons Corner before the two drivers rev their engines and take off down the roadway. Cybertruck can beat a Porsche 911 while towing a Porsche 911! https://t.co/iNTaF2V1xt — Elon Musk (@elonmusk) October 29, 2024 The Cybertruck gets off the line quicker, …
Family Dinner Lands Lucky Lottery Player $1M Prize On Ticket Sold At Maryland Restaurant Family Dinner Lands Lucky Lottery Player $1M Prize On Ticket Sold At Maryland Restaurant
Family Dinner Lands Lucky Lottery Player $1M Prize On Ticket Sold At Maryland Restaurant What started as a routine family dinner turned into a million dollar meal for a Montgomery County woman who cashed in big on a Mega Millions ticket sold at a popular restaurant. Over the summer, the Lottery novice said that she was out with family at Quincy's Bar & Grille in Gaithersburg - a place they regularly frequent - but on July 19, they did something different. At the urging of her family, the woman said that she was coaxed into purchasing a $2 ticket for the drawing after being initially reluctant. This week, Lottery officials said that sure enough, she later returned to the re…
Maryland May See 'Historic Number' Of Early Voters, Election Official Says Maryland May See 'Historic Number' Of Early Voters, Election Official Says
Maryland May See 'Historic Number' Of Early Voters, Election Official Says Maryland's 97 polling stations have been busy in the opening days of early voting as the election rapidly approaches.  A record number of voters have come out in the opening days of early voting, easily outpacing the numbers from previous years, according to officials. On the first day, there were a total of more than 154,000 voters, with approximately another 140,000 casting their vote on day two,  Jared DeMarinis, the State Administrator of Elections said that on the first day alone, there were more voters than the entire early voting period for the 2024 primary. The day one n…
Police ID 38-Year-Old Hyattsville Man Found Dead On Side Of Riverdale Road Police ID 38-Year-Old Hyattsville Man Found Dead On Side Of Riverdale Road
Police ID 38-Year-Old Hyattsville Man Found Dead On Side Of Riverdale Road Officers were flagged down early on Thursday morning in Prince George's County when passersby found a 38-year-old man suffering from several gunshot wounds on the side of a busy roadway, police say. Jeiver Pozuelos Cervantes has been identified by investigators as the victim who was killed in what is believed to have been a targeted attack, not a random crime in Riverdale. At approximately 6:40 a.m. on Oct. 24, officers in the area of Veterans Parkway and Riverdale Road were alerted to Cervantes, who was unresponsive on the side of the road with critical injuries. The Hyattsville resi…
Passengers Flee After Fatal Head-On Crash In Prince George's County, Police Say Passengers Flee After Fatal Head-On Crash In Prince George's County, Police Say
Passengers Flee After Fatal Head-On Crash In Prince George's County, Police Say Police have identified a 57-year-old woman who was killed in a head-on crash when another driver unexpectedly veered into her lane on Wednesday afternoon.  Springfield resident Monica Wilson was heading north at around 5 p.m. on Oct. 23 in the 500 block of Largo Center Drive when she was struck by a second driver who was heading south and crossed into the northbound lanes. FATAL COLLISION: Officers responded to the 500 block of Largo Center Dr at approx 5:10 pm for a crash involving two vehicles. Both drivers were taken to a hospital for treatment. One of the drivers, an adult femal…
Man Found Dead Blocks Away From Reported Shooting Near Maryland Funeral Home (DEVELOPING) Man Found Dead Blocks Away From Reported Shooting Near Maryland Funeral Home (DEVELOPING)
Man Found Dead Blocks Away From Reported Shooting Near Maryland Funeral Home (Developing) A deadly shooting near a Prince George's County funeral home is under investigation, police confirmed. Officers were called to the 7100 block of Old Landover Road at around 9:30 a.m. on Tuesday morning to investigate a reported shooting, and further investigation led to the grisly discovery of a dead body inside a vehicle in the 7400 block. According to police, they are searching for multiple suspects who arrived at the initial scene and opened fire before fleeing in a vehicle. No description of the suspects or vehicle has been provided. Detectives are on scene working to establish a s…
One Year Later, Search Continues For Daniel Lewis Edwards In Maryland One Year Later, Search Continues For Daniel Lewis Edwards In Maryland
One Year Later, Search Continues For Daniel Lewis Edwards In Maryland One year later, the St. Mary's County Sheriff's Office is renewing its call to the public for assistance in locating Daniel Lewis Edwards, who was last seen in California. On Sept. 20, 2023, Edwards left a job site in the Town Creek neighborhood and on Sunday, the sheriff's office issued a new alert as they continue to investigate his disappearance. "The sheriff's office is reissuing this information in hopes that someone with new information right come forward to assist in resolving the case," they posted. Edwards, 56, was described as being 5-foot-10 weighing approximately 170 pound…
Maryland State Police ID 26-Year-Old Father Found Shot To Death In Cambridge Maryland State Police ID 26-Year-Old Father Found Shot To Death In Cambridge
Maryland State Police ID 26-Year-Old Father Found Shot To Death In Cambridge A 26-year-old man affectionately known as "Porky" has been identified by police as the man gunned down in Southern Maryland overnight. Cambridge resident Virgil Simms was pronounced dead at the scene by Maryland State Police investigators on Sunday night in the 600 block of Pine Street, officials say. Members of the Cambridge Police Department were called to the scene of the shooting, where they found Simms suffering from fatal gunshot wounds. It is with a heavy heart that I post this video. My heartfelt condolences to Virgil Simms-Porky’s family. Today I ask... Posted by United 4C Str…
Suspect Commits Suicide After Shooting At Mother, Toddler In Baltimore County: Police Suspect Commits Suicide After Shooting At Mother, Toddler In Baltimore County: Police
Suspect Commits Suicide After Shooting At Mother, Toddler In Baltimore County: Police A suspect was found dead of an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound after a double shooting involving a child during a custody exchange in Baltimore County, police say. Detectives were called to investigate a double shooting at around 6 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 17 in the area of Deer Park Road and Wards Chapel Road. According to the Baltimore County Police Department, the incident occurred shortly after the woman and a man exchanged custody of their 2-year-old son. As the mother and child were driving away, the suspect reportedly forced them to stop, approached the vehicle, and began shooti…
Maryland Man Finds Winning $50K 'Powerball' Ticket In Stack Stashed Inside Car Maryland Man Finds Winning $50K 'Powerball' Ticket In Stack Stashed Inside Car
Maryland Man Finds Winning $50K 'Powerball' Ticket In Stack Stashed Inside Car A Baltimore County man with good taste in television got an unexpected - and welcome - surprise when searching through a stack of Lottery tickets he had stashed in his car. "Malcolm Reynolds" - a moniker taken from the TV series "Firefly" - is feeling lucky after the Nottingham resident discovered that he was in possession of a $50,000 Powerball ticket amid a bunch of $4 and $7 wins. The winner said that he has a habit of purchasing tickets and letting them accumulate in a pile, and he didn't check them until a friend decided it was time and busted out her Lottery app. There was a sma…
Two-Alarm Fire In Prince George's County Apartment Complex Sends Pair To Hospital Two-Alarm Fire In Prince George's County Apartment Complex Sends Pair To Hospital
Two-Alarm Fire In Prince George's County Apartment Complex Sends Pair To Hospital Two people were taken to an area hospital to be evaluated following a two-alarm fire that broke out in a Prince George's County apartment building, officials say. Early on Friday morning, first responders from multiple agencies were called to the 1800 block of Metzerott Road in Adelphia, where there was a reported blaze that broke out in one of the units. The incident was reported at around 5 a.m. on Oct. 18 and the fire was considered under control within an hour. pic.twitter.com/pFHDn1QlPW — College Park Volunteer Fire Department (@CPFD) October 18, 2024 According to fire and EMS pe…
Kamala Harris Says Rachel Morin's Death Was Preventable, Family Feels 'Betrayed' (WATCH) Kamala Harris Says Rachel Morin's Death Was Preventable, Family Feels 'Betrayed' (WATCH)
Kamala Harris Says Rachel Morin's Death Was Preventable, Family Feels 'Betrayed' (Watch) The family of Rachel Morin is speaking out after Vice President Kamala Harris admitted that her murder could have been prevented if the border was secured when pressed during an interview on Fox News. The topic came up during a discussion with Bret Baier about illegal immigration. Baier tells Harris that Rachel Morin was among the young women "brutally attacked and killed" by some of the men who were released at the beginning of the admin "well before a negotiated bipartisan bill." Among those men, allegedly, was Victor Martinez-Hernandez, 23, who was arrested in Oklahoma and char…
Winning $68K 'Fast Play' Ticket Sold At Maryland Wegmans Winning $68K 'Fast Play' Ticket Sold At Maryland Wegmans
Winning $68K 'Fast Play' Ticket Sold At Maryland Wegmans A $3 purchase at an area Wegmans location landed a lucky Lottery player a five-figure jackpot.  What started as a routine trip to the grocery store for a customer at Wegmans on McGaw Road in Columbia delivered a $68,280.71 prize to a player who purchased a FAST PLAY SLINGO ticket. SLINGO made its debut early last year, and the winning ticket sold on Tuesday, Oct. 15 was just the fourth progressive jackpot winner - and the largest so far. The previous three progressive jackpot prizes were $30,028; $37,616; and $39,571. Its jackpot starts at $14,000 and grows with the sale of…
Two Stabbed In Separate Incidents Minutes Apart Near Maryland Metro Station: Police Two Stabbed In Separate Incidents Minutes Apart Near Maryland Metro Station: Police
Two Stabbed In Separate Incidents Minutes Apart Near Maryland Metro Station: Police Two people were stabbed minutes apart on Sunday night in Montgomery County in the area of an area Metro station in Rockville, police say. Shortly before 5:30 p.m. on Oct. 13, members of the Rockville Police Department were called to the Twinbrook Metro station, where they found a man who was approached by a stranger who subsequently stabbed him. Twinbrook Metro Station Wikimedia Commons/John Brighenti Investigators say that minutes later, there was a separate call for a stabbing in the 1500 block of Rockville Pike, not far from the station, when another man was stabbed in the back b…
Repeat Offender Busted On Child Porn Offenses In Maryland Sentenced Again: Feds Repeat Offender Busted On Child Porn Offenses In Maryland Sentenced Again: Feds
Repeat Offender Busted On Child Porn Offenses In Maryland Sentenced Again: Feds A man already convicted of sex offenses in Maryland is heading to prison after admitting to new child porn charges earlier this year, federal authorities announced on Friday. Hagerstown resident Chad Christopher Langgle, 30, who previously was convicted of sex offenses in Calvert and St. Mary's counties, has been sentenced to 10 years in federal prison, followed by a lifetime of supervised release, a judge ordered on Friday, Oct. 11. According to his plea deal, in December 2022, Langgle emailed more than 50 videos containing child pornography, and he was also caught with images of child por…
Maryland Bank Left Temporarily Inoperative After Fire In Secured ATM Room Maryland Bank Left Temporarily Inoperative After Fire In Secured ATM Room
Maryland Bank Left Temporarily Inoperative After Fire In Secured ATM Room A Maryland bank was temporarily left inoperative on Thursday morning when a fire broke out in a secured room, leading to a tricky battle for first responders. In Wicomico County, crews from the Salisbury Fire Department were called to PNC Bank at around 5:15 a.m. on Oct. 10 after being alerted by a security alarm and customer about the fire, which started in a secured ATM room that contained IT equipment. Upon arrival, officials say that firefighters were met by smoke coming from building, and it took approximately a half hour to get the fire under control once they were able to get inside …
Dad Killed In Prince George's County Motorcycle Crash Remembered For Laughter, 'Vibrant Soul' Dad Killed In Prince George's County Motorcycle Crash Remembered For Laughter, 'Vibrant Soul'
Dad Killed In Prince George's County Motorcycle Crash Remembered For Laughter, 'Vibrant Soul' Friends and family are trying to keep the memory alive of a beloved father who was killed riding his motorcycle in Prince George's County. Waldorf resident Samuel Hinton was tragically killed after being involved in a crash with a sedan while crossing through a Forestville intersection over the weekend.  The crash was reported at around 1 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 5 at the intersection of Pennsylvania Avenue and Donnell Drive, where there was a reported crash involving Hinton. He was pronounced dead at the scene. Southbound Pennsylvania Ave is closed from Walters Ln to Donnell Dr. Please …
Maryland Adults Approve Gov. Wes Moore's Performance, Have Economy Concerns: New UMBC Poll Maryland Adults Approve Gov. Wes Moore's Performance, Have Economy Concerns: New UMBC Poll
Maryland Adults Approve Gov. Wes Moore's Performance, Have Economy Concerns: New UMBC Poll The majority of Maryland adults approve the job Maryland Gov. Wes Moore is doing, though the opinion is unsurprisingly split between party lines, according to a newly released UMBC poll. More than 1,000 Maryland residents were surveyed by pollsters - 917 of which were registered voters - to provide their opinion of Moore's first term, and other widely debated topics as Election Day rapidly approaches. A total of 54 percent approve of the job Moore is doing, with just 32 percent disapproving and 12 percent who were undecided; however, there was a stark contrast between Democrats (80 percent …
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore Makes TIME Magazine's '100 Next' List Of Leaders Maryland Gov. Wes Moore Makes TIME Magazine's '100 Next' List Of Leaders
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore Makes Time Magazine's '100 Next' List Of Leaders Maryland Gov. Wes Moore joined the likes of pop star Sabrina Carpenter, NBA player Jaylen Brown, and CEO Arthur Mensch on TIME Magazine's "100 Next List."  Moore, who first took office in 2023 following his 2022 gubernatorial election win over Republican Dan Cox, was among several up-and-coming influencers and leaders who were highlighted by the prestigious magazine, in its fifth iteration. According to a TIME Magazine editor,  the list "was created to recognize that many of today's most influential leaders are not waiting long in life to make an impact. "Nor are they eager …
Shot Fired By Officer During Call For Disorderly Suspect In Prince George's County Home: Police Shot Fired By Officer During Call For Disorderly Suspect In Prince George's County Home: Police
Shot Fired By Officer During Call For Disorderly Suspect In Prince George's County Home: Police An investigation has been launched in Prince George's County after an officer fired a shot during a call for a disorderly person in District Heights, police say. At around 8:30 p.m. on Sunday night, officers were called to the 6000 block of Surrey Square Lane, where a woman made an emergency call stating she felt unsafe. According to Major Harkirat Singh from the Prince George's County Police Department, officers were able to make contact with the residents in the apartment, who advised that a person possibly has a gun, prompting them to evacuate the unit. Major Singh provides pre…
Drug Arrest Results In Recovery Of Rifles, Handguns From Maryland Home: Police Drug Arrest Results In Recovery Of Rifles, Handguns From Maryland Home: Police
Drug Arrest Results In Recovery Of Rifles, Handguns From Maryland Home: Police A veritable cache of weapons was recovered from two homes in Anne Arundel County after a 27-year-old man was busted on drug charges during a traffic stop in Edgewater, police say. Edgewater resident Benjamin William Monias is facing drug and weapons charges amid an ongoing investigation that all began on Wednesday when detectives conducted a traffic stop in the area of Central Avenue and Muddy Creek Road on Oct. 2.  Police say that during that stop, detectives seized approximately 6.6 grams of suspected cocaine and 31 suspected Oxycodone tablets, leading to further investigation, …
Merchant Marine Chief Steward Killed In MD Motorcycle Crash Had 'Larger-Than-Life Personality' Merchant Marine Chief Steward Killed In MD Motorcycle Crash Had 'Larger-Than-Life Personality'
Merchant Marine Chief Steward Killed In MD Motorcycle Crash Had 'Larger-Than-Life Personality' A 24-year-old man who served his country overseas and died in a Southern Maryland motorcycle crash over the weekend is being remembered by loved ones for his larger-than-life personality and a smile that could light up a room. Nanjemoy native Luke Robert Vandegrift was identified by Maryland State Police as the person on a Suzuki GSXR-1000 who was killed after striking the side of a pick-up truck on Saturday afternoon in La Plata. Daytona beach bike week 2024 Posted by Luke Vandegrift on Tuesday, March 12, 2024 Now, friends and family are rallying as they continue to come to t…
Sexual Abuser Who Targeted Three Minors In Same Maryland Household Convicted: State's Attorney Sexual Abuser Who Targeted Three Minors In Same Maryland Household Convicted: State's Attorney
Sexual Abuser Who Targeted Three Minors In Same Maryland Household Convicted: State's Attorney A 25-year-old man who turned himself in to the Charles County Sheriff's Office last year has been convicted by a jury at trial of sexually abusing several children. Katravien Tyrieus Vercher will face 115 years in prison for preying on three minors under the age of 13 over the course of three years after moving into a family's Waldorf home, officials say. In March 2023, members of the Charles County Sheriff's Office were called to that home, where there was a report of child sexual abuse from Vercher's victims' mother. Investigators say that Vercher moved in in 2020, and began targeting hi…
This Is Maryland's Most Wealthy Town, New Report States This Is Maryland's Most Wealthy Town, New Report States
This Is Maryland's Most Wealthy Town, New Report States Chevy Chase is more than just a comedic genius. It's also the home to Maryland's most wealthy neighborhood, according to a new ranking. Stacker.com released a new report regarding the most wealthy towns in the US, and the DC suburb earned top marks for its "peaceful, park-like community filled with amenities and conveniences."  The company used the most recent Census Bureau American Community Survey Five-Year Data (as of August) to determine the country's 50 most wealthy towns. Locations were ranked by median household income, with ties broken by the percentage of people annually…