Officer Exposed To Fentanyl During Chase With Dealer In Maryland: Police Officer Exposed To Fentanyl During Chase With Dealer In Maryland: Police
Officer Exposed To Fentanyl During Chase With Dealer In Maryland: Police A high-stakes drug bust in Hagerstown took a chaotic turn when a Maryland man took off running, tossing suspected fentanyl capsules into the air—and onto a pursuing officer, authorities said. The Washington County Narcotics Task Force was conducting surveillance on Feb. 4 when they spotted suspicious activity indicating a possible drug distribution operation, officials said.  They called in Hagerstown Police, who stopped a vehicle for a traffic violation and identified the driver as Wesley Antonio Fulgham, 35, of Baltimore, and the passenger as Levar Atturra Octavion Cooper, 30, of Han…
Man Who Shot Himself Inside Maryland Courthouse Dies: AG Man Who Shot Himself Inside Maryland Courthouse Dies: AG
Man Who Shot Himself Inside Maryland Courthouse Dies: AG The man who shot himself inside a Baltimore courthouse last week has died, the Maryland Attorney General's Office announced. City resident Garry Wright, 35, died from his injuries following the shocking shooting involving Gary Brown, a bailiff assigned to the Baltimore City Eastside District Court who has served for one year. The incident happened around 8:40 a.m. on Friday, Jan. 31, at the Baltimore City Eastside District Court, according to the Maryland Office of the Attorney General’s Independent Investigations Division (IID). Authorities say Wright entered the courthouse and, whil…
Maryland Man Passes ‘GO,’ Collects $50K in MONOPOLY Scratch-Off Win Maryland Man Passes ‘GO,’ Collects $50K in MONOPOLY Scratch-Off Win
Maryland Man Passes ‘GO,’ Collects $50K in Monopoly Scratch-Off Win Parkville resident Roshan Khatri passed "GO" and collected $50,000. Khatri walked into JP’s Bar in Baltimore looking for an energy boost—and left with a five-figure jolt courtesy of the Maryland Lottery. The Baltimore County man, a self-proclaimed Lottery enthusiast, had no idea his routine stop at 528 South Bouldin St. last month would turn into a MONOPOLY-style payday.  He grabbed an energy drink, picked up a few scratch-offs, and let instinct guide him to the MONOPOLY X20 instant ticket. One $5 purchase later, Roshan was staring at a life-altering prize. “I was stunned,” he …
Family-Owned Maryland Business To Close After 89 Years Family-Owned Maryland Business To Close After 89 Years
Family-Owned Maryland Business To Close After 89 Years A Maryland staple for outdoor and sporting enthusiasts is shutting its doors after nearly nine decades, marking the end of a business that has served generations of families. Princeton Sports, a beloved, family-run business that first opened in Baltimore’s Park Circle in 1936, has announced it is closing for good. “For 89 incredible years, it is with mixed emotions that we announce the closure of Princeton Sports,” store owners Alan and Paul Davis said in a statement.  “This marks the end of an extraordinary chapter in our family’s history—a journey that began with our grandparents an…
Bailiff Shoots Gunman Aiming At His Own Head In Baltimore Courthouse: AG Bailiff Shoots Gunman Aiming At His Own Head In Baltimore Courthouse: AG
Bailiff Shoots Gunman Aiming At His Own Head In Baltimore Courthouse: AG A shocking shooting inside a Baltimore courthouse is under investigation after a bailiff and an armed man exchanged gunfire near the public entrance, officials said. The incident happened around 8:40 a.m. on Friday, Jan. 31, at the Baltimore City Eastside District Court, according to the Maryland Office of the Attorney General’s Independent Investigations Division (IID). Authorities say a man entered the courthouse and, while standing near the door, pulled a handgun from his pocket and pointed it at his own head. A court bailiff, assigned to security at the entrance, immediately drew his w…
Toxic Trio Convicted In HazMat Dumping Scheme In Maryland: AG Toxic Trio Convicted In HazMat Dumping Scheme In Maryland: AG
Toxic Trio Convicted In HazMat Dumping Scheme In Maryland: AG Three men have been convicted for illegally dumping hazardous chemicals across Baltimore, leaving leaking containers of toxic waste scattered in city streets, the Maryland Attorney General's Office announced. Anthony L. Simmons, 55, of Baltimore, Orlando D. Pagan, 39, of Elkridge, and Jeremy Scott Thompson, 33, of Baltimore, were found guilty of improperly disposing of controlled hazardous substances after a months-long investigation by state and local authorities. The case began in February 2023, when Baltimore City firefighters responded to two 911 calls and found multiple drums, bags, an…
Nine Inch Nails Playing In Baltimore On 2025 Tour, First Live Shows In Three Years Nine Inch Nails Playing In Baltimore On 2025 Tour, First Live Shows In Three Years
Nine Inch Nails Playing In Baltimore On 2025 Tour, First Live Shows In Three Years Nine Inch Nails are heading out on tour for the first time in three years, the rock band said. Nine Inch Nails have announced their long-awaited "Peel It Back Tour 2025", Live Nation said in a news release on Wednesday, Jan. 22. It's the first tour for the band led by singer and composer Trent Reznor since a 2022 tour across the U.S. and the United Kingdom. The group known for 90s alt-rock hits like "Closer" and "The Hand That Feeds" will play throughout Europe in June and July. The first U.S. show will be in Oakland, California, on Wednesday, Aug. 6. Nine Inch Nails will perform at&n…
Doctors Said MD's Alivia Tetlow Wouldn't Live Past 1 Year, She Triumphantly Made It To 25 Doctors Said MD's Alivia Tetlow Wouldn't Live Past 1 Year, She Triumphantly Made It To 25
Doctors Said MD's Alivia Tetlow Wouldn't Live Past 1 Year, She Triumphantly Made It To 25 Alivia Tetlow defied the odds every single day of her life. Born with a rare condition called gastroschisis, the Maryland native's journey began with a battle most couldn’t imagine.  Doctors warned her family that she might not survive infancy, let alone celebrate her first birthday, but Alivia, as she proved time and time again, was no ordinary soul. "She is a daughter, granddaughter, sister, aunt, fiancé, and the best and dear friend of so many," her sister posted on a GoFindMe page that picked up steam following Tetlow's death on Jan. 14.  "She is the most loving, strong, car…
18K+ Costco Workers Approve Strike Over Wholesaler's 'Greed': 'We Are The Backbone' 18K+ Costco Workers Approve Strike Over Wholesaler's 'Greed': 'We Are The Backbone'
18K+ Costco Workers Approve Strike Over Wholesaler's 'Greed': 'We Are The Backbone' Workers at America's largest wholesale retailer may soon go on strike as the corporation has seen profits skyrocket in recent years, union officials said. Costco workers nationwide voted by an overwhelming 85-percent margin to authorize a strike, the International Brotherhood of Teamsters said in a news release on Monday, Jan. 20. The Teamsters cited the retail giant's dramatic surge in net profits and refusal to offer a fair contract. More than 18,000 union-member employees are set to strike if a new agreement isn't reached by the time the current one expires on Friday, Jan.…
Rapper's Body Found In BMW Linked To Double Homicide In Maryland, Police Say Rapper's Body Found In BMW Linked To Double Homicide In Maryland, Police Say
Rapper's Body Found In BMW Linked To Double Homicide In Maryland, Police Say A 25-year-old man has been arrested and charged in connection with the deadly shootings of two Montgomery County residents after one was found dead in the back of a BMW, authorities said. Kaloyan Dimov Stoev, 25, has been arrested and charged in connection to the fatal shootings of Rockville residents Marcell Jordan Hebron - also known as "Lil Xelly" -  and 27-year-old Leilani Marroquin on Friday, Jan. 17, Montgomery County police said. An officer from Montgomery County Police spotted a white BMW sitting at the intersection of Shady Grove Road and Research Boulevard around 3:15 a.m. Fr…
Barstool Sports' 'El Presidente' Weighs In On Popular Maryland Pizzerias: Who Ranked Highest? Barstool Sports' 'El Presidente' Weighs In On Popular Maryland Pizzerias: Who Ranked Highest?
Barstool Sports' 'El Presidente' Weighs In On Popular Maryland Pizzerias: Who Ranked Highest? Who served it best?  Barstool Sports founder Dave Portnoy recently released a series of new "One Bite" reviews after making multiple stops at Baltimore pizzerias during a road trip down the East Coast. During the tour of Maryland eateries, "El Presidente" was treated to a tragically uplifting story, Maryland's "Taj Mahal of pizza," may have kept the doors open at one restaurant, got advice from a strange voice, and was treated to some tasty pies during the holiday season. So whose slice is the tastiest in Baltimore, according to Portnoy - who openly admits that he prefers more airy sl…
House Hunter Wins $50K Lottery Ticket In Baltimore House Hunter Wins $50K Lottery Ticket In Baltimore
House Hunter Wins $50K Lottery Ticket In Baltimore House hunting in Maryland just got a whole lot easier for one New York couple, thanks to a scratch-off ticket that turned into a $50,000 jackpot.  Juan Infante, a longtime lottery fan and diehard Orioles supporter, scored big during a visit to Baltimore, proving that sometimes Lady Luck shines on baseball fans too. Infante and his wife have been eyeing homes in Maryland’s competitive market when a pit stop at Sam’s Lobby Shop on North Calvert Street added some serious cash to their down payment fund.  “Maryland’s doing a great job,” Infante joked after claiming his prize. “This i…