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Winter Storm Alert: Maryland, Virginia Brace For Snow, Arctic Freeze Winter Storm Alert: Maryland, Virginia Brace For Snow, Arctic Freeze
Winter Storm Alert: Maryland, Virginia Brace For Snow, Arctic Freeze Maryland and Virginia residents are preparing for a possibly significant winter storm that is expected to deliver heavy snowfall and dangerously low temperatures starting Sunday afternoon according to the National Weather Service (NWS). Forecasters warn that snow accumulation in the region could range from four to eight inches, with the heaviest snowfall expected during the afternoon and evening hours.  The NWS Baltimore-Washington office tweeted, "A winter storm will impact the region Sunday with accumulating snow likely. Travel could become hazardous, so plan accordingly." Officials…

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Crash On Snowy I-95 Shuts Down Several Lanes, Traffic Backed Up In Baltimore County Crash On Snowy I-95 Shuts Down Several Lanes, Traffic Backed Up In Baltimore County
Crash On Snowy I-95 Shuts Down Several Lanes, Traffic Backed Up In Baltimore County Several lanes were blocked on I-95 due to a crash in Baltimore County as travelers face slick, snowy conditions on the roads. Three northbound lanes on the interstate were shut down on Monday afternoon following a crash that tied up traffic for a lengthy stretch just past exit 67 in White Marsh, officials say. As of 1 p.m., crews were still at the scene working to clear the area to allow traffic to flow through the area. Upwards of 12 inches of snow are possible in some parts of Maryland on Monday heading into Tuesday, causing trouble for travelers heading through the area. Since 1 a.m…

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Schools
Some DMV Schools Closing Early Due To Inclement Weather: Here's The Latest Breakdown Some DMV Schools Closing Early Due To Inclement Weather: Here's The Latest Breakdown
Some DMV Schools Closing Early Due To Inclement Weather: Here's The Latest Breakdown With rain expected to turn to snow across parts of Maryland and Virginia, some school districts are being proactive and have already announced early dismissals or closures for students and staff. A Hazardous Weather Outlook is for the Maryland portion of the Chesapeake Bay, Tidal Potomac River, and I-95 corridor through central Maryland, northern Virginia, and District of Columbia. Temperatures are expected to continue dropping over the weekend, with a wintry mix expected on Sunday night into Monday. Rain and snow will develop across the region today with higher snow accu…

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Tractor-Trailer Crash, Fuel Spill Cause Major Delays On I-95 In Maryland (DEVELOPING) Tractor-Trailer Crash, Fuel Spill Cause Major Delays On I-95 In Maryland (DEVELOPING)
Tractor-Trailer Crash, Fuel Spill Cause Major Delays On I-95 In Maryland (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). …

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Delaware Man Charged In Maryland Party Shooting That Left Two Dead, Two Injured: State PD Delaware Man Charged In Maryland Party Shooting That Left Two Dead, Two Injured: State PD
Delaware Man Charged In Maryland Party Shooting That Left Two Dead, Two Injured: State PD A 23-year-old Delaware man has been arrested and charged in connection with a fatal shooting at a party in Elkton that left two men dead and two others injured, authorities announced. Justice Schmeek Pratt, of Bear, Delaware, was arrested on Wednesday, Dec. 4, by the Maryland State Apprehension Team with assistance from the Delaware State Police and First State Fugitive Task Force, who charged him with second-degree murder, assault, reckless endangerment, and firearm offenses. The arrest followed a search warrant executed at a residence on Channing Drive in Bear, where police recovered two …

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Police & Fire
Maryland Man Behind Bars After I-95 Shooting That Shut Down Traffic: State Police Maryland Man Behind Bars After I-95 Shooting That Shut Down Traffic: State Police
Maryland Man Behind Bars After I-95 Shooting That Shut Down Traffic: State Police A Baltimore man is in custody after a Monday morning shooting shut down a stretch of I-95 in Howard County, Maryland State Police confirmed. Kevin Gross, 46, has been charged in connection with the shooting of 28-year-old Ronald Victor Garcia-Rodriguez, who suffered multiple gunshot wounds and remains hospitalized with serious injuries. The incident unfolded just before 4:30 a.m. on Nov. 18, when Garcia-Rodriguez called 911 from the shoulder of northbound I-95 near Route 216, reporting he had been shot.  First responders found him beside his white 2014 Mazda2 and transported him to R …

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State Police ID Driver Wanted After Two Killed In Early Morning Maryland Incident (UPDATED) State Police ID Driver Wanted After Two Killed In Early Morning Maryland Incident (UPDATED)
State Police ID Driver Wanted After Two Killed In Early Morning Maryland Incident (Updated) Nearly a week after a fatal shooting that claimed the life of two and left two others with serious injuries in Cecil County, Maryland State Police have released new details as their search for a suspect continues. Delaware natives Tamir Rasheek Davis and Darius Anthony Blalock, both 26, have been identified by police as the two who were killed in a shooting over the weekend. Two others were hospitalized following the shooting shortly after 6 a.m. on Saturday, Nov. 2.  On Thursday, Nov. 7, state police issued a new update as they attempt to locate the driver, 24-year-old Jose Luis…

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State Police Identify Two Killed In Early Morning Maryland Incident (UPDATED) State Police Identify Two Killed In Early Morning Maryland Incident (UPDATED)
State Police Identify Two Killed In Early Morning Maryland Incident (Updated) New details have been released by Maryland State Police investigators as they continue to probe a fatal shooting that claimed the life of two and left two others with serious injuries in Cecil County. Delaware natives Tamir Rasheek Davis and Darius Anthony Blalock, both 26, have been identified by police as the two who were killed in a shooting over the weekend. Two others were hospitalized following the shooting shortly after 6 a.m. on Saturday, Nov. 2.  Troopers were called to the unit block of Chestnut Drive in Elkton, where there was a report of a man lying in the roadway who was …

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Handgun-Wielding Virginia Man Who Pointed Gun At Driver On I-95 In Maryland Arrested: State PD Handgun-Wielding Virginia Man Who Pointed Gun At Driver On I-95 In Maryland Arrested: State PD
Handgun-Wielding Virginia Man Who Pointed Gun At Driver On I-95 In Maryland Arrested: State PD A 34-year-old Virginia man has been arrested months after a road-rage incident in Maryland that saw him threatening another driver on I-95 in Prince George's County. In early February, Maryland State Police troopers responded to a reported road rage incident involving Fairfax County resident Joshua John Cook, 34, who was caught on camera pointing a gun at a second motorist. According to police, on Feb. 2, troopers were called to investigate an incident involving a black Ford F-150 whose driver reportedly pointed a gun at another driver in the area of I-95 and Route 1, which was captured on …

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Dueling Winter Weather Predictions Released By Old, New Farmer's Almanacs Dueling Winter Weather Predictions Released By Old, New Farmer's Almanacs
Dueling Winter Weather Predictions Released By Old, New Farmer's Almanacs The Old Farmer's Almanac has released its winter weather predictions for the 2024-25 season. This year's title speaks for itself: "The 2025 Old Farmer’s Almanac Forecasts a 'Calmer, Gentler' Winter." The Old Farmer's Almanac touts 80 percent accuracy in its forecasts dating back to 1792. Last year, it predicted a winter wonderland. Parts of the forecast seem to contradict the predictions of the Farmer's Almanac, which predicts this winter will be a wet one with "above-normal amounts of winter precipitation and near-to above-normal temperatures" in the Northeast. Snow will be mos…

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Maryland Man Charged With Attempted Murder For I-95 Road Rage Shooting: State Police Maryland Man Charged With Attempted Murder For I-95 Road Rage Shooting: State Police
Maryland Man Charged With Attempted Murder For I-95 Road Rage Shooting: State Police A Baltimore County man is facing drug and weapons charges after a road rage incident on I-95 in Howard County led state police investigators right to him. Owings Mills resident Quwan Gordon, 48, was arrested in connection to a midday shooting last week after firing at another driver during an incident that played out last week, authorities announced on Saturday morning. Police say that on Monday, Aug. 12, troopers were called to a stretch of the interstate when victims reported that they were shot at during a road rage dispute with another driver in a white Volkswagen.  Upon arrival, …

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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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Overnight Triple Lane Closure Planned On I-95 At I-695 Interchange In Baltimore County Overnight Triple Lane Closure Planned On I-95 At I-695 Interchange In Baltimore County
Overnight Triple Lane Closure Planned On I-95 At I-695 Interchange In Baltimore County There will be a fresh round of lane closures on I-95 at I-695 in Baltimore County for several weeks, The Maryland Department of Transportation issued an alert advising that beginning on Sunday, June 2, and lasting through Friday, June 21, there will be northbound lane closures impacting motorists planning to travel through the area. According to officials, there will be a single-lane closure beginning at 7 p.m., which will become a double-lane closure at 9 p.m. and three lanes will be shut down at night, with those closed until 5 a.m. the following morning. The closures will be daily from …

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Possible Suspect Developed In Unsolved Road Rage Killing On I-95 In Maryland, Police Say Possible Suspect Developed In Unsolved Road Rage Killing On I-95 In Maryland, Police Say
Possible Suspect Developed In Unsolved Road Rage Killing On I-95 In Maryland, Police Say A gun-wielding Baltimore County man who threatened a woman and her three children during a bout of road rage in Howard County could be the missing link to an unsolved case in Anne Arundel County, Maryland State Police investigators say. Dundalk's Jeffrey Johnson, 32, has been arrested following an alleged road rage incident earlier this month when he repeatedly pointed a weapon at a woman on I-95, according to authorities, who believe it might be linked to a similar incident from January 2022. Shortly before 3:30 p.m. on Tuesday, May 14, troopers were called to a stretch of the northbound l…

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