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Sudden Death Of Maryland Dad Leaves Family Heartbroken: Remembering Charles 'Billy' Kaul III Sudden Death Of Maryland Dad Leaves Family Heartbroken: Remembering Charles 'Billy' Kaul III
Sudden Death Of Maryland Dad Leaves Family Heartbroken: Remembering Charles 'Billy' Kaul III Charles "Billy" Kaul III is being remembered by loved ones for his infectious laughter and storybook romance following his unexpected death.  The father of two from Elkton left behind two young children and his wife of five years after passing away on Saturday, Feb. 8, a week before his 35th birthday. Kaul was an assistant manager at Dollar Tree for several years and had a passion for video gaming, and fishing, a hobby that "allowed him to connect with nature," while providing peace and relaxation, according to his obituary. "Above all, Charles cherished spending time with his be…

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by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
Employees Sold Cocaine To Undercover Officers At Popular Maryland Burger Joint: Sheriff Employees Sold Cocaine To Undercover Officers At Popular Maryland Burger Joint: Sheriff
Employees Sold Cocaine To Undercover Officers At Popular Maryland Burger Joint: Sheriff A Harford County restaurant became the center of a major drug bust, with multiple employees accused of selling cocaine while working, according to the Harford County Drug Task Force. Detectives arrested several suspects following a months-long investigation into drug activity at Abbey Burger in Havre de Grace, where cocaine sales allegedly took place inside the restaurant—sometimes while employees were on the clock. Michael Wade, 42, of Aberdeen, was identified as a key suspect in the operation.  The investigation began in Sept. 2024, when authorities received multiple complaints and …

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News
Hunter Who Shot, Killed GF With Crossbow In Maryland Learns Prison Fate Hunter Who Shot, Killed GF With Crossbow In Maryland Learns Prison Fate
Hunter Who Shot, Killed GF With Crossbow In Maryland Learns Prison Fate A Cecil County man convicted of fatally shooting his live-in girlfriend with a crossbow inside their home has been sentenced to eight years in prison, officials announced. Jeffrey Allen Lander, 41, of Elkton, was handed the maximum sentence within Maryland’s standard guidelines for involuntary manslaughter on Tuesday, Jan. 28, following a jury conviction in November 2024.  The jury acquitted him of second-degree murder and assault, but found him guilty of involuntary manslaughter and reckless endangerment, according to the Cecil County State's Attorney's Office. The deadly incident ha…

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Police & Fire
Off-Duty Maryland State Police Trooper Rescues Neighbors' Pets From Maryland House Fire Off-Duty Maryland State Police Trooper Rescues Neighbors' Pets From Maryland House Fire
Off-Duty Maryland State Police Trooper Rescues Neighbors' Pets From Maryland House Fire An off-duty Maryland state trooper is being hailed a hero after rushing into a burning Elkton home to save his neighbor’s pets during a garage fire that caused $150,000 in damages, officials say. The fire broke out around 6:20 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 25, at a one-story home on Darlise Court in Cecil County.  According to the Maryland Fire Marshal, the blaze originated in the garage due to an accidental electrical failure while the owners were not home. A nearby off-duty trooper noticed smoke and flames and immediately sprang into action, officials said.  Unable to access the gara…

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by Zak Failla
Weather
Here's How Much Snow Has Fallen In These DMV Communities (DEVELOPING) Here's How Much Snow Has Fallen In These DMV Communities (DEVELOPING)
Here's How Much Snow Has Fallen In These DMV Communities (Developing) The DMV is contending with the first snowstorm of 2025, causing chaos for motorists and homeowners throughout the region. A Winter Storm Warning is in effect in the area through 1 a.m. on Tuesday morning as Maryland, Virginia, and DC contend with the first major storm of the season. 7:45am-The heaviest mixed precip remains across southern MD/central VA. Areas further north continue to see light to moderate precip mainly in the form of snow. Meanwhile, a dry slot continues east from I-81 setting up a lull later this morning-midday. More snow later aft/eve. pic.twitter.com/RaTa1FjYsC — NWS…

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Here's How Much Snow Is Expected To Fall In DMV During Incoming Storm: National Weather Service Here's How Much Snow Is Expected To Fall In DMV During Incoming Storm: National Weather Service
Here's How Much Snow Is Expected To Fall In DMV During Incoming Storm: National Weather Service With the first major winter storm of 2025 coming in hot from the midwest, residents in DC, Maryland, and Virginia are preparing to be peppered with snow and inclement weather over the next few days. Things are expected to remain dry on Saturday, with a Winter Storm put in place beginning on Sunday,  Jan. 5 that will be in place for several days. Aside from upslope snow showers along the Alleghenies, most areas will be dry with gusty winds today. Looking ahead to Sunday, a Winter Storm Watch is in effect for the potential for significant accumulating snow late Sunday into Monday. -&g…

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Police & Fire
Businesses Damaged By Two-Alarm Blaze Sparked In Commercial Building: Maryland Fire Marshal Businesses Damaged By Two-Alarm Blaze Sparked In Commercial Building: Maryland Fire Marshal
Businesses Damaged By Two-Alarm Blaze Sparked In Commercial Building: Maryland Fire Marshal Several businesses were impacted by a rapidly-moving two-alarm blaze in Cecil County inside a multi-purpose commercial building that caused approximately $1 million in damage, according to the Maryland Fire Marshal. First responders from several agencies in Harford and Cecil counties were called at around noon on Tuesday, June 2 to Blue Ball Road in Elkton, when the owner of one of the businesses reported a garage fire that sent smoke billowing through the air that could be seen for miles. Volunteer Firefighters from Level Volunteer Fire Company and Susquehanna Hose Company are assistin…

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Police & Fire
30-Year-Old Woman ID'd As 2nd Victim Of Cecil County Crash 30-Year-Old Woman ID'd As 2nd Victim Of Cecil County Crash
30-Year-Old Woman ID'd As 2nd Victim Of Cecil County Crash Police have identified the second victim killed in a Memorial Day Weekend crash in Cecil County. Both Daisy Glyen, 30, of Elkton, and Virginia Thomas, 61, of North East, were killed in the Sunday, May 26 crash on Pulaski Highway, Maryland State Police said. A Toyota Camry was heading west in the left turn lane when it was struck by an eastbound BMW 528 at Wells Camp Road in North East around 9 p.m., State Police said. Thomas, a passenger in the Camry, was airlifted to a local trauma center where she was pronounced dead. Glyen, a passenger in the BMW, also was killed. The driver of the Toy…

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by Cecilia Levine
Police & Fire
Two Dead, 2 Airlifted In Memorial Day Weekend Cecil County Crash Two Dead, 2 Airlifted In Memorial Day Weekend Cecil County Crash
Two Dead, 2 Airlifted In Memorial Day Weekend Cecil County Crash Two people were killed in a crash Sunday night, May 26 in Cecil County, Maryland State Police said. A Toyota Camry was heading west in the left turn lane when it was struck by an eastbound BMW 528 on Pulaski Highway (Route 40) at Wells Camp Road in North East around 9 p.m., State Police said. A passenger in the Toyota Camry, Virginia Thomas, 61, of North East, was airlifted to a local trauma center where she was pronounced dead. The second person who died was a female passenger of the BMW, whose identity is being withheld pending notification of kin. The driver of the Toyota Camry, a 54-ye…

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by Cecilia Levine