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Trespasser Struck, Killed By Train In North Bethesda (DEVELOPING) Trespasser Struck, Killed By Train In North Bethesda (DEVELOPING)
Trespasser Struck, Killed By Train In North Bethesda (Developing) Metro service was disrupted Sunday night after a trespasser was struck by a train in North Bethesda, prompting a recovery mission and significant delays, authorities said. The incident, reported by WMATA, is affecting service along the Red Line, with trains single-tracking between Twinbrook and Grosvenor as authorities respond to the scene. No details about the incident have been released by officials. Update - Metro Rail Incident between North Bethesda Metro Station and Twinbrook Metro Station (tunnel) person/pedestrian struck by a train, traumatic injury, @MCFRS_EMIHS evaluated/as…

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by Zak Failla
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DC Convict Admits To Daytime Murder Of Woman Committed While On Release For Robbery: Feds DC Convict Admits To Daytime Murder Of Woman Committed While On Release For Robbery: Feds
DC Convict Admits To Daytime Murder Of Woman Committed While On Release For Robbery: Feds A Washington, DC man has admitted to gunning down a woman in broad daylight on a busy street in Southeast DC, officials announced. Johnwann Elliott, 31, pleaded guilty on Dec. 16 to second-degree murder while armed and attempted assault with a dangerous weapon for the 2022 killing of 37-year-old Nikia Young, the US Attorney's Office said. Elliott’s plea deal calls for a 21-year prison sentence followed by five years of supervised release, pending court approval.  According to investigators, Elliott exited a Metro bus near Minnesota Avenue and White Place SE at around midnight. on Marc…

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by Zak Failla
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Automated Trains Will Be Back On DC Metro In Days Automated Trains Will Be Back On DC Metro In Days
Automated Trains Will Be Back On DC Metro In Days A more efficient Metrorail experience is expected after the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA) reintroduces Automatic Train Operation (ATO) on the Red Line.  This system, which automates train movements, is set to enhance ride smoothness and reduce travel times, according to the WMATA. ATO is expected to be operational on the Red Line by Sunday, Dec. 15. ATO is a system that automates the acceleration, deceleration, and speed regulation of trains, allowing for precise and consistent operations.  While train operators remain in the cab to monitor conditions an…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Bus Stop Destroyed After Car Caroms Into It Following Multi-Vehicle Maryland Crash Bus Stop Destroyed After Car Caroms Into It Following Multi-Vehicle Maryland Crash
Bus Stop Destroyed After Car Caroms Into It Following Multi-Vehicle Maryland Crash Several lanes were temporarily blocked in Montgomery County on Wednesday morning after a multi-vehicle crash sent one through a bus stop in Hillandale.  Montgomery County Fire and Rescue personnel were called to the area of New Hampshire Avenue and Chalmers Road at around 7:30 a.m. on Oct. 9, where there was a crash involving two vehicles, officials said. It is unclear what caused the crash, which left both vehicles with extensive damage - one in the middle of the road and one on the sidewalk - and completely destroyed the bus stop in the area that was sent onto a nearby fence. Accord…

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by Zak Failla
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MTA Metro Subway Stations To Close For Weekend Test Of New System In Maryland MTA Metro Subway Stations To Close For Weekend Test Of New System In Maryland
MTA Metro Subway Stations To Close For Weekend Test Of New System In Maryland There will be service disruptions for Maryland subway riders this weekend, officials are cautioning. All MTA Metro Subway stations will be closed to allow the organization to test a new Communications Based Train Control system that should be fortuitous for travelers following the closure. Officials said that "the CTBC is a critical piece of infrastructure that will support the new Metro Subway railcars that will begin service in mid-2025." This marks the first test. Beginning at 8 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 4, the stations will be closed before reopening in advance of the morning commute …

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by Zak Failla
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Train Engineer Who Killed Star HS Football Player In Maryland Sentenced: State's Attorney Train Engineer Who Killed Star HS Football Player In Maryland Sentenced: State's Attorney
Train Engineer Who Killed Star HS Football Player In Maryland Sentenced: State's Attorney The train operator in Maryland who was charged in connection to the fatal crash that killed highly-touted high school football prospect Lamar Patterson has been sentenced, State's Attorney Anne Colt Leitess announced. MTA Light Rail operator Tavon Smith, 44, has been sentenced to 18 months, with the first two to be served at the Anne Arundel County Detention Center, with the remaining time on house arrest after killing the 17-year-old in 2022. According to prosecutors, on Feb. 2, 2022, Patterson, who was a standout at Saint Frances Academy in Baltimore and had multiple offers from…

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by Zak Failla
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Man In Winnie The Pooh Shirt Exposed Himself, Touched Teen On Metro Bus In Maryland: Police Man In Winnie The Pooh Shirt Exposed Himself, Touched Teen On Metro Bus In Maryland: Police
Man In Winnie The Pooh Shirt Exposed Himself, Touched Teen On Metro Bus In Maryland: Police Police in Montgomery County are on the hunt for a man wanted in connection to the sexual assault of a minor, officials say. An alert was issued on Tuesday as detectives seek the public's assistance in identifying and locating a man who allegedly exposed himself and touched a teen girl. According to the Montgomery County Department of Police, at approximately 8 p.m. on Wednesday, May 22, officers were called to the 11000 block of Veirs Mill Road at the Wheaton Metro bus turnaround for the report of a sexual assault inside of a Ride On bus. The teenage victim stated that the suspect was…

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by Zak Failla