VIDEO: Off-Duty Detectives Restrain Unruly Passenger On Flight From Newark To Fort Lauderdale VIDEO: Off-Duty Detectives Restrain Unruly Passenger On Flight From Newark To Fort Lauderdale
Video: Off-Duty Detectives Restrain Unruly Passenger On Flight From Newark To Fort Lauderdale Video shows three off-duty Bergen County sheriff’s detectives and a retired police chief stepping in to restrain an unruly passenger causing a disturbance aboard a United Airlines flight from Newark earlier this week. Bergen County Sheriff’s Office detectives Cesar Fernandez, Jonathan Veloz and Gianina Ocasio were aboard the flight when passenger Daniel Borman appeared intoxicated and began causing a disturbance on Wednesday, Aug. 5, according to Sheriff Anthony Cureton. The flight had departed Newark and was bound for Fort Lauderdale, and Borman, 36, is reportedly from Springfield…
Virginia Deputy, Dad Of 3 Killed While Helping At Crash Remembered For Selfless Final Act Virginia Deputy, Dad Of 3 Killed While Helping At Crash Remembered For Selfless Final Act
Virginia Deputy, Dad Of 3 Killed While Helping At Crash Remembered For Selfless Final Act Burlie W. Duvall III could have kept driving. Instead, the Virginia deputy turned around to help strangers after a serious crash on Thursday, Aug. 6, a decision that would cost the husband and father of three his life. Duvall, an Appomattox County Sheriff's Office deputy who was still attending the Central Virginia Criminal Justice Academy, was killed while assisting at the crash scene, according to his department and tributes from those who knew him. The circumstances surrounding Duvall's death remain under investigation, and officials have not released additional details about exactly…
Exposed Breast Shown In Bodycam Released By NJ Police Department, Woman Alleges In Lawsuit Exposed Breast Shown In Bodycam Released By NJ Police Department, Woman Alleges In Lawsuit
Exposed Breast Shown In Bodycam Released By NJ Police Department, Woman Alleges In Lawsuit A New Jersey woman is suing a town and its police department, claiming officials released unredacted video last year showing her exposed breast while she was in police custody, leading to the footage being viewed hundreds of thousands of times online (lawsuit attached at the bottom of this news article). Adrianna Smith, a Mount Olive resident, filed the 17-page lawsuit in Passaic County Superior Court on Tuesday, July 28, against the Township of Little Falls, Little Falls Police Department, civilian records clerk Robert Scalera, and unnamed employees and supervisors. Smith was arrested by L…
Lorton Teen Accused Of Firing Handgun Near Fairfax County Homes Released After Arrest: Police Lorton Teen Accused Of Firing Handgun Near Fairfax County Homes Released After Arrest: Police
Lorton Teen Accused Of Firing Handgun Near Fairfax County Homes Released After Arrest: Police A gunshot near several Virginia homes ended with an 18-year-old behind bars. He didn't stay there long. Amen Giorgis, 18, of Lorton, was arrested after allegedly firing a handgun into the ground in a West Springfield neighborhood at approximately 5:43 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 5, according to Fairfax County Police. Witnesses told officers that Giorgis was among a group of men gathered in the 5000 block of Hall Street when he allegedly fired the weapon near several homes. Then everyone took off. The group split up and left the neighborhood in separate vehicles before police arrived, investig…
14-Year-Old Airlifted After Pair Jumps Out Of Car, Opens Fire In Maryland: Sheriff 14-Year-Old Airlifted After Pair Jumps Out Of Car, Opens Fire In Maryland: Sheriff
14-Year-Old Airlifted After Pair Jumps Out Of Car, Opens Fire In Maryland: Sheriff A Maryland teenager's afternoon walk ended with a flight to the hospital. The 14-year-old was walking near St. Thomas Drive and Alderman's Place in Waldorf when a car approached at approximately 3:27 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 6, according to the Charles County Sheriff's Office. Then two people got out. Both opened fire, investigators said, striking the teen in the leg before the victim was airlifted to a hospital. The injuries do not appear to be life-threatening, according to the sheriff's office. What sparked the shooting remains unclear. Detectives said Friday, Aug. 7, that they are pur…
Business Dispute Turns Deadly Before Suspect's Fatal I-95 Flight: Police Business Dispute Turns Deadly Before Suspect's Fatal I-95 Flight: Police
Business Dispute Turns Deadly Before Suspect's Fatal I-95 Flight: Police A simmering business dispute exploded into gunfire in Maryland, then sent a murder suspect fleeing north before his own death hours later, police say. At approximately 4:40 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 6, Prince George's County Police were called to the 6900 block of Stoddert Lane in the Landover area, where they found 41-year-old Silver Spring resident Malcolm King outside suffering from gunshot wounds. He was pronounced dead at the scene. The suspected shooter was already gone. Detectives moved quickly. Within hours of King's killing, investigators identified an adult male suspect and obtain…
‘Wait For Him To Go To Sleep’: Chilling Text Preceded Maryland Killing ‘Wait For Him To Go To Sleep’: Chilling Text Preceded Maryland Killing
‘Wait For Him To Go To Sleep’: Chilling Text Preceded Maryland Killing “Look, wait for him to go to sleep and we'll kill him.” That chilling message came before a 19-year-old man was killed inside a Maryland apartment and dumped behind a bus stop, according to prosecutors. Nearly two years later, a Montgomery County jury in Rockville found Silver Spring resident Abraham Luna Perez, 28, guilty of voluntary manslaughter in the death of his brother-in-law, Diego Edilberto Borja Cardona. The verdict was returned on Tuesday, Aug. 4. Luna Perez now faces up to 10 years in prison when he is sentenced on Tuesday, Oct. 27. The conviction closes another chapter in a …
Homicide Suspect's I-95 Getaway Ends With Fatal Gunshot Near Maryland Military Base: MSP Homicide Suspect's I-95 Getaway Ends With Fatal Gunshot Near Maryland Military Base: MSP
Homicide Suspect's I-95 Getaway Ends With Fatal Gunshot Near Maryland Military Base: MSP A homicide suspect's flight from police ended with a fatal gunshot near a Maryland military installation, according to state police. The pursuit ended near the gate of Aberdeen Proving Ground in Harford County shortly after it spilled off I-95 and onto Maryland Route 152 on Friday, Aug. 7, Maryland State Police said. The driver, later identified as 41-year-old Forestville resident Charles Glenroy Smellie Jr., was pronounced dead at the scene. Police say the preliminary investigation indicates Smellie suffered a self-inflicted gunshot wound. No officers fired their weapons. The pursuit be…
WATCH: Fiery End To 96-Second Maryland Police Pursuit Revealed In Dramatic New Footage WATCH: Fiery End To 96-Second Maryland Police Pursuit Revealed In Dramatic New Footage
Watch: Fiery End To 96-Second Maryland Police Pursuit Revealed In Dramatic New Footage It took barely a minute and a half for a Maryland police pursuit to end in an inferno. Newly released body-worn and dashcam footage shows the violent end of the June 9 pursuit in Harford County, where investigators say 45-year-old Tremayne Murphy of Edgewood fled a deputy before a five-vehicle crash erupted into flames at Route 40 and Riverside Parkway in Belcamp. Murphy, who was killed in the crash, was publicly identified on Friday, Aug. 7, when the Maryland Attorney General's Independent Investigations Division released the footage from the fatal police-involved collision. Maryl…
Krispy Kreme Launching Fall Menu With New Doughnuts, Drinks: See What's On It Krispy Kreme Launching Fall Menu With New Doughnuts, Drinks: See What's On It
Krispy Kreme Launching Fall Menu With New Doughnuts, Drinks: See What's On It Krispy Kreme is getting an early start on fall with the return of pumpkin spice and several new seasonal treats. The doughnut chain announced its Autumn Seasonal Collection in a news release on Friday, Aug. 7. The new lineup will be available beginning Tuesday, Aug. 11, at participating locations nationwide. The fall menu features four doughnuts, including two new options. The new Maple Cheesecake Doughnut is filled with cheesecake Kreme, dipped in maple icing, and topped with graham-flavored crunch and maple drizzle. Krispy Kreme is also introducing the Cafe Mocha Doughnut, an Origin…
$420M Could Bring Costco, Thousands Of Homes, Jobs To This Community $420M Could Bring Costco, Thousands Of Homes, Jobs To This Community
$420M Could Bring Costco, Thousands Of Homes, Jobs To This Community Maryland is thinking very, very big. Montgomery County lawmakers approved up to $420 million in tax increment financing bonds on Tuesday, July 28, to help pave the way for Viva White Oak, a massive $2.8 billion development expected to begin construction this fall. And Costco is just the beginning. The 280-acre project calls for up to 5,000 residences and more than 3 million square feet of lab, office, medical office, and retail space near the US Food and Drug Administration headquarters and Adventist HealthCare White Oak Medical Center. The $420 million authorization marks Montgomery Coun…
Maryland Marks 250 Years With Larger-Than-Life George Washington Tribute Maryland Marks 250 Years With Larger-Than-Life George Washington Tribute
Maryland Marks 250 Years With Larger-Than-Life George Washington Tribute George Washington is returning to his namesake Maryland county. In bronze. And seven feet tall. The larger-than-life statue will be formally dedicated at noon on Sunday, Sept. 6, outside the Washington County Courthouse at 95 W. Washington St. in Hagerstown as part of the county's ongoing 250th anniversary celebration. The timing is no coincidence. Washington County was founded on Sept. 6, 1776, and became the first county in the nation to be named for George Washington, according to county officials. Now, exactly 250 years later, officials are marking the milestone with a permanent tribu…
Scooter Showdown: Simple Request Sparks Gun Threat At DC Store, Police Say Scooter Showdown: Simple Request Sparks Gun Threat At DC Store, Police Say
Scooter Showdown: Simple Request Sparks Gun Threat At DC Store, Police Say A request to leave a DC convenience store allegedly came with a menacing response: threats and the flash of what appeared to be a gun. The confrontation unfolded at approximately 3:55 p.m. on Sunday, May 17, inside a convenience store in the 4500 block of Benning Road SE, according to the Metropolitan Police Department. Two suspects entered the store, but one brought something extra inside with him. His scooter. An employee asked him to leave, police said. That's when things escalated. Rather than simply heading out, the pair allegedly threatened the employee, and police say they showed…
No Charges For Maryland Officers Who Fatally Shot Armed Man Running At Cop: AG No Charges For Maryland Officers Who Fatally Shot Armed Man Running At Cop: AG
No Charges For Maryland Officers Who Fatally Shot Armed Man Running At Cop: AG A suicidal 911 call turned into gunfire on a Maryland street in a matter of minutes. At approximately 9:12 a.m. on Thursday, May 14, Baltimore City dispatchers were told that 46-year-old Louis Jackson was at 820 S. Caton Ave. with a gun and threatening to kill himself, according to a newly released report from the Maryland Attorney General’s Independent Investigations Division on Friday. Eight minutes later, Baltimore Police Officer Sharod Watson was driving his marked cruiser near South Caton and Wilkens avenues when he radioed that a man on the corner had fired at his patrol vehicle. Tha…
Severe Storm Watch In Effect: 65 MPH Winds, Flooding, Hail Possible Severe Storm Watch In Effect: 65 MPH Winds, Flooding, Hail Possible
Severe Storm Watch In Effect: 65 MPH Winds, Flooding, Hail Possible A severe thunderstorm watch is now in effect across a large swath of the Northeast as potentially damaging storms move into the region. The National Weather Service issued the watch at 1:20 p.m. Friday, Aug. 7. It remains in effect until 9 p.m. Friday across a heavily populated corridor stretching from the Washington, DC area through Philadelphia and the New York City region. The watch includes parts of New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Maryland, and Pennsylvania, as well as surrounding areas. A severe thunderstorm watch issued Friday, Aug. 7, covers a broad Northeast corridor thro…
Mountain Dew Releasing New Flavor With Special Twist: How To Get It Mountain Dew Releasing New Flavor With Special Twist: How To Get It
Mountain Dew Releasing New Flavor With Special Twist: How To Get It A popular flavor of Mountain Dew is celebrating its 22nd birthday with a little bit of spice. Mountain Dew Zero Sugar Baja Leo will launch exclusively through TikTok Shop starting at noon on Tuesday, Aug. 12, according to food review website Sporked. The limited-edition soda blends spiced mango, chili lime, and black pepper. Each $8 bundle includes one 12-ounce can of Baja Leo in commemorative birthday packaging and a 12-pack of original Baja Blast. The bundles will be available while supplies last. The release comes 22 years after Baja Blast debuted exclusively at Taco Bell on July 2…
WATCH: Baseball Team's Plane Struck By Lightning WATCH: Baseball Team's Plane Struck By Lightning
Watch: Baseball Team's Plane Struck By Lightning A plane carrying the Party Animals baseball team was struck by lightning while flying into the Lehigh Valley ahead of two games this weekend, officials said. The flight was traveling from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Lehigh Valley International Airport when the lightning strike happened on the way down for landing on Friday, Aug. 7. The plane landed safely at LVIA, according to officials. Party Animals player Garett Delano had been documenting the team's travel troubles on social media before the lightning strike. “30 minute delay to start the trip to Lehigh Valley. Nothing …
Ford Ranger Goes Up In Flames At Maryland Park-And-Ride Before Dawn: Fire Marshal Ford Ranger Goes Up In Flames At Maryland Park-And-Ride Before Dawn: Fire Marshal
Ford Ranger Goes Up In Flames At Maryland Park-And-Ride Before Dawn: Fire Marshal A Maryland passerby stumbled onto quite the wake-up call before sunrise on Friday. The 1998 Ford Ranger caught fire at approximately 2:45 a.m. on Friday, Aug. 7, at the park-and-ride at 250 Silverwood Lane in Prince Frederick, according to the Maryland State Fire Marshal. The passerby reported the burning pickup with its owner at the scene, prompting a response from the Prince Frederick Volunteer Fire Department. Ten firefighters had the one-alarm blaze under control within 15 minutes. Investigators determined the fire started in the Ranger's engine compartment, where the flames were conc…
Hit-Run Driver Strikes 10-Year-Old Bicyclist, Takes Off In Reston, Police Say (DEVELOPING) Hit-Run Driver Strikes 10-Year-Old Bicyclist, Takes Off In Reston, Police Say (DEVELOPING)
Hit-Run Driver Strikes 10-Year-Old Bicyclist, Takes Off In Reston, Police Say (Developing) A 10-year-old bicyclist was hit. The driver didn't stick around. Fairfax County police were called to the intersection of Baron Cameron Avenue and Reston Parkway in Reston on Friday morning, Aug. 7, after a child riding a bicycle was struck by a hit-and-run driver. The child was taken to an area hospital with injuries that were not considered life-threatening, police said shortly after 10 a.m. The driver, meanwhile, was nowhere to be found. Police say the striking vehicle fled the scene and was last seen heading east on Baron Cameron Avenue. Investigators described it only as a dark-colo…
An Old Address Just Made This Lottery Player $200K Richer An Old Address Just Made This Lottery Player $200K Richer
An Old Address Just Made This Lottery Player $200K Richer Who says you can’t go home again? A Maryland man turned an old address into a new fortune after playing the same five numbers four times and watching every last ticket hit for a cool $200,000 Lottery payday. Russell Bowie, of Gaithersburg, has a list of numbers he regularly plays in the Maryland Lottery’s Pick games, including one Pick 5 combination pulled from an old home address. That address just paid him back with interest. “I play all three Pick games,” Bowie said. “And I have a list of numbers I play pretty regularly.” Some get a little more love than others. “Some of them are my …
Deported 3 Times, Back For More: Man Steals US Citizen's Identity At Virginia DMV Deported 3 Times, Back For More: Man Steals US Citizen's Identity At Virginia DMV
Deported 3 Times, Back For More: Man Steals US Citizen's Identity At Virginia DMV Three deportations apparently weren't enough to keep Carlos Alexis Chavez-Paz from coming back. The American Dream was apparently too great. Chavez-Paz, a Honduran national, illegally entered or reentered the US four times before stealing an American citizen's identity in an attempt to stay under the radar of immigration authorities in Virginia, federal prosecutors announced. It was a trip to the DMV that ultimately landed Chavez-Paz in federal court. On Jan. 10, 2025, Chavez-Paz walked into a DMV customer service center in Stafford County armed with an authentic Kentucky driver's license…
Teen Dressed As Clown Accused Of Stabbing Man To Death: 'I Have A Gift For You' Teen Dressed As Clown Accused Of Stabbing Man To Death: 'I Have A Gift For You'
Teen Dressed As Clown Accused Of Stabbing Man To Death: 'I Have A Gift For You' A teen was accused of dressing up as a clown and randomly stabbing a man to death at a bus stop, authorities said. John Wesley Allen Jr., 78, of Jennings, Missouri, was killed while waiting for the bus shortly after 10 p.m. on Monday, Aug. 3, Illinois State Police said in a news release. The killing happened at the bus stop near 76th and State streets in East St. Louis, Illinois. East St. Louis police responded to a report of a body in the road and found Allen, who had been stabbed in what state police called a "random attack." State police special agents quickly identif…
New Video Shows Drunk Driver Demanding To Call Dad After Killing Bride On Wedding Night New Video Shows Drunk Driver Demanding To Call Dad After Killing Bride On Wedding Night
New Video Shows Drunk Driver Demanding To Call Dad After Killing Bride On Wedding Night “I would like to call my dad right now.” Newly released police video shows Hunterdon County native Jamie Komoroski repeatedly asking to call her father after the drunken South Carolina crash that killed a bride on her wedding night. The series of videos released by South Carolina news station WCSC shows Komoroski at a bar before the 2023 crash in Folly Beach, speaking with police near the wreckage, and later being processed at police headquarters. Police body-camera footage shows Komoroski sitting on the lawn of a home near the crash scene, where her rental car can be seen resting against …
DC Man Denied His Own Name, Flew To Turks And Caicos, Then Pleaded Guilty To Fraud: DOJ DC Man Denied His Own Name, Flew To Turks And Caicos, Then Pleaded Guilty To Fraud: DOJ
DC Man Denied His Own Name, Flew To Turks And Caicos, Then Pleaded Guilty To Fraud: DOJ Apparently, stealing $1.35 million wasn't enough drama for Robert Terrell. Terrell, 51, a DC and Bowie resident, pleaded guilty to wire fraud this week after prosecutors say he falsified documents to secure more than a million dollars in COVID-19 relief funds for his business. That, somehow, may be the least bizarre part of the case. After he was indicted, Terrell initially appeared in federal court and acknowledged that his name was "Robert Alphonso Terrell," according to prosecutors. Then he changed his tune. At his next hearing and several that followed, Terrell denied that he was "Ro…
Maryland Knows His Face, Now An ‘OC Legend’ Is Watching His World Fade Maryland Knows His Face, Now An ‘OC Legend’ Is Watching His World Fade
Maryland Knows His Face, Now An ‘OC Legend’ Is Watching His World Fade The world is getting harder to see for a Maryland man who has spent years being a familiar face to others. Ocean City native Jason Cropper has suffered significant vision loss over the past six months, and doctors suspect he has Leber Hereditary Optic Neuropathy, or LHON, a rare inherited disorder that causes sudden, painless loss of central vision, according to a GoFundMe campaign launched this week by his brother, Steve Cropper. For Jason, the uncertainty is mounting. He lives alone. His eyesight continues to decline. And he does not know how much longer he will be able to work and suppo…
150K Gallons Of Sewage Pour Into Swan Creek After Pipe Break 150K Gallons Of Sewage Pour Into Swan Creek After Pipe Break
150K Gallons Of Sewage Pour Into Swan Creek After Pipe Break More than 150,000 gallons of untreated wastewater found its way into a Maryland creek before crews could shut it down. The sanitary sewer overflow was detected at the Swan Creek Wastewater Pumping Station on West Tantallon Drive in Fort Washington, Prince George’s County, according to WSSC Water. It took crews just over an hour to stop the flow. By 9:17 a.m., the overflow had been halted, but not before an estimated 150,300 gallons of untreated wastewater spilled from a 24-inch force sewer main connected to temporary bypass pipes at the pumping station. One of those temporary bypass pipes…
Huge Drink Buckets Return To Dunkin' After Massive Demand: How To Get One Huge Drink Buckets Return To Dunkin' After Massive Demand: How To Get One
Huge Drink Buckets Return To Dunkin' After Massive Demand: How To Get One Dunkin's viral Iced Beverage Buckets are officially back after rabid fan demand for them in their first widespread release. The limited-time 48-ounce buckets relaunched at participating Dunkin' locations nationwide on Friday, Aug. 7. Customers can buy one for $12.99, filled with their choice of Dunkin' iced coffee or a Refresher. The oversized buckets can be filled with newer menu items like the Cherry Lime Rickey Refresher, Pink Pineapple Sparkling Refresher, or Iced Coffee with Peanut Butter Swirl. "Whether you're heading to the beach, spending the day by the pool or running weekend…
Actress Minnie Driver Badly Injured In Terrifying Crash: 'So Grateful To Be Alive' Actress Minnie Driver Badly Injured In Terrifying Crash: 'So Grateful To Be Alive'
Actress Minnie Driver Badly Injured In Terrifying Crash: 'So Grateful To Be Alive' Minnie Driver is recovering from a neck injury and shock after a violent car crash in France that she says could have killed her. The 56-year-old actress wore a neck brace while sharing details about the wreck in an Instagram video on Thursday, Aug. 6. Driver recorded the update from London several days after the crash. Driver said she and her friend, Ben, were traveling along a rural road when another vehicle entered an intersection without stopping. "To be very clear, it was not our fault," she said. "We were driving on a country road in the middle of France, and a car didn't stop at an …
Here's When To Expect Heaviest Rainfall From Potent New Storm System Here's When To Expect Heaviest Rainfall From Potent New Storm System
Here's When To Expect Heaviest Rainfall From Potent New Storm System A steamy setup across the Northeast is about to deliver its biggest punch, with the timing becoming increasingly important for commuters and anyone with outdoor plans. Click here for a new, updated story: 65 MPH Winds, Hail Possible As Severe Storm Watch Takes Effect For Much Of Northeast The heaviest localized rainfall is expected from Friday afternoon and evening, Aug. 7, into Saturday, Aug. 8, as slow-moving thunderstorms tap into abundant moisture across the region, according to the National Weather Service. AccuWeather says Friday's strongest storms could affect a heavily popul…
Allegiant Adds Premium Seating As Airlines Push More Upscale Options Allegiant Adds Premium Seating As Airlines Push More Upscale Options
Allegiant Adds Premium Seating As Airlines Push More Upscale Options Allegiant Air is adding first-class seats to some of its planes as the budget carrier expands its premium offerings. The Las Vegas-based airline will introduce Allegiant First on select planes beginning in spring 2027, the company announced in a news release. The new cabin will include eight seats arranged two-by-two at the front of the plane. Each seat will have a five-inch recline, calf rests, an adjustable headrest, and more legroom with a 37-inch seat pitch. Allegiant also plans to offer upgraded amenities and service for passengers in the cabin. Allegiant First passengers will re…
Kellogg's Speeds Up Major Ingredient Change Across Cereal Lineup Kellogg's Speeds Up Major Ingredient Change Across Cereal Lineup
Kellogg's Speeds Up Major Ingredient Change Across Cereal Lineup Breakfast aisles are about to look a little different, though the company behind some of America's best-known cereals says fans shouldn't notice much when they take their first bite. WK Kellogg Co announced Thursday, Aug. 6, that it will eliminate artificial colors across its entire cereal portfolio, with production of the new recipes beginning later this year and products arriving on store shelves before year's end. The move comes a full year ahead of the company's original schedule. The transition includes colorful favorites such as Kellogg's Froot Loops and Kellogg's Apple Jacks. Instead…