CRIME & SAFETY
Point Of Rocks Bridge Crash In Frederick
An alert was issued by the Metropolitan Area Transportation Operations Coordination Program (MATOC) at around 3:45 p.m. on April 25, where there was a reported multi-vehicle crash on the Point Rocks Bridge. Northbound lanes were blocked, leading to delays approaching six miles, while the southbound lanes were reportedly delayed approximately...
Frederick Man Pleads Guilty In Homicide Case
Sentencing is scheduled for June 20th. Frederick, Md (KM) A Frederick man charged in a homicide three years ago, entered a plea on Wednesday. In Frederick County Circuit Court, Tyree Ronell DeAngleo Haynes, 23, pleaded guilty to 1st-degree murder. The State’s Attorney’s Office says sentencing is scheduled for Thursday, June 20th.
Career criminal convicted of federal firearms charge in West Virginia
MARTINSBURG, WV (LOOTPRESS) – One man has been convicted of illegally possessing a firearm in West Virginia. According to United States Attorney William Ihlenfeld, Mario Adonte Crawley, age 51, a Washington, D.C. man with three prior felony convictions, was convicted by a jury of the unlawful possession of a firearm. The evidence at trial established […]
Loudoun County warehouse fire caused by lit cigarette: officials
LOUDOUN COUNTY, Va. - A lit cigarette is to blame for a warehouse going up in flames in Northern Virginia, causing millions of dollars in damages. Thick black smoke was seen from miles away in Loudon County on Monday afternoon when the fire was sparked around 3 p.m. Prospect Waterproofing...
Nola Ann Michelle Bens Accused Of Planned Frederick Robbery
District resident Nola Ann Michelle Bens, 59, is behind bars in Frederick County after she was arrested in Alexandria in connection to a February assault and robbery that left a woman with "significant injuries." According to police, on Wednesday, Feb. 21, officers were called to the area of South Carroll...
Loudoun County fire officials urging residents to properly dispose of smoking materials to avoid causing fires
LOUDOUN COUNTY, Va. (DC News Now) — Improperly discarded smoking materials started a fire at a Sterling warehouse that caused over $2 million in damages. A day later, the Loudoun County Fire and Rescue (LCFR) reminded residents to be more cautious. LCFR said that residents should follow these practices for fire safety and prevention: The […]
Welcome to NewsBreak, an open platform where diverse perspectives converge. Most of our content comes from established publications and journalists, as well as from our extensive network of tens of thousands of creators who contribute to our platform. We empower individuals to share insightful viewpoints through short posts and comments. It’s essential to note our commitment to transparency: our Terms of Use acknowledge that our services may not always be error-free, and our Community Standards emphasize our discretion in enforcing policies. We strive to foster a dynamic environment for free expression and robust discourse through safety guardrails of human and AI moderation. Join us in shaping the news narrative together.