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UPDATE: Identities released in fatal police-involved chase in Talbot Co.
TALBOT CO., Md. – The Independent Investigations Division has identified the decent and involved law enforcement officers in a fatal police-involved crash in Talbot County. The incident happened on Monday evening just after 7 p.m. 18-year-old Yemaya Wilson of Washington, D.C., was pronounced dead at the hospital following the...
Pedestrian Killed By Hit-Run Driver In Anne Arundel County Identified By Police
Laurel resident Devin Michael Jones has been identified by investigators as the man killed in an early morning crash near Delta Bingo on Laurel Meade Road earlier this week. According to the Anne Arundel County Police Department, officers were called at around 3:40 a.m. on Sunday, July 21, to the 3600 block of Laurel Fort Meade Road at the access road to the bingo hall, where they found Jones suffering from injuries sustained in the crash.
Early Morning Camper Fire Under Investigation in Queen Anne's County
CHESTERTOWN, MD - Maryland Office of the State Fire Marshal is investigating a camper fire that occurred in Queen Anne's County on Thursday morning. On Thursday, at approximately 4:45am, Maryland Office of the State Fire Marshal say a fire broke out at 500 Double Creek Pt. Road in Chestertown, Maryland. The incident was described as a fire in a "30' aluminum camper with attached living quarters".
Maryland Attorney General Investigating Fatal Police Chase in Easton
EASTON, MD - The Independent Investigations Division of the Maryland Office of the Attorney General has launched an investigation into a police pursuit Monday that resulted in the death of one woman and serious injuries to three other people. The AG’s office says deputies from the Talbot County Sheriff’s Office...
Maryland Correctional Officer Pleads Guilty to Misconduct in Inappropriate Relationship Case
BALTIMORE, MD — Attorney General Anthony G. Brown has announced the guilty plea of Ajee Xavier Myers, a Correctional Dietary Officer at the Maryland Correctional Institution for Women in Jessup,…
NTSB report: Pilot reported 'pretty significant engine problem' before fatal crash in Easton
EASTON, Md. — The National Transportation Safety Board released its report on thefatal plane crash that left the pilot dead after crashing into the Tred Avon River on the Eastern Shore in mid-July. According to the NTSB report, the pilot intended to fill the aircraft's main fuel tanks before...
Teen arrested after attempted burglary at Glen Burnie Exxon station
GLEN BURNIE Md. (WBFF) — A teen was arrested after an attempted burglary at Glen Burnie Exxon station according to Anne Arundel County Police. According to police, at approximately 12:40 a.m., a call was received in the 911 Communications Center for a report of two suspects attempting to break into the Exxon located at 720 Aquahart Road in Glen Burnie by kicking in the front door. An officer was monitoring the Computer Aided Dispatch system and saw the call entry. The officer began heading to the location before the call was dispatched and, upon arrival, located a suspect at the shattered front door. The suspect fled as the officer approached but was apprehended a short distance away. The second suspect was not located.
Annapolis Police release proactive plan to keep violent crime down
BALTIMORE -- Annapolis Police say their summer crime plan is about being proactive and continuing the downward trend in violent crime. The plan includes initiatives like increased patrols in high-crime areas. Annapolis had nine homicides by this time in 2023, and three of those victims included a father and son killed in a mass shooting outside of an Annapolis home over a parking dispute during a birthday celebration.In 2023, there were 58 non-fatal shootings and shots-fired reports in Annapolis."We had individuals coming into communities and discharging and leaving 60 to 70 shell casings per incident," said Operations Commander Captain Lamar Howard.There has...
Dog dies in Brooklyn Park house fire, 2 others rescued
A dog died and two others were rescued after house fire in Brooklyn Park, Anne Arundel County fire officials told 11 News. Firefighters were called around 12:30 p.m. Thursday to a single-family house in a 400 block of Fairfax Avenue, where there was smoke and fire. Firefighters started to fight...
Law enforcement Fishing Rodeo delivers free fun for youth
Not a cell phone or gaming device was in sight as members of numerous local law enforcement agencies were on hand to help youth ages 15 and under experience the joys of catching fish and more as part of the third annual Law Enforcement & Youth Fishing Rodeo in Easton last month. The Fishing Rodeo started early on the hot, muggy June morning, with 153 participants and their families enjoying lots of shade and family time while catching bluegill, catfish, rockfish and more on a...
Union says two Annapolis police officers suspended after reporting mismanagement
ANNAPOLIS, Md. (WBFF) — The union that represents Annapolis Police says two officers have been suspended after speaking out about their working conditions within the police department. According to the United Food & Commercial Workers Local 400 Union which represents Annapolis Police, a group of officers met with the...
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