It took three years, but a bill that would enshrine emergency abortion protections in state law won final approval in the House Thursday and is headed to the governor for his signature. The House voted 96-37, with no debate, for Senate Bill 169 Thursday. The Senate had approved the bill 32-11 on Feb. 12. If […]
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New details released about shooting at Arundel Mills
Three men are in custody after robbing and assaulting a man at Arundel Mills Mall, then leading police on a chase that ended in a crash in Baltimore County. What’s Happening: Brandon Eric Edwards Jr., 21, of Severna Park, Daevone D’andre Johnson, 24, of Glen Burnie, and Elijah Amontay Fisher, 20, of Glen Burnie, were […]
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14-year-old stabbed after bus fight in Germantown
A 14-year-old boy was stabbed Tuesday night in Germantown after a fight that started on a bus, and a 16-year-old suspect is in custody. What’s Happening: Officers responded to the 2700 block of Sweet Shrub Drive around 8:13 p.m. Tuesday after the victim called 911 from a nearby grocery store. The stabbing followed an argument […]
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Shot fired during fight at Arundel Mills Mall
A shot was fired during a fight inside Arundel Mills Mall. No active threat remains inside the mall. What’s Happening: An altercation occurred in the vestibule area near Burlington Coat Factory. During the struggle, a shot was fired. What’s Important: Several people of interest are in police custody. Anne Arundel County Police are investigating.
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Maryland sees big turnout at No Kings rallies against Trump and detention center plans
They were political heavy-hitters and grandmothers, candidates and musicians, activists and several hundred regular Joes. They were angry about a litany of Trump administration policies, but particularly focused on recent immigration raids. There was chanting and costumes and signs. Lots of signs. Hand-drawn and angry, often funny and just as often rude and not suitable […]
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Third No Kings protest brings huge crowds to Washington D.C.
Large crowds took to the streets Saturday in the nation’s capital for the third No Kings protest, rallying with others across the United States against what organizers say is an unprecedented expansion of power by President Donald Trump. Thousands of people carrying signs and playing music began the day at Memorial Circle below Arlington National […]
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Man arrested in Baltimore shooting death on 5th Street
Baltimore police arrested a 42-year-old man in connection with a fatal shooting in South Baltimore that happened last month. Craig Anthony Parker was arrested March 24 and charged with first-degree murder in the death of 21-year-old Kyree Plummer. What Happened: Police responded to a shooting in the 3500 block of 5th Street around 7:13 p.m. […]
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Unconscious patient airlifted after fall in Mechanicsville
A patient who fell and hit their head in Mechanicsville was airlifted after initially being found unconscious. What’s Happening: Emergency crews responded to a fall with head injury at 3:02 p.m. The patient was unconscious when the call came in but was conscious and alert by the time Ambulance 299 and Engine Tanker 24 arrived. […]
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Waldorf man gets 12 years for cocaine and gun charges
Corey Daniel Claggett of Waldorf was sentenced to 12 years in prison on March 19 for possessing cocaine with intent to distribute, illegally possessing a firearm, and violating probation from a separate fentanyl conviction. What’s Happening: Charles County Circuit Court Judge Monise A. Stephenson sentenced Claggett after law enforcement found cocaine, firearms, and drug packaging […]
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Driver flees after head-on crash in Chaptico
One driver fled the scene after a head-on crash Monday night in Chaptico. What’s Happening: Two vehicles collided head-on around 8:30 p.m. on Maddox Road near Chaptico Road, about half a mile in on Maddox. One driver left before emergency crews arrived. What’s Important: The other driver was taken to a hospital. Maryland State Police […]