Man Drunk-Dialing 911 Looking For Free Ride In Prince Frederick—Gets One To Jail: Sheriff Man Drunk-Dialing 911 Looking For Free Ride In Prince Frederick—Gets One To Jail: Sheriff Man Drunk-Dialing 911 Looking For Free Ride In Prince Frederick—Gets One To Jail: Sheriff
Man Drunk-Dialing 911 Looking For Free Ride In Prince Frederick—Gets One To Jail: Sheriff A Maryland man who treated 911 like a personal Uber service found himself riding straight to jail instead, authorities said. Maurice Franklin Jacks, 62, of Huntingtown, was arrested after repeatedly calling Calvert County emergency dispatchers asking for a ride—and then hanging up each time, according to the Calvert County Sheriff's Office. Deputies were called to the Giant grocery store on N Solomons Island Road in Prince Frederick after Jacks' persistent (and pointless) calls jammed up emergency lines.  When they arrived, they found him intoxicated, irate, and suddenly not intereste…
Woman Scratches 25 Wins On One Ticket, Racks Up $50K Lottery Payday In Anne Arundel Woman Scratches 25 Wins On One Ticket, Racks Up $50K Lottery Payday In Anne Arundel Woman Scratches 25 Wins On One Ticket, Racks Up $50K Lottery Payday In Anne Arundel
Woman Scratches 25 Wins On One Ticket, Racks Up $50K Lottery Payday In Anne Arundel An Anne Arundel County woman’s lucky streak wasn’t just one big win—it was 25 of them, all on the same scratch-off ticket, adding up to a whopping $50,000, lottery officials said. The food service worker, who is going by “Sandra” to share her story, picked up a $10 Mega Bucks scratch-off in Crownsville and started scratching.  She hit $25 on the first number, then $1,000 on the next. Then another. And another. By the time she was done, her ticket was a financial masterpiece: Four $10,000 wins; Nine $1,000 wins; A mix of $25, $100, and $200 wins. Total haul? $50,000 from 25 separate …
Iconic DiPasquale’s Sign Stolen In Baltimore Returned After Overnight Mystery Iconic DiPasquale’s Sign Stolen In Baltimore Returned After Overnight Mystery Iconic DiPasquale’s Sign Stolen In Baltimore Returned After Overnight Mystery
Iconic DiPasquale’s Sign Stolen In Baltimore Returned After Overnight Mystery A Baltimore restaurant’s iconic sign was stolen in a pre-dawn heist—then mysteriously returned a day later, leaving both locals and owners stunned. The DiPasquale’s sign, which had been hanging outside FORNO, the restaurant’s newest concept, vanished around 4:45 a.m. on Thursday, Feb. 27, according to an Instagram post from the family-owned business. "From the videos we watched, it seemed planned," the post read. The restaurant, which has been serving Baltimore since 1914, asked residents on Gough Street to check their cameras for any footage that might help track down the culprit. Accord…
'Active Attacker' With Knife Leads To Shelter-In-Place Order At University Of Virginia 'Active Attacker' With Knife Leads To Shelter-In-Place Order At University Of Virginia 'Active Attacker' With Knife Leads To Shelter-In-Place Order At University Of Virginia
'Active Attacker' With Knife Leads To Shelter-In-Place Order At University Of Virginia The University of Virginia faced its second lockdown this week after reports of a knife-wielding attacker near campus, officials said. On Thursday, Feb. 27, UVA Police issued an emergency alert about an active attacker with a knife near 100 Emmet St. S., across from Alumni Hall.  The suspect was initially described as a white man wearing a red hoodie and blue sweatpants. Later updates described him wearing a white T-shirt, blue sweatpants, and white shoes. The alert, posted at 5:03 p.m., advised students and staff to shelter in place, marking the second such incident this week.  …
Pilot Makes Emergency Landing In Maryland: Police (DEVELOPING) Pilot Makes Emergency Landing In Maryland: Police (DEVELOPING) Pilot Makes Emergency Landing In Maryland: Police (DEVELOPING)
Pilot Makes Emergency Landing In Maryland: Police (Developing) Traffic came to a halt in Anne Arundel County after a single-engine aircraft was forced to make an emergency landing, prompting an investigation by Maryland State Police. The plane touched down at around 3:45 p.m. near Shoreham Beach Road and Triton Beach Road on Saturday, Feb. 22, leading to temporary road closures as authorities responded to the scene. Maryland State Police said motorists should expect delays and are urging drivers to avoid the area until the investigation wraps up. Officials have not yet disclosed the cause of the emergency landing or whether there were any injuries. M…
Bethesda Man Killed In Crash With Teen Identified By Police In Montgomery County Bethesda Man Killed In Crash With Teen Identified By Police In Montgomery County Bethesda Man Killed In Crash With Teen Identified By Police In Montgomery County
Bethesda Man Killed In Crash With Teen Identified By Police In Montgomery County A juvenile driver is under investigation after causing a fatal crash outside an Olney assisted living facility that claimed the life of a Bethesda man, according to Montgomery County Police. The deadly collision happened around 2:38 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 19, in the 2600 block of Olney Sandy Spring Road, police said. 2600 block of Olney Sandy Spring Road Google Maps street view Detectives say 56-year-old Isadore Morton Gudelsky was behind the wheel of a blue 2013 Lexus RSX350, exiting the facility’s driveway, when a green 2019 Jeep Wrangler driven by an underage man slammed into th…
Multiple Life Sentences For Maryland Mass Shooter: State's Attorney Multiple Life Sentences For Maryland Mass Shooter: State's Attorney Multiple Life Sentences For Maryland Mass Shooter: State's Attorney
Multiple Life Sentences For Maryland Mass Shooter: State's Attorney A Baltimore man convicted of a deadly mass shooting that left two people dead and five others wounded will spend the rest of his life behind bars, prosecutors announced. Jabre Griffith was sentenced to two life terms plus 120 years on Tuesday, Feb. 18, for the murders of Ernest Hall and Micah Strong, as well as for a violent shooting spree in March 2023, according to Baltimore City State’s Attorney Ivan Bates. “I do not take a sentence of this length lightly when it is imposed on a defendant, but when someone so clearly has no regard for the lives of others, it is without question that they…
Young Child Sexually Assaulted By Teen In Manassas: Police Young Child Sexually Assaulted By Teen In Manassas: Police Young Child Sexually Assaulted By Teen In Manassas: Police
Young Child Sexually Assaulted By Teen In Manassas: Police A 19-year-old has been arrested and charged with allegedly sexually abusing a minor under the age of 10 who lived in the same home, according to the Prince William County Police Department. Manassas resident Chalillo Rosalio Perez Perez was taken into custody following a months-long investigation into an alleged sexual assault in Prince William County in July 2024 involving the child. According to police, the investigation determined that the child was sexually assaulted by Perez Perez in their Manassas home. The incident was later disclosed to a family member, who then contacted the police…
Spotsy Schools Closed For Third Straight Day On Thursday Spotsy Schools Closed For Third Straight Day On Thursday Spotsy Schools Closed For Third Straight Day On Thursday
Spotsy Schools Closed For Third Straight Day On Thursday For the third straight day, schools in Spotsylvania will be closed on Thursday, Feb. 13 as the region continues to dig out from the storm earlier this week. Parents were sent scrambling on Wednesday when officials announced that classes were again canceled due to the inclement weather in the region. According to the school system, 12-month employees are on a Code 2 delay and will report two hours late as safety permits. Essential personnel are expected to report at designated times. Additionally, all school-sponsored activities, including student externships, have been canceled. No furthe…
Scooter Rider Ejected, Killed In Leonardtown Crash With Sedan, Sheriff Says Scooter Rider Ejected, Killed In Leonardtown Crash With Sedan, Sheriff Says Scooter Rider Ejected, Killed In Leonardtown Crash With Sedan, Sheriff Says
Scooter Rider Ejected, Killed In Leonardtown Crash With Sedan, Sheriff Says A 71-year-old man was killed in Leonardtown after his motor scooter collided with a Nissan sedan, according to the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies responded to the 28000 block of Point Lookout Road on shortly before 11 a.m. on Saturday, Feb. 8, where they found a two-vehicle crash involving a 2023 Zhilong BWS motor scooter and a 2023 Nissan Versa, police said. The St. Mary’s County Collision Reconstruction Unit determined that Leonardtown resident Joseph Louis Young attempted to cross Point Lookout Road but failed to yield the right-of-way, leading to the crash. Young was ejec…
Man Dies Weeks After Crash In Maryland Man Dies Weeks After Crash In Maryland Man Dies Weeks After Crash In Maryland
Man Dies Weeks After Crash In Maryland An 86-year-old Greenbelt man who was hospitalized after a serious crash in late January has died from his injuries, authorities confirmed. Paul Benoit was involved in a two-vehicle collision at the intersection of Glenn Dale Boulevard and Daisy Lane on Jan. 23 at approximately 4:10 p.m., according to the Prince George’s County Police Department.  He was transported to a hospital for treatment but succumbed to his injuries on Tuesday, Feb. 4 at 8:45 p.m., officials said. A longtime friend, Paul Cawley, confirmed Benoit’s passing, saying he had been scheduled for a third surgery on Feb.…
Photos Show Masked Bank Robber Wanted For Annandale Heist Photos Show Masked Bank Robber Wanted For Annandale Heist Photos Show Masked Bank Robber Wanted For Annandale Heist
Photos Show Masked Bank Robber Wanted For Annandale Heist Detectives are searching for a masked suspect who robbed a bank in Annandale before escaping with cash, police said. Officers responded to the 6300 block of Columbia Pike around 11:30 a.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 5 after a man entered the bank and demanded money, according to Fairfax County Police. The suspect did not display or imply a weapon, but fled the scene with an undisclosed amount of cash before officers arrived.  No injuries were reported, police said. Authorities released surveillance footage of the suspect, described as an Asian man, approximately 5-foot-7 with a heavier build…