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Fire Erupts in Ocean City Sand Dunes Due to Fireworks
Officials report that a fire in the sand dunes of Ocean City was ignited by unauthorized fireworks.
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Public Safety
Fireworks Blamed for Dune Fire in Ocean City, Investigation Underway
Ocean City fire officials are probing the cause of a fire that ignited dunes, believed to be linked to illegal fireworks use.
Public Safety
Five Arrested for Vandalism at Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool
Authorities have arrested five individuals connected to recent vandalism incidents at the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool.
Courts
Serial Rapist Appeals 60-Year Sentence as Survivor Continues Her Fight
Alphonso Hill seeks to overturn his sentence for multiple rapes, while survivor Laura Neuman vows to oppose his release.
Courts
Adnan Syed's Conviction May Be Vacated in Upcoming Hearing
A Baltimore judge is set to hear a motion that could lead to the release of Adnan Syed, whose case gained fame through the podcast 'Serial.'
Public Safety
Moped Rider Dies Following Collision on Martin Luther King Boulevard
A moped driver was fatally injured in a crash involving a Nissan Altima early Wednesday morning on MLK Boulevard.
Public Safety
Fatal Collision Involving Moped Occurs in Downtown Baltimore
A moped rider lost their life after being hit by a car in downtown Baltimore early Sunday morning.
Public Safety
Three Men Identified in Bowie Plane Crash Tragedy
Authorities have named the three victims of a small plane crash in Bowie, Maryland, as they investigate the incident.
Public Safety
Montgomery County Police Investigate Homicide in Gaithersburg
Authorities are probing the death of a woman discovered in her apartment, marking it as a homicide investigation.
Public Safety
Fatal Motorcycle Collision in Rockville Claims One Life
A motorcyclist was killed in a crash involving another motorcycle in Rockville early Sunday morning.
Courts
Baltimore's DraftKings Lawsuit Returned to State Court
A federal judge has remanded Baltimore's lawsuit against DraftKings and FanDuel back to state court, where the city believes it has a stronger position.
Courts
Baltimore County Police Chief Robert McCullough Listed Among Officers with Credibility Issues
Baltimore County Police Chief Robert McCullough has been identified on a list concerning officer credibility, raising questions about trust in law enforcement.
Public Safety
Violence and Traffic Incidents Claim Four Lives in Baltimore
A tragic Saturday in Baltimore sees the deaths of a toddler and a teenager among four fatalities from separate incidents.
Public Safety
Tragic Drowning Claims Life of 4-Year-Old in Bel Air
A young child has died following a drowning incident in a residential swimming pool in Bel Air, Maryland.
Courts
Supreme Court Upholds 1979 Murder Conviction in Etan Patz Case
The Supreme Court has reinstated a murder conviction related to the 1979 case of missing child Etan Patz, allowing further legal proceedings against Pedro Hernandez.
Weather
Severe Thunderstorms Expected in Baltimore Area with Wind and Tornado Risks
The National Weather Service warns of strong thunderstorms in Baltimore starting Monday afternoon, with potential for severe winds and low tornado chances.
Public Safety
Severe Weather and Tragedy Mark Start of Week in Maryland
Stormy conditions accompany a tragic plane crash in Bowie, while other incidents raise concerns across the state.
Transit
Maryland Proposes Ban on Assaults Against Transit Operators
New legislation and revised MTA guidelines aim to enhance safety for transit operators and passengers in Maryland.
Transit
Baltimore Metro Stations to Install Naloxone Boxes for Overdose Prevention
In a bid to combat opioid overdoses, Baltimore City will install Naloxone boxes in metro stations across the city.
Transit
Maryland Officials Confirm No Ransom Was Paid Following Transit Ransomware Attack
State officials clarify that no ransom was exchanged after a recent ransomware incident affected transit systems.