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Deadly Apartment Shooting In Rockville Ruled Homicide Nearly A Month Later: Police Deadly Apartment Shooting In Rockville Ruled Homicide Nearly A Month Later: Police
Deadly Apartment Shooting In Rockville Ruled Homicide Nearly A Month Later: Police A man found dead inside a Maryland apartment last month was murdered, officials confirmed. Vincent De Porres Young II, 38, of Rockville, was discovered with gunshot wounds on the morning of Saturday, June 14, inside an apartment in the 600 block of Blandford Street, according to the Montgomery County Department of Police. Officers with Montgomery County Police and Rockville City Police responded just before 8 a.m. that morning to conduct a welfare check. There, they found Young, who was pronounced dead at the scene. On Thursday, July 10, police said the Office of the Chief Medical Examine…
‘Mass Casualty Incident’ Declared After 15 Overdose In West Baltimore (UPDATED) ‘Mass Casualty Incident’ Declared After 15 Overdose In West Baltimore (UPDATED)
‘Mass Casualty Incident’ Declared After 15 Overdose In West Baltimore (Updated) More than a dozen people were found suffering from overdose symptoms at a busy Baltimore intersection, prompting a massive emergency response and road closures on Thursday, July 10, according to police. Units from Baltimore Police and Baltimore Fire were called to the area of Pennsylvania and North Avenues around 11:30 a.m., police said. It is believed that at least 15 people were treated, officials said, calling it a "mass casualty incident."  "Our team is coordinating with state agencies, city officials, and first responders on the ground in West Baltimore today," Maryland Gov. Wes …
Angel Reese, Carmelo Anthony Take Over NBA 2K26 Covers As Maryland Icons Rise Angel Reese, Carmelo Anthony Take Over NBA 2K26 Covers As Maryland Icons Rise
Angel Reese, Carmelo Anthony Take Over NBA 2K26 Covers As Maryland Icons Rise Randallstown’s own Angel Reese and Baltimore legend Carmelo Anthony are officially cover stars — not just in the city, but across the world. The two basketball standouts with deep Maryland roots have been tapped as featured athletes for special editions of NBA 2K26, the studio announced this week. Reese, 23, is the cover athlete for the NBA 2K26 WNBA Edition, a GameStop exclusive available in physical form in the United States.  The All-Star forward for the Chicago Sky will also appear on the Leave No Doubt Edition alongside 2025 NBA MVP and Finals MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Anth…
Baltimore Firefighter Dies A Hero — Now His Family’s Mortgage Is Paid For Life Baltimore Firefighter Dies A Hero — Now His Family’s Mortgage Is Paid For Life
Baltimore Firefighter Dies A Hero — Now His Family’s Mortgage Is Paid For Life The family of fallen Baltimore firefighter Rodney Pitts III is receiving a powerful act of support following his line-of-duty death: their mortgage is being paid in full. The Tunnel to Towers Foundation announced it has paid off the mortgage on the Baltimore home where Pitts lived with his fiancée, Natasha, and their three children: Harper, Arianna, and Hendrix. Pitts, 31, was killed in the line of duty while battling a rowhouse fire on Oct. 19, 2023, in Baltimore City.  He was one of two firefighters who lost their lives that day.  The original incident drew citywide mourning a…
Freak Accident Leaves Baltimore Drummer Injured: 'The Mohawk Will Grow Back' Freak Accident Leaves Baltimore Drummer Injured: 'The Mohawk Will Grow Back'
Freak Accident Leaves Baltimore Drummer Injured: 'The Mohawk Will Grow Back' Baltimore’s "favorite shreddy mohawk-ed drumming bartender" is temporarily off their feet — but not off their game — after a brutal, freak accident left him hospitalized and out of work. Heath “Spicy Hellcat” Gorenflo, a beloved local staple behind the bar at Dutch Courage, was seriously injured on June 28 in an accident described by partner Amie Ward as “one of the most freak and metal AF” incidents imaginable. Following the accident, Gorenflo was left with a broken back, broken right foot, and a 10-inch gash across their head.  Heath "Spicy Hellcat" Gorenflo GoFundMe Des…
Man Who Raped Unconscious Woman In Frederick Arrested Years Later, Police Say Man Who Raped Unconscious Woman In Frederick Arrested Years Later, Police Say
Man Who Raped Unconscious Woman In Frederick Arrested Years Later, Police Say A Maryland man wanted for a violent sexual assault in Frederick more than seven years ago is finally behind bars. Roberto Carlos Campos Roque, 43, was arrested on Monday, June 30, in the Baltimore area after being on the run since September 2019, police announced. Campos Roque was wanted in connection with a kidnapping and rape investigation stemming from an incident in downtown Frederick in March 2018.  Surveillance video showed him dancing with an intoxicated woman at the Cellar Door restaurant on East Church Street, where he and another man were seen dragging her out toward his car…
Thousands Lose Power In Baltimore As Violent Storms Slam Region Thousands Lose Power In Baltimore As Violent Storms Slam Region
Thousands Lose Power In Baltimore As Violent Storms Slam Region Thousands in Maryland once again find themselves without power as sweltering heat and wild storms roll through the region. Shortly after 6 p.m. on Tuesday, July 1, Baltimore Gas & Electric was reporting nearly 300 active outages that were impacting 7,815 of their 1.34 million customers across the state. Severe thunderstorm and flood warnings were issued by the National Weather Service across parts of Maryland was the area braced for the latest round of wicked weather. A Severe Thunderstorm Watch is in effect until 9 PM EDT for the District Of Columbia, DE, MD, NJ south-central/south…
Massive Explosion Levels Home In Rosedale: Officials Massive Explosion Levels Home In Rosedale: Officials
Massive Explosion Levels Home In Rosedale: Officials A house exploded and was leveled overnight in a quiet Rosedale neighborhood, prompting a major emergency response and investigation, according to the Baltimore County Fire Department. Fire crews responded shortly after 2 a.m. Tuesday, July 1, to the 8100 block of Callo Lane, where they found the home completely destroyed and fire suppression in progress, officials said. It took firefighters approximately an hour to get the scene under control with an assist from other agencies. The fire was brought under control by 2:59 a.m., according to officials. It was later confirmed that no one was i…
Shots Fired, Drugs Found, Attempted Murder Charges Filed: Hagerstown Police Shots Fired, Drugs Found, Attempted Murder Charges Filed: Hagerstown Police
Shots Fired, Drugs Found, Attempted Murder Charges Filed: Hagerstown Police Gunfire rattled a Hagerstown neighborhood late Sunday night, ending in a drug seizure, a ditched Glock, and three arrests — including two suspects from Baltimore — according to police. Officers responded to the 400 block of Jonathan Street around 11:21 p.m. on Sunday, June 29, 2025, for a report of multiple gunshots, police said. They found numerous shell casings and drugs on the ground. Investigators quickly tracked two suspects to a nearby residence and took them into custody without incident. Officers say controlled dangerous substances were in plain view. Overnight, police secured a s…
Hang Up That 'Payphone' — Maroon 5’s Hitting The Road With New Music And Big Energy Hang Up That 'Payphone' — Maroon 5’s Hitting The Road With New Music And Big Energy
Hang Up That 'Payphone' — Maroon 5’s Hitting The Road With New Music And Big Energy Maroon 5 fans, this love isn’t over. The band is heading back on tour in 2025, and this time, there’s new music, major stops, and a chance to see Adam Levine and the crew light up the stage like only they can. Tickets are already moving fast—and yes, we’ve got the link to get yours before they’re gone. The Love Is Like tour marks the group’s first major U.S. arena tour since 2021. Their upcoming album, also titled "Love Is Like," is set to drop August 15. While Adam Levine spent 16 seasons coaching on The Voice, Maroon 5 kept the music going with new releases and tours—and now they’re hitti…
Northeast Cities Rank Among Best, Worst For July 4th Fun, Study Says: See Full Rankings Northeast Cities Rank Among Best, Worst For July 4th Fun, Study Says: See Full Rankings
Northeast Cities Rank Among Best, Worst For July 4th Fun, Study Says: See Full Rankings Northeast cities have widely different Fourth of July celebrations, with the region having some of the nation's best and worst, according to a new study. WalletHub released its 2025 list of Best & Worst Places for Fourth of July Celebrations on Wednesday, June 25. The study scored 100 cities on everything from food and hotel prices to fireworks shows, walkability, and weather. Data came from public records, tourism offices, and national databases as of Wednesday, May 28. "The Fourth of July is one of the most beloved holidays in America, allowing many of us to not only celebr…
Freed Killer Sent Back To Prison For Threatening Witness In Drug Case: Frederick Officials Freed Killer Sent Back To Prison For Threatening Witness In Drug Case: Frederick Officials
Freed Killer Sent Back To Prison For Threatening Witness In Drug Case: Frederick Officials A convicted Maryland murderer who once received a life sentence is heading back to prison — this time for threatening a witness from behind bars after getting caught with drugs in Frederick County. Milton Jerome Stewart, 58, of Baltimore, was sentenced to 60 years in prison on Friday, June 27, for witness intimidation and obstruction of justice, officials said. Stewart had been found guilty of first-degree murder in Baltimore City in 2006 and was sentenced to life in prison. He was released in November 2021. Then, in March 2024, Stewart was arrested in Frederick County after deputies pulle…
Man Dies After Being Restrained By Police During Mental Health Crisis In Baltimore: Officials Man Dies After Being Restrained By Police During Mental Health Crisis In Baltimore: Officials
Man Dies After Being Restrained By Police During Mental Health Crisis In Baltimore: Officials A Maryland man died after being restrained by police officers during a mental health crisis in Baltimore, according to state investigators. The Independent Investigations Division (IID) of the Maryland Office of the Attorney General is now reviewing the incident, which unfolded around 9:40 p.m. on Tuesday, June 24, at the intersection of West Franklin Street and North Franklintown Road, officials said. According to investigators, a man approached a Baltimore Police officer stopped at a traffic light in a marked cruiser. Investigators said the man appeared to be suffering from a mental healt…
Adam Sandler To Play Albany Show On ‘You’re My Best Friend’ Tour Adam Sandler To Play Albany Show On ‘You’re My Best Friend’ Tour
Adam Sandler To Play Albany Show On ‘You’re My Best Friend’ Tour The Sandman is stepping back into the spotlight. Funnyman Adam Sandler will hit the road this fall for a new North American comedy tour, titled “You’re My Best Friend.” The tour features stops in over 30 cities across the United States and Canada, including New York, Connecticut, Massachusetts, and Pennsylvania. Tickets are available at StubHub, Ticketmaster, and Vivid Seats. Here’s when and where you can catch him: Saturday, Sept. 13 – CFG Bank Arena in Baltimore, MD Monday, Sept. 15 – Madison Square Garden in New York, NY Tuesday, Sept. 16 – MVP Arena in Albany, NY Friday, Sept. 1…
Maryland Father Of Four Dies Weeks Before Opening Dream Distillery: ‘Rest Your Amber Eyes’ Maryland Father Of Four Dies Weeks Before Opening Dream Distillery: ‘Rest Your Amber Eyes’
Maryland Father Of Four Dies Weeks Before Opening Dream Distillery: ‘Rest Your Amber Eyes’ A Maryland father of four and US Army veteran has died after spending more than three weeks in intensive care, devastating his family and community. Mike Minyoung Pyon, 52, died on Thursday, June 19, in Baltimore, 22 days after being hospitalized and placed in intensive care on May 28.  The loss stunned those closest to him—especially his wife Andrea, who had just celebrated their 29th wedding anniversary with him earlier that month. Pyon had been working full-time at Patient First while pouring everything into a dream he’d been building for four years: opening his own craft distillery, lo…
Derik Queen’s Bold Draft Suit Shouts Out Baltimore In Most Iconic Way Derik Queen’s Bold Draft Suit Shouts Out Baltimore In Most Iconic Way
Derik Queen’s Bold Draft Suit Shouts Out Baltimore In Most Iconic Way Maryland will be well-represented at the NBA Draft on Wednesday night, courtesy of UMD star Derik Queen. Villanova Assistant Coach Ricky Harris shared a video of Queen getting ready for the draft — and his jacket had a special shoutout to his hometown of Baltimore. The video can be viewed here on Harris' Instagram account. Dressed for success 👑 pic.twitter.com/bXTRm5xGqc — Maryland Men’s Basketball (@TerrapinHoops) June 25, 2025 In the video, Queen can be seen with a stylist before unveiling his very special Draft Day suit. In dramatic fashion, the camera zooms in on Queen's sui…
New Police Shooting Reported In Baltimore Days After Fatal Encounter (DEVELOPING) New Police Shooting Reported In Baltimore Days After Fatal Encounter (DEVELOPING)
New Police Shooting Reported In Baltimore Days After Fatal Encounter (Developing) For the second time in a week, officers in Baltimore were involved in a shooting, police confirm. Police were called to an incident in the 2700 block of Mosher Street at around 2:45 p.m. on Wednesday, June 25, where there was a reported shooting. Our Independent Investigations Division (IID) is on the scene of a police-involved shooting in the 2700 block of Mosher Street in the city of Baltimore. pic.twitter.com/zowkT1zSBr — Anthony G. Brown (@OAGMaryland) June 25, 2025 Bilal Yusuf-Muhammad Abdullah Jr., 36, of Baltimore, was fatally shot during an exchange of gunfire with police near …
Baltimore 4-Year-Old Badly Burned In Accident Days Before Birthday: 'She Deserves To Heal' Baltimore 4-Year-Old Badly Burned In Accident Days Before Birthday: 'She Deserves To Heal'
Baltimore 4-Year-Old Badly Burned In Accident Days Before Birthday: 'She Deserves To Heal' A Maryland mother is asking for help after her young daughter suffered third-degree burns just days before her birthday. Amorah Greene, 4, of Baltimore, was seriously injured in a tragic accident that left her with third-degree burns on her face, back, and arm, according to her mother, Deleicea Greene. “She is currently undergoing intensive treatment and care,” Greene wrote in a GoFundMe set up to raise cash for her child. “While she is showing incredible strength, her recovery journey will be long, painful, and expensive.” Amorah’s birthday is Thursday, June 26. Greene launched the fundr…
Nate Bargatze Brings Arena-Sized Laughs To Baltimore This August Nate Bargatze Brings Arena-Sized Laughs To Baltimore This August
Nate Bargatze Brings Arena-Sized Laughs To Baltimore This August Nate Bargatze’s arena-sized comedy is hitting Baltimore this summer, and you don’t want to miss it. His Big Dumb Eyes World Tour lands at the CFG Bank Arena in Baltimore on Thursday,  Aug. 21 and Friday, Aug. 22,  bringing new material, pinpoint timing, and the kind of clean, clever comedy that fills stadiums. Tickets, available now at StubHub, Ticketmaster, and Vivid Seats, are moving fast. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Nate Bargatze (@natebargatze) Known for his deadpan delivery and family-friendly stories…
Heat Wave Slows Metro Trains As Rail Temps Hit 135 Degrees In DC, Maryland, Virginia Heat Wave Slows Metro Trains As Rail Temps Hit 135 Degrees In DC, Maryland, Virginia
Heat Wave Slows Metro Trains As Rail Temps Hit 135 Degrees In DC, Maryland, Virginia If you thought it was hot outside, try standing on a rail. The heat wave gripping Maryland is so intense that Metro trains were forced to slow down after rail temperatures hit 135 degrees, officials confirmed Tuesday, June 24. According to WMATA, extreme heat triggered speed restrictions across parts of the system. “Rail temperatures reached 135 degrees today, and we had to slow our train speeds,” Metro said in a post on X. “Hotter temperatures are expected throughout the rest of the week, so we thank you for your patience, as we work to keep you as safe as possible.” Rail temperatures…
Mother-In-Law Killed In Walkersville Home, Son-In-Law Charged: Sheriff Mother-In-Law Killed In Walkersville Home, Son-In-Law Charged: Sheriff
Mother-In-Law Killed In Walkersville Home, Son-In-Law Charged: Sheriff A Maryland man is behind bars after his mother-in-law was found dead inside a Walkersville home over the weekend, authorities said. Pavel Obambe, 35, was arrested on Tuesday, June 24, and charged in the killing of Christine Liboula, 68, the Frederick County Sheriff’s Office announced. Deputies responded just after 10 a.m. Sunday, June 22, to a home in the 8400 block of Foresight Lane for a report of an unconscious person. When they arrived, deputies found Liboula dead inside the residence and immediately launched a death investigation. On Monday, June 23, the Office of the Chief Medical E…
Extreme Heat Forces Amtrak To Slow Northeast Trains: What To Know Extreme Heat Forces Amtrak To Slow Northeast Trains: What To Know
Extreme Heat Forces Amtrak To Slow Northeast Trains: What To Know Oppressive heat across the Northeast is forcing Amtrak to slow down its trains. Amtrak sent out a warning to travelers about the heat-related restrictions on Tuesday, June 24. Many Northeast cities along the East Coast from Massachusetts to Virginia were forecasted to have high temperatures at or above 100 degrees. The slowdowns come amid the first heat wave of the year in New England and the mid-Atlantic. "Due to temperature-related speed restrictions from 11:00 am to 8:00 pm, customers traveling in the Northeast may experience delays," Amtrak said. "Affected customers will be communicate…
Nearly Half-Ton Of Psychedelic Drug Bound For Maryland Seized In Baltimore: CBP Nearly Half-Ton Of Psychedelic Drug Bound For Maryland Seized In Baltimore: CBP
Nearly Half-Ton Of Psychedelic Drug Bound For Maryland Seized In Baltimore: CBP Federal agents just pulled hundreds of pounds of hallucinogens off the streets of Maryland. Baltimore Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers seized nearly 700 pounds of DMT, a powerful psychedelic drug similar to LSD, that was being shipped from Mexico to Harford County, authorities announced Tuesday, June 24. In total, CBP officers confiscated 695 pounds, 9 ounces of Dimethyltryptamine (DMT) — just shy of half a ton — after inspecting three separate air cargo shipments that arrived in Baltimore between May 7 and May 27. The drugs were shipped from Chiapas, Mexico, and were destined …
Brutal Heat Wave Scorches Maryland As Records Fall, Sends Concertgoers To Hospital Brutal Heat Wave Scorches Maryland As Records Fall, Sends Concertgoers To Hospital
Brutal Heat Wave Scorches Maryland As Records Fall, Sends Concertgoers To Hospital fThe DMV is baking — again. After four daily high temperature records were either tied or shattered across the region, Tuesday, June 24 is shaping up to be even worse, with heat index values soaring as high as 110 degrees, according to the National Weather Service. National Weather Service In DC, the official high is expected to hit 102 degrees, prompting an Extreme Heat Alert from DC Homeland Security & Emergency Management.  Records could fall again at all eight local climate sites, forecasters said, with overnight lows staying dangerously warm. Baltimore Inner Harbor reached…
Baltimore Man Killed In Route 47 Crash: Police Baltimore Man Killed In Route 47 Crash: Police
Baltimore Man Killed In Route 47 Crash: Police A Baltimore man was killed in a car crash on Route 47 in Middle Township on Sunday, June 22, authorities said. At 9 a.m., officers responded to Route 47 North for a two-car crash after a Hyundai Santa Fe was traveling northbound crossed into a southbound lane and struck a Buick Encore, Middle Township police said. The driver of the Hyundai, Robert Burch, was pronounced dead at AtlantiCare Regional Medical Center-City Division, police said. The passenger, a 70-year-old woman was extricated from the vehicle and transported to a nearby hospital, police said. The driver of the Buick, a 66-yea…
Gunman Killed, Cop Shot: AG IDs Suspect, Officer In Baltimore Shootout Gunman Killed, Cop Shot: AG IDs Suspect, Officer In Baltimore Shootout
Gunman Killed, Cop Shot: AG IDs Suspect, Officer In Baltimore Shootout Authorities have released the names of those involved in a violent shootout in Baltimore this week that left a police officer injured and a gunman dead. Bilal Yusuf-Muhammad Abdullah Jr., 36, of Baltimore, was fatally shot during an exchange of gunfire with police near Pennsylvania Avenue and Laurens Street on the night of Tuesday, June 17, according to the Maryland Attorney General’s Office. The officer injured in the shooting was identified as Det. Devin Yancy, an eight-year veteran of the Baltimore Police Department assigned to the Group Violence Unit.  He was shot in the foot and …
Baltimore Man Flew Drone Over Packed Ravens Game, Triggered Security Scare: Officials Baltimore Man Flew Drone Over Packed Ravens Game, Triggered Security Scare: Officials
Baltimore Man Flew Drone Over Packed Ravens Game, Triggered Security Scare: Officials A Baltimore man who flew a drone over M&T Bank Stadium during a Ravens Wild Card playoff game has pleaded guilty in federal court — and will avoid jail time, officials announced. Alexis Perez Suarez, 43, admitted to knowingly and willfully violating national defense airspace when he launched an unregistered drone directly over the stadium on Jan. 11, during the NFL’s playoff matchup against the Pittsburgh Steelers. Federal prosecutors said Suarez captured seven aerial photos over the crowd, triggering a temporary pause in the game and a full security response by NFL officials, the FBI, …
10K+ Without Power In Maryland, Virginia After Storms Slam DMV 10K+ Without Power In Maryland, Virginia After Storms Slam DMV
10K+ Without Power In Maryland, Virginia After Storms Slam DMV Thousands in the region remain without power in the DMV following the latest round of thunderstorms that rocked the area.  As of 10:45 a.m. on Friday, June 20, Baltimore Gas and Electric crews are still working to repair 524 active outages that continued to impact 9,913 of the company's 1.34 million customers.  Anne Arundel (6,255 customers) was hit the hardest, followed by Prince George's (2,485), Baltimore (332), and Harford (242) counties.  Pepco was also reporting nearly 5,000 customers without power. "We know how frustrating it is to be without power, especially in hot…
Boy Struck By Lightning In Central Park As Severe Storms Knock Out Power To 500K In Northeast Boy Struck By Lightning In Central Park As Severe Storms Knock Out Power To 500K In Northeast
Boy Struck By Lightning In Central Park As Severe Storms Knock Out Power To 500K In Northeast A boy was struck by lightning as a potent system prompted severe thunderstorm and tornado watches and warnings across the East Coast. The 15-year-old is recovering after the incident on Thursday afternoon, June 19 at New York City's Central Park, on the upper East Side, near Fifth Avenue and East 96th Street. The NYPD say he was alert and conscious after the incident. The storms caused more than 500,000 power outages from North Carolina all the way up to Maine, hundreds of canceled flights, thousands of delayed flights, and airport ground stops in Washington, DC, Baltimore, and Newark.…
50,000+ Lose Power In Maryland As Storms Pound Region, BGE Says 50,000+ Lose Power In Maryland As Storms Pound Region, BGE Says
50,000+ Lose Power In Maryland As Storms Pound Region, BGE Says More than 50,000 residents in Maryland were without power on Thursday amid the ongoing storms rolling through the region. Crews were working around the clock on June 19 to repair more than 800 active outages that were impacting nearly 55,000 customers, according to Baltimore Gas & Electric. Baltimore Gas and Electric Here's a list of customers impacted by the storm as of 6:20 p.m. on June 19, according to BGE: Anne Arundel: 33,137 of 263,424 customers; Baltimore: 7,296 of 376,261 customers; Baltimore City: 900 of 282,730 customers; Calvert: 1,403 of 8,172 customers; Carroll: 583 of …
Rifle Recovered After Armed Carjacking, Crash With Tractor-Trailer In Baltimore: Police Rifle Recovered After Armed Carjacking, Crash With Tractor-Trailer In Baltimore: Police
Rifle Recovered After Armed Carjacking, Crash With Tractor-Trailer In Baltimore: Police An armed carjacking in Maryland ended in a fiery crash — and with police recovering what appeared to be an AR-15-style rifle inside the stolen car, officials said. The chaos began around 5:15 a.m. on Thursday, June 19, when a 49-year-old man was approached by a person armed with a firearm in the 200 block of Washburn Avenue, according to Baltimore Police. The suspect ordered the victim out of his Honda Civic, then fled the scene in the stolen car. Roughly five hours later, shortly before 11 a.m., officers responded to a crash with injuries at South Hanover Street and West Cromwell Street, …