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Maryland flag lowered to half-staff following line-of-duty death of St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office Deputy Mark Porter

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ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Wes Moore has ordered the Maryland flag lowered to half-staff effective immediately following the death of Deputy Mark Porter of the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office.  Deputy Porter died in the line of duty on Tuesday, July 1, 2025 in what officials believe was a medically related incident. Deputy Porter was one of the longest-serving sworn deputies in […]

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Woman charged with murder in Baltimore County domestic shooting

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LOCHEARN, MD—Police in Baltimore County have arrested and charged 42-year-old Michele McCray with first-degree murder following a fatal domestic shooting on Tuesday evening in Lochearn. Police responded to reports of a shooting in the 3600-block of Tulsa Road at around 6:45 p.m. on July 1, 2025. Officers found 46-year-old Antoine Johnson suffering from a gunshot wound to the upper body. […]

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37-year-old killed in fatal Cockeysville hit-and-run, tips sought

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COCKEYSVILLE, MD—Baltimore County Police are investigating a fatal hit-and-run crash that killed a pedestrian on Sunday night in Cockeysville. Benjamin Ganger, 37, was struck while crossing York Road near Halesworth Road around 9:10 p.m., police said. The striking vehicle, an Acura TL, fled the scene. Ganger was transported to an area hospital, where he was pronounced dead. Detectives with the […]

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Harford County Sheriff’s Office announces passing of Sergeant George Gregory Dietz

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HARFORD COUNTY, MD—The Harford County Sheriff’s Office on Tuesday announced the passing of one of its sheriffs. Sergeant George Gregory “Greg” Dietz served with the department for 27 years and passed away suddenly at his residence on Monday night. “Throughout his career, Sgt. Dietz served in many roles exemplifying his commitment to public safety and community involvement, including Patrol Services, […]

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37-year-old Towson man dies in I-695 motorcycle crash in Parkville

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PARKVILLE, MD—A Towson man died on Sunday night after his motorcycle crashed on the inner loop of Interstate 695 in Baltimore County, Maryland State Police reported. The deceased was identified as 37-year-old Jamahl Sutton. Emergency medical services personnel pronounced Sutton dead at the scene. According to a preliminary investigation, troopers from the Maryland State Police Golden Ring Barrack responded to […]

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Crash shuts down I-695 inner loop in Parkville

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UPDATE 2: The victim has been identified. UPDATE: The driver of the motorcycle has died and another person has been transported to a local hospital. Original story below… ——— PARKVILLE, MD—Crews are on the scene of a crash on I-695 in the Parkville area. The crash involved a motorcycle and was reported at just before 9:30 p.m. on Sunday, June […]

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Maryland health officials issue heat safety warning after first fatality

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BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland Department of Health is urging residents to take precautions against heat-related illnesses as summer temperatures rise, following the state’s first heat-related death of the year. State health officials emphasize the importance of recognizing the signs and symptoms of overheating and knowing how to stay cool, especially for vulnerable populations. “Making sure you know the signs and symptoms […]

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Chicken fettuccine sold at Walmart, Kroger recalled after Listeria outbreak causes 17 illnesses in 13 states, three deaths

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WASHINGTON, DC—The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced Tuesday that FreshRealm establishments are recalling chicken fettuccine alfredo products sold nationwide at Kroger and Walmart, citing potential contamination with an outbreak strain of Listeria monocytogenes. The outbreak has been linked to 17 illnesses across 13 states, including three deaths and one fetal loss. FreshRealm, with facilities […]

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