Maryland Office of the Chief Medical Examiner

Maryland audit finds major discrepancies in death classifications

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BALTIMORE, MD—Maryland’s Attorney General Anthony G. Brown announced the findings of an independent audit of the state’s Office of the Chief Medical Examiner (OCME) on Thursday, revealing significant discrepancies in death classifications and systemic deficiencies in autopsy documentation. The 70-page report (PDF), initiated in 2021, examined 87 deaths that occurred during or shortly after restraint. In a shocking finding, the […]

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Chesterwood Park Dundalk MD Flooding

Governor Moore urges Marylanders to stay vigilant, exercise caution amid severe flooding

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ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Wes Moore is urging Marylanders to exercise extreme caution as severe flash flooding continues to impact parts of the state. Western Maryland, and particularly Allegany County, has experienced significant flooding due to heavy rainfall, prompting evacuations and emergency responses. Since midnight, the area has received an estimated 4.65 inches of rainfall, with more expected. The North Branch Potomac […]

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Jacqueline Cespedes

Police: Missing Essex woman experiencing mental health crisis

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UPDATE: Jacqueline Cespedes has been located. Original story below… ——— ESSEX, MD—Police in Baltimore County are searching for a missing woman. Jacqueline Cespedes, 48, is 5’07” tall and weighs 190 pounds. She was last seen at 9:30 p.m. on Monday, May 12, 2025 in the Essex area operating a black Volkswagen Tiguan with MD plate “4GD0513.”  She is wearing a blue […]

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Gas Station Pump

Gas prices dip on trade optimism

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BALTIMORE, MD—The national average price of gasoline has fallen 4.2 cents to $3.08 per gallon, according to GasBuddy. This decline, observed across 150,000 gas stations nationwide, marks an 8.6-cent decrease over the past month and a significant 50.6-cent drop compared to last year. This trend is attributed to the conclusion of seasonal maintenance at refineries, leading to increased output, as […]

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Water Leak

Voluntary water restrictions announced in Baltimore area

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BALTIMORE, MD—The Baltimore Department of Public Works is urging residents to voluntarily reduce water consumption due to low levels at Liberty Reservoir, one of the city’s main water sources. The reservoir is currently at its lowest point in nearly two decades due to insufficient rainfall. While the city is not currently under a drought, DPW emphasizes the importance of proactive […]

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Maryland State Fire Marshall

State Fire Marshal warns of Chromebook Challenge social media trend leading to fires

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BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland State Fire Marshal’s Office is warning of a dangerous new trend among students involving inserting foreign objects into electronic device charging ports. The trend, known as the “Chromebook Challenge,” has already caused several incidents of fires and property damage in schools across the state. Students have been inserting items like pencils and other metallic objects into the […]

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Road Construction Traffic Cones

Roadwork to begin on I-83 in Baltimore County on Sunday night

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BALTIMORE, MD—The MDOT State Highway Administration will begin a $378,000 pavement patching on approximately one-mile in both directions of I-83 (Jones Falls Expressway) from the Baltimore City line to Old Pimlico Road in Baltimore County as early as Sunday, May 11. The project is expected to be completed in early June, weather permitting. Motorists can expect temporary overnight single- and […]

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