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'Poison Gas,' Eye-Gouging Threats Target Maryland School That Doesn't Exist: Sheriff 'Poison Gas,' Eye-Gouging Threats Target Maryland School That Doesn't Exist: Sheriff
'Poison Gas,' Eye-Gouging Threats Target Maryland School That Doesn't Exist: Sheriff A pair of bomb threats made by two people targeting a nonexistent school in Maryland prompted an overnight investigation and delayed classes on Tuesday morning. Late on Sept. 21, the Fruitland Police Department received two separate bomb threat calls through its non-emergency dispatch line from the same phone number, though two distinct voices were heard on the other end, according to the Wicomico County Sheriff's Office. The callers referenced "Fruitland Elementary School" and made threats involving "poison gas" and "gauging their eyes out," according to the sheriff's office. There was on…

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Virginia Buyer Tried Returning A Defective Phone, Then Woodbridge Seller Attacked, Police Say Virginia Buyer Tried Returning A Defective Phone, Then Woodbridge Seller Attacked, Police Say
Virginia Buyer Tried Returning A Defective Phone, Then Woodbridge Seller Attacked, Police Say A busted cell phone apparently came with an even worse return policy in Virginia. A 22-year-old man who arranged to return a defective phone he bought through social media was allegedly attacked by the seller, who took the device back and left, according to Prince William County Police. The deal began innocently enough. Police said the victim had arranged online to buy a cell phone from a man later identified as 22-year-old Woodbridge resident Derek Matthew Powlowsky. There was just one problem: the phone didn't work. The two agreed to meet again in the 17000 block of Richmond Highway in…

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Shooter At Large After Woman Found Dead In Quiet Virginia Neighborhood (DEVELOPING) Shooter At Large After Woman Found Dead In Quiet Virginia Neighborhood (DEVELOPING)
Shooter At Large After Woman Found Dead In Quiet Virginia Neighborhood (Developing) A shooter is at large after a woman was found shot to death in a quiet Virginia neighborhood on Tuesday afternoon, officials say. Deputies from the Loudoun County Sheriff's Office were called shortly after noon on Sept. 22 to the 240000 block of Quimby Oak Place in Aldie to investigate reports of a shooting in the area. Upon arrival, first responders found a woman suffering from a fatal gunshot wound. She was pronounced dead at the scene. Investigators say they have identified a suspect and were actively working to locate him later on Tuesday afternoon. The incident is also believed t…

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1,500 ATM Withdrawals Fueled $1M Maryland Senior Scam, Luxury Spending Spree, Feds Say 1,500 ATM Withdrawals Fueled $1M Maryland Senior Scam, Luxury Spending Spree, Feds Say
1,500 ATM Withdrawals Fueled $1M Maryland Senior Scam, Luxury Spending Spree, Feds Say A Maryland man allegedly found a way to turn other people's bank accounts into his own personal ATM. Roy Dave Davis, 34, of Hyattsville, was arrested on Monday, Sept. 21, following a years-long scheme that federal prosecutors say cost more than 40 victims over $1 million, federal authorities say. Many were seniors. Their average age was 81. The alleged operation started with personal information belonging to customers of a financial institution, according to court documents. Rather than trying to get his hands on cards already in their wallets, prosecutors say Davis redirected the victims…

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Campus Tragedy: 2 Sudden Student Deaths Leave Ole Miss Seeking Answers Campus Tragedy: 2 Sudden Student Deaths Leave Ole Miss Seeking Answers
Campus Tragedy: 2 Sudden Student Deaths Leave Ole Miss Seeking Answers A university community is mourning as investigators seek answers about two student deaths. The University of Mississippi, known as Ole Miss, confirmed the deaths Tuesday, Sept. 22. The students’ identities have not been publicly released, and authorities have not confirmed either cause of death. The Lafayette County Coroner’s Office said both students died Monday, Sept. 21, according to WTVA. The university said its police department remains in contact with local and state law enforcement. “The university is heartbroken by the loss of two students and extends our condolences to their famil…

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Rearview Camera Issues Prompt Recall Of 300K+ Buick, Chevy Vehicles Rearview Camera Issues Prompt Recall Of 300K+ Buick, Chevy Vehicles
Rearview Camera Issues Prompt Recall Of 300K+ Buick, Chevy Vehicles More than 300,000 Buick and Chevrolet vehicles are being recalled because a rearview camera problem can block a driver's view while reversing. General Motors issued the recall for 306,511 Buick and Chevy vehicles, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said in a report filed on Thursday, Sept. 10. The recall affects certain 2024 through 2026 models. The issue involves rearview cameras that can display a distorted image or go completely blank. The failure can reduce rear visibility and increase the risk of a crash while in reverse. GM started investigating complaints involving r…

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by Chris Spiker
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Popular Grocery Staple Recalled After Safety Test Popular Grocery Staple Recalled After Safety Test
Popular Grocery Staple Recalled After Safety Test A familiar supermarket staple is being recalled after a food safety test raised concerns. The FDA posted Wakefern Food Corp.’s recall of select Wholesome Pantry Organic Unsweetened Apple Sauce on Tuesday, Sept. 22. The company said routine FDA testing found elevated patulin levels in the product. Patulin is a substance produced by molds that can grow on damaged or bruised apples. It can also turn up in foods made from affected fruit. The recall covers 23-ounce plastic jars with UPC code 04119005677 and a best-by date of June 16, 2027. The apple sauce was distributed through ShopRite, Price…

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USPS Reveals 2026 Holiday Shipping Deadlines: When To Send Gifts USPS Reveals 2026 Holiday Shipping Deadlines: When To Send Gifts
USPS Reveals 2026 Holiday Shipping Deadlines: When To Send Gifts The US Postal Service has announced its recommended holiday shipping deadlines for anyone hoping to get cards and packages delivered before Christmas. The USPS released its mailing and shipping dates for the 2026 holiday season on Tuesday, Sept. 22. The agency is urging customers to plan ahead and send packages early to help ensure they arrive by Friday, Dec. 25. For the contiguous US, including the Northeast, the recommended deadlines are: USPS Ground Advantage - Thursday, Dec. 17 First-Class Mail - Thursday, Dec. 17 Priority Mail - Friday, Dec. 18 Priority Mail Express -&…

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Inmate Found With Stab Wounds Dies In Maryland Prison; Homicide Unit Called In: State Police Inmate Found With Stab Wounds Dies In Maryland Prison; Homicide Unit Called In: State Police
Inmate Found With Stab Wounds Dies In Maryland Prison; Homicide Unit Called In: State Police An inmate was found stabbed inside a Maryland prison late Monday night. The man was found suffering from apparent stab wounds inside his housing unit at the Maryland Correctional and Training Center in Hagerstown on Monday, according to Maryland State Police. Emergency medical personnel pronounced him dead at the prison. His name has not been released as authorities work to notify his family. At around 10 p.m. on Sept. 21, the Maryland State Police Homicide Unit was called in by investigators at the facility to probe a reported inmate death. State Police investigators responded alongside…

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67-Year-Old Wheelchair User Killed In Hit-Run Near VA Border Identified As James Evan Moore Jr. 67-Year-Old Wheelchair User Killed In Hit-Run Near VA Border Identified As James Evan Moore Jr.
67-Year-Old Wheelchair User Killed In Hit-Run Near VA Border Identified As James Evan Moore Jr. New details have been released after a 67-year-old man using a wheelchair was struck and killed by a hit-and-run driver in Maryland. Temple Hills resident James Evan Moore, Jr. has been identified by the Prince George's County Police Department as the person who was killed early on Saturday morning in Camp Springs by a driver who remains at large. Investigators say Moore was crossing Allentown Road around 12:30 a.m. on Sept. 19 in the 6300 block of Allentown Road when he was struck. Moore was pronounced dead at the scene. Detectives believe the vehicle that struck him was a dark blue or b…

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Monopoly Returns To McDonald's With Life-Changing Prizes: Here's When Monopoly Returns To McDonald's With Life-Changing Prizes: Here's When
Monopoly Returns To McDonald's With Life-Changing Prizes: Here's When Monopoly is returning to McDonald's with huge prizes up for grabs, including $1 million in cash, new vehicles, vacations, and help paying for a home or college debt. McDonald's announced on Tuesday, Sept. 22, that the popular game will return nationwide for a limited time starting on Tuesday, Oct. 6. The promotion comes one year after McDonald's brought Monopoly back to US restaurants for the first time in nearly a decade. The 2026 edition will bring back the classic peel-off pieces, with all gameplay taking place on the McDonald's app. Eligible items include the Quarter Pounder with C…

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by Chris Spiker
Obituaries
Five Children Left Behind After Hunter Mistook Their Mother For Deer In Delaware Five Children Left Behind After Hunter Mistook Their Mother For Deer In Delaware
Five Children Left Behind After Hunter Mistook Their Mother For Deer In Delaware A mother of five is being mourned after a Maryland hunter allegedly mistook her for a deer and shot her as she walked through a field with a man and two children. Santos Maria Chilel Soto, 39, of Georgetown, Delaware, died after the shooting shortly after 7:30 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 18, in a field near South Old State Road in Ellendale, Delaware State Police said. Days later, the shock of how Soto died is giving way to grief over who was lost. Her family described Soto as a beloved aunt whose sudden death has left relatives struggling to arrange her funeral, bring her body home to Guat…

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Virginia Man's Courthouse Outburst Didn't End When Deputies Put Him In Cruiser Virginia Man's Courthouse Outburst Didn't End When Deputies Put Him In Cruiser
Virginia Man's Courthouse Outburst Didn't End When Deputies Put Him In Cruiser A Virginia man’s courthouse outburst only got him into more trouble when he allegedly fought his arrest and then turned his attention to the police cruiser, authorities said. Christopher Beckner Jr., 29, of Fredericksburg, was arrested on Monday, Sept. 21, following a disturbance at the Stafford County Courthouse, according to the Stafford County Sheriff’s Office. A deputy was called to the courthouse on Courthouse Road shortly after 2:30 p.m., where Beckner was allegedly yelling obscenities inside the building and refusing to follow police directions. Deputies moved to take Beckner into c…

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National Interest
'Looksmaxxing' Influencer Clavicular Charged With Rape, Drugging Teen: Reports 'Looksmaxxing' Influencer Clavicular Charged With Rape, Drugging Teen: Reports
'Looksmaxxing' Influencer Clavicular Charged With Rape, Drugging Teen: Reports The controversial influencer behind the "looksmaxxing" trend is accused of raping and drugging a teen girl in Massachusetts. Clavicular, whose real name is Braden Eric Peters, was charged with one count each of rape, drugging a person for sexual intercourse, and providing alcohol to a minor. The Bulwark first reported the charges on Monday, Sept. 21. The charges against the 20-year-old were filed in Orleans District Court on Tuesday, Sept. 8, and reportedly stem from an incident on Cape Cod on Friday, May 23, 2025. The timeline appears to match allegations made in a separate civi…

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Police Stop Tinted SUV At Maryland Shopping Center Before Making Grim Discovery Police Stop Tinted SUV At Maryland Shopping Center Before Making Grim Discovery
Police Stop Tinted SUV At Maryland Shopping Center Before Making Grim Discovery A Maryland shooting suspect was found dead inside an SUV Tuesday morning after refusing to come out during a police standoff at a Prince George’s County shopping center. Officers received a call from a woman on Tuesday morning who advised the Prince George's County Police Department that she had been shot by her boyfriend, who then fled, according to Deputy Chief James Keleti. The call came in around 7:15 a.m. on Sept. 22 from the 5300 block of Fisher Road, and the victim was able to give a description of his vehicle. While en route to investigate the initial shooting, Keleti said officers…

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Brothers-In-Law Killed In Hersheypark Crash By Teen High At 70+ MPH: Police Brothers-In-Law Killed In Hersheypark Crash By Teen High At 70+ MPH: Police
Brothers-In-Law Killed In Hersheypark Crash By Teen High At 70+ MPH: Police Two brothers-in-law building a business together were killed near Hersheypark by a 17-year-old driver who was high on marijuana and traveling more than 70 mph, police announced following a monthlong investigation. Ronald "Ron" Lindenmuth, 57, of Phoenix, Arizona, and James "Jim" Eyerly, 63, of Harrisburg, were killed in the head-on crash at West Hersheypark Drive and North Hockersville Road on Tuesday, Aug. 11. The Harrisburg teen has now been charged as a juvenile with homicide by vehicle while DUI and DUI involving a controlled substance or metabolite, Derry Township police announced in a…

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by Jillian Pikora
National Interest
Trump Floats New AI Name In UN Speech: Here's What He Says It Should Now Be Called Trump Floats New AI Name In UN Speech: Here's What He Says It Should Now Be Called
Trump Floats New AI Name In UN Speech: Here's What He Says It Should Now Be Called A brief moment during President Donald Trump’s UN address put a familiar tech term in the spotlight. Trump used part of his roughly 30-minute speech Tuesday morning, Sept. 22, before the United Nations General Assembly in Manhattan to argue against what he called a “globalist scheme” to control artificial intelligence. Instead, Trump proposed calling artificial intelligence “super intelligence,” or “SI.” “We’ll see if it sticks,” he said. Trump said the US should promote, rather than restrain, the technology. He described its potential as “bigger than the industrial revolution” and said t…

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by Joe Lombardi
National Interest
Hayden Panettiere's Cause Of Death Revealed: Reports Hayden Panettiere's Cause Of Death Revealed: Reports
Hayden Panettiere's Cause Of Death Revealed: Reports Hayden Panettiere's cause of death has been revealed more than a month after the 36-year-old actress was found unresponsive in South Carolina. Panettiere died from the toxic effects of fentanyl, Xanax, and other drugs, the Greenville County Coroner's Office said in a statement to Variety on Tuesday, Sept. 22. "The cause of death has been ruled as toxic effects of fentanyl, 4-ANPP, Alprazolam, Methocarbamol and Quetiapine," the coroner's office said. "The manner of death has been ruled accident." Fentanyl is a powerful synthetic opioid, and 4-ANPP is a chemical used to illegally manufa…

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From Farmers Market To Forever Home: Virginia Chocolatier Opens Up Downtown Shop From Farmers Market To Forever Home: Virginia Chocolatier Opens Up Downtown Shop
From Farmers Market To Forever Home: Virginia Chocolatier Opens Up Downtown Shop No more packing up when the season ends for one Virginia chocolatier who spent years waiting for a kitchen to call her own. The Chocolate Palette has officially opened its permanent home at 212A Loudoun St. SE in downtown Leesburg, where owner Cheryl June is serving up European-style sipping chocolates, handcrafted desserts and the Danish pancakes that helped launch her business eight years ago. The town celebrated the opening with a ribbon cutting on Thursday, Sept. 17. For June, getting there took a much longer route. A military wife and mother, June developed her love of baking while l…

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Virginia Congressman Wants FAA To Ground New AI System Around DC Airports: 'Guinea Pigs' Virginia Congressman Wants FAA To Ground New AI System Around DC Airports: 'Guinea Pigs'
Virginia Congressman Wants FAA To Ground New AI System Around DC Airports: 'Guinea Pigs' A new artificial intelligence system is taking flight over Virginia, and one congressman wants it grounded. Rep. Don Beyer called on the Federal Aviation Administration on Monday, Sept. 21, to immediately suspend SMART, a new AI-supported air traffic management system that began limited operations that day in the airspace around Washington, DC. “The FAA should not use my constituents as guinea pigs for an unproven AI air traffic control system,” Beyer said. The Northern Virginia Democrat, whose district includes Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, raised the alarm as federal transpo…

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Nationwide Food Recall Targets Pantry Staples Nationwide Food Recall Targets Pantry Staples
Nationwide Food Recall Targets Pantry Staples A nationwide food recall is putting a range of pantry products under the microscope. GF Blends announced the recall Friday, Sept. 18, for select Truly AIP flour and bread mixes, plus EAT G.A.N.G.S.T.E.R. flat bread pizza mixes, according to the company’s FDA-posted announcement. The products may contain undeclared wheat gluten. People with celiac disease or a severe gluten intolerance could have adverse health effects or allergic reactions if they consume the recalled items, GF Blends said. The company said independent third-party testing found gluten in plantain flour supplied by PMF Glob…

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Weather
Nor'easter Threat Grows: Here's Where Heaviest Rain Could Hit Nor'easter Threat Grows: Here's Where Heaviest Rain Could Hit
Nor'easter Threat Grows: Here's Where Heaviest Rain Could Hit A strengthening Nor'easter could deliver trouble in stages this week, battering Mid-Atlantic shorelines before shifting its heavier rain threat toward New England. The National Weather Service issued new coastal wind and marine alerts Tuesday, Sept. 22, warning of repeated tidal flooding, dangerous surf, and beach erosion.  A wind advisory covers New Jersey’s Atlantic shoreline Wednesday, Sept. 23, with gusts near 45 mph possible. National Weather Service forecast The immediate concern stretches south through Maryland and Virginia. Gusts could reach 40 to 45 mph along the Atlantic coa…

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Start Of Fall Will Be Followed By Nights Of Harvest Moon Viewing: Timing Start Of Fall Will Be Followed By Nights Of Harvest Moon Viewing: Timing
Start Of Fall Will Be Followed By Nights Of Harvest Moon Viewing: Timing Fall will get its first major sky show just days after the season officially begins. The autumnal equinox arrives Tuesday, Sept. 22, at 8:05 p.m. EDT, marking the start of astronomical fall in the Northern Hemisphere, NASA says. The event occurs when the Sun crosses above Earth’s equator, leaving day and night close to equal in length. Four days later, the Harvest Moon will take center stage. NASA says the full moon will rise in the east shortly after sunset on Saturday, Sept. 26. It will appear near Saturn, with Neptune completing a loose triangle in the sky. The moon reaches peak illumi…

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$167.5 Million Visa, Mastercard Settlement Could Mean Money For You: What To Know $167.5 Million Visa, Mastercard Settlement Could Mean Money For You: What To Know
$167.5 Million Visa, Mastercard Settlement Could Mean Money For You: What To Know A multimillion-dollar settlement involving two of the world's biggest payment networks could put money back in consumers' pockets. Visa and Mastercard have agreed to a proposed $167.5 million class-action settlement covering certain ATM transactions dating back nearly two decades, according to the court-authorized settlement website. The case involves people who paid an access fee to withdraw cash from an independent ATM between Oct. 24, 2007, and Aug. 14, 2026, and were not fully reimbursed by their bank. Independent ATMs are machines not owned by Visa, Mastercard, a bank, or another fina…

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Apple To Pay iPhone Buyers Up To $95 In Major Settlement: See If You Qualify Apple To Pay iPhone Buyers Up To $95 In Major Settlement: See If You Qualify
Apple To Pay iPhone Buyers Up To $95 In Major Settlement: See If You Qualify Millions of iPhone buyers can now file claims from a $250 million settlement over claims of misleading advertising from Apple. The claims process has opened for consumers who bought certain iPhone 15 and iPhone 16 models between Monday, June 10, 2024, and Saturday, March 29, 2025, according to the settlement website. The settlement follows a class action lawsuit accusing Apple of misleading customers with ads for new AI-powered features, including an enhanced Siri personal digital assistant, that weren't available as expected. Apple denied wrongdoing but agreed in May to pay $250 million t…

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New No. 1 Crowned In Best Colleges Rankings: 3 VA Schools Make Top 100 New No. 1 Crowned In Best Colleges Rankings: 3 VA Schools Make Top 100
New No. 1 Crowned In Best Colleges Rankings: 3 VA Schools Make Top 100 Nearly 50 colleges across the Northeast have been recognized as some of the best in the nation. U.S. News released its 2027 Best Colleges rankings on Tuesday, Sept. 22. Massachusetts Institute of Technology took the No. 1 position on the national list, followed by Princeton University and Harvard University. MIT replaced Princeton at the top after the New Jersey university held the No. 1 spot for 15 straight editions beginning in 2012. The 42nd edition of the rankings evaluates nearly 1,700 colleges using up to 17 measures of academic quality and success. Student outcomes make up more…

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Breaking News
'Unforeseen Challenges' Push Metro Yellow Line Repairs Into Night Before Tuesday Morning Rush 'Unforeseen Challenges' Push Metro Yellow Line Repairs Into Night Before Tuesday Morning Rush
'Unforeseen Challenges' Push Metro Yellow Line Repairs Into Night Before Tuesday Morning Rush Tuesday morning could come down to the wire for Metro riders. Crews in Maryland and the DC region were working through Monday night, Sept. 21, to repair tracks damaged by a work vehicle derailment, with Metro hoping to restore full Yellow Line service before the Tuesday morning commute. The derailment disrupted service throughout Monday, limiting Yellow Line trains to the stretch between Huntington and Arlington Cemetery as crews worked on the tracks. Riders traveling beyond Arlington Cemetery were directed to use Blue Line trains to and from L'Enfant Plaza, while shuttle buses were runnin…

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Bodycam Captures Final Moments Before Maryland Officer Fatally Shoots 33-Year-Old Man (VIDEO) Bodycam Captures Final Moments Before Maryland Officer Fatally Shoots 33-Year-Old Man (VIDEO)
Bodycam Captures Final Moments Before Maryland Officer Fatally Shoots 33-Year-Old Man (Video) Newly released video is providing the first public look at the moments before a Maryland police officer fatally shot a 33-year-old man during a late-night encounter last month. The Maryland Attorney General’s Independent Investigations Division released body-worn and dashboard camera footage on Monday, Sept. 21, from the Aug. 21 shooting of Tawfiq Abdul Haqq in Suitland. Haqq, a Temple Hills resident, was shot shortly after 11:30 p.m. in the 4500 block of Reamy Drive during an encounter with Prince George’s County Police Officer Corbin Davis. Maryland OAG Independent Investigations…

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Medical Examiner Reaches Ruling In Maryland Hanging Death That Drew Community Concern (UPDATED) Medical Examiner Reaches Ruling In Maryland Hanging Death That Drew Community Concern (UPDATED)
Medical Examiner Reaches Ruling In Maryland Hanging Death That Drew Community Concern (Updated) The death of a man found hanging from a tree in Maryland has been ruled a suicide by the state medical examiner, though police say their investigation remains ongoing. The Office of the Chief Medical Examiner in Baltimore notified Prince George’s County Police on Monday, Sept. 21, that the man died by suicide by hanging and had no other signs of trauma to his body, according to the department. The ruling comes one day after officers were called to the 9300 block of D’Arcy Road in the unincorporated Upper Marlboro area, where the man was found hanging outside at approximately 7:55 a.m. on Su…

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Kidnapped, Stuffed In Trunk, Executed: Third Man Guilty In Maryland Dad's Murder Kidnapped, Stuffed In Trunk, Executed: Third Man Guilty In Maryland Dad's Murder
Kidnapped, Stuffed In Trunk, Executed: Third Man Guilty In Maryland Dad's Murder A third man has been convicted in the kidnapping and execution-style murder of a Maryland father who was abducted in Baltimore and later found shot to death near an Annapolis middle school. Baltimore resident Marquis Mayo, 37, was found guilty on Monday, Sept. 21, of murder and other offenses following the execution-style killing of 47-year-old David Lewis Winchester Jr. in 2024, according to the Anne Arundel County Police Department. Winchester was found dead on March 28, 2024, in a wooded area near the track and field at Wiley H. Bates Middle School in Annapolis. He had been shot twice in…

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Bomb Threat Posted On Virginia Muslim Center's Own Instagram Page Leads To Arrest: Sheriff Bomb Threat Posted On Virginia Muslim Center's Own Instagram Page Leads To Arrest: Sheriff
Bomb Threat Posted On Virginia Muslim Center's Own Instagram Page Leads To Arrest: Sheriff A threat buried in an Instagram comment got the attention of investigators in Virginia. What followed was a multi-agency investigation, several search warrants and the arrest of a 50-year-old man accused of threatening to bring an explosive device to an event at the All Dulles Area Muslim Society Center, according to the Loudoun County Sheriff's Office. Investigators were alerted after someone posted the threatening comment on the ADAMS Center's Instagram page, authorities announced on Monday, Sept. 21. The message indicated that someone intended to deliver an explosive device to an event …

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