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Explosion At Maryland Wastewater Treatment Plant Leaves Employees Injured (DEVELOPING) Explosion At Maryland Wastewater Treatment Plant Leaves Employees Injured (DEVELOPING)
Explosion At Maryland Wastewater Treatment Plant Leaves Employees Injured (Developing) Two people were injured on Tuesday afternoon in an explosion at the Patapsco Wastewater Treatment Plant in Maryland. An explosion was reported around 1 p.m. on June 9 in the 3500 block of Asiatic Avenue in Baltimore, where two employees suffered burn injuries. No details about either victim were released by the Baltimore City Fire Department. More information is expected to be released around 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday at a scheduled news conference. It is unclear what caused the explosion. This is a developing story. Check back for updates as more details are released.

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Two Men Accused Of Turning Virginia Storm Drain Into Hazardous Waste Dump: Fire Marshal Two Men Accused Of Turning Virginia Storm Drain Into Hazardous Waste Dump: Fire Marshal
Two Men Accused Of Turning Virginia Storm Drain Into Hazardous Waste Dump: Fire Marshal Two men who intentionally discharged petroleum products into stormwater systems in Virginia are facing serious charges following an investigation, authorities announced. Fairfax resident Ahmad Adawi and Alexandria native Suhib Derbas are both facing charges in connection with the illegal dumping of "substantial quantities" of gasoline and motor oil into a storm drain, according to the Arlington County Office of the Fire Marshal. Investigators say that the pair released hazardous substances directly into stormwater drains. "The discharge of petroleum-based products into the storm drainage s…

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Two Second-Generation Virginia Officers Recovering After Gun Battle That Killed Police K9 Two Second-Generation Virginia Officers Recovering After Gun Battle That Killed Police K9
Two Second-Generation Virginia Officers Recovering After Gun Battle That Killed Police K9 What started as a call for help turned into a nightmare for two Virginia police officers and their families, as their community continues to rally around them during a lengthy recovery. Officer Jacob Clark, 25, was shot seven times during a domestic disturbance call in Chesterfield County on Sunday, May 31, and has received more than 70 units of blood as doctors fight to save his life and aid his recovery. Officer Jacob Wells, 40, was shot twice, with one bullet severing the brachial artery in his right arm and the other grazing his wrist. Both men survived. Both come from law enforcement …

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Officer Shot, Armed Trail-Goer Robbed Before Second Gun Battle In Maryland: Police (UPDATED) Officer Shot, Armed Trail-Goer Robbed Before Second Gun Battle In Maryland: Police (UPDATED)
Officer Shot, Armed Trail-Goer Robbed Before Second Gun Battle In Maryland: Police (Updated) New details have been released following a chaotic chain of events that unfolded after a police officer was shot while investigating an indecent exposure along a busy Maryland trail. Shaka Kamara, 38, has been charged with attempted murder after police say he shot an officer in Baltimore County, stole a gun from a trail-goer, and opened fire in Pikesville.  Shortly before 9 a.m. on Sunday, June 7, officers were called to a trail in the 900 block of Milford Mill Road after a man reported he had been riding his bike in the area when Kamara allegedly exposed himself. The complainant left…

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Maryland Man Accused Of Torching Home Arrested After Return To Scene: Fire Marshal Maryland Man Accused Of Torching Home Arrested After Return To Scene: Fire Marshal
Maryland Man Accused Of Torching Home Arrested After Return To Scene: Fire Marshal A 25-year-old man accused of intentionally torching his Maryland home and later returned to the scene is facing arson charges, according to the fire marshal's office. Knoxville native Austin David Brown was taken into custody on Monday, June 8, after a brief standoff with police following an investigation that was launched over the weekend. First responders were called shortly after 11:30 p.m. on Saturday, June 6, to a home in the 2200 block of Kaetzel Road, where there was a reported house fire. During the investigation, neighbors reported seeing the home's only occupant, Brown, walk…

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Maryland Teen Nabbed Before Boarding Train; Stolen Gun, Illegal Rifle Recovered: Sheriff Maryland Teen Nabbed Before Boarding Train; Stolen Gun, Illegal Rifle Recovered: Sheriff
Maryland Teen Nabbed Before Boarding Train; Stolen Gun, Illegal Rifle Recovered: Sheriff A Maryland teen accused of stealing a handgun hopped on a public bus and headed for a train station. Detectives were already watching. By the time Elijah Nana Djan Bonse stepped off a Harford Transit bus in Aberdeen on Friday, June 5, deputies were waiting, according to the Harford County Sheriff's Office. The 18-year-old had been identified the day before as the suspect in the theft of a handgun reported from the 1800 block of Harbinger Trail in Edgewood, investigators said. Authorities say Bonse boarded a transit bus and rode to the Aberdeen MARC station, where he appeared to be trying t…

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Car Erupts In Flames At Crystal City Parking Garage Entrance Before Sunrise In Virginia (VIDEO) Car Erupts In Flames At Crystal City Parking Garage Entrance Before Sunrise In Virginia (VIDEO)
Car Erupts In Flames At Crystal City Parking Garage Entrance Before Sunrise In Virginia (Video) A vehicle burst into flames outside a parking garage in Virginia before sunrise on Tuesday morning, creating a dramatic scene as firefighters raced to stop the blaze from spreading. The fire broke out before 6 a.m. on June 9 at the entrance to a garage in the 1700 block of Crystal Drive, where crews arrived to find the vehicle burning near the structure, according to Arlington Fire & EMS. Photos and video released by the department show flames shooting above the vehicle as firefighters stretched hose lines across the roadway and moved in to attack the fire. Crews responded to a…

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Victim Found Safe In Maryland, Armed Fugitive Captured After Multi-State Hunt: Police Victim Found Safe In Maryland, Armed Fugitive Captured After Multi-State Hunt: Police
Victim Found Safe In Maryland, Armed Fugitive Captured After Multi-State Hunt: Police The man accused of abducting a victim, stealing a vehicle, and leading authorities on a search spanning Virginia, DC, and Maryland is back in custody. Cristian Alvarenga, 25, is in custody after a domestic altercation in Herndon sparked a multi-state pursuit that ended with his capture Tuesday morning, according to the Herndon Police Department. Shortly before 8:15 a.m. on Tuesday, June 9, officials confirmed that the Herndon resident had been captured near Elden Street and Alabama Drive after community members spotted him and called police. "Thank you to multiple community members who cal…

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DC Man Charged After Maryland Girl, 15, Killed With His Unsecured Gun, Police Say DC Man Charged After Maryland Girl, 15, Killed With His Unsecured Gun, Police Say
DC Man Charged After Maryland Girl, 15, Killed With His Unsecured Gun, Police Say A Maryland girl is dead, and a 33-year-old DC man is facing charges after police say two juveniles gained access to his unsecured gun and fatally shot the 15-year-old. Investigators identified Bowie native Journee Long as the teen killed during the Saturday night shooting in Southeast DC involving a weapon owned by J’Von Green. Officers were called shortly before 7 p.m. on Saturday, June 6, to the 900 block of Barnaby Road SE, where there was a reported shooting involving Long and two other juveniles. When they arrived, officers found Long unconscious and not breathing with a critical guns…

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Stolen Bronco Chase Ends After Fleeing Teens Call For Getaway Driver In Maryland, Sheriff Says Stolen Bronco Chase Ends After Fleeing Teens Call For Getaway Driver In Maryland, Sheriff Says
Stolen Bronco Chase Ends After Fleeing Teens Call For Getaway Driver In Maryland, Sheriff Says A stolen 2025 Ford Bronco, a foot chase, four teens running through the woods, and a pickup ride that didn't stay secret for long. Just another day in the life of sheriff's deputies in St. Mary's County, where officials say a stolen SUV investigation ended with all four people involved accounted for after witnesses helped track down the last two who tried to escape. The strange scene played out on Saturday, June 6, when a Lexington Park resident reported that his 2025 Ford Bronco had been stolen. Using GPS tracking data, deputies determined the vehicle was in the Loveville area before spot…

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Officer Shot While Investigating Indecent Exposure Report On Maryland Trail: (UPDATED) Officer Shot While Investigating Indecent Exposure Report On Maryland Trail: (UPDATED)
Officer Shot While Investigating Indecent Exposure Report On Maryland Trail: (Updated) A police officer in Maryland called to investigate a reported indecent exposure complaint on a busy Baltimore County trail was shot on Sunday morning. Shortly before 9 a.m. on June 7, officers were called to a trail off Milford Mill Road in Pikesville when they were fired upon by an armed subject, according to the Baltimore County Police Department. Officers from the Pikesville Precinct had been dispatched to investigate a suspicious person and an indecent exposure report when they came under gunfire, police said. One officer was struck and rushed to the R Adams Cowley Shock Trauma Center …

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Maryland Man Dies After Nitrous Tank Explodes Near Newly Purchased Race Car: Fire Marshal Maryland Man Dies After Nitrous Tank Explodes Near Newly Purchased Race Car: Fire Marshal
Maryland Man Dies After Nitrous Tank Explodes Near Newly Purchased Race Car: Fire Marshal What started as an exciting purchase ended in tragedy Friday night in Cecil County. Thomas Logue, 33, was critically injured when a nitrous oxide cylinder exploded near a recently purchased race car outside his Elkton home, according to the Maryland State Fire Marshal's Office. The blast happened shortly before 8:30 p.m. on June 5 at a residence on Walnut Grove Road. By the end of the night, Logue was dead. Investigators say the vehicle had recently been purchased for racing and was equipped with a nitrous oxide system designed to boost engine performance. At some point Friday night, …

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