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Maryland Shooting Suspect Apprehended Near Union Station in Washington D.C. After Vehicle Pursuit

Maryland Shooting Suspect Apprehended Near Union Station in Washington D.C. After Vehicle Pursuit

A suspect involved in a shooting in Prince George’s County, Maryland, has been taken into custody near Union Station in Washington D.C. The incident began around 9:10 a.m. on Thursday when Prince George’s County Police responded to a reported shooting in the 5300 block of Sheriff Road. Officers found a man with gunshot wounds, who was subsequently transported to a hospital in critical but stable condition. The suspect then allegedly stole the victim's vehicle and fled into Washington D.C. Another law enforcement agency, whose identity was not specified by the Metropolitan Police Department (MPD), pursued the vehicle into the District. The suspect eventually abandoned the vehicle near Union Station and was apprehended. Eyewitness accounts from a 7News reporter at the scene described authorities rushing from their vehicles, chasing an individual, and instructing bystanders to 'get down, get down' while searching for a weapon. MPD has confirmed that there is no active threat to the D.C. community, though the ...
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Tornado Watch Issued for Prince George's County Until 10 PM

Tornado Watch Issued for Prince George's County Until 10 PM

The National Weather Service has issued a Tornado Watch for Prince George's County, Maryland, including the City of Mount Rainier, effective until 10:00 PM on Thursday, August 20, 2026. Severe thunderstorms are expected to move through the region during the afternoon and evening hours. These storms may become severe, bringing damaging winds, frequent lightning, heavy rainfall, localized flooding, and the potential for tornadoes. Residents are advised to monitor local weather reports and official alerts for updates on the evolving situation.
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Maryland Mother Hospitalized in Critical Condition Following Domestic Shooting in Bowie Home

Maryland Mother Hospitalized in Critical Condition Following Domestic Shooting in Bowie Home

A domestic shooting in Bowie, Maryland, has left a mother of six in critical condition. The incident occurred on Thursday evening in the 8500 block of Myrtle Avenue. Police responded to reports of a shooting around 4:20 p.m. and found the woman inside a bedroom with a gunshot wound to her upper torso. She was transported to a local hospital where she remains in critical condition. Authorities arrested a suspect, who had a romantic relationship with the victim, in the front yard of the home. The weapon believed to have been used in the shooting was also recovered. Some of the victim's children were reportedly inside the home at the time of the incident, and social services will be providing assistance to them.
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Chicago Police Officers Recommended for Firing After Forceful Search Incident

Chicago Police Officers Recommended for Firing After Forceful Search Incident

The Civilian Office of Police Accountability (COPA) has recommended the termination of two Chicago Police Department (CPD) officers, Sgt. Steven Holden and Officer Sonja Brown. This recommendation follows an incident where the officers allegedly used wooden tongue depressors to pry open a man's mouth during a strip search, causing him to bleed. The event occurred at the 3rd District station when Officer Brown reported seeing the man place 'contraband' into his mouth. COPA Chief Administrator LaKenya White detailed these findings in a July 29 memo to interim Superintendent Fred Waller, which was obtained through a Freedom of Information Act request. The officers are accused of using excessive force and violating department protocols during the search.
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Maryland Man Charged with Drug Trafficking in Connection to 'Gathering of the Juggalos'

Maryland Man Charged with Drug Trafficking in Connection to 'Gathering of the Juggalos'

Dennis Pradhan, 49, of Silver Spring, Maryland, has been charged with three counts of First Degree Trafficking Drugs and two counts of Deliver Controlled Substance by Camden County prosecutors. These charges are linked to the 'Gathering of the Juggalos' festival taking place near Macks Creek. Court documents indicate that Pradhan, also known as Cosmic Cat Alchemy, was promoted as a vendor at the event on its official website. Another individual arrested for drug sales at the festival, Kevin Jones (aka BluntMan), reportedly directed attendees to Pradhan for substances other than cannabis. Pradhan was apprehended on August 18 when Mid Missouri Drug Task Force members pulled him over for a traffic violation. A K-9 unit alerted to narcotics in his vehicle and camping trailer, leading to the discovery of significant quantities of various drugs, including 88 pounds of marijuana, 135.5 grams of Ketamine, 27 vials of MDMA, 33 grams of Ketamine and Fentanyl, and over 200 pounds of suspected Psilocybin mushrooms in ...
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South Phoenix lawmakers demand answers on violent traffic stop

South Phoenix lawmakers demand answers on violent traffic stop

Arizona lawmakers sent a letter to city officials demanding answers over a controversial traffic stop that has landed Phoenix police in hot water.
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Lake County Deputies Fire Weapons During Confrontation, Resulting in One Fatality Near Leesburg

Lake County Deputies Fire Weapons During Confrontation, Resulting in One Fatality Near Leesburg

A person died on Thursday after Lake County Sheriff's Office (LCSO) deputies discharged their firearms during a confrontation near Leesburg, Florida. Deputies responded to a 911 call around 3 p.m. concerning an armed domestic battery in the 10100 block of Morningside Drive. Upon arrival, an individual, who was reportedly armed with a handgun, confronted the deputies, leading them to discharge their weapons. The identity of the deceased individual has not yet been released. It remains unclear whether the death was a direct result of the deputies' gunfire or self-inflicted. Residents in the neighborhood reported hearing gunshots, with one describing 'one and then a few seconds and then a burst of pops.' All law enforcement personnel involved in the incident were reported safe and uninjured.
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19-Year-Old Arrested in Homicide of Reston Woman in Great Falls Park

19-Year-Old Arrested in Homicide of Reston Woman in Great Falls Park

Alexis Antonio Cedillos-Campos, a 19-year-old man, has been arrested in connection with the homicide of Carmen Lizet Puch, a 42-year-old mother from Reston, Virginia. Puch was found stabbed to death in the parking lot of Difficult Run Park in the Great Falls area of Fairfax County. A jogger discovered her near her car on Monday morning. Cedillos-Campos was a coworker of Puch at Bitez restaurant in Herndon. Fairfax County police identified Cedillos-Campos as a suspect within 48 hours by processing evidence from the park, reviewing digital information and surveillance recordings, and interviewing Puch’s relatives, friends, and co-workers. He was taken into custody without incident in Prince George’s County, Maryland, with assistance from the U.S. Marshals Service and Prince George’s County police. The motive for the crime remains unknown, and authorities are expected to release further details. Police are also investigating the role of a black sedan seen in surveillance footage near the park.
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Family says deaf Henrietta man couldn't hear deputies' commands

Family says deaf Henrietta man couldn't hear deputies' commands

The family of Gregory Kase says the deaf Henrietta man could not hear deputies' commands before he was fatally shot. Body camera video is set for release Thursday.
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Federal Judge Blocks Trump Administration's FBI Headquarters Relocation Plan

Federal Judge Blocks Trump Administration's FBI Headquarters Relocation Plan

A federal judge has ruled against the Trump administration's plan to move the FBI headquarters from Greenbelt, Maryland, to Washington, D.C., declaring the administration's efforts 'unlawful.' The decision ensures that Prince George's County, Maryland, will remain the site for the new FBI headquarters. Maryland Governor Wes Moore celebrated the ruling, stating that the President of the United States does not have the right to break the law due to political disagreements. The Greenbelt location was initially selected through a competitive process and approved by Congress, chosen for its proximity to the Metro, I-95, and the D.C. Beltway. Despite the ruling, the FBI has indicated that it expects to appeal the decision, maintaining its stance that the courts are intervening for political reasons and undermining efforts to make government more cost-effective. Senior U.S. Senator Chris Van Hollen of Maryland expressed optimism that the judge's decision would be upheld and pledged congressional action to support...
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Maryland Privacy Advocates Urge Investigation into Data Brokers for Alleged Violations of State Law

Maryland Privacy Advocates Urge Investigation into Data Brokers for Alleged Violations of State Law

A coalition of privacy and civil rights organizations has filed a consumer complaint in Maryland, calling on the state attorney general to investigate several data brokers. The complaint alleges that these companies are violating Maryland's privacy laws by collecting and selling residents' geolocation data and providing information to federal immigration authorities, specifically U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). Among the named companies are Penlink, Thomson Reuters, Motorola, Insight LPR, LexisNexis, and Flock Safety. The advocates contend that these practices allow law enforcement agencies to circumvent Fourth Amendment protections, which typically require a warrant for obtaining such sensitive information. Maryland's Online Data Privacy Act, updated in the most recent legislative session, prohibits data brokers from collecting or sharing sensitive data, including location data, unless for a requested product/service or in response to specific legal demands like a warrant. It also bars sel...
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Virginia Police Arrest Undocumented Immigrant in 'Brutal' Stabbing Death, Reigniting Immigration Policy Debate

Virginia Police Arrest Undocumented Immigrant in 'Brutal' Stabbing Death, Reigniting Immigration Policy Debate

Fairfax County police have arrested Alexis Antonio Cedillos-Campos, 19, an undocumented immigrant from El Salvador, in connection with the brutal stabbing death of 42-year-old Carmen Lizet Puch in Great Falls, Virginia. Cedillos-Campos and Puch were coworkers and reportedly had an intimate relationship. Police Chief Kevin Davis described the victim as suffering numerous stab wounds and being doused in gasoline. Surveillance footage reportedly shows Cedillos-Campos arming himself with a knife and gloves before the incident. He was arrested in Maryland and has confessed to the killing, awaiting extradition to Virginia. Cedillos-Campos was previously apprehended by Customs and Border Protection in 2024 after illegally crossing the border near El Paso, Texas. This high-profile case has intensified the national discussion surrounding U.S. immigration policies and border enforcement.