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Prepare Now for Holiday Road Trips

By Hammad S. Matin |

With the holidays quickly approaching, Maryland Transportation Authority officials are sending out reminders to drivers to stay alert and prepare ahead in order to avoid the nearly inevitable travel delays. Officials estimate that there will be at least a one percent increase in traffic volumes in comparison to peak travel dates last year. Officials… Read More »

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Pennsylvania Woman Dead After Being Struck by a Car in North East, Maryland

By Hammad S. Matin |

A Pennsylvania woman died after being hit by a car in North East, Maryland. The woman was struck by a 2015 Honda Odyssey that was eastbound on Route 40. The woman was wearing dark clothing and was crossing the roadway in an area that had poor lighting. She was transported to the hospital but… Read More »

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Man Accused of Police Station Attack Found Competent to Stand Trial

By Hammad S. Matin |

A man accused of attacking a Prince George County police station in 2016 has been diagnosed with severe mental health issues, but a judge ruled that he doesn’t qualify to use insanity as a defense at his trial. Michael Ford, 25, was assessed by doctors and determined that he has mental health challenges that… Read More »

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Carjackings on the Rise in Maryland

By Hammad S. Matin |

A recent study by the State of Maryland has revealed that carjackings are on the rise. In 2016, some 644 carjackings were reported, which is a 23 percent increase compared to the prior year. Advances in technology may be to blame. Cars are no longer able to be hotwired, and instead require a code… Read More »

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Are You Facing Malicious Property Destruction or Arson Charges? We Can Help.

By Hammad S. Matin |

A church in Cambridge, Maryland, recently burned and police are asking for the public’s help in finding the suspects they believe set the fire. The Refuge Temple Church of God fire was put out by members of the church, but the Office of the State Fire Marshal responded to the scene due to the… Read More »

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University of Maryland Coach on Leave After Football Player Dies from Heat Stroke

By Hammad S. Matin |

A 19-year-old University of Maryland student athlete died of a heatstroke while at football practice recently. The student collapsed after showing signs of a heat-related illness and experts have been weighing in as to what is acceptable when it comes to working out teenage athletes in the heat. Victims of Sports Injuries  While athletes… Read More »

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Maryland Man Arrested in Delaware for Assault on a Law Enforcement Officer

By Hammad S. Matin |

A man surrendered to police in Delaware after he was being searched for by Maryland police for assaulting a law enforcement officer. A dog tracked him more than a mile before he finally surrendered. The man was arrested for multiple charges on multiple charges, one of which was being a fugitive from another state…. Read More »

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Police Recover Over Five Pounds of Marijuana During Traffic Stop

By Hammad S. Matin |

A traffic stop on the Fourth of July resulted in Wicomico County Sheriff’s Deputies recovering over five pounds of marijuana. The driver was pulled over in Salisbury for having his driving privileges revoked. Observations during the routine stop prompted an officer to call for a K-9 team who quickly alerted police of the presence… Read More »

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Man Injured in Motorcycle Accident on I-70

By Hammad S. Matin |

A motorcycle traveling west on I-70 struck the rear of a Dodge Grand Caravan, was ejected from the motorcycle, and taken to the hospital. The driver of the minivan wasn’t injured. Maryland State Police are investigating the accident that took place near Hagerstown. Are Motorcycle Accidents Personal Injury Accidents?  One of the worst things… Read More »

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Police Say Downtown Shooting of Woman Was Domestic Related

By Hammad S. Matin |

Recently, Baltimore police arrested a man in connection with a shooting that took place in the downtown area. The incident was domestic-related, according to law enforcement officials. One man is being charged with shooting a woman in the face outside the Under Armour Performance Center. She was taken to the hospital for non-life-threatening injuries…. Read More »

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