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* Vampire Virus * A so-called "Vampire Virus" that latches onto and expands into other viruses has been identified in the United States for the first time thanks to a group from the University of Maryland- County.

First-Ever 'Vampire Virus' Discovered In Maryland: Here's What It Is A so-called

* Timing Shifts For Thanksgiving Eve Storm * Here's the latest projected timing for a storm system expected to move in during the height of holiday travel.

Timing Shifts For Thanksgiving Eve Storm Taking Aim At Northeast: Here's Latest The timing has shifted for a Thanksgiving Eve storm system due to arrive just before the height of pre-holiday travel.The time frame for the storm is Tuesday night, Nov. 21 into Wednesday afternoon, Nov. 22. Earlier projections had the sto…

Andre Riggs has been accused of murdering Matthew Ponder in Anne Arundel County last year.

Murder Suspect Arrested In Middle River Months After Shooting Inside Home: Police Police say that a shooting suspect has been apprehended months after a 27-year-old man was gunned down during a violent night in Anne Arundel County.Middle River resident Andre Raquan Riggs, 26, is facing multiple murder charges following …

For the second time in a week, a "traveler" made his way to Frederick County with intentions of sexually abusing a teen.

Middle River Man Solicited Teen For S*x In Frederick County, Sheriff Says Another sexual predator is behind bars in Frederick County after preying on a teenage girl online, authorities announced on Friday.Middle River resident Brian Williams, 37, is facing a host of charges after being caught by investigators af…

Danielle Smith will spend some time behind bars for smuggling drugs into the Prince George's County Department of Corrections Detention Facility.

Former CO Who Fell For Inmate Sentenced For Smuggling Contraband For BF Into Maryland Facility An ill-fated romance landed a former corrections officer in Maryland in hot water after conspiring with her inmate boyfriend to smuggle drugs into a Prince George's County facility.Waldorf resident Danielle Dominique Smith, 34, will spend …

The detective was still inside the vehicle signaling for the teen to stop when he drove into the police cruiser.

Baltimore Teen Rams Into Police Cruiser With Stolen Volkswagen Before Fleeing In Maryland Two wanted car thieves took police on quite a ride overnight in Maryland after ramming a detective's vehicle and attempting to flee in Anne Arundel County.Police say that a 17-year-old from Baltimore was driving Glen Burnie resident Nichol…

Christopher Pineda-Gasca of Maryland is living in a Pennsylvania prison after killing teacher Alicia Whisler and seriously injuring her daughter while fleeing state police at over 100 mph, authorities say.

High Maryland Man Who Killed Pennsylvania Teacher, Mom of 2, Sentenced: DA A Maryland man has been sentenced after killing a teacher on her way to school and seriously injuring her daughter while he was driving high on ma*****na and speeding at over 100 miles per hour from Pennsylvania State Police, authorit…

Another woman was targeted by a predator on a Northern Maryland trail.

Man Attempted To S*xually Assault Woman On Baltimore County Trail, Police Say Police in Baltimore are investigating another attempted sexual assault on a Maryland trail.An alert was issued by the Baltimore Police Department advising that shortly before 8:30 a.m. on Thursday morning, officers were called to the entra…

A mix-up with a hotel room landed a woman alone with her boss, Robert Michael Nelson, who was on top of her when she woke up the next day, according to court documents obtained by Daily Voice.

Pennsylvania Days Inn R**e Came After Maryland Booking Error: Affidavit A Tennessee man has been charged in Pennsylvania after a work trip sent a woman to the hospital, court documents obtained by Daily Voice detail. Robert Michael Nelson, 49 of Clarksville, Tennessee, was charged with two felony counts o…

Elected officials in Maryland are in opposition of reports regarding immigrant families being relocated from NYC.

Rumors Swirling About Immigrant Families Relocating From New York City To Maryland Hotels Elected officials in Maryland are holding firm that they have no plans to allow undocumented immigrants to relocate from New York City into their communities.Harford County Executive Bob Cassilly is digging his heels in the ground amid rep…

Reward exceeded risk for a Maryland couple who won big playing a holiday-themed Lottery scratcher.

Maryland Couple Rolls The Dice, Turns Loose Change Into $50K Lottery Scratch-Off Prize Happy holidays are ahead for a Maryland couple who turned a routine trip to the grocery store into a five-figure windfall playing scratch-off Lottery games.Westminster native Sandra Russell said that she and her husband Albert were shoppin…

More than two dozen pets were inside the home that was ravaged by fire in Maryland.

20+ Cats Contribute To Difficult Conditions For Firefighters Battling Maryland Blaze: Officials Firefighters had to deal with difficult conditions in Carroll County when a house filled with pets went up in flames. On Wednesday afternoon, first responders were called to a home in the 4300 block of Poole Lane in Finksburg, but wer…

Travis Outlaw refused to listen to police commands at a crime scene and became disorderly when ordered to stop.

Outlaw Walks Through Crime Scene, Assaults Officer In Maryland, Police Say Travis Outlaw truly lived up to his name in Anne Arundel County as police investigated a crime scene in Annapolis on Tuesday afternoon.Outlaw went rogue when he nearly contaminated a crime scene, became disorderly and assaulted an officer …

At least two of the workers were hospitalized with what were described as "critical injuries" in Baltimore County.

Workers Electrocuted On Roof In Baltimore County When Ladder Hits Live Wire (DEVELOPING) Three men were injured on Wednesday afternoon while working on a roof in Baltimore County, officials say.Baltimore County fire and EMS crews were called to the 1500 block of Cranwell Road in Timonium, where three men were working on a roof…

Despite being locked up, Jose Miguel Tapia continues to wheel and deal from his prison cell in Maryland.

Inmate Busted Plotting Prison Break From Maryland Cell: AG An inmate already in trouble with the law for shenanigans at a local prison is facing a fresh fresh charges for scheming to break out in Maryland.Jose Miguel Tapia, 38, who was already charged in connection to a drone contraband conspiracy…

The 19-year-old targeted at least two minors who came forward and reported the sexual assault to police.

Threatening Repeat Ra**st Gave Minors Booze, Pills In Maryland: State's Attorney A 19-year-old man who plied minors with drugs and alcohol before sexually assaulting them will spend decades behind bars, the Frederick County State's Attorney's Office announced.Josiah Dalton Lindauere was sentenced on Tuesday to 36 years…

Neisha Jackson took out a gun and shot another woman after a road rage incident that played out for blocks.

Road-Raging Woman Accused Of Shooting Driver During Maryland Dispute: Police A road rage incident in Baltimore turned bloody when a woman broke out a gun and shot another driver, police say.Neisha Jackson, 40, has been arrested a week after a 41-year-old woman was shot during an early-morning dispute that carried o…

Nicholas Peters took police for a ride in Baltimore on Tuesday morning.

Officer Dragged By Driver In Stolen Car, Injured During Bust In Southeast Baltimore, Police Say A police officer in Baltimore is recovering after being dragged by a driver in a stolen vehicle during what could have been a routine traffic stop, authorities say.Nicholas D. Peters, 30, is facing charges in the city after injuring an off…

Michael Joiner has been sentenced for the shooting that left a man permanently damaged in Carroll County.

Shooter Who Left Man With Permanent Injuries In Carroll County Gets Time: State's Attorney A shooting that left a man hospitalized for months and with permanent injuries will land a 37-year-old Maryland man behind bars for decades.Michael Joiner has been sentenced to a total of 60 years in prison for a shooting earlier this year…

Zurail Smith was temporarily taking care of the 4-year-old when she was found unresponsive in Baltimore County.

4-Year-Old's Death Ruled Homicide; Caretaker Charged With Child Abuse: Baltimore County Police Police say that a 26-year-old man has been arrested in connection to the death of a 4-year-old earlier this year in Baltimore County.Zurail Smith has been charged with several counts of child abuse following the May 5 death of Amir James, …

Antonio Surgeon called police during the investigation to turn himself in at a Maryland community center.

Suspect Calls Cops Probing Bloody Assault In Anne Arundel County To Hand Over Knife: Police Police in Annapolis didn't have to work hard to apprehend a stabbing suspect who willingly turned himself in to the authorities.Late on Saturday night, a man had to be airlifted to shock trauma after being stabbed repeatedly during an alte…

Tavon Howard was convicted in June of killing Bradyna Henson in Baltimore County.

'Brutal Murder:' Man Gets Life Without Parole For Killing Ex In Baltimore County Tavon Howard will have a lifetime to think about his actions after being convicted of killing his ex-girlfriend in Baltimore County last year.Howard, 30, was sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole for the murder of 3…

Security has been ramped up and precautions put in place in DC for the

DC Prepares For 'March For Israel' As Tens Of Thousands Head To DMV Region Washington, DC is bracing for tens of thousands of people from around the country to flock to the nation's capital on Tuesday for the scheduled

* El Nińo Could Be 'Historically Strong' * An El Niño that is now forming could be "historically strong," according to forecasters. Here's what it means for snowfall and temperatures this winter.

El Niño Now Forming Could Be 'Historically Strong': What It Means For Snowfall This Winter An El Niño that is now forming could be

If you've been wanting to wish upon a star, this weekend is your chance with the Taurid meteors.

Taurid Meteor Shower Peaks This Weekend: Best Places To See Falling Stars If you're looking to wish upon a shooting star, this is the weekend to do it.The Northern Taurid — the second half of the Taurid Meteor Shower — peaks on Saturday, Nov. 11 and Sunday, Nov. 12, according to Space.com.

Marilyn Mosby was convicted in one case and will now face another upcoming trial for mortgage fraud charges.

Jury Finds Marilyn Mosby Complicit In Illegally Claiming COVID-19 Funds A former top prosecutor in Maryland will face prison time after crying wolf about financial

Antonio Bardney has been accused of killing Victorino Malabayabas during an assault and robbery last year.

23-Year-Old Man Accused Of Killing Beloved Member Of Baltimore Community Last Year Police say that they've a man already in custody is facing new charges in connection to the killing of a popular man who died following an assault and robbery in Baltimore.Antonio Bardney, 23, has been charged with second-degree murder aft…

One officer was injured and Hunter Jessup was killed after he attempted to flee from police in Baltimore on Tuesday.

AG ID's Man Killed, Officers Involved In Fatal Southwest Baltimore Shooting New details have been released by the Maryland Attorney General's Office as it continues to probe a fatal officer-involved shooting earlier this week in Southwest Baltimore.City resident Hunter Jessup, 27, took police on a foot chase befor…

Matthew Okumodi has been charged in connection to the shooting near a Baltimore County elementary school.

Playground Shooter Arrested Weeks After Incident Near Baltimore County Elementary School: PD A 29-year-old man has been arrested after a shooting outside a Baltimore County elementary school playground last month, authorities announced.On Thursday, police say that Matthew Okumodi has been arrested in connection to the late October…

Matthew Okumodi has been charged inn connection to the shooting near a Baltimore County elementary school.

Playground Shooter Arrested Weeks After Incident Near Baltimore County Elementary School: PD A 29-year-old man has been arrested after a shooting outside a Baltimore County elementary school playground last month, authorities announced.On Thursday, police say that Matthew Okumodi has been arrested in connection to the late October…

Burglars reportedly shattered the front glass door before rummaging through the store.

Burglars Steal $100K+ In Merchandise During Break-In At Maryland Store, Police Say An investigation has been launched in Anne Arundel County after at least at least two people broke into an Annapolis business and stole upwards of $100,000 in merchandise on Thursday morning, police say.Shortly after 2:15 a.m. on Thursday,…

Lottery officials are waiting for the winner to come claim their massive prize.

Winning $50K Powerball Ticket Sold At Maryland Liquor Store One lucky Maryland Lottery player may be sitting on a golden ticket worth a five-figure prize and not even know it.Officials say that a winning $50,000 Powerball ticket was sold in Baltimore County at Dogwood Liquors in the 6900 block of D…

"What I realized is that if you don’t have your health. you have nothing except your community. That really is all you’re left with. And that was what got me through."

Cancer Diagnosis Is Lesson In Love For Newly-Engaged Chesapeake Beach Native Support is surging for an Arlington photographer whose life was turned upside-down following one unexpected cancer diagnosis, and then another.As of Wednesday, Nov. 8, more than $20,000 had been raised on a GoFundMe page for Rachel Hegarty…

The man is wanted for the physical and sexual assault of a woman in a Baltimore park.

Police In Baltimore Release Sketches Of Man Wanted For S*xually Assaulting Woman Look familiar? The Baltimore Police Department has released new sketches of a man who is wanted for an aggravated and sexual assault that happened earlier this week.According to police, the man pictured above assaulted a 71-year-old w…

The pedestrian was struck by a pick-up truck crossing the road in Carroll County.

Pedestrian Killed Crossing Busy Maryland Intersection, State Police Say A pedestrian died at an area hospital after being struck by a pick-up truck driver in Carroll County on Wednesday night, Maryland State Police say.Troopers in Westminster were called shortly before 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 8 to a stretch …

Charles Hall was back in court and got more time behind bars following a career of crime in Maryland.

'Execution-Style' Murderer Serving Life Gets 55 More Years For Probation Violations In Maryland A Maryland man already facing a lifetime behind bars was hit with 55 more years for violating his probation, the St. Mary's County Sheriff's Office announced. Charles Hall, 29, of Lexington Park, was back in court this week, where a j…

Heather Rao has been charged after a handgun was found on a 12-year-old in a Maryland middle school.

Adult Charged After Child Found With Loaded Gun In Baltimore Middle School Police say that a woman has been charged after a 12-year-old child was caught with a loaded gun in a Baltimore County middle school.Last week, officers from the Baltimore County Police Department responded to the Golden Ring Middle School …

Rome Hill terrorized a woman in Montgomery County he met on social media and left her forever fractured.

Ra**st Dead-Bolted Facebook Date Inside Her Own Maryland Apartment - Now He's Locked Away A man who preyed on a woman he met through social media will spend decades in prison after ra**ng his would-be date, the Montgomery County State's Attorney's Office announced on Wednesday.Silver Spring resident Rome Hill, 32, was sentenced…

said the price of a monthly subscription was still more affordable than the average movie ticket price. This is the second time in two years the streaming giant has upped rates.

Netflix Hikes Prices Ahead Of Holiday Season — Here's What It Will Cost Netflix is raising its prices — again. The streaming giant announced last month that it would raise rates, and the company made good on that promise Tuesday, Nov. 7, for new subscribers. The hike for existing customers will take effec…

The two investigations involving the murder of a Baltimore man came to a head, leading to several arrests in Howard County.

Robbery Investigation Leads To Recovery Of Gun Used In Fatal Triple Maryland Shooting: Police A gun used in a July armed robbery in Howard County has been linked to a fatal triple shooting last month, leading to the arrests of multiple teenagers and a 46-year-old man, police say.A pair of police cases came to a head, leading invest…