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• Space Heater Causes $100K In Damage In Harford County Garage Fire

  20-01-2020 23:24
  
  MONKTON, Md. (WJZ) — A space heater is believed to be to blame for a garage fire in Harford County over the weekend that caused around $100,000 in damage, the state fire marshal’s office said.
  The fire broke out around 10 p.m. in the 4000 block of Old York Road in Monkton. Firefighters were able to put out the blaze in around 20 minutes.
  Three people and three dogs inside the home at the time were able to escape safely.
  Officials said the fire destroyed the garage and two vehicles in
  
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• 10th Cold Weather-Related Death Reported In Maryland During 2019-2020 Season

  20-01-2020 22:58
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — A tenth person has died due to cold weather in Maryland during the 2019-2020 reporting period, the latest report from the state’s health department shows.
  The latest death was a man between the ages of 45 and 64 in Baltimore.
  RELATED COVERAGE:Maryland Weather: Cold Continues Into Tuesday, Then Milder
  Code Blue Extreme Cold Alert Extended Through Tuesday Morning In Baltimore
  LIST | Warming Centers Open In Baltimore AreaAll ten victims were men 45 years old or older;
  
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• Bradley Beal’s 29 Points Lead Wizards Over Pistons 106-100

  20-01-2020 22:49
  
  WASHINGTON (AP) — Bradley Beal scored 29 points, Ian Mahinmi added 21 and the Washington Wizards broke a three-game losing streak with a 106-100 win over the Detroit Pistons on Monday.
  Beal passed Wes Unseld for fourth place on the team’s career scoring list.
  Derrick Rose led Detroit with 21 points while Andre Drummond had 18 points and 16 rebounds. The Pistons were trying to three games in a row for the first time this season.
  There were 10 lead changes, four in succession early in
  
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• Pro-Gun Rally By Thousands In Virginia Ends Peacefully

  20-01-2020 22:00
  
  RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Thousands of gun-rights activists from around the country rallied peacefully at the Virginia Capitol on Monday, protesting plans by the state’s Democratic leadership to pass gun-control legislation that have become a key flash point in the national debate over gun violence.
  The size of the crowd and the expected participation of white supremacists and fringe militia groups raised fears that the state could see a repeat of the violence that exploded in 2017 in Cha
  
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• Patients At Risk For Heart Problems Should Be Cautious About Using Marijuana, New Research Says

  20-01-2020 21:41
  
  (CNN) — About 2 million American adults with cardiovascular disease say they’ve used marijuana, despite the drug being a potential risk for heart health, a new research paper says.
  The paper, published in Monday’s Journal of the American College of Cardiology, is a review of previously published studies.
  Observational studies used in this review suggest there is an association between marijuana use and a range of heart problems. There are few gold-standard style studies, known
  
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• Think Ahead | Maryland State Parks Already Hiring For Summer Jobs

  20-01-2020 21:26
  
  ANNAPOLIS, Md. (WJZ) — Summer may feel like it’s far away, but Maryland State Parks are already hiring for summer jobs.
  The parks are hiring lifeguards, station attendants, rangers and facility and ground maintenance.For a full list of job listings, click here.
  
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• 1 Person Rescued With Life-Threatening Injuries In Windsor Mill House Fire

  20-01-2020 20:31
  
  WINDSOR MILL, Md. (WJZ) — One person has been rescued from a house fire in Windsor Mill, Baltimore County Fire said.
  The person has life-threatening injuries, they said.#bocfd//Dwelling Fire// 2800 Blk of Ridge Rd// Units on scene with heavy smoke showing from a residence. One person removed from the structure with life threatening injuries// Working Fire assignment requested. D/T 1406. ^MJ
  — Baltimore County Fire Department (@BaltCoFire) January 20, 2020Units are on the scene, and s
  
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• 1 Person Rescued With Life-Threatening Injuries In Randallstown House Fire

  20-01-2020 20:31
  
  RANDALLSTOWN, Md. (WJZ) — One person has been rescued from a house fire in Randallstown, Baltimore County Fire said.
  The person has life-threatening injuries, they said.#bocfd//Dwelling Fire// 2800 Blk of Ridge Rd// Units on scene with heavy smoke showing from a residence. One person removed from the structure with life threatening injuries// Working Fire assignment requested. D/T 1406. ^MJ
  — Baltimore County Fire Department (@BaltCoFire) January 20, 2020Units are on the scene, and s
  
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• 1 Person Rescued With Life-Threatening Injuries In Parkville House Fire

  20-01-2020 20:31
  
  PARKVILLE, Md. (WJZ) — One person has been rescued from a house fire in Parkville, Baltimore County Fire said.
  The person has life-threatening injuries, they said.#bocfd//Dwelling Fire// 2800 Blk of Ridge Rd// Units on scene with heavy smoke showing from a residence. One person removed from the structure with life threatening injuries// Working Fire assignment requested. D/T 1406. ^MJ
  — Baltimore County Fire Department (@BaltCoFire) January 20, 2020Units are on the scene, and said th
  
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• Baltimore City School Educators, Students Urge Lawmakers To Adopt Kirwan Plan

  20-01-2020 20:26
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Baltimore City Schools educators and students are urging lawmakers Monday to come together to adopt the Kirwan Commission’s Plan.
  “In Chicago, Memphis, Detroit and Baltimore, we remain separate and unequal.” said Baltimore City Councilman Zeke Cohen, (D-1).
  At a Martin Luther King Day service project, teachers and politicians joined students to clean the Stadium School.
  “They are here on their day off to service the school that’s underservice
  
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• Third Suspect Zayne Abdullah Charged In Baltimore Police Sergeant Assault That Led To Viral Video

  20-01-2020 20:09
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — A 23-year-old man has been arrested in the assault that led to a viral video outside of a business in Baltimore of a Baltimore police sergeant being kicked and spat on.
  The sergeant was assaulted in the 1500 block of Pennsylvania Avenue while he was doing a business check on Saturday. Zayne Abdullah, of Dundalk, was arrested for that assault.
  Zayne Abdullah. Credit: Baltimore Police
  More suspects are wanted for assaulting the sergeant while he was trying to arrest Ab
  
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• ‘Blue Monday’ Depression Peak Isn’t Real, But Seasonal Blues Are. Here’s What Do To About Them.

  20-01-2020 19:57
  
  (CNN) — As if we needed any more reason to ruminate over life’s daily plights, today (January 20) is Blue Monday — the third Monday of January, which is rumored to be the most depressing day of the year.
  But is it?
  Research hasn’t proved that there is any one day more depressing than all the others, but it’s actually a PR stunt that has unfortunately cemented itself into modern culture. Every January now, blogs share their tips for how people can save themselves fro
  
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• Maryland Weather: Cold Continues Into Tuesday, Then Milder

  20-01-2020 19:31
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — The cold weather has settled into Baltimore.
  The cold temperatures will continue into Tuesday with the lows Monday night in the teens.
  Code Blue Extreme Cold Alert Extended Through Tuesday Morning In Baltimore
  Then on Wednesday, the temperature will be slightly milder and warm-up continues into the weekend.
  Rain is forecasted for the weekend.Stay up-to-date with the latest forecast by downloading the WJZ weather app.
  
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• Thousands Rally For Gun Rights At Virginia’s Capital

  20-01-2020 19:19
  
  RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Thousands of gun-rights activists rallied peacefully at the Virginia Capitol on Monday under a heavy police presence, protesting plans by the state’s Democratic leadership to pass gun-control legislation.
  The size of the rally and the expected participation of white supremacists and fringe militia groups raised fears that the state could see a repeat of the violence that exploded in 2017 in Charlottesville. But the rally concluded uneventfully around noon, a
  
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• Police Investigating Two Separate Citizen Robberies In Glen Burnie

  20-01-2020 19:05
  
  GLEN BURNIE, Md. (WJZ) — Anne Arundel County police are investigating two separate citizen robberies from Friday night in Glen Burnie.
  Officers responded to the 1400 block of Braden Loop at 9:30 p.m. for a reported robbery of a man, they found a man who said he was in his car in front of his friend’s house waiting for her to come outside when two suspects approached his car and told him they had just watched him leave a nearby ATM.
  The man gave the suspects money before the
  
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• Baltimore County Council To Vote Tuesday On Bill To Require More Security At Gun Shops, Shows

  20-01-2020 19:02
  
  BALTIMORE COUNTY, MD. (WJZ) — The Baltimore County Council is expected to vote Tuesday on a sweeping proposal to require more security at gun shops and gun shows.
  The bill, known as the Secure All Firearms Effectively, or SAFE Act, would create a new license for firearms stores and temporary gun shows in the county.
  Those shops and shows wouldn’t be able to have or sell firearms without the license.
  It was inspired by gun shop burglaries in recent years. Opponents said it will create
  
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• Baltimore Celebrates Martin Luther King, Jr.’s Legacy With Parade, Day Of Service

  20-01-2020 19:00
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Baltimore residents are honoring the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr with a parade and a day of service.
  The annual parade started at noon downtown.“We’re all we got. We’re all we need!” #MLK2020 @wjz pic.twitter.com/KqL0SNWW55
  — Max McGee (@MaxMcGeeTV) January 20, 2020
   
  Several roads will be closed around the city to accommodate paradegoers.
  MORE: Here’s A List Of The Streets Closed For Baltimore’s Dr. Martin
  
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• Donnell Burgess, Charged In BPD Sergeant’s Assault Caught On Camera, Previously Arrested In Violent Home Invasion As Teen

  20-01-2020 18:39
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — The 20-year-old man arrested in the assault of a Baltimore police sergeant was previously charged in a 2016 violent home invasion. At the time, Donnell Burgess was just 16 years old.
  Burgess, along with a 17-year-old boy, were charged Sunday in the assault of a police sergeant. The sergeant was reportedly conducting a business check on Pennsylvania Avenue on Saturday when the suspect became argumentative and spat in his face. As he tried to arrest the suspect, several oth
  
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• Former Maryland National Guard Gen. Linda Singh Hired At Towson University

  20-01-2020 18:07
  
  TOWSON, Md. (WJZ) — Former Maryland National Guard leader Gen. Linda Singh was hired at Towson University.
  TU President Kim Schatzel appointed Singh as the Leader-in-Residence. She will start in her new role on Jan. 22.
  “General Singh brings expertise that will further position Towson University and our students to lead in a global environment,” President Schatzel said. “In this role, she will act as a catalyst and resource with leadership programs across the institution
  
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• 2 Dogs Killed In Elkton House Fire

  20-01-2020 16:59
  
  ELKTON, Md. (WJZ) — An accidental house fire in Cecil County left two dogs dead late Sunday afternoon, Maryland State Fire said Monday.
  The fire began shortly after 2:30 p.m. in the bedroom of a single-story house on Knights Corner Road in Elkton.
  The Chesapeake City Volunteer Fire Company responded with 30 firefighters, and it took about 20 minutes to get the fire under control.
  Credit: Maryland State Fire Marshal
  The cost of the fire is estimated at around $50,000 total, half in structur
  
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• Baltimore To Celebrate Martin Luther King, Jr.’s Legacy With Parade, Day Of Service

  20-01-2020 16:44
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Baltimore residents are honoring the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr with a parade and a day of service.
  The annual parade will start at noon downtown. The parade will start at the intersection of Martin Luther King, Jr. Boulevard and Eutaw Street, and will proceed south along Martin Luther King, Jr. Boulevard to end on Baltimore Street between Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. and Poppleton Street.
  Several roads will be closed around the city to accommodate para
  
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• State Police Searching For Truck Stolen In Perryville Area

  20-01-2020 16:29
  
  PERRYVILLE, MD. (WJZ) — Maryland State Police are searching for information on a vehicle that has been stolen in the Perryville area sometime in the last week.
  The truck is pictured below, with a SaltDogg salt hop mounted in the bed of the truck.
  Credit: Maryland State Police
  State police said if anyone sees this vehicle do not approach, but call 911 or troopers at the North East Barrack at 410-996-7800. Case number 20-MSP-002449.
  
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• Jenkins, Bishop Lift Norfolk State Over Md-Eastern Shore 62-52

  20-01-2020 16:22
  
  NORFOLK, Va. (AP) — Tyrese Jenkins came off the bench and scored a career-high 19 points, topping his previous best of six, and Norfolk State defeated Maryland-Eastern Shore 62-52 Saturday night.
  Jermaine Bishop added 17 points with a trio of 3-pointers as he and Jenkins combined to make 7 of the Spartans’ 8 from beyond the arc,The win, coupled with Coppin State’s upset of North Carolina A&T, pushed Norfolk State (8-11, 4-0) into sole possession of first place in the Mid-Ea
  
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• Credible Threats Of Violence, FBI Says As Thousands Gather For Virginia Gun Rally

  20-01-2020 16:19
  
  RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Gun-rights activists — some making deliberate displays of their military-style rifles — began to descend on Virginia’s capital city Monday to protest plans by the state’s Democratic leadership to pass gun-control legislation.
  Several thousand activists — mostly white and male, many clothed in camouflage and waving flags with messages of support for President Donald Trump — appeared hours before the 11 a.m. rally was set to begin
  
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• Police: Man Arrested For Firing Gun Into Ground, Barricading Himself Inside Pasadena Home

  20-01-2020 16:16
  
  PASADENA, Md. (WJZ) — A Pasadena man was arrested late Sunday night after he fired rounds into the ground outside his home and then barricaded himself inside for a period of time.
  Officers responded to the 7700 block of Sauerbacker Avenue in Pasadena at around 10:20 p.m. for a report of shots fired.
  They learned that the suspect, Thomas William Cregon, had left his home and fired at least three rounds into the ground after a verbal fight with a neighbor.
  Before officers arrived, he had ret
  
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• Weather Blog: Chill Has Settled In

  20-01-2020 15:39
  
  Hi Everyone,
  So now the chill has settled in and thus is the forecast for the next few days. We will average, day and night, about 5°-6° below the normals of 41° and 24°. Not a ton below normal but this time of the year when temps have, in the Northern Hemisphere, bottomed out that 5°-6° drop will get your attention. So the January chill has settled in, but not moved in.
  By Wednesday we move the mercury up a degree or two above normal then we get right up to 50° to en
  
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• Credible Threats Of Violence, FBI Says As Virginia’s Capital Braces For Gun-Rights Rally

  20-01-2020 15:19
  
  RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Gun-rights activists — some making deliberate displays of their military-style rifles — began to descend on Virginia’s capital city Monday to protest plans by the state’s Democratic leadership to pass gun-control legislation.
  [WARNING]: Video contains strong language. 
  Several thousand activists — mostly white and male, many clothed in camouflage and waving flags with messages of support for President Donald Trump — appeared hou
  
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• Young Barbers Club Pushes Edgewood Kids To Avoid Violence, Teaches Them How To Cut Hair Instead

  20-01-2020 05:20
  
  EDGEWOOD, MD (WJZ) — Anthony Johnson is a master barber in Edgewood, but his purpose stretches beyond the chair.
  Johnson said he saw a problem with violence in the community and decided he needed to step in and help stop it.
  “Once I started cutting hair, the times that I would’ve spent getting into trouble I was so busy cutting hair and loving it.” Johnson said.
  So he started the Young Barbers Club, pushing kids to trade the guns for clippers.
  “I’m trying to g
  
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• Weather Blog: Cold Air Coming In

  20-01-2020 05:08
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Some cold air has moved into the region and will stay into mid-week.Highs the next two days will only reach the low to mid 30’s and nighttime lows in the upper teens and low 20’s.
  A warmup will begin by Wednesday, and we should reach the low 40’s once again.
  For the rest of the week, we will continue to warm to the upper 40’s to near 50, but a chance of rain returns by Saturday.
  
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• Edgar Allan Poe House Becomes Literary Landmark On Poe’s 211th Birthday

  20-01-2020 04:13
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — The Edgar Allan Poe House has stood in Baltimore for 190 years, and on Sunday, the building was added to a national registry that recognizes literary landmarks.
  “He continues to inspire a new generation of artists and writers to this day.” said Enrica Jang with Poe Baltimore.
  On Sunday, the rowhome he once lived in on Amity Street was added to the United for Libraries National Registry for Literary Landmarks. It’s now the Edgar Allan Poe House and Museum
  
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• Edgar Allan Poe House Becomes Literary Landmark On His 211th Birthday

  20-01-2020 04:13
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — The Edgar Allan Poe House has stood in Baltimore for 190 years, and on Sunday, the building was added to a national registry that recognizes literary landmarks.
  “He continues to inspire a new generation of artists and writers to this day.” said Enrica Jang with Poe Baltimore.
  Sunday, the rowhome he once lived in on Amity Street was added to the United for Libraries National Registry for Literary Landmarks. It’s now the Edgar Allan Poe House and Museum, w
  
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• Hundreds Of Maryland, Delaware Residents Pack Hearing On Offshore Wind Projects

  20-01-2020 04:00
  
  OCEAN CITY, Md. (AP) – Hundreds of residents of Maryland and Delaware packed a public hearing held over the weekend to solicit opinions on offshore wind projects.
  At least 700 people attended the hearing of the Maryland Public Service Commission on Saturday in Ocean City, The Daily Times reported.
  The hearing was part of the commission’s inquiry into impacts related to changes in the turbine sizes originally anticipated for use in two company’s offshore wind projects.
  Some exp
  
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• Who Is Expected To Participate In Monday’s Virginia Gun Rally?

  20-01-2020 03:14
  
  RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — State officials and U.S. hate-monitoring groups are warning about the potential for violence ahead of a gun-rights rally in Virginia that’s expected to draw a mix of militias, firearms advocates and white supremacists to Richmond.
  Citing credible threats of violence, Gov. Ralph Northam declared a temporary state of emergency days ahead of Monday’s rally, banning all weapons, including guns, from Capitol Square.
  MORE: Credible Threats Of Violence, FBI Says A
  
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• A Look At Who Is Expected To Participate In Monday’s Virginia Gun Rally

  20-01-2020 03:14
  
  RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — State officials and U.S. hate-monitoring groups are warning about the potential for violence ahead of a gun-rights rally in Virginia that’s expected to draw a mix of militias, firearms advocates and white supremacists to Richmond.
  Citing credible threats of violence, Gov. Ralph Northam declared a temporary state of emergency days ahead of Monday’s rally, banning all weapons, including guns, from Capitol Square.
  Virginia’s solicitor general last week s
  
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• Civil Rights Attorney Sherrilyn Ifill’s Tweets She Was Asked To Give Up Train Seat On Baltimore-Bound Amtrak Train

  20-01-2020 01:35
  
  BALTIMORE (AP/WJZ) — Amtrak has apologized to a civil rights attorney after she said she was asked to give up her seat on a train at the start of Martin Luther King Jr. weekend.
  Sherrilyn Ifill described the incident — which sparked outrage from observers who drew comparisons to the indignities black civil rights icons once faced — in a series of weekend tweets.W/regard to the @AmtrakOIG’s claim that they tried to reach me, I explained to the officials the embarrassing ab
  
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• ‘Baby Trend’ Strollers Being Recalled For Falling Hazard

  20-01-2020 01:20
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Some baby strollers sold at popular stores including Target and Amazon are being recalled, from the company “Baby Trend.”
  The products are four mini strollers from the Tango line.
  Officials said there are hinge joints that can release and collapse under pressure, which can pose a falling hazard to children.
  Contact the company for a refund or replacement.
  
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• Union Baptist Church Kicks Off MLK Jr. Day In Baltimore With Sunday Concert

  20-01-2020 01:16
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — The nation will celebrate the life of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. on Monday.
  But here in Baltimore, the festivities started early.
  The Union Baptist Church Choir kicked off the holiday with a concert at the B&O Railroad Museum on Sunday.
  LIST | Where You Can Go To Celebrate MLK Day
  The Union Baptist Church has a proud history of being involved with the Civil Rights Movement, dating back to 1892.
  
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• TSA: More Guns Found At Airport Checkpoints Nationwide In 2019

  20-01-2020 01:10
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Transportation Security Administration officers stopped 60 handguns total at checkpoints at Baltimore/Washington Thurgood Marshall Airport and other D.C. area airports last year.
  That’s up from the 55 caught in 2018. Of that 60, 27 were found at BWI.
  Nationwide, TSA officers caught more firearms at checkpoints last year than ever before in the agency’s 18-year history.
  They said the most common excuse they hear is that a passenger forgot.
  Experts remind travel
  
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• Man, Teen Arrested In Connection With Video Showing Group Kicking BPD Sergeant

  20-01-2020 00:39
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Two suspects have been arrested Sunday after being wanted in connection with the assault on a Baltimore Police sergeant from earlier this weekend.
  20-year-old Donnell Burgess was arrested Sunday in the 1900 block of Cross Trails Road and taken to Central Booking where he has been charged with assault on police and resisting arrest.
  Detectives also arrested a 17-year-old boy from Baltimore. He was taken to Juvenile Booking where he has been charged as a juvenile.
  Group Kic
  
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• Man, Juvenile Arrested For Kicking Baltimore Police Sergeant, Police Say

  20-01-2020 00:39
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Two suspects have been arrested Sunday after being wanted in connection with the assault on a Baltimore Police sergeant from earlier this weekend.
  20-year-old Donnell Burgess was arrested Sunday in the 1900 block of Cross Trails Road and taken to Central Booking where he has been charged with assault on police and resisting arrest.
  Detectives also arrested a 17-year-old boy from Baltimore. He was taken to Juvenile Booking where he has been charged as a juvenile.
  Group Kic
  
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