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• Face Covering Requirements Amid COVID-19 Pandemic Pose Challenges To The Deaf Community, Hearing And Speech Agency CEO Says

  15-05-2020 23:53
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — As masks continue to be required in public places, stores and offices that are about to reopen, the deaf community is expressing difficulty communicating without the ability to lipread and see a person’s facial expression.
  Fortunately, as Gov. Larry Hogan and Mayor Jack Young address the public with coronavirus updates, they have had a sign language interpreter present.
  The person signing at these press conferences is often the only person without a face coveri
  
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• Mayor Young Announces DPW Recycling Partnership Grant Aimed At Reducing Residential Recycling Contamination

  15-05-2020 23:41
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Baltimore Mayor Jack Young announced this week that the Department of Public Works has received a $250,000 grant from The Recycling Partnership aimed at helping to educate residents about items accepted in the city’s curbside recycling.
  “I am confident that this Recycling Partnership grant will be a game-changer for the City’s single-stream recycling program and help us ensure that our residents recycle right,” Mayor Young said in a statement. &ldq
  
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• Ellicott City DJ Kopec Aims To Raise Over $1M For Baltimore Child Abuse Center With Virtual Fundraiser

  15-05-2020 23:32
  
  ELLICOTT CITY, Md. (WJZ) — His name is Chris, but most of you know him as DJ Kopec.
  Spinning turntables isn’t just a hobby. It’s turned into a godsend.
  DJ’ing since the sixth grade, Kopec’s explosive style has gone from just entertaining his kids, to a virtual dance party in March going viral with millions of views.
  Days later, he teamed up with Holly Poultry to donate a pound of chicken for every person tuning in. 50,000 pounds helped the United Way big time!
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• Ellicott City DJ Kopec Aims To Cross The $1M Mark For Baltimore Child Abuse Center With Virtual Fundraiser

  15-05-2020 23:32
  
  ELLICOTT CITY, Md. (WJZ) — His name is Chris, but most of you know him as DJ Kopec.
  Spinning turntables isn’t just a hobby. It’s turned into a godsend.
  DJ’ing since the sixth grade, Kopec’s explosive style has gone from just entertaining his kids, to a virtual dance party in March going viral with millions of views.
  Days later, he teamed up with Holly Poultry to donate a pound of chicken for every person tuning in. 50,000 pounds helped the United Way big time!
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• Baltimore City to enforce its stay-home order, roll out mobile testing - WBAL TV Baltimore

  15-05-2020 23:24
  Baltimore City to enforce its stay-home order, roll out mobile testing  WBAL TV Baltimore
  
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• Charles David Ward, disability advocate, dies - Baltimore Sun

  15-05-2020 23:23
  Charles David Ward, disability advocate, dies  Baltimore Sun
  
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• Police Searching For Burglar Who Robbed Exxon Gas Station In Baltimore County - CBS Baltimore

  15-05-2020 23:10
  
  Police Searching For Burglar Who Robbed Exxon Gas Station In Baltimore County  CBS Baltimore
  
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• Maryland’s Stay At Home Order Is Officially Lifted. Here’s What You Need To Know

  15-05-2020 23:00
  
  ANNAPOLIS, Md. (WJZ) — Maryland’s stay at home order officially lifted at 5 p.m. Friday, making way for phase 1 of the state’s reopening plan during the coronavirus pandemic.
  Gov. Larry Hogan made the announcement Wednesday saying the state would move toward a Safer At Home advisory but said ultimately every jurisdiction could make their own call on if they want to reopen.Today at 5 p.m., the Stay at Home order will be replaced by a Safer at Home advisory. This is a positive st
  
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• Rosalie Connor, Oakenshawe neighborhood president, dies - Baltimore Sun

  15-05-2020 22:54
  Rosalie Connor, Oakenshawe neighborhood president, dies  Baltimore Sun
  
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• Police Searching For Burglar Who Robbed Exxon Gas Station In Baltimore County

  15-05-2020 22:51
  
  LUTHERVILLE-TIMONIUM, MD. (WJZ) — Baltimore County detectives are searching for a suspect who allegedly burglarized an Exxon gas station in the Lutherville-Timonium area in March.
  On March 3, between 4:30 a.m. and 5:30 a.m., someone used an unknown object to break the glass to get into the gas station and steal several cartons of Newport cigarettes.
  He’s described as being between 25 and 40 years old, 5’9″ tall and weighs 165 lbs. He wore a hat and a black sweatshirt with
  
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• Buck Showalter on His Time in Baltimore: "I Felt Very Lucky And Honored." - 105.7 The Fan

  15-05-2020 22:37
  Buck Showalter on His Time in Baltimore: "I Felt Very Lucky And Honored."  105.7 The Fan
  
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• Baltimore Announces Initiative To Provide COVID-19 Testing At Mobile Neighborhood Clinics

  15-05-2020 22:31
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — COVID-19 tests will be offered at mobile neighborhood-based clinics for Baltimore City residents, Baltimore City Health Commissioner Dr. Letitia Dzirasa said Friday.
  The testing will not require a doctor’s referral or appointment to get a test. Instead, testing will be offered on a first-come-first-serve basis while testing supplies last.
  They were offered this week in the Brooklyn, Cherry Hill and Highlandtown neighborhoods, she said.
  “This week, we were able
  
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• Recalling the Day the Queen of England Watched the Baltimore Orioles - Birds Watcher

  15-05-2020 22:22
  
  Recalling the Day the Queen of England Watched the Baltimore Orioles  Birds Watcher
  
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• Baltimore Police Will Respond To All Calls About Non-Compliance To Stay-At-Home Order, Document With Body Cameras

  15-05-2020 22:14
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Baltimore City’s police department says it will respond to all calls about people not complying with the mayor’s stay-at-home order.
  “We’re asking that all residents of Baltimore and all the businesses of Baltimore please adhere to the mayor’s stay-at-home directive,” Commissioner Harrison said.
  He said the police department will respond to all calls and all complaints of non-compliance. They will document the non-compliance through the
  
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• Baltimore pastor plans to hold services for 250 on Sunday, in defiance of city’s stay-at-home order - Baltimore Sun

  15-05-2020 21:54
  Baltimore pastor plans to hold services for 250 on Sunday, in defiance of city’s stay-at-home order  Baltimore Sun
  
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• Preakness Was Supposed To Be This Weekend In Baltimore. New Date To Be Announced Saturday - CBS Baltimore

  15-05-2020 21:52
  
  Preakness Was Supposed To Be This Weekend In Baltimore. New Date To Be Announced Saturday  CBS Baltimore
  
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• Restaurant roundup: More than a dozen Baltimore bars and restaurants are back in time for summer carryout - Baltimore Business Journal

  15-05-2020 21:43
  Restaurant roundup: More than a dozen Baltimore bars and restaurants are back in time for summer carryout  Baltimore Business Journal
  
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• Preakness Was Supposed To Be This Weekend In Baltimore. New Date To Be Announced Saturday

  15-05-2020 21:34
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) – Racing officials said a new date for the 145th Preakness Stakes will be announced Saturday, May 16, the day the race was originally scheduled. But, the COVID-19 pandemic postponed the Triple Crown race.
  Black-Eyed Susan Day, originally scheduled for Friday at Pimlico Race Course, was quiet in Northwest Baltimore.
  “Normally, it’s really flooded. I mean, cars in an out. Cookouts, parking their cars on the lots. It’s really strange to see it empty like this
  
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• Police: Mother Leaves Children In Car To Get Her Nails Done Illegally In Randallstown

  15-05-2020 21:15
  
  RANDALLSTOWN, Md. (WJZ) — Baltimore County Police say charges are pending against a mother after she allegedly left two children, a 3-year-old and an infant, in a car outside while she got her nails done illegally at a Randallstown business.
  Police got a call around 12:19 p.m. on Wednesday about a car that was left with its hazard lights on for about an hour in the 3600 block of Offutt Road. There were two children inside.
  When officers arrived, they first looked to make sure the children
  
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• Protestors Gather In Annapolis To Reopen Maryland As Gov. Hogan Set To Lift Stay-At-Home Order At 5 PM

  15-05-2020 21:07
  
  ANNAPOLIS (WJZ) — Chopper 13 is over the scene of protestors gathering in downtown Annapolis.Gov. Larry Hogan is set to lift the state’s stay-at-home order, relaxing some restrictions including outdoor activities, retail store operations and some religious services.
  However, not all jurisdictions are reopening under the governor’s plan.
  Who’s Open, Who’s Closed: County-By-County Breakdown As Maryland Reopens
  Anne Arundel County is opening with a modified plan, and B
  
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• 5 Vodka Sauce Recipes To Try This Week

  15-05-2020 21:07
  
  Pasta with vodka sauce is undeniably delicious, but does it make sense? To put vodka in a pan with tomatoes and cream in the first place, especially when all the alcohol cooks out? I’ve come to accept that not every ingredient has to have a purpose, but there actually are good reasons for adding vodka to pasta sauce—read on to learn what they are.
  Seemingly Extraneous Ingredients
  As for other ingredients that really don’t “need
  
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• Try These Make-Ahead Freezer Meals Perfect For Weeknights

  15-05-2020 21:03
  
  Meal prep is great for knocking out various components to use in breakfast, lunch, and dinner throughout the week, but complete make-ahead freezer recipes can be even better for those nights you just can’t manage anything beyond reheating.
  It’s hard to get a home-cooked meal on the table after a long day at work, after all, especially if you have a commute that’s 30 minutes or longer—and even now that many of us don’t have commutes, working from
  
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• Baltimore Mayor Jack Young seeks 4 more years, saying he's been steady during tumult - Baltimore Sun

  15-05-2020 20:54
  Baltimore Mayor Jack Young seeks 4 more years, saying he's been steady during tumult  Baltimore Sun
  
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• ‘I Have Lived So Much Of My Life Online’: Meghan Rienks On Book ‘You’re Not Special’

  15-05-2020 20:41
  
  (CBS Local)– Meghan Rienks has been making videos on the internet for over a decade.
  The actor and YouTuber has over 2 million subscribers on YouTube and over a million followers on Instagram. Rienks recently wrote about her experience going from a small town to social media stardom in the new Simon & Schuster book “You’re Not Special: A (Sort-Of) Memoir.” While it took Rienks five years to write the book, she loved having a new runway to explore her life and fee
  
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• Maryland AG Brian Frosh Calls On Whole Foods, Amazon To Strengthen Employee Protections During COVID-19 Pandemic

  15-05-2020 20:37
  
  (WJZ)- Maryland Attorney General Brian Frosh in conjunction with 13 other state attorneys general sent a letter to Whole Foods and its owner Amazon this week, urging the companies to strengthen their protections for employees in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic.
  The letter was sent in an effort to request updated information following a previous letter sent to the companies on March 25, that urged the companies to improve their paid leave policies. In the new letter, the attorneys general are
  
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• 5 Things To Remember When Visiting Ocean City, Maryland As State Reopens

  15-05-2020 20:37
  
  OCEAN CITY, Md. (WJZ) — The beaches and boardwalks are open in Ocean City, Maryland and recently the beach town also is allowing rentals and lodging, but as the coronavirus pandemic continues — there will be some changes to how your beach weekend may go.
  Maryland’s stay at home order will be lifted as of 5 p.m. and with summer-like temperatures expected this weekend, crowds could gather in the beach town.
  In a post on Facebook, the town of Ocean City is reminding visitors of a
  
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• Heavy Traffic Expected At Meal Distribution Sites Around Baltimore On Saturday, City Warns - CBS Baltimore

  15-05-2020 20:20
  
  Heavy Traffic Expected At Meal Distribution Sites Around Baltimore On Saturday, City Warns  CBS Baltimore
  
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• Maryland Attorney General Brian Frosh Sues EPA For Limiting Enforcement Of Federal Environmental & Public Health Laws

  15-05-2020 20:19
  
  (WJZ)- Maryland Attorney General Brian Frosh announced this week that he is joining a coalition of nine attorneys general to file a lawsuit against the Environmental Protection Agency to challenge the agency’s policy of not enforcing bedrock monitoring and reporting obligations due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
  The coalition is arguing that the policy is overly broad, lacks transparency and will negatively affect public health and the environment.
  “EPA is inviting industries to pollute o
  
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• Two Men Charged In Armed Carjacking At Laurel Exxon Gas Station, Anne Arundel County Shoplifting Incidents

  15-05-2020 20:13
  
  LAUREL, MD. (WJZ) — Two suspects have been charged in an armed carjacking that Anne Arundel County police have been investigating since early May.
  Officers responded to the Exxon on Laurel Fort Meade Road at around 4:50 a.m. on May 3 for a report of a robbery. Police said the victim was approached by two men, and one of them showed a handgun and told the victim not to get into his car.
  Both suspects got into the victim’s vehicle, a black 2017 Ford Escape, and fled.
  The two suspects h
  
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• Heavy Traffic Expected At Meal Distribution Sites Around Baltimore On Saturday, City Warns

  15-05-2020 20:00
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — The World Central Kitchen will distribute free meals to city residents on Saturday, and the city is warning drivers to be ready for heavy traffic around the meal sites.
  The meals will be given out from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at M&T Stadium Lot H, Old Eastern High School/Johns Hopkins Complex parking lot on 33rd Street across from the YMCA complex, and at Baltimore Community College’s alternate campus at 2700 Liberty Heights Avenue.
  A large turnout is expected at all
  
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• Ellicott City man killed in single-car collision, police investigating cause - Baltimore Sun

  15-05-2020 19:54
  Ellicott City man killed in single-car collision, police investigating cause  Baltimore Sun
  
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• Giant Presents: Honoring Everyday Heroes

  15-05-2020 19:53
  
  Giant and WJZ want to recognize Maryland’s finest.
  
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• Attracting Baltimore orioles: Put a piece of orange and some jelly on your bird feeder - newyorkupstate.com

  15-05-2020 19:39
  
  Attracting Baltimore orioles: Put a piece of orange and some jelly on your bird feeder  newyorkupstate.com
  
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• Coronavirus in Maryland: Five takeaways from the week - Baltimore Sun

  15-05-2020 19:34
  Coronavirus in Maryland: Five takeaways from the week  Baltimore Sun
  
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• Cecil County Will Follow Phase 1 Reopening Plan Announced by Gov. Hogan

  15-05-2020 19:10
  
  ELKTON, Md. (WJZ) — Cecil County officials say they are ready to reopen the county following the directives Gov. Larry Hogan laid out in phase 1 of his reopening plan.
  That means retail shops, personal services like barbershops and salons will reopen at 50% capacity, along with automated car washes, pet groomers and art galleries. Religious facilities can also reopen as long as they follow the governor’s guidelines.
  Gatherings of more than 10 are still prohibited, per the governor.
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• Baltimore County Police Investigating Early Friday Morning Shooting - CBS Baltimore

  15-05-2020 19:03
  
  Baltimore County Police Investigating Early Friday Morning Shooting  CBS Baltimore
  
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• Who Were the Speediest Baltimore Orioles in 2019? - Birds Watcher

  15-05-2020 18:51
  
  Who Were the Speediest Baltimore Orioles in 2019?  Birds Watcher
  
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• Baltimore County Police Investigating Early Friday Morning Shooting

  15-05-2020 18:45
  
  BALTIMORE COUNTY, Md. (WJZ) — Baltimore County police are investigating an early morning shooting that left a 28-year-old man in critical condition.
  Officers responded to the 6200 block of Radecke Avenue just after 2 a.m. for a shooting and found a man lying in the backyard suffering from a gunshot wound to the upper body.
  He was taken to an area hospital where he’s in critical condition.
  Baltimore County Detectives are currently investigating the circumstances surrounding this incid
  
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• Man With Cerebral Palsy Shares Daily Jokes On Social Media To Cope With Quarantine, Bring Laughter To All

  15-05-2020 18:36
  
  (CBS Local) — Fear, anxiety, grief, and chaos has swept the nation as the COVID-19 pandemic claims thousands of lives. As somber as these times are, experts argue that humor can be a powerful coping mechanism in a crisis, so long as it’s within the bounds of good taste. Enter motivational speaker and Medium contributor Beau Cowan, who relies on humor when he writes and speaks about the ups and downs of living with cerebral palsy and being in a wheelchair.
  Now, Cowan is trying to
  
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• Marylanders Can Now Get Marriage Certificates Remotely

  15-05-2020 18:35
  
  ANNAPOLIS (WJZ) — Marylanders are now able to get marriage certificates.
  Before, they were only given them in emergency circumstances.
  RELATED COVERAGE: John Krasinski Officiates Maryland Couple’s Wedding Over Zoom Along With ‘The Office’ Cast As Guests
  Maryland Couple Tying Knot On Zoom Due To Coronavirus PandemicApplicants can mail or email in their payment and application and will have to be sworn in over a teleconference.
  This will continue until the State of Eme
  
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• Anne Arundel Fire Report 3 Water Rescues Friday, Gearing Up For Busy Weekend

  15-05-2020 18:24
  
  ANNAPOLIS, Md. (WJZ) — Anne Arundel County fire officials are reporting they had three water rescue calls since midnight Friday.
  Assistant Fire Chief for Anne Arundel County Fire Lawrence Schultz tweeted a photo of one of the rescues Friday morning.
  “Staring off to be a busy weekend for AACoFD,” Schultz tweeted.Starting off to be a busy weekend for @AACoFD. 3 Water Rescue calls since midnight and some good cut work on MD-97. Doing what they do 24/7 under the leadership of @Chie
  
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• 8 positional battles to watch for 2020 Baltimore Ravens - Ebony Bird

  15-05-2020 18:22
  
  8 positional battles to watch for 2020 Baltimore Ravens  Ebony Bird
  
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• C is for community: How Baltimore creatives and businesses are (safely) staying connected in quarantine - Technical.ly DC

  15-05-2020 17:56
  
  C is for community: How Baltimore creatives and businesses are (safely) staying connected in quarantine  Technical.ly DC
  
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• WATCH: Ravens’ Marquise ‘Hollywood’ Brown Looking Shredded, Shows Off Blazing Speed

  15-05-2020 17:53
  
  (WJZ)- Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Marquise Brown certainly hasn’t been skipping any workouts this summer despite not having access to the team’s facility.
  The 22-year-old has been all over social media this offseason, working out with cousin Antonio Brown and quarterback Lamar Jackson and also posting videos of his own workouts. The latest batch of videos shows a bulked up version of the second-year receiver.Hollywood's been in the lab(via @Primetime_jet /Instagram) pic.twitter.c
  
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• DeShawn McGrier Suing City, BPD Officer In ‘Unprovoked Attack’ Caught On Cam In 2018

  15-05-2020 17:51
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — A Baltimore man who was seen getting punched repeatedly by a city police officer back in 2018 is now suing the city and the former police officer.
  DeShawn McGrier filed a lawsuit against the city and former city police officer Arthur Williams on March 24, 2020 in what his lawyers call an “unprovoked attack” of McGrier on Aug. 11, 2018.
  “This ugly exercise of blatant police abuse was broadcast across the country on TV and the Internet bringing shame to an
  
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• Baltimore Man Wanted For Alleged Murder Of Baltimore County Man Found Dead In Dorchester County - CBS Baltimore

  15-05-2020 17:22
  
  Baltimore Man Wanted For Alleged Murder Of Baltimore County Man Found Dead In Dorchester County  CBS Baltimore
  
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• Gulping Down 1 Or More Sugary Drinks A Day Could Put You At Risk For Cardiovascular Disease

  15-05-2020 17:16
  
  (CNN) — Even one serving daily of a sugary soft drink is associated with higher risk of cardiovascular disease.
  That’s according to a new study published Wednesday in the Journal of the American Heart Association.
  In the study, researchers cataloged answers from about 106,000 women who filled out a food questionnaire. The survey included questions about how often they drank sweetened beverages, including sodas, sports drinks and sweetened bottled waters.
  The participants, whose avera
  
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• Baltimore Man Wanted For Alleged Murder Of Baltimore County Man Found Dead In Dorchester County

  15-05-2020 17:05
  
  CAMBRIDGE, MD. (WJZ) — Maryland State Police and deputies from the Dorchester County Sheriff’s Office are searching for a wanted fugitive connected to the murder of a Baltimore County man found dead in Dorchester County.
  The fugitive is identified as James Andre Reddick, Jr., 29, of Baltimore. Police believe he also goes by “Shane” or “Dre'”.
  He is wanted for first-degree murder and other criminal charges, and is wanted by the U.S. Marshals Service.
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• Man Arrested For Numerous Thefts From Parked Cars In Towson - CBS Baltimore

  15-05-2020 16:45
  
  Man Arrested For Numerous Thefts From Parked Cars In Towson  CBS Baltimore
  
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• Police Investigating After 19-Year-Old Dies In Single-Vehicle Collision in Columbia

  15-05-2020 16:44
  
  COLUMBIA, Md. (WJZ) — Howard County police are investigating a fatal single-vehicle collision in Columbia on Thursday.
  At around 10:12 p.m., a 2005 Honda Accord was driving north on Harpers Farm Road approaching Route 108 when it left the roadway for an unknown reason and struck a tree.
  The driver and the only person in the car, 19-year-old Lance Christopher Mercy of Ellicott City was pronounced dead at the scene.
  The investigation into the crash is ongoing. The area was closed for approxi
  
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