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• Prince George’s County Police Asking For Public’s Help Locating Missing 13-Year-Old Girl

  01-08-2020 23:46
  
  SUITLAND, Md. (WJZ) — Police in Prince George’s County are asking for the public’s help in locating a missing teen who was last seen Friday in Suitland.
  Police say Audrey Thomas, 13, was last seen in the 2900 block of Sunset Lane in Suitland around 4 p.m. Friday.
  Audrey was last seen wearing a red headband, pink jacket, white T-shirt and blue jeans.MISSING TEEN: 13 y/o Audrey Thomas was last seen on 7/31/20 at approx 4:00 pm in the 2900 blk. of Sunset Ln. Audrey is 5&rsquo
  
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• Man Charged For Allegedly Setting Fire Outside Princess Anne Home

  01-08-2020 23:38
  
  PRINCESS ANNE, Md. (WJZ) — Investigators have charged a man who they say is responsible for setting a fire outside a home in Somerset County.
  Quincy Alfred Fontain, 31, was charged with attempted first-degree arson, attempted second-degree arson, three counts of reckless endangerment and disturbing the peace.
  The Princess Anne Volunteer Fire Department responded Friday to the 11700 block of Church Street for a report of an outside fire.
  Firefighters arrived and found the occupants of
  
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• Baltimore Museum Of Art Appoints Six New Members To Board Of Trustees - CBS Baltimore

  01-08-2020 23:29 via baltimore.cbslocal.com
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• Baltimore Museum Of Art Appoints Six New Members To Board Of Trustees

  01-08-2020 23:29
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — The Baltimore Museum of Art announced this week the addition of six new trustees to its board.
  They include Denise Galambos, Lisa Harris Jones, Elizabeth Hurwitz, Sherrilyn Ifill, Stuart O. Simms and James D. Thornton.
  The new trustees join Clair Zamoiski Segal, the BMA’s Board Chair, Christopher Bedford, the Dorothy Wagner Wallis Director and 40 other active trustees in leading the BMA.
  The Board of Trustees is responsible for the governance and oversight of t
  
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• Maryland again reports more than 1,000 new coronavirus cases - Baltimore Sun

  01-08-2020 23:26 via baltimoresun.com
  Maryland again reports more than 1,000 new coronavirus cases  Baltimore Sun
  
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• 79-Year-Old Woman Charged For Allegedly Setting Her Bel Air Home On Fire

  01-08-2020 23:23
  
  BEL AIR, Md. (WJZ) — Deputy State Fire Marshals have charged a 79-year-old Bel Air woman who they say is responsible for intentionally setting her own home on fire.
  Officials say Constance R. Trautwein, 79, of Bel Air, called 911 on July 14, after reportedly discovering a fire within her home.
  Firefighters arrived at the home and found a small fire within a closet. Crews were able to extinguish it within minutes.
  Trautwein was the sole occupant of the home and was taken to Upper Chesa
  
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• Man Charged In Connection With Alleged Shooting Following Road Rage Incident In Edgewood

  01-08-2020 22:50
  
  EDGEWOOD, Md. (WJZ) — An Anne Arundel County man was charged Saturday in connection with an alleged shooting following a road rage incident in Harford County.
  MacKinley Carols Williams Jr., 38, of Glen Burnie, was charged with attempted first and second-degree murder and first and second-degree assault.
  He is currently being held without bail.MacKinley Carlos Williams, Jr., 38, with a Glen Burnie address, was charged in connection to road rage incident that led to a shooting in Edgewo
  
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• O’s To Makeup Series With Marlins In Baltimore; Miami Reports No New Positive COVID-19 Cases

  01-08-2020 22:00
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Major League Baseball announced Saturday the Orioles and Marlins will makeup their previously scheduled four game series this week in Baltimore after it had been postponed due to more than a dozen Miami players and staff testing positive for COVID-19.
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  The Orioles and Marlins, who were originally slated to play four games against one another this past week, will play a four-game series this week in Baltimore fro
  
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• O’s To Makeup Four Game Series With Marlins In Baltimore; Miami Reports No New Positive COVID-19 Cases

  01-08-2020 22:00
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Major League Baseball announced Saturday the Orioles and Marlins will makeup their previously scheduled four game series this week in Baltimore after it had been postponed due to more than a dozen Miami players and staff testing positive for COVID-19.
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  The Orioles and Marlins, who were originally slated to play four games against one another this past week, will play a four-game series this week in Baltimore fro
  
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• Marlins Get LHP Richard Bleier From Orioles For Player To Be Named

  01-08-2020 21:38
  
  BALTIMORE (AP) — The Miami Marlins acquired left-handed reliever Richard Bleier from the Baltimore Orioles for a player to be named.
  Miami has been seeking to shore up its roster after more than dozen players tested positive for COVID-19. The team has had its season suspended since Sunday.
  Bleier went 3-0 with a 5.37 ERA and four saves in 53 games last season. This year, he’s pitched three scoreless innings in two appearances.
  Although Bleier has been one of the team’s most eff
  
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• Maryland Says All 24 Jurisdictions Hit 10% Virus Test Goal

  01-08-2020 21:34
  
  ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) — Gov. Larry Hogan says all of Maryland’s 24 jurisdictions have reached the goal of testing 10% of their populations for the coronavirus.
  The administration also reported Saturday that the state’s COVID-19 positivity rate dropped to 4.47%.
  The state said there have been 89,365 confirmed cases in Maryland. That’s up 1,019 compared to the day before. There have been 839,989 negative test results in the state.
  Maryland has conducted more than 1.2 million
  
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• Tropical Storm Isaias Inches Toward Florida; Could Reach Maryland By Tuesday

  01-08-2020 19:57
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Tropical Storm Isaias continues to bring heavy rainfall and gusty winds over the northwestern Bahamas. Tropical storm conditions are close to the east coast of Florida.
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• Baltimore DPW: 27 employees on leave due to COVID-19 - Fox Baltimore

  01-08-2020 18:56 via foxbaltimore.com
  Baltimore DPW: 27 employees on leave due to COVID-19  Fox Baltimore
  
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• Tropical Storm Isaias Heads Toward Florida; Could Reach Maryland By Tuesday

  01-08-2020 17:57
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Tropical Storm Isaias made landfall on northern Andros Island around 11 a.m. and will take aim at the southeast coast of Florida.
  Hurricane Hunters found the Category One Storm had weakened to a Tropical Storm, with maximum sustained winds down from 85 miles-per-hour to 80.
  Dangerous conditions and storm surge will continue for parts of the Bahamas through Saturday.
  Isaias is will potentially threaten the Carolinas and Mid-Atlantic as a tropical storm early next week. Dre
  
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• Hurricane Isaias Heads Toward Florida; Could Reach Maryland By Tuesday

  01-08-2020 17:57
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Hurricane Isaias made landfall on northern Andros Island around 11 a.m. and will take aim at the southeast coast of Florida later Saturday.
  Hurricane Hunters found the Category One Storm had weakened a bit, with maximum sustained winds down from 85 miles-per-hour to 80.
  Hurricane conditions and dangerous storm surge will continue for parts of the Bahamas through Saturday, with Florida getting in on the action by Saturday afternoon.
  Most of the east coast of Flor
  
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• Hurricane Isaias Churning Towards The U.S.

  01-08-2020 17:57
  
  Baltimore, MD (WJZ)-  As of 11 A.M., Hurricane Isaias was making landfall on northern Andros Island and will take aim at the southeast coast of Florida later Saturday.Hurricane Hunters found the Category One Storm had weakened a bit, with maximum sustained winds down from 85 MPH to 80.Hurricane conditions and dangerous storm surge will continue for parts of the Bahamas through Saturday, with Florida getting in on the action by Saturday afternoon.Most of the east coast of Flo
  
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• Tracking Isaias: MEMA Activates Pre-Landfall Planning Team To Prepare As Tropical Storm Eyes U.S. Coast

  01-08-2020 16:15
  
  ANNAPOLIS, Md (WJZ) — Maryland Emergency Management Agency has activated its pre-landfall planning team in order to prepare for any hazards Tropical Storm Isaias may bring should it begin tracking toward Maryland..@MDMEMA has activated the State's pre-landfall planning team in order to prepare for any hazards from (now) Hurricane Isaias.
  Forecast, track, & timing are still uncertain. Visit https://t.co/Trm5fLUqoB to learn how you can prepare for a hurricane during the #COVID19 pandemic
  
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• Coronavirus In Maryland: More Than 1K More Cases Reported, Hospitalizations Remain Flat

  01-08-2020 16:12
  
  ANNAPOLIS, Md. (WJZ) — More than 1,000 more coronavirus cases were reported between Friday and Saturday, according to new numbers released by the state.
  A total of 89,365 confirmed cases were reported over the span of the pandemic. Hospitalizations remained flat at 592
  The statewide positivity rate is now 4.47%
  A total of 3,374 people have died from the virus.
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  The state has administered 1,245,767 coronavirus tests and 839,989 have come b
  
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• Woman Seriously Injured In Columbia Shooting

  01-08-2020 15:37
  
  Columbia, MD (WJZ)- Howard County Police are investigating after shots were fired at a residence in Columbia that struck an adult female.
  Police were called to the 6600 block of Dovecote Drive around 11p.m. Friday night for a report of several gunshots.
  When officers arrived they discovered that multiple bullets entered the residence from outside striking the woman who as inside at the time of the shooting.
  The victim was transported to The University of Maryland Shock Trauma Center in Balt
  
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• Pregnant Woman Killed In Columbia Shooting; Baby Delivered In Critical Condition

  01-08-2020 15:37
  
  Columbia, MD (WJZ)- A pregnant woman was fatally shot while inside a Columbia residence Friday night.
  Her baby was delivered following the shooting and is listed in critical condition.
  Howard County Police officers were called to the 6600 Block of Dovecote Drive around 11p.m. Friday night for a report of multiple gunshots.
  When they arrived they discovered several bullets had been fired into the residence from outside.   One of the bullets struck 30-year-old Rabiah Ahmad who was stayin
  
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• Police Search For Missing 76-Year-Old Baltimore Woman

  01-08-2020 15:33
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Baltimore police are searching for missing 76-year-old Patricia Tillie.
  She was last seen on July 31 in the 3600 block of Mary Avenue.
  She is 5-foot-9 and 135 pounds. She was last seen wearing a dark shirt, blue scarf and black shoes.
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  Anyone with information on the whereabouts of Patricia Tillie is asked to call 911.
   
  
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• Multiple shootings reported in Baltimore City Friday night, 16-year-old killed - Fox Baltimore

  01-08-2020 13:34 via foxbaltimore.com
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• Historic bank on Baltimore’s Eutaw Street is being transformed into a hotel - Baltimore Sun

  01-08-2020 12:02 via baltimoresun.com
  Historic bank on Baltimore’s Eutaw Street is being transformed into a hotel  Baltimore Sun
  
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• Officials reviewing video of Baltimore officer pulling gun - WTOP

  01-08-2020 07:33 via wtop.com
  
  Officials reviewing video of Baltimore officer pulling gun  WTOP
  
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• Coronavirus Latest: Expansion Of Maryland’s Mask Mandate Now In Effect - CBS Baltimore

  01-08-2020 05:30 via baltimore.cbslocal.com
  
  Coronavirus Latest: Expansion Of Maryland’s Mask Mandate Now In Effect  CBS Baltimore
  
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• 3 Injured In Shootings In Baltimore Friday Night, Police Say - CBS Baltimore

  01-08-2020 04:59 via baltimore.cbslocal.com
  
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• 3 Injured In Shootings In Baltimore Friday Night, Police Say

  01-08-2020 04:59
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Three men were injured in two separate shootings in Baltimore Friday night, city police said.
  The first shooting happened around 9:07 p.m. in the 1500 block of Ramsey Street. When officers arrived, they found a 36-year-old man with a gunshot wound to his leg.
  The victim was taken to a hospital for treatment, police said.
  The second shooting happened just before 10:15 p.m. Officers on patrol near Edmonson Avenue and Mt. Holly Street heard gunshots and then found a man with
  
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• Former Cecil Bank President Pleads Guilty To Federal Charges Stemming From Straw Purchase Of Home

  01-08-2020 04:47
  
  RISING SUN, Md. (WJZ) — The former president and CEO of Cecil Bank pleaded guilty Friday to multiple federal charges stemming from a straw purchase of a home the bank had foreclosed on, the justice department said.
  Mary Beyer Halsey, 59, of Rising Sun, pleaded guilty to charges of conspiracy to commit bank fraud, receipt of a bribe by a bank official and false statement in bank records.
  According to the justice department, Halsey agreed to give a real estate development company a $500,000
  
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• Man Shot In Leg In South Baltimore Friday Night, Police Say

  01-08-2020 04:29
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — A 36-year-old man was shot in the leg in south Baltimore Friday night, city police said.
  The shooting happened around 9:07 p.m. in the 1500 block of Ramsey Street. When officers arrived, they found the man with a gunshot wound to his leg.
  The victim was taken to a hospital for treatment, police said.
  Anyone with information is asked to call police at 410-396-2499 or Metro Crime Stoppers at 1-866-7LOCKUP.
  
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• Christopher James Arrested For Allegedly Lighting Porta-Potty On Fire In Harford County

  01-08-2020 04:24
  
  BEL AIR, Md. (WJZ) — An 18-year-old man has been charged after allegedly lighting a porta-potty on fire near a Harford County elementary school earlier this month.
  The state fire marshal’s office said Christopher Tyler James, of Bel Air, lit the porta-potty at Graybeal Fields adjacent to Red Pump Elementary School on fire around 12:50 a.m. on July 9.
  James is charged with second-degree arson, second-degree malicious burning and malicious destruction of property under $1,000.
  He was s
  
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• Giant Food, Avocados From Peru Team Up To Donate 40K Avocados To Local Food Banks

  01-08-2020 04:04
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Friday is National Avocado Day, and to celebrate, a special partnership has brought more than 40,000 avocados to those in need.
  Giant Food and Avocados From Peru teamed up to make the donations to the Capital area and Maryland food banks.
  The company said it hopes to make the superfood more accessible to families struggling to make ends meet.
  
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• Police: 2 Assaulted Officers Near Confederate Statue

  01-08-2020 03:46
  
  RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Two people were arrested for assaulting officers who were working with a city task force to break up an encampment near a Confederate monument in Richmond, police said.
  The arrests happened Thursday morning as authorities confiscated tents, chairs, and other items near the statue of Confederate Gen. Robert E. Lee on Monument Avenue, news outlets reported. Richmond Police said officers removing the items were assaulted by Justin Killough and Kadia Taylor.
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• Two-Vehicle Crash Sends Vehicle Down Embankment In North Baltimore, Police Say - CBS Baltimore

  01-08-2020 03:36 via baltimore.cbslocal.com
  
  Two-Vehicle Crash Sends Vehicle Down Embankment In North Baltimore, Police Say  CBS Baltimore
  
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• Two-Vehicle Crash Sends Vehicle Down Embankment In North Baltimore, Police Say

  01-08-2020 03:36
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Two vehicles collided on West Northern Parkway in north Baltimore Friday evening, sending one down an embankment, police said.
  The crash happened around 7:40 p.m. on Northern Parkway near Interstate 83.
  Police said the vehicle’s occupants were treated for non-life-threatening injuries.
  
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• Guinness Open Gate Brewery Launches Two New Beers To Celebrate Second Anniversary

  01-08-2020 03:31
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — The Guinness brewery in Maryland is getting ready to celebrate its second birthday, and it’s brewing up some new beers to mark the occasion.
  Monday marks two years since the Guinness Open Gate Brewery, Guinness’ only U.S. brewery, opened in Baltimore County.
  To celebrate, the brewery is now offering a lemon peppermint stick ale inspired by the Maryland State Fair’s famous lemon stick. Also new on tap is the honey pale ale made with honey from local compa
  
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• Maryland National Guardsmen Win Multi-State Soldier, NCO Of The Year Competition

  01-08-2020 02:51
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Two Maryland National Guardsmen have taken home top honors in a multi-state competition in search of the region’s best soldiers.
  Spc. Josiah Taft and Sgt. Brian Murphy were named the Solider and Non-Commissioned Officer of the Year following the competition, which included soldiers from Maryland, Pennsylvania, Delaware and Virginia. Washington, D.C., and West Virginia soldiers weren’t able to compete due to COVID-19.
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• Brandon Saunders, Suspect In Alleged Rape In Loch Raven High School Parking Lot, Posts Bail, Released From Jail

  01-08-2020 02:33
  
  TOWSON, Md. (WJZ) — The 29-year-old Baltimore man arrested earlier this week for allegedly raping two women whom he offered rides posted bail and was released from jail without restrictions, WJZ has learned.
  Brandon Saunders was arrested Wednesday at his home in connection with two alleged rapes, one in Baltimore City and the other in Baltimore County. Both cases involve Saunders offering women a ride home before raping them.
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• Private Schools In Montgomery County Required To Stay Closed For In-Person Learning Through October 1 Under New Order

  01-08-2020 02:03
  
  ROCKVILLE, Md. (WJZ) — Private schools in Montgomery County will not be able to reopen for in-person learning until at least October 1 under a new order from the county’s health officer.
  The order, which County Health Officer Dr. Travis Gayles signed on Friday, takes effect at 6 a.m. on Monday.
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• Franklin Templeton acquires Baltimore-based Legg Mason in $4.5 billion deal - Baltimore Sun

  01-08-2020 02:03 via baltimoresun.com
  Franklin Templeton acquires Baltimore-based Legg Mason in $4.5 billion deal  Baltimore Sun
  
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• Baltimore County Police Seeking Identity Of Catonsville Church Burglar - CBS Baltimore

  01-08-2020 01:52 via baltimore.cbslocal.com
  
  Baltimore County Police Seeking Identity Of Catonsville Church Burglar  CBS Baltimore
  
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• ‘That Sign Is Up There For A Reason’ | Odenton Church Puts Damaged Black Lives Matter Sign Back Up After Someone Tore It Down

  01-08-2020 01:17
  
  ODENTON, Md. (WJZ) — After someone tore down anti-racism signs at Ark and Dove Presbyterian Church in Odenton earlier this week, pastors and church members quickly came together to rally and stand up to the person who took it down.
  Within hours of it being taken down on Wednesday, congregants had put the Black Lives Matter back up. They said they’re disappointed and angered by the person who took it down and want that person to know this won’t stop them from supporting the move
  
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• Olympians, Including Baltimore Native Michael Phelps, Call For Greater Mental Health Resources For Athletes In New HBO Documentary

  01-08-2020 00:32
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Baltimore native Michael Phelps is teaming up with other Olympic greats, calling on the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee to help athletes who are battling a mental illness.
  Phelps is one of several athletes who appear in a new HBO documentary “The Weight of Gold,” which was released earlier this week.
  In the documentary, the legendary swimmer who raked in 28 Olympic medals said “as long as we were performing, I don’t think anything else matter
  
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• Mysterious Seeds To People Across US, Including Maryland, Likely Part Of ‘Brushing Scam,’ USDA Says

  01-08-2020 00:15
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — The mysterious seeds from China showing up in mailboxes across the country, including in Maryland, are likely part of a “brushing scam,” the U.S. Department of Agriculture said.
  Officials said a scammer likely got the recipients’ names, addresses and Amazon account information and used that to post fake reviews about the company to boost sales.
  Credit: Maryland Department of Agriculture
  Officials Warn Of Unsolicited Seeds Sent From China To Americans, In
  
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• Robert Graf Jr. Arrested In July 23 Shooting In Gwynn Oak, Police Say

  01-08-2020 00:01
  
  GWYNN OAK, Md. (WJZ) — Officers have arrested the man they believe to be responsible for a shooting that occurred on July 23 in Gwynn Oak, the Baltimore County Police Department said Friday.
  Robert Graf Jr., 37, of Dunkirk, is charged with attempted first and second-degree assault, first and second-degree assault, use of a firearm to commit a crime of violence and various other weapon-related charges. He was released on his own recognizance following a bail hearing review.
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