Mom Hears Teen Daughter Say 'No,' Walks In On Sexual Assault By Man In Maryland: Prosecutors Mom Hears Teen Daughter Say 'No,' Walks In On Sexual Assault By Man In Maryland: Prosecutors
Mom Hears Teen Daughter Say 'No,' Walks In On Sexual Assault By Man In Maryland: Prosecutors A house guest who spent the night at a Southern Maryland home earlier this year admitted to sexually abusing a 13-year-old girl who tried to rebuff him, authorities announced. Elmer Geovanny Marquez-Orellana, 27, is facing a possible lengthy prison stay after pleading guilty to raping a teen in January while staying at a home with his victim and her parents in Waldorf, according to the Charles County State's Attorney's Office. Investigators say that Marquez-Orellana had been visiting the victim's family on Jan. 18 and stayed overnight at their home. In the middle of the night, the tee…
Maryland AG Releases Updated Guidance On When Police, Jails Can Cooperate With ICE Maryland AG Releases Updated Guidance On When Police, Jails Can Cooperate With ICE
Maryland AG Releases Updated Guidance On When Police, Jails Can Cooperate With ICE Immigration enforcement remains a federal responsibility, but Maryland officials are spelling out what local police and correctional facilities can and cannot do when federal authorities come calling. Attorney General Anthony G. Brown released updated statewide guidance on Monday, June 22, outlining how Maryland law enforcement agencies should handle interactions with federal immigration authorities under the Community Trust Act and other recently enacted laws. The guidance applies to state and local law enforcement agencies and correctional facilities across Maryland and was distributed to…
Popular Blood Pressure Medication Recalled, FDA Says: What To Know Popular Blood Pressure Medication Recalled, FDA Says: What To Know
Popular Blood Pressure Medication Recalled, FDA Says: What To Know More than 11,000 bottles of a blood pressure medication are being recalled because the tablets may not dissolve properly in a person's body. Inventia Healthcare Limited voluntarily recalled 25-milligram tablets of chlorthalidone, according to a Food and Drug Administration enforcement report dated Friday, June 5. The medication is commonly prescribed to treat high blood pressure and fluid retention. The recalled tablets were sold in 100-count and 1,000-count bottles. A total of 11,460 bottles are included in the recall. According to the FDA, the recall was issued b…
Woman, Dog Inside As Suspect Rams 2 Deputies' Cruisers During Virginia Chase, Sheriff Says Woman, Dog Inside As Suspect Rams 2 Deputies' Cruisers During Virginia Chase, Sheriff Says
Woman, Dog Inside As Suspect Rams 2 Deputies' Cruisers During Virginia Chase, Sheriff Says A domestic dispute call ended with two police cruisers damaged and a man behind bars in Northern Virginia during a wild pursuit, officials say. Deputies from the Spotsylvania Sheriff's Office were called on Friday, June 19, to the 4900 block of Plank Road to investigate a reported violent domestic dispute in the roadway. Upon arrival, deputies found the vehicle and attempted to speak with Keith Knowles Jr., who was inside with a woman. Instead of speaking with first responders, he fled with her and a dog still inside. Investigators say deputies attempted a traffic stop, which led to a purs…
Murder Plot Notebook Found After Teen Crashes Car, Steals Booze In Virginia: Sheriff Murder Plot Notebook Found After Teen Crashes Car, Steals Booze In Virginia: Sheriff
Murder Plot Notebook Found After Teen Crashes Car, Steals Booze In Virginia: Sheriff What started as an investigation into a reckless teen driver who stole some booze in Northern Virginia led to a much more disturbing discovery. A notebook with detailed murder plots involving plans to kill a juvenile's family. Louis Conely, 19, is facing serious charges following what started as a routine probe earlier this month, according to the Stafford County Sheriff's Office on Monday, June 22. On June 16, the department was alerted about a reckless driver in the area of Austin Ridge Drive and Cabinet Maker Drive who went off the roadway and struck a speed limit sign; however, arrivin…
Thick Black Smoke, Flames Pour From Maryland Home During Fast-Moving Blaze (PHOTOS) Thick Black Smoke, Flames Pour From Maryland Home During Fast-Moving Blaze (PHOTOS)
Thick Black Smoke, Flames Pour From Maryland Home During Fast-Moving Blaze (Photos) A hot day got hotter for Maryland firefighters who had to contend with tricky conditions while battling a fast-moving house fire that broke out Monday morning. Crews were called shortly after 10 a.m. on June 22 to the 3800 block of W. Patapsco Avenue in Baltimore, where flames were showing from the upper floors of a two-story home, sending smoke billowing through the West Baltimore neighborhood. Photos released by the Baltimore Fire Department show intense flames shooting from multiple windows as firefighters worked outside the brick home.  Baltimore Fire Department Other images tak…
Bed Bath & Beyond Returns To Northeast With New Store Concept: See Where Bed Bath & Beyond Returns To Northeast With New Store Concept: See Where
Bed Bath & Beyond Returns To Northeast With New Store Concept: See Where Bed Bath & Beyond has transformed several stores in the Northeast as the once-bankrupt brand makes its brick-and-mortar comeback. The company announced 22 locations nationwide that have launched in a combined format with The Container Store. The first phase includes stores in the greater Boston area, Long Island, New York City, and North Jersey. Bed Bath & Beyond continues its return to physical retail after filing for bankruptcy in April 2023 and closing its final stores that summer. The rollout follows the launch of the company's first co-branded store in Fort …
Far From Home: Maryland Woman Killed By Fellow Maryland Driver In Delaware E-Bike Crash Far From Home: Maryland Woman Killed By Fellow Maryland Driver In Delaware E-Bike Crash
Far From Home: Maryland Woman Killed By Fellow Maryland Driver In Delaware E-Bike Crash A 66-year-old Maryland woman who was riding an e-bike in Delaware over the weekend died after entering the path of a pickup truck on Coastal Highway, authorities said. Stephanie Lewis was identified on Monday, June 22, by Delaware State Police as the victim of the fatal crash that happened two days earlier in Rehoboth Beach. Ironically, the crash involved a Maryland driver from Cecil County. The collision occurred at approximately 11:30 a.m. on Saturday, June 20, on southbound Coastal Highway north of Savages Ditch Road in Sussex County, investigators said. Police said Lewis was riding an…
'Paul Was A Legend': Dad Who Died After Fall At Concert Was Celebrating Wedding Anniversary 'Paul Was A Legend': Dad Who Died After Fall At Concert Was Celebrating Wedding Anniversary
'Paul Was A Legend': Dad Who Died After Fall At Concert Was Celebrating Wedding Anniversary A Connecticut father who died after a fall during a Madison Square Garden concert is being remembered as a devoted family man whose life centered on the people and community he loved. Hundreds are now rallying around his family following his death.  Paul Kueker, 51, of Niantic, suffered injuries "indicative of falling from an elevated condition" inside the iconic Manhattan arena during a Goose concert, according to New York police. Officers said the incident happened around 9:50 p.m. Saturday, June 20.  Kueker was rushed to Bellevue Hospital, where he later died. The NYPD is inves…
Maryland Bicyclist Killed By Driver Who Fled Scene, Then Returned Identified By Police Maryland Bicyclist Killed By Driver Who Fled Scene, Then Returned Identified By Police
Maryland Bicyclist Killed By Driver Who Fled Scene, Then Returned Identified By Police The 45-year-old bicyclist who died after being struck by a driver who initially fled the scene in Montgomery County has been identified by police. Silver Spring resident Minh Q. Vu was riding a bicycle shortly after 9:30 p.m. on Tuesday, June 16, when he was hit by a white Lexus ES on the northbound ramp from Columbia Pike to New Hampshire Avenue, according to the Montgomery County Police Department. Investigators say the driver left the scene after the crash but returned a short time later. Vu was rushed to an area hospital, where he died early Wednesday, June 17. Police said his death wa…
‘Call Me Daddy' Creepy Church Leader, Coach Who Raped Kidnapped Girl In Mexico Found Dead ‘Call Me Daddy' Creepy Church Leader, Coach Who Raped Kidnapped Girl In Mexico Found Dead
‘Call Me Daddy' Creepy Church Leader, Coach Who Raped Kidnapped Girl In Mexico Found Dead Kevin Esterly — the Pennsylvania man who fled to Mexico with a teenage girl in 2018 and was later convicted of repeatedly raping her as a child — died by suicide while incarcerated at Lehigh County Jail, authorities announced on Monday, June 22. Esterly, 53, was pronounced dead at 2:16 a.m. in the emergency department at St. Luke's Hospital-Allentown Campus after being found unresponsive in his single cell at the jail, according to Lehigh County Coroner Daniel A. Buglio. District Attorney Gavin Holihan said Esterly was found shortly before 1:30 a.m. hanging by a bedsheet tied to the top bun…
2 Israelis, 1 Canadian Dead In MD Plane Crash (UPDATE) 2 Israelis, 1 Canadian Dead In MD Plane Crash (UPDATE)
2 Israelis, 1 Canadian Dead In MD Plane Crash (Update) The names of the three people killed in a Maryland plane crash over the weekend have been identified. Yoav Bomrind, 26, of Israel, was identified as the pilot, according to Maryland State Police. The two passengers were David Rabinovitz, 19, of Israel, and Elad Neidik, 20, of Canada. All three were pronounced dead at the scene Sunday, June 21. The single-engine Piper Cherokee was traveling from Ocean City, NJ, to Montgomery County Air Park when it went down for unknown reasons at approximately 11:30 p.m., according to Maryland State Police. An iPhone crash alert was received at approximate…
18-Year-Old DC Woman Found Shot In Maryland Dies At Hospital, Police Say (DEVELOPING) 18-Year-Old DC Woman Found Shot In Maryland Dies At Hospital, Police Say (DEVELOPING)
18-Year-Old DC Woman Found Shot In Maryland Dies At Hospital, Police Say (Developing) An 18-year-old girl from DC died at the hospital after being found suffering from gunshot wounds outside a Maryland home. Now, detectives are searching for whoever pulled the trigger. Prince George's County Police say Daijah Cherry was shot late Friday, June 19, outside a property in the 1400 block of Doewood Lane in the unincorporated section of Capitol Heights. Officers responded to the area at approximately 11:05 p.m. for a reported shooting. When they arrived, they found Cherry outside suffering from gunshot wounds, according to police. She was rushed to a hospital but died a sho…
Pregnant Endangered Whale Found Dead On Front Of Cruise Ship Pregnant Endangered Whale Found Dead On Front Of Cruise Ship
Pregnant Endangered Whale Found Dead On Front Of Cruise Ship A dead endangered whale was found on the bow of a cruise ship when it arrived at an Alaska dock, federal officials said. The adult female fin whale was discovered on top of the ship's bulbous bow after the vessel reached Seward on Friday, June 19, NOAA Fisheries Alaska said. A local company towed the 61-foot pregnant whale to a nearby beach, where NOAA Fisheries and the Alaska SeaLife Center began a necropsy to determine how the whale died. Fin whales are listed as endangered under the Endangered Species Act. According to NOAA, fin whales are the second-largest whale species…
60 MPH Winds, Flash Flooding, Tornado Risk Threaten Maryland, Virginia During Evening Commute 60 MPH Winds, Flash Flooding, Tornado Risk Threaten Maryland, Virginia During Evening Commute
60 MPH Winds, Flash Flooding, Tornado Risk Threaten Maryland, Virginia During Evening Commute The sweltering heat overwhelming the region could be the calm before the storm. Forecasters are warning that strong to severe thunderstorms may develop across Maryland, DC, and Northern Virginia on Monday afternoon and evening, bringing the threat of damaging winds, flash flooding, and isolated tornadoes just as millions head home from work. Officials are highlighting the potential for severe weather across the region as temperatures climb into the upper 80s and low 90s. The National Weather Service Baltimore/Washington office says scattered severe thunderstorms capable of producing damagi…
Man Drove DC Woman To Maryland Park Before Killing Her, Police Say Man Drove DC Woman To Maryland Park Before Killing Her, Police Say
Man Drove DC Woman To Maryland Park Before Killing Her, Police Say A Maryland woman found shot to death inside a parked vehicle at a popular Maryland park wasn't alone that night, investigators say. Nearly two months after 38-year-old Juanita Frazier was found dead in Temple Hills, police have arrested the man they believe drove her to the park, shot her, and left her there. Prince George's County Police announced the arrest of 51-year-old William Jolly, of Clinton, on Monday, June 22, charging him with Frazier's murder. At around 10:15 p.m. on April 28, officers with Maryland-National Capital Park Police and Prince George's County Police responded to Oxo…
Clive Davis Dies: Music Legend Launched Slew Of Stars' Careers Clive Davis Dies: Music Legend Launched Slew Of Stars' Careers
Clive Davis Dies: Music Legend Launched Slew Of Stars' Careers A towering figure behind some of music’s biggest names has died. Clive Davis, the record executive and producer who helped launch and shape the careers of Billy Joel, Bruce Springsteen, Whitney Houston, Aerosmith, Earth, Wind & Fire, and many others, died on Monday, June 22, at age 94, according to multiple reports. Davis died at his home in Manhattan after a hospitalization for respiratory issues, according to the Hollywood Reporter. Davis was born in Brooklyn and became one of the most influential executives in modern music. He began at Columbia Records as a lawyer in 1960 and becam…
Maryland, Virginia Warn Travelers After Measles Case Linked To Dulles Airport Maryland, Virginia Warn Travelers After Measles Case Linked To Dulles Airport
Maryland, Virginia Warn Travelers After Measles Case Linked To Dulles Airport One international trip is now triggering a measles warning that stretches from Maryland to Northern Virginia and Washington, DC. Health officials in Maryland and Virginia are urging residents to check where they were last week after a confirmed measles case was linked to a traveler who passed through Washington Dulles International Airport. The exposure happened on Wednesday, June 17, when the traveler moved through Concourse C, transportation to the International Arrivals Building, and the baggage claim area at Dulles between 6 a.m. and 11 a.m., according to the Virginia and Maryland depar…
Murder Charge For Stolen Honda Driver Who Killed Maryland Moped Rider During DC Chase: MPD Murder Charge For Stolen Honda Driver Who Killed Maryland Moped Rider During DC Chase: MPD
Murder Charge For Stolen Honda Driver Who Killed Maryland Moped Rider During DC Chase: MPD A stolen Honda. A dead Maryland man. Now, a murder charge. A 24-year-old DC man has been charged with second-degree murder after police say he sped away from officers in a stolen car and killed a Hyattsville moped rider on the William Howard Taft Bridge Saturday evening. The crash happened around 5:35 p.m. on Saturday, June 20, according to the Metropolitan Police Department. Investigators say US Park Police spotted a stolen 2014 Honda Accord near Rock Creek Parkway and Virginia Avenue NW and attempted a traffic stop. Instead of pulling over, the driver allegedly took off. The Honda race…
Ford Recalls More Than 100K Vehicles After Earlier Repairs May Have Failed Ford Recalls More Than 100K Vehicles After Earlier Repairs May Have Failed
Ford Recalls More Than 100K Vehicles After Earlier Repairs May Have Failed More than 100,000 Ford pickup trucks are being recalled over issues that can reduce visibility for other drivers or cause unintended movements. Ford issued two new recalls for a combined 101,940 F-150s, according to National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reports filed on Tuesday, June 9. The recalls affect certain pickups from the 2018 through 2020 model years that were previously repaired under earlier safety campaigns. The larger recall covers 91,198 F-150s from the 2018 through 2020 model years. Those trucks were repaired under a previous recall, but Ford said some may not have r…
Tesla 'Drove Itself,' Driver Claims After Crashing Into Cars, Victoria's Secret Tesla 'Drove Itself,' Driver Claims After Crashing Into Cars, Victoria's Secret
Tesla 'Drove Itself,' Driver Claims After Crashing Into Cars, Victoria's Secret What began as a routine parking maneuver ended with a Tesla plowing through a grass median, striking multiple vehicles, and crashing into a support pillar outside a Hershey outlet store, police said. The crash happened at the Tanger Outlets in Derry Township around 11:25 a.m. on Sunday, June 21, according to Derry Township police Sharada Naganur, of Princeton, New Jersey, was parked or attempting to park her 2026 Tesla when the vehicle suddenly jumped a curb and turned sharply right, police said. The Tesla traveled down a grass median toward the row of stores, striking a small tree and thr…
Get Free Aldi Grocery Boxes With Special Food Surprises: Here's How Get Free Aldi Grocery Boxes With Special Food Surprises: Here's How
Get Free Aldi Grocery Boxes With Special Food Surprises: Here's How Aldi is jumping on the blind box trend with a limited-time giveaway that offers shoppers free bundles of surprise products. The supermarket chain will release a new "Aldi Blind Box" each day from Monday, June 22, through Thursday, June 25, with each box available at noon while supplies last.  Shoppers can visit aldiblindbox.com to claim that day's themed box, enter their shipping information, and have it delivered to their door for free. The promotion is inspired by surprise-unboxing trends that have grown popular across fashion, beauty, and collectibles. "The Aldi Blind Bo…
Best Burgers, Fries, Chicken, Pizza, Tacos Ranked In Fast-Food Survey Best Burgers, Fries, Chicken, Pizza, Tacos Ranked In Fast-Food Survey
Best Burgers, Fries, Chicken, Pizza, Tacos Ranked In Fast-Food Survey America’s fast-food favorites are getting a fresh ranking. McDonald’s is the most considered fast-food brand in the US, according to YouGov America’s 2026 US restaurant brand rankings report. YouGov America ranked fast-food brands by consideration, asking consumers where they would consider buying food or drinks the next time they were in the market. McDonald’s led with 39.6 percent. Chick-fil-A followed at 35.5 percent, with Wendy’s third at 33.2 percent. The rest of the top 10 were Burger King at 31.6 percent, Taco Bell at 31.2 percent, Subway at 29.3 percent, KFC at 25 percent, Domino…
Alan Greenspan Dies: Longtime Fed Chair Shaped US Economy Alan Greenspan Dies: Longtime Fed Chair Shaped US Economy
Alan Greenspan Dies: Longtime Fed Chair Shaped US Economy One of the most powerful voices in modern American finance is gone. Alan Greenspan, the economist who chaired the Federal Reserve for nearly 19 years, died Monday, June 22, at age 100 from complications of Parkinson’s disease, his wife of 29 years, NBC News correspondent Andrea Mitchell, said in a statement, according to the network. Greenspan was first appointed Fed chair by President Ronald Reagan in 1987. He remained in the role until January 2006, serving under Reagan, George H.W. Bush, Bill Clinton, and George W. Bush. His tenure made him the second-longest-serving Fed chair in US his…
Costco Pilot Program Could Change How Members Pay Costco Pilot Program Could Change How Members Pay
Costco Pilot Program Could Change How Members Pay Costco’s checkout line may be getting a serious speed boost. The warehouse chain is testing a pre-scan system that could make the final payment step take about 8 seconds, according to multiple reports. Under the pilot, a Costco employee scans a shopper’s membership card and the items in the cart while the shopper is still waiting in line, Inc. reported. When the shopper reaches the front, the member card is scanned again at an automated pay station. The pre-scanned order then loads on the screen, and the shopper pays by tapping or swiping a card. The goal is simple: reduce the time shoppe…
Storm Timing: Here's When To Expect Heaviest Rain, Gusty Winds Storm Timing: Here's When To Expect Heaviest Rain, Gusty Winds
Storm Timing: Here's When To Expect Heaviest Rain, Gusty Winds A dry stretch is about to take a soggy turn. Widespread rain is expected to arrive on Monday, June 22, with periods of heavier rain possible later in the day and into the overnight hours, according to the National Weather Service. Rain will move from west to east on Monday afternoon, with the steadiest and heaviest rain expected later Monday into Monday night. A total of 1 to 2 inches of rain is expected by Tuesday morning, June 23, the National Weather Service said. Minor flooding is possible, mainly in urban and poor-drainage areas. AccuWeather’s Monday-to-Monday-night forecast graphic…
ID Released For Niantic Man Who Fell To Death At Madison Square Garden Concert ID Released For Niantic Man Who Fell To Death At Madison Square Garden Concert
ID Released For Niantic Man Who Fell To Death At Madison Square Garden Concert Authorities have identified the Connecticut man who died after a fall inside Madison Square Garden. The NYPD identified the man as 51-year-old Paul Kueker of Niantic, Connecticut, in New London County. He died after falling during a Goose concert at MSG in Midtown Manhattan on Saturday, June 20, according to CBS New York. Police received a 911 call at 9:51 p.m. for an injured man inside the arena, ABC7NY reported. Officers found Kueker unconscious and unresponsive with injuries consistent with a fall from an elevated position, police said. He was taken to Bellevue Hospital, where he was pr…
Alarming 'Suspicious Activity' Scam Alerts Aim To Drain Bank Accounts: What To Know Alarming 'Suspicious Activity' Scam Alerts Aim To Drain Bank Accounts: What To Know
Alarming 'Suspicious Activity' Scam Alerts Aim To Drain Bank Accounts: What To Know A text message arrives out of nowhere, warning that something is wrong with an account and demanding immediate action. That's exactly what scammers are counting on. Multiple reports and law enforcement agencies are warning consumers about a growing wave of phishing text messages, often called "smishing" scams, claiming unusual activity has been detected on a financial, technology, or other online account. The messages are designed to create panic. Recipients are told their account has been locked, restricted, or targeted by suspicious activity and are urged to click a link or call a number…
Babysitter Revived After Being Pulled Unresponsive From Pool At Popular LI Vacation Spot Babysitter Revived After Being Pulled Unresponsive From Pool At Popular LI Vacation Spot
Babysitter Revived After Being Pulled Unresponsive From Pool At Popular LI Vacation Spot A 19-year-old babysitter was revived after being pulled unresponsive from a pool in Ocean Bay Park on Fire Island Sunday afternoon, June 21, authorities said. Marine Bureau Sgt. Kelly Locascio and Officers Jordan Colon and Tyler Williams were on foot patrol near 56 East Bay View Walk at 1 p.m. when they heard screams coming from a backyard, according to Suffolk County Police. The officers learned the woman had gone underwater and failed to resurface, according to police. The homeowner entered the pool, pulled her out, and began CPR. Officer Williams then took over CPR, police said. The wom…
Storm Threat Builds After Pleasant Father's Day Weekend: Timing Storm Threat Builds After Pleasant Father's Day Weekend: Timing
Storm Threat Builds After Pleasant Father's Day Weekend: Timing A pleasant stretch is about to give way to a wetter, rougher pattern. Click here for a new, updated story - Storm Timing: Here's When To Expect Heaviest Rain, Gusty Winds Widespread rain is expected to arrive Monday, June 22, with gusty thunderstorms, downpours, and the potential for damaging winds, the National Weather Service said. Rain and storms are expected to move from west to east early Monday. The best window for stronger thunderstorms and heavy downpours will be from early Monday afternoon into late in the evening as a cold front crosses the region. There could be as much as 1.…
All Lanes Shut Down On I-95 As Crash Triggers Miles-Long Delays (DEVELOPING) All Lanes Shut Down On I-95 As Crash Triggers Miles-Long Delays (DEVELOPING)
All Lanes Shut Down On I-95 As Crash Triggers Miles-Long Delays (Developing) A parking lot on I-95. Thousands of drivers in Maryland spent part of their Father's Day staring at brake lights after a crash shut down all northbound travel lanes on one of the state's busiest stretches of highway, triggering miles-long backups. The collision was reported shortly after 4:10 p.m. on Sunday, June 21, on I-95 north near mile marker 39 in Howard County, according to the Maryland Department of Transportation. As of approximately 4:30 p.m., all four northbound traffic lanes were closed while emergency crews worked at the scene. One of the two northbound shoulders was also shut…