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Police & Fire
Two Men Accused Of Turning Virginia Storm Drain Into Hazardous Waste Dump: Fire Marshal
Two men who intentionally discharged petroleum products into stormwater systems in Virginia are facing serious charges following an investigation, authorities announced. Fairfax resident Ahmad Adawi and Alexandria native Suhib Derbas are both facing charges in connection with the illegal dumping of "substantial quantities" of gasoline and motor oil into a storm drain, according to the Arlington County Office of the Fire Marshal. Investigators say that the pair released hazardous substances directly into stormwater drains. "The discharge of petroleum-based products into the storm drainage s…
Lifestyle
Big Changes At HersheyPark: What To know Before You Go
Two major changes are coming to Hershey this summer, including the retirement of a longtime fan favorite and new parking procedures for visitors. Visitors heading to Hershey this summer will encounter two major changes: the retirement of a longtime Hersheypark attraction and updated parking procedures at Hershey's Chocolate World. Hersheypark announced Tidal Force will permanently close after Sept. 7, ending the water ride's 32-year run. "When a vessel takes its last voyage, we believe it deserves a proper send-off," Hersheypark said in announcing the closure. "After 32 years of making the…
Police & Fire
Two Second-Generation Virginia Officers Recovering After Gun Battle That Killed Police K9
What started as a call for help turned into a nightmare for two Virginia police officers and their families, as their community continues to rally around them during a lengthy recovery. Officer Jacob Clark, 25, was shot seven times during a domestic disturbance call in Chesterfield County on Sunday, May 31, and has received more than 70 units of blood as doctors fight to save his life and aid his recovery. Officer Jacob Wells, 40, was shot twice, with one bullet severing the brachial artery in his right arm and the other grazing his wrist. Both men survived. Both come from law enforcement …
Sports
Top Ref Speaks After US Denies Him Entry Before 2026 World Cup: 'Very Disappointed'
A Somali referee who was set to make FIFA World Cup history said his "biggest dream" was shattered after he was denied entry to the US days before the tournament. Omar Abdulkadir Artan spoke about how border officials turned him away at Miami International Airport in an interview with The New York Times on Tuesday, June 9. He was expected to be the first referee from Somalia to officiate a World Cup match before he was sent back to Istanbul. Artan was one of 52 referees and among seven African officials chosen for the World Cup, which will kick off on Thursday, June 11. "I a…
Police & Fire
Officer Shot, Armed Trail-Goer Robbed Before Second Gun Battle In Maryland: Police (
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New details have been released following a chaotic chain of events that unfolded after a police officer was shot while investigating an indecent exposure along a busy Maryland trail. Shaka Kamara, 38, has been charged with attempted murder after police say he shot an officer in Baltimore County, stole a gun from a trail-goer, and opened fire in Pikesville. Shortly before 9 a.m. on Sunday, June 7, officers were called to a trail in the 900 block of Milford Mill Road after a man reported he had been riding his bike in the area when Kamara allegedly exposed himself. The complainant left…
Traffic
Driver Accused Of Causing Catastrophic I-95 Crash That Killed Five Heads To Court
The New York bus driver accused of causing the massive I-95 crash in Stafford County that killed five Massachusetts residents and injured dozens more is scheduled to make court appearances this week after being released from the hospital. Jing S. Dong, 48, of Staten Island, remains in custody at the Rappahannock Regional Jail and is expected to appear in Stafford County General District Court at 8:30 a.m. Wednesday, June 10, followed by a Stafford County Circuit Court appearance at approximately 9 a.m., according to Virginia State Police. The court hearings mark the latest development in th…
News
Police Release Hulk Hogan's Cause Of Death After Months-Long Investigation
A months-long review into the death of one of wrestling’s most recognizable figures has now been closed. Hulk Hogan, whose real name was Terry Gene Bollea, died of natural causes, according to a 72-page Clearwater Police Department report cited by multiple reports. Entertainment Weekly reported that Clearwater police released the report on Friday, June 5, and classified the case as an attended natural death with no evidence of criminal wrongdoing. People also reported that police found no criminal wrongdoing and closed the case. Hogan died Thursday, July 24, at his home in Clearwater, Flo…
News
Woman Injured Saving Dog From Rabid Fox During Maryland Attack, Police Say
A woman suffered minor injuries while protecting her dogs from a rabid fox during an attack in Maryland, police said. The Rockville City Police Department issued a warning Tuesday, June 9, for residents in the Potomac Woods and Horizon Hills communities after confirming the fox was rabid. According to police, the fox attacked a dog and its owner in one encounter and later attacked another dog in a separate incident. An updated statement from the department clarified that the victim was a woman who was hurt while attempting to separate the fox from her dog. Police said an earlier pub…
Business
Urgent Warning Issued For 1M+ Jeeps That Can Catch Fire Even When Turned Off
A fire risk warning has been issued for more than 1 million Jeep vehicles because of a power steering wiring problem that could spark a fire, federal regulators said. Stellantis has recalled 1,076,999 vehicles, according to a National Highway Traffic Safety Administration report filed on Thursday, June 4. The recall includes certain 2021 through 2025 Jeep Wrangler SUVs and Gladiator pickups. The vehicles' electric hydraulic power steering pump wiring may overheat and cause a fire. The risk remains even when the vehicle is parked and the ignition is in the "Off" position. The recall include…
News
Federal Probe Targets Philadelphia Police Gun Permit System
Federal investigators are scrutinizing how Philadelphia police issue and revoke permits to carry firearms, raising questions about the city's licensing process. Philadelphia police are facing a new federal civil rights investigation over how the department issues and revokes permits to carry firearms, the U.S. Department of Justice announced Tuesday, June 9. The investigation will examine whether the Philadelphia Police Department improperly used a "good cause" standard to revoke licenses to carry firearms and whether its practices comply with constitutional protections, according to federa…
Sports
Trump Responds After Receiving Loud Boos, Jeers At NBA Finals Game 3
President Donald Trump refused to acknowledge the loud boos he received at Madison Square Garden during the NBA Finals amid his latest attempt to use sports as a political backdrop while facing declining approval ratings. Trump was shown on the arena's video board during the national anthem before Game 3 of the NBA Finals on Monday, June 8, as the New York Knicks hosted the San Antonio Spurs. Many of the 19,812 people in attendance loudly booed and jeered him for the roughly 10 seconds that he was seen on-screen. This was the first time a sitting President attended an NBA Finals game. …
News
Husband On 'Couples Therapy' Show Dumps Trump After Watching Himself
A New Jersey husband whose political disagreements with his wife became one of the most talked-about storylines on Showtime's "Couples Therapy" in Season 5 says watching the show changed more than his perspective on marriage. Jason Caffrey and his wife, Marjorie Caffrey, who records show have lived in both Neptune and Stanhope, appeared on the latest season of the Showtime hit featuring renowned therapist Dr. Orna Guralnik, which dropped last month. Dr. Orna Gurlanik on Season 5 of "Couples Therapy" on Showtime. Paramount+ The season followed four couples facing major relationship c…
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