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Speeding, Unlicensed Teen Blamed For Fatal Crash At Owings Mills Intersection: Police Speeding, Unlicensed Teen Blamed For Fatal Crash At Owings Mills Intersection: Police
Speeding, Unlicensed Teen Blamed For Fatal Crash At Owings Mills Intersection: Police An underage driver without a license was reportedly speeding when he caused a crash that claimed the life of a 74-year-old woman in Maryland, police say. Officers from the Baltimore County Police Department were called shortly before 11:30 a.m. on Saturday, Aug. 16 to the area of New Town Boulevard and Middle Mill Drive in Owings Mills, where there was a reported crash involving a Jeep and 2019 Honda Fit with the driver trapped inside. According to investigators, Patricia Cook was extricated from her vehicle and pronounced dead at the scene by first responders. It was later determined the o…
$20M Insurance Fraud: Owings Mills Couple Learns Fate In Decades-Long Scam: DOJ $20M Insurance Fraud: Owings Mills Couple Learns Fate In Decades-Long Scam: DOJ
$20M Insurance Fraud: Owings Mills Couple Learns Fate In Decades-Long Scam: DOJ An elderly Maryland couple is heading to federal prison after orchestrating a massive $20 million insurance fraud and tax scheme. James William Wilson Jr., 78, and Maureen Ann Wilson, 77, of Owings Mills, were sentenced to a combined 16 years in prison for their roles in a years-long conspiracy to defraud life insurance companies and the IRS, federal authorities announced. According to court documents and evidence presented at trial, the Wilsons obtained more than 40 life insurance policies by misrepresenting the applicants' health, wealth, and existing coverage.  The death benefits f…
Ravens Star Justin Tucker Puts $3.2M Maryland Home On Market After Release Over Scandal Ravens Star Justin Tucker Puts $3.2M Maryland Home On Market After Release Over Scandal
Ravens Star Justin Tucker Puts $3.2M Maryland Home On Market After Release Over Scandal Former Baltimore Ravens star kicker Justin Tucker’s Maryland home is set to hit the market as he prepares to hit the road. The embattled special teams star has reportedly listed his 6,480-square-foot Owings Mills home for sale for $3.2 million.  It features five bedrooms and seven bathrooms, according to the listing. The property’s HOA fees are $1,874 per year, and real estate taxes are $18,152 annually, the listing states. The exterior includes a grilling area, an outdoor pool with multiple seating areas and a converted patio with an outdoor fireplace. "Absolute perfection in W…
Noodles & Company Planning To Close About 20 Restaurants Noodles & Company Planning To Close About 20 Restaurants
Noodles & Company Planning To Close About 20 Restaurants A popular restaurant chain specializing in noodle-based dishes could close more than 20 locations. Noodles & Company plans to shut down as many as 21 restaurants in 2025, the fast-casual chain said in its first-quarter financial report on Wednesday, May 7. There are 13 to 17 company-owned restaurants expected to be shuttered, along with four franchised locations. The chain hasn't said which locations could close. The closings come as Noodles & Company reported a 4.4% increase in sales during the first three months of 2025. The chain rolled out a new menu in March, fe…
Owings Mills Man Who Fired At Driver In I-95 Road Rage Case Learns His Fate Owings Mills Man Who Fired At Driver In I-95 Road Rage Case Learns His Fate
Owings Mills Man Who Fired At Driver In I-95 Road Rage Case Learns His Fate A Maryland man who opened fire on a driver during a midday road rage dispute on I-95 in Howard County will spend decades in prison. Owings Mills resident Quwan Gordon, 48, was arrested in connection to a midday shooting last summer after firing at another driver during a bout of road rage, and he was later convicted. This week, the Howard County State's Attorney's Office announced that Gordon was sentenced to 50 years in prison in connection to the shooting along the interstate. In January, Gordon was convicted of attempted murder, first-degree assault, and related weapons offenses fo…
Man Killed Changing Tire On I-695 In Hit-And-Run Identified By Maryland State Police Man Killed Changing Tire On I-695 In Hit-And-Run Identified By Maryland State Police
Man Killed Changing Tire On I-695 In Hit-And-Run Identified By Maryland State Police A Maryland man was struck and killed on the shoulder of I-695 while trying to change a flat tire — and now the hunt is on for the driver who hit him and drove off, authorities say. Junior Dunkley, 67, of Owings Mills, was identified as the victim in the deadly hit-and-run crash that happened in the early morning hours of Sunday, April 20, Maryland State Police announced Monday. Troopers from the Golden Ring Barrack were called to the inner loop of I-695 near Wilkens Avenue around 2:23 a.m. after getting reports of a crash involving two trucks. Investigators say Dunkley was outside his gray…
‘Like Dressing Up A Skeleton’: PA Son Meant No Harm Leaving Mom’s Body In Car, Defense Says ‘Like Dressing Up A Skeleton’: PA Son Meant No Harm Leaving Mom’s Body In Car, Defense Says
‘Like Dressing Up A Skeleton’: PA Son Meant No Harm Leaving Mom’s Body In Car, Defense Says A man accused of leaving his mother’s dead body in a trash-covered car outside a Lancaster County home will face trial, a judge ruled on Wednesday, April 16. Kevin Hyun Ahn, 31, who has no fixed address but was last living in Schuylkill Haven, is charged with Abuse of Corpse after Northern Lancaster County police discovered his mother’s body in a vehicle parked outside a home in the 100 block of Fruitville Pike in Penn Township on Sunday, March 24, authorities said. During a preliminary hearing before Magisterial District Judge Torrey Landis, officers testified that 61-year-old Hyun Ahn of …
Ghost Gun Found After Owings Mills Man Fled Road Rage Scene: State Police Ghost Gun Found After Owings Mills Man Fled Road Rage Scene: State Police
Ghost Gun Found After Owings Mills Man Fled Road Rage Scene: State Police Two separate road rage incidents in Maryland ended with two men behind bars and two loaded handguns—one a ghost gun—taken off the streets, according to state police. Maryland State Police said 33-year-old Cedric James, of North East, and 23-year-old Skyler Robinson, of Owings Mills, were arrested in connection with unrelated road rage cases in Baltimore and Cecil counties in March, authorities announced on Friday, April 4. Both suspects are facing multiple felony charges including first- and second-degree assault, firearm use during a violent crime, and handgun in a vehicle. James was …
Mom Of 3 Killed In Owings Mills Murder-Suicide Remembered As ‘Glue Holding Family Together’ Mom Of 3 Killed In Owings Mills Murder-Suicide Remembered As ‘Glue Holding Family Together’
Mom Of 3 Killed In Owings Mills Murder-Suicide Remembered As ‘Glue Holding Family Together’ A beloved Maryland mother of three who was found dead alongside her husband inside their Baltimore County home is being remembered by loved ones as a beautiful light and selfless friend. Karen Halle Franklin, 59, was identified by police as the woman found fatally shot on Tuesday, April 1 inside her home on Avery Hill Drive in Owings Mills,. Both Franklin and her husband, Gary Franklin, 63, were found suffering from gunshot wounds, and their deaths were ruled a murder-suicide, police said on Thursday. Jill Cohen, who called Franklin her best friend of nearly 34 years, launched a GoFundMe t…
Smoking Materials Spark Blaze That Leaves Owings Mills Man Critically Injured In MD: Officials Smoking Materials Spark Blaze That Leaves Owings Mills Man Critically Injured In MD: Officials
Smoking Materials Spark Blaze That Leaves Owings Mills Man Critically Injured In MD: Officials A 68-year-old man suffered serious injuries after being pulled from a blazing Owings Mills townhome during a two-alarm fire sparked by discarded smoking materials, fire officials said. Fire crews raced to the 9800 block of Bon Haven Lane just before 4 p.m. Wednesday, March 26, after getting reports of a dwelling fire with heavy flames, Baltimore County Fire said in a release. When firefighters arrived, they found the rear of the home fully engulfed. During their search, crews found the victim on the third floor in cardiac arrest. First responders performed life-saving measures and managed …
Son 'Acting Weird' Stashes Mom's Body In Back Seat Of Her Own SUV Found In Penn Township: DA Son 'Acting Weird' Stashes Mom's Body In Back Seat Of Her Own SUV Found In Penn Township: DA
Son 'Acting Weird' Stashes Mom's Body In Back Seat Of Her Own SUV Found In Penn Township: DA A 31-year-old man is facing charges after police say he left his mother’s body in a car outside of a Pennsylvania home. Her cause of death? Strangulation — and it’s been ruled a homicide, authorities said. Kevin Hyun Ahn, 31, was charged with abuse of a corpse after 61-year-old Hyun Ahn, of Owings Mills, MD, was found dead in a white Toyota RAV4 around 3:46 p.m. on March 24, the Lancaster County Coroner’s Office and Northern Lancaster County Regional Police (NLCRPD) said. Police were dispatched to the 100 block of Fruitville Pike after a woman called to report her estranged brother was “act…
Owings Mills Woman Killed After Losing Control Of Car, Crashing Into Tree: Police Owings Mills Woman Killed After Losing Control Of Car, Crashing Into Tree: Police
Owings Mills Woman Killed After Losing Control Of Car, Crashing Into Tree: Police A Maryland woman was killed after losing control of her car and slamming into a tree at a busy intersection in Montgomery County, officials announced. Melissa Thomas, 51, of Owings Mills, was pronounced dead at the scene after the single-vehicle crash late Monday night, March 17, according to the Montgomery County Department of Police. First responders were called shortly before 11 p.m. to the area of eastbound Ashton Road (MD 108) at the intersection with New Hampshire Avenue (MD 650) for reports of a serious crash. Officers and Montgomery County Fire & Rescue arrived to find Thomas i…
Road Rage Shooter From Baltimore County Convicted In Violent I-95 Incident: State Police Road Rage Shooter From Baltimore County Convicted In Violent I-95 Incident: State Police
Road Rage Shooter From Baltimore County Convicted In Violent I-95 Incident: State Police A Baltimore County man accused of drug and weapons offenses following a road rage incident on I-95 in Howard County has been convicted, state police announced. Owings Mills resident Quwan Gordon, 48, was arrested in connection to a midday shooting last summer after firing at another driver during an incident. On Friday, Jan. 31, officials said that Gordon has been convicted of attempted murder, first-degree assault, and related weapons offenses following a three-day trial. He remains detained at the Baltimore County Detention Center on related narcotics and weapons charges. “The…
$2M Richer! House Hunting Couple Gets Lucky With Maryland Lottery Scratch-Off Win $2M Richer! House Hunting Couple Gets Lucky With Maryland Lottery Scratch-Off Win
$2M Richer! House Hunting Couple Gets Lucky With Maryland Lottery Scratch-Off Win A Maryland couple 'Passed Go' and collected $2 million dollars.  The Baltimore County pair rolled the dice and hit the jackpot in a big way, claiming the first $2 million top prize from the Maryland Lottery's MONOPOLY X200 scratch-off game.  Now, the Owings Mills couple is debating their next move—buy Boardwalk, Park Place, or maybe just a new house? The wife, a loyal Lottery player with a track record of wins ranging from $5 to $1,000, finally hit the big one with the $30 MONOPOLY X200 ticket.  The couple snagged their golden ticket at Royal Farms on Reisterstown Road, ear…
Crafting Trouble: Joann Declares Bankruptcy For Second Time In Less Than 12 Months Crafting Trouble: Joann Declares Bankruptcy For Second Time In Less Than 12 Months
Crafting Trouble: Joann Declares Bankruptcy For Second Time In Less Than 12 Months Arts and crafts retailer Joann is declaring bankruptcy for the second time in less than a year, officials said. Joann filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in a Delaware court, the company said in a news release on Wednesday, Jan. 15. The chain known for sewing and other craft materials said the move will help facilitate a sale to maximize the business's value. Interim CEO Michael Prendergast said the bankruptcy declaration was necessary despite the chain's efforts to drastically improve its financial health. "Since becoming a private company in April [2024], the Board and management team h…
Police Identify 21-Year-Old Found Shot To Death In Baltimore County Police Identify 21-Year-Old Found Shot To Death In Baltimore County
Police Identify 21-Year-Old Found Shot To Death In Baltimore County Baltimore County detectives are searching for answers after a fatal shooting left a 21-year-old man dead late on Monday night. Officers were called to the 300 block of Garrison Forest Road in Owings Mills at around 11 p.m. on Dec. 30, where there were reports of gunfire with one person down. Upon arrival, they found Raheim Ali Esna Ashari suffering from multiple gunshot wounds, police said. Ashari was pronounced dead at the scene as officers from the Baltimore County Police Department worked to secure the area and gather evidence. No details about a possible shooter or motive has been rel…
These Party City Stores To Shut Down In Maryland, Virginia Amid Massive Closure These Party City Stores To Shut Down In Maryland, Virginia Amid Massive Closure
These Party City Stores To Shut Down In Maryland, Virginia Amid Massive Closure Dozens of Party City locations in the DMV region are among the hundreds set to be closed as the company announced it is going out of business. Both Maryland and Virginia were hit hard by the reported closure, which will impact approximately 800 stores across the country. Party City was founded in 1986 and is the largest retailer of party goods in North America. In Maryland, there are 19 stores among those set to be shut down in these locations, according to the company's website:  Annapolis; Baltimore; Bel Air; Catonsville; Cockeysville; Columbia; Forestville; Frederick; Gaithersb…
Hundreds Of Jobs On The Table As Wegmans Expands With New Location In Rockville Hundreds Of Jobs On The Table As Wegmans Expands With New Location In Rockville
Hundreds Of Jobs On The Table As Wegmans Expands With New Location In Rockville Progress is rolling right along in Montgomery County as Wegmans prepares to open its ninth Maryland location next year.  Applications are now being accepted for the new Rockville store, which is slated to open in late summer 2025 near Rockville Pike and Halpine Road in the Twinbrook Quarter neighborhood. The 80,000-square-foot grocery store is expected to bring upwards of 500 full- and part-time jobs to the community and will be part of the new Twinbrook Quarter development.  For those worried about parking in the area, fear not—Wegmans officials confirmed the location will inclu…
Popular Baltimore Mexican Restaurant Nacho Mama's Closing After 30 Years Popular Baltimore Mexican Restaurant Nacho Mama's Closing After 30 Years
Popular Baltimore Mexican Restaurant Nacho Mama's Closing After 30 Years Nacho Mama’s, a Baltimore staple famous for its hubcap margaritas, Natty Bohs, and Maryland-Mex fare, will soon close the doors of its Canton and Towson locations after more than 30 years of serving the community. The McCusker family, a cherished part of the region for decades, announced this week that both restaurants will serve their final meals on Sunday, Jan. 12, 2025. “Although this decision has not been easy for us, our family is grateful to our community that we have been blessed to serve for over three decades,” they wrote in a letter to the community. Jackie McCusker, wife of the …
Winning $2M Lottery Scratch-Off Ticket Sold To Lucky Elkridge Woman Winning $2M Lottery Scratch-Off Ticket Sold To Lucky Elkridge Woman
Winning $2M Lottery Scratch-Off Ticket Sold To Lucky Elkridge Woman Retirement is coming early for a lucky Maryland couple who cashed in big on a Lottery scratch-off ticket they picked up at a Baltimore County food store. An Elkridge woman cleaned up playing a $30 scratcher sold at Giant in Owings Mills that she turned into a $2 million jackpot. A regular Lottery player, the winner said that she enjoys playing Mega Millions, Powerball, and a variety of scratch-off games, but it was the 200X the Cash ticket purchased at Giant on Mill Run Circle that set she and her husband up for retirement after spending decades as a custodian after coming to the US 25 year…
'Peeping Tom' Admits To Recording Women Illegally, Stealing Data In Columbia: Prosecutors 'Peeping Tom' Admits To Recording Women Illegally, Stealing Data In Columbia: Prosecutors
'Peeping Tom' Admits To Recording Women Illegally, Stealing Data In Columbia: Prosecutors A Peeping Tom who secretly filmed women and stole data from patients' cellphones at his job in Howard County copped to the crime and is facing prison time, according to the state's attorney's office. Owings Mills resident Delano Draine, 43, pleaded guilty this week to eight counts of illegal computer access and four counts related to visual surveillance for incidents involving several women and a young girl, authorities announced. He was initially indicted on 68 charges related to recordings in a dressing room, upskirt videos of women, and illegally accessing private media of patients …
Owings Mills Man Charged With Attempted Murder For I-95 Shooting In Howard County: State PD Owings Mills Man Charged With Attempted Murder For I-95 Shooting In Howard County: State PD
Owings Mills Man Charged With Attempted Murder For I-95 Shooting In Howard County: State PD A Baltimore County man is facing drug and weapons charges after a road rage incident on I-95 in Howard County led state police investigators right to him. Owings Mills resident Quwan Gordon, 48, was arrested in connection to a midday shooting last week after firing at another driver during an incident that played out last week, authorities announced on Saturday morning. Police say that on Monday, Aug. 12, troopers were called to a stretch of the interstate when victims reported that they were shot at during a road rage dispute with another driver in a white Volkswagen.  Upon arrival, …
Four Arrested Following Drug Trafficking Investigation in Carroll County: State's Attorney Four Arrested Following Drug Trafficking Investigation in Carroll County: State's Attorney
Four Arrested Following Drug Trafficking Investigation in Carroll County: State's Attorney An extensive investigation into drug dealing in Carroll County led to the apprehension of four wanted suspects who have been indicted by a grand jury, the state's attorney's office announced. Last week, the county's Drug and Firearms Trafficking Task Force (DTF) and local police agencies executed three search warrants at local residences in Carroll and Baltimore counties, leading to the arrest of four suspects. Those charged:  Christine Katheryn Harris, 49, of Taneytown; William Randy Tew, 42, of Taneytown; Melissa Dawn Smith, 41, of Reisterstown; Randolph Eric Vassar, 55, of Owings …
Baltimore County Scammer Bilked Elderly Man Into $1.1M Gold Bar Scheme In Montgomery County: PD Baltimore County Scammer Bilked Elderly Man Into $1.1M Gold Bar Scheme In Montgomery County: PD
Baltimore County Scammer Bilked Elderly Man Into $1.1M Gold Bar Scheme In Montgomery County: PD A Baltimore County man who ran a $1.1 million government-imposted-related gold bar scheme in Maryland has been arrested, according to police in Montgomery County. Vipul J. Thakkar, 52, of Owings Mills, was taken into custody on Wednesday, July 24 after his 74-year-old victim alerted the authorities about a possible scammer who had been targeting him. According to the Montgomery County Department of Police, earlier this month, a Bethesda man contacted them to advise he believed he had been scammed after seeing local news reports of a woman being bilked out of nearly $1 million in a simi…
Popular Ice Cream Products Recalled Over Listeria Concerns, FDA Says Popular Ice Cream Products Recalled Over Listeria Concerns, FDA Says
Popular Ice Cream Products Recalled Over Listeria Concerns, FDA Says Approximately 70 ice cream products sold by multiple brands including Friendly's and Hershey's are being recalled due to a possible presence of listeria, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) said. The brands were recalled this week by Totally Cool, Inc. based in Owings Mills, MD, which has stopped the production and distribution of the affected products due to FDA sampling. Some of the most popular items recalled include: Friendly's 60 fl oz Celebration Ice Cream Cake 40 fl oz Strawberry Krunch Ice Cream Cake; Hershey's 38 fl oz vanilla and chocolat…
DUI Driver Going 128 MPH Before Fatal Maryland Crash Charged In 17-Count Indictment: Prosecutor DUI Driver Going 128 MPH Before Fatal Maryland Crash Charged In 17-Count Indictment: Prosecutor
DUI Driver Going 128 MPH Before Fatal Maryland Crash Charged In 17-Count Indictment: Prosecutor An allegedly intoxicated driver from Baltimore County who crashed head-on and killed a 22-year-old woman in Carroll County earlier this year in Westminster has been indicted, the state's attorney's office announced on Monday afternoon. Jamall Steele, 34, of Randallstown, has been indicted on 17 counts that include automobile manslaughter and other offenses for his alleged role in the fatal crash that took the life of local resident Kayla Rodriquez-Garcia and left her passenger, Owings Mills resident Bryanie Flories, 22, hospitalized with serious injuries. The Maryland AG's Independent …
Barricade Situation Reported In Baltimore County (DEVELOPING) Barricade Situation Reported In Baltimore County (DEVELOPING)
Barricade Situation Reported In Baltimore County (Developing) Some residents in Baltimore County have been advised to avoid a neighborhood in Owings Mills as police attempt to peacefully resolve a reported barricade situation. An alert was issued at around 2:40 p.m. on Wednesday afternoon by police after officers were called to the unit block of Woodthorne Court.  Residents in the area have been advised to avoid the area as the standoff continues. #BCoPD is on the scene of a barricade in the unit block of Woodthorne Court, 21117. Residents who live in the area are being asked to stay out of the immediate area as we work to resolve this incide…
Peeping Tom Indicted On 68 Charges For Recording Women, Stealing Data In Maryland: Police Peeping Tom Indicted On 68 Charges For Recording Women, Stealing Data In Maryland: Police
Peeping Tom Indicted On 68 Charges For Recording Women, Stealing Data In Maryland: Police A Peeping Tom who allegedly secretly filmed women and stole data from patients' cellphones at his workplace is behind bars in Howard County, according to police. Owings Mills resident Delano Draine, 43, has been indicted on 68 charges for allegedly recording dressing room and upskirt videos of women and illegally accessing private media of patients and coworkers at a Columbia dental office where he worked, authorities announced on Wednesday. In December 2023, a 16-year-old girl reported that while in a dressing room at a clothing store in The Mall in Columbia, she spotted a man re…
Students Treated For Heat-Related Illness At School Ceremony In Maryland Students Treated For Heat-Related Illness At School Ceremony In Maryland
Students Treated For Heat-Related Illness At School Ceremony In Maryland A dozen students in Baltimore County had to be treated for heat-related illnesses on Tuesday morning after overheating, officials confirm. First responders responded to the McDonogh School before 10:30 a.m. on May 23, where there was a report of students feeling ill during a Memorial Day Celebration. MEDICAL INCIDENT | 8900 McDonogh Road #OwingsMills | EMS on scene treating 12 students who suffered heat-related illness | PIO on scene. DT0912 pic.twitter.com/J6hRsKH7VK — Baltimore County Fire Department (@BaltCoFire) May 23, 2024 School officials said that when the students began fallin…
Woman Wins $75K Doubling Down On Lucky Numbers Playing Pick 5 Tickets In Maryland Woman Wins $75K Doubling Down On Lucky Numbers Playing Pick 5 Tickets In Maryland
Woman Wins $75K Doubling Down On Lucky Numbers Playing Pick 5 Tickets In Maryland A Maryland woman turned $1.50 into $75,000 after doubling down on a very specific set of numbers and winning big playing her favorite Lottery game. An Owings Mills woman who says she is a regular Lottery player played her numbers on Friday on two separate Pick 5 tickets, winning the top prize on a $1 ticket and a 50-cent ticket.  She hit on both, good for a total of $75,000. She said that her numbers are comprised of the date of death of her boyfriend’s father, and on the night of the drawing she "was very excited to learn that she had two big winning tickets," according to Lotte…
AG Releases Footage From Night Man Died After Being Taken Into Custody In Baltimore County AG Releases Footage From Night Man Died After Being Taken Into Custody In Baltimore County
AG Releases Footage From Night Man Died After Being Taken Into Custody In Baltimore County The Maryland Attorney General's Office has released the body-worn camera footage involving the January incident that resulted in the death of a man who was taken into custody in Baltimore County. Craig Cousin, 41, died while in the custody of veteran police officers Cantrell, Folderauer, Eskins, and Marsh on Wednesday, Jan. 10. PREVIOUS STORY: Police ID Man Who Died After Being Taken Into Custody In Owings Mills They had been called to investigate a suspicious person in the area of Rosewood Lane and Reistertown Road in Owings Mills and took Cousin into custody with an assist from the famil…