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Fake Cop Kidnapped, Sexually Assaulted Woman In Maryland, Sheriff Says Fake Cop Kidnapped, Sexually Assaulted Woman In Maryland, Sheriff Says
Fake Cop Kidnapped, Sexually Assaulted Woman In Maryland, Sheriff Says A Maryland man accused of sexually assaulting a woman after kidnapping her in Waldorf is facing similar charges in Anne Arundel County, according to the Charles County Sheriff's Office. Silver Spring resident Bryan Neal Gordon, 27, is facing criminal charges in Southern Maryland following an investigation into a harrowing incident late last month. Investigators say that around 10:30 p.m. on June 28, a woman arranged to meet Gordon in the 2200 block of Old Washington Road in Waldorf. Once inside his vehicle, it is alleged that Gordon falsely claimed to be a police officer, handcuffed h…

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by Zak Failla
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12 Years Later: Herndon Man Arrested At Dulles In 2014 Hit-And-Run Case, Police Say 12 Years Later: Herndon Man Arrested At Dulles In 2014 Hit-And-Run Case, Police Say
12 Years Later: Herndon Man Arrested At Dulles In 2014 Hit-And-Run Case, Police Say He disappeared before he could face a judge. More than a decade after police say he struck a woman with his car, fled the scene, skipped court, and left the country, a Herndon man is finally back in custody after being arrested at Dulles International Airport. Enda Browne, 43, was arrested after the US Marshals Service located him at Dulles Airport, Fairfax County Police announced on Monday, July 6. The arrest closes a 12-year chapter that began on Nov. 16, 2014, when officers were called around 6:30 p.m. to the intersection of Reston Parkway and Spectrum Center Drive in Reston for reports…

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by Zak Failla
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Virginia Woman Walks Away From Crash, Refuses Blood Draw After Third DUI: Sheriff Virginia Woman Walks Away From Crash, Refuses Blood Draw After Third DUI: Sheriff
Virginia Woman Walks Away From Crash, Refuses Blood Draw After Third DUI: Sheriff She tried to leave the crash behind. Instead, deputies say they found a Virginia woman walking down the road moments after wrecking her vehicle, only to discover she was allegedly impaired, carrying suspected drugs, and facing her third DUI offense. The crash happened around 8:15 p.m. on Saturday, July 4, in the 1600 block of Poplar Road in Stafford County, where deputies responded to reports of a single-vehicle crash involving a driver who had walked away from the scene. Deputies found 41-year-old Stafford resident Tameca Dorsey walking along nearby Donovan Lane and confirmed she had been…

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by Zak Failla
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Doctors Saved Maryland Boy's Eye, But Not His Sight After Freak Lawnmower Accident Doctors Saved Maryland Boy's Eye, But Not His Sight After Freak Lawnmower Accident
Doctors Saved Maryland Boy's Eye, But Not His Sight After Freak Lawnmower Accident It happened in an instant. A Maryland boy is facing a long and uncertain recovery after a projectile launched by a lawnmower struck him in the face, leaving him without vision in his right eye and sending him into emergency surgery. Family and friends say Greyson Wathen was rushed to Johns Hopkins Wilmer Eye Institute after the accident, where surgeons worked to save both his eye and repair a severe facial injury. They saved it. But despite the successful surgery, Greyson no longer has sight in his right eye, according to a GoFundMe created to support his family. Greyson Wathen …

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by Zak Failla
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Public Funeral Set For PA Trooper Killed During NY Truck Inspection; Mass. Driver Charged Public Funeral Set For PA Trooper Killed During NY Truck Inspection; Mass. Driver Charged
Public Funeral Set For PA Trooper Killed During NY Truck Inspection; Mass. Driver Charged Pennsylvania State Police have announced funeral arrangements for Trooper First Class Michael E. Pahira Jr., the veteran trooper who was killed while inspecting a tractor-trailer driven by a New York trucker after investigators say a Massachusetts truck driver crashed onto the shoulder of Interstate 81 in Schuylkill County. Public visitation will be held from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. on Wednesday, July 8, at North Schuylkill Junior/Senior High School, 15 Academy Lane in Ashland, Pennsylvania State Police announced on Monday, July 6. The funeral service will follow at 11 a.m. Burial services will be…

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by Jillian Pikora
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Teen Identified As Victim In Fatal Virginia Shooting; Gunman At Large: Police (UPDATED) Teen Identified As Victim In Fatal Virginia Shooting; Gunman At Large: Police (UPDATED)
Teen Identified As Victim In Fatal Virginia Shooting; Gunman At Large: Police (Updated) It didn't end with the shooting. Prince William County police are searching for a suspect who fled on foot after a 16-year-old was gunned down in a Woodbridge parking lot late Sunday night, July 5. Officers were called around 10:12 p.m. to the 16700 block of Blackjack Oak Lane, where they found the teen suffering from a gunshot wound to his upper body, police said. Officers immediately began lifesaving efforts before the victim was rushed to a nearby hospital, where he later died. Investigators said a vehicle believed to be connected to the shooting was seen leaving the area moments after…

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by Zak Failla
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Man Accused Of Fatally Shooting Centreville Guest Inside Home On Fourth Of July: Sheriff Man Accused Of Fatally Shooting Centreville Guest Inside Home On Fourth Of July: Sheriff
Man Accused Of Fatally Shooting Centreville Guest Inside Home On Fourth Of July: Sheriff What started as a Fourth of July celebration ended with a man dead inside a home. Loudoun County Sheriff's Office deputies were called to a home in the 43000 block of Helmsdale Terrace in Chantilly around 1:52 a.m. on Saturday, July 4, after receiving reports of a shooting inside the residence. When they arrived, deputies found 33-year-old Brandon Fadden, of Centreville, suffering from a gunshot wound. He was pronounced dead at the scene. Hours later, investigators announced the arrest of Joshua Soroko, 31, of Chantilly, in connection with the fatal shooting. According to the sheriff's of…

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by Zak Failla
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Tickets, Armed Security, 100 Guests: New Details Emerge In Deadly Maryland House Party Shooting Tickets, Armed Security, 100 Guests: New Details Emerge In Deadly Maryland House Party Shooting
Tickets, Armed Security, 100 Guests: New Details Emerge In Deadly Maryland House Party Shooting What was supposed to be a ticketed house party with armed security ended in gunfire, a homicide investigation, and more than 100 stunned guests scrambling from a chaotic scene. The shooting unfolded shortly after midnight on Sunday, July 5, at a private home on the 2300 block of Willow Vale Drive in Fallston, where Harford County Sheriff's Office deputies responded to reports of shots fired during what investigators say was a large party attended by an estimated 100 people. When deputies arrived, they found Joseph Evans, 34, of Owings Mills, suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. Deputies …

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by Zak Failla
Business
Bacteria Found In Popular Shampoo Prompts Recall: What To Know Bacteria Found In Popular Shampoo Prompts Recall: What To Know
Bacteria Found In Popular Shampoo Prompts Recall: What To Know A popular salon shampoo is being recalled because it may be contaminated with bacteria. Kao USA voluntarily recalled select lots of Oribe Serene Scalp Densifying Shampoo, according to a company announcement posted by the Food and Drug Administration on Wednesday, July 1. The recall affects 8.5-ounce and 33.8-ounce bottles sold in the US and Canada. According to the company, the shampoo may contain Pluralibacter gergoviae bacteria. The bacteria pose little medical risk to healthy people, but people with weakened immune systems may be more susceptible to infection, the FDA said. The aff…

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by Chris Spiker
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Church Volunteer Charged With Sexually Abusing Teen In Virginia As Police Fear More Victims Church Volunteer Charged With Sexually Abusing Teen In Virginia As Police Fear More Victims
Church Volunteer Charged With Sexually Abusing Teen In Virginia As Police Fear More Victims A Virginia man who volunteered with youth at a church is facing charges after allegedly sexually abusing a teen girl in his care multiple times. Jeremy Mishler, 42, is in custody following an investigation into sex offenses as the Arlington County Police Department searches for possible additional victims, authorities announced on Monday, July 6. On June 5, detectives launched a criminal investigation after receiving a tip that Mishler had inappropriate contact with a teen he knew on several occasions in May 2026. According to officials, Mishler is known to have previously volunteered…

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by Zak Failla
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'No Child Should Go Through This': Maryland Teen Loses Both Parents As Friends, Family Step Up 'No Child Should Go Through This': Maryland Teen Loses Both Parents As Friends, Family Step Up
'No Child Should Go Through This': Maryland Teen Loses Both Parents As Friends, Family Step Up A Maryland teenager is facing the unimaginable after losing both of his parents in the span of about a year, leaving family members to rally around him as they help him navigate a future forever changed. Ryan Aigner lost his father, Robert, last year.  Now, after the recent death of his mother, Roblyn Aigner, relatives have stepped in to care for him while trying to provide the stability every child deserves. Ryan Aigner GoFundMe As family members grieve two heartbreaking losses, they're also hoping the community that has already surrounded them with love can help ease som…

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by Zak Failla
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Lauren Bennett Dies At 37: Popular Singer's 'Party Rock Anthem' Became No. 1 Hit Lauren Bennett Dies At 37: Popular Singer's 'Party Rock Anthem' Became No. 1 Hit
Lauren Bennett Dies At 37: Popular Singer's 'Party Rock Anthem' Became No. 1 Hit Her voice helped define one of the biggest pop moments of the 2010s. Click here for a new, updated story: Lauren Bennett's Family Shares New Details After Singer's Death At 37 Lauren Bennett, best known for her featured vocals on LMFAO’s "Party Rock Anthem," has died at 37. Her former group, G.R.L., announced her death in an Instagram post on Monday, July 6. No cause of death was announced.  "Our hearts are broken, and we cannot express how much she meant to us," G.R.L. said. "We will forever cherish the love, laughter, and countless memories she gave us. Her beautiful spirit …

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by Joe Lombardi