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DUI Arrest Made Following Citizen Report
**Stafford, VA** – Authorities in Stafford County detained a local man for driving under the influence and possession of drugs and a firearm following a citizen’s report.
Late on Wednesday, around 11:58 p.m., Deputy P.J. Leon responded to a complaint of a drunk driver near Poplar Road and Truslow Road. The vehicle was struggling to stay within the lane. Deputy Leon located the vehicle, noted its erratic movement, and initiated a traffic stop.
The driver, identified as Keith Kerns, 40, exhibited signs of narcotics use and was found to be carrying a firearm. The deputy secured the firearm before performing field sobriety tests. Subsequent to these tests, Kerns was detained when suspected controlled substances were found in his jacket and vehicle.
Kerns faces charges for driving under the influence, possession of controlled substances, possession of a firearm while in possession of controlled substances, and failure to maintain the lane of travel. He is being held at Rappahannock Regional Jail with a $3,000 secured bond.
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, 84, was seen using a walker during Donald Trump’s election certification process following her recovery from a recent hip surgery. Pelosi, who…
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PRINCE FREDERICK, MD — A Southern Maryland caregiver turned a tip from a long-time friend and a suggestion from her mother into a $48,108 Keno prize, Maryland Lottery officials announced.…
YOUNGSTOWN, OH — Trey Bell, a 30-year-old fugitive wanted in connection with an armed robbery in Crafton, Pennsylvania, was captured in Youngstown, Ohio, on Thursday, according to the Allegheny County…
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Suspect Faces Multiple Charges Following Firearm Incident
**Delmar, MD -** An incident involving a firearm occurred on December 12, leading to severe allegations against a suspect in Delmar, Wicomico County. Deputies from the Wicomico County Sheriff’s Office Patrol Division responded to the situation at the 28000 Block of Waller Rd.
A victim claimed that during an argument, 45-year-old Richard Lee Luffman brandished a firearm and threatened harm. The victim reported being forced into a closet, while another individual was locked in a separate room. There was also a threat to the residents’ lives, resulting in minor injuries to one victim during the ordeal.
Luffman was later located by the Delaware State Police in Seaford, Delaware. Held by the Delaware Department of Corrections, he waived extradition and will be returned to Wicomico County. He faces charges of Second Degree Assault, two counts of False Imprisonment, and carrying a Handgun on a person.
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GAITHERSBURG, Md. — A 37-year-old woman was arrested Sunday after allegedly drowning her 3-month-old daughter in a bathtub, according to Montgomery County police. Mackenzie Rose Colgan, of Gaithersburg, contacted authorities…
BRONX, N.Y. — Authorities are searching for a suspect who stabbed a man during a dispute at a commercial location in the Bronx on Halloween night. The incident occurred on…
Price Gouging Protections Enforced in Erie County Following Severe Snowstorm
**Harrisburg, PA** – Price gouging protections are in effect in Erie County due to a severe snowstorm that left more than three feet of snow. Attorney General Michelle Henry emphasized the importance of being aware of unfair price increases during emergencies.
The declaration of a disaster emergency was made by Governor Shapiro on Thursday. This has activated a state law prohibiting companies from raising prices on consumer goods or services more than 20% above their average price from the preceding week.
Consumers in Erie County suspecting price gouging are encouraged to report it. Complaints can be submitted online at www.attorneygeneral.gov or by calling the Bureau of Consumer Protection at 800-441-2555.
The law empowers the Attorney General’s Bureau of Consumer Protection to investigate such complaints. Penalties for violations can reach up to $10,000 per incident, with provisions for restitution.
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GLEN BURNIE, Md. — A motor vehicle collision at Solley Road and Lincoln Drive in Anne Arundel County is causing significant traffic delays as police investigate the scene. The Anne…
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TRENTON, N.J. — The New Jersey Forest Fire Service announced Thursday that statewide fire restrictions have been lifted after substantial overnight rainfall reduced fire risks across the region. Fire danger…