NRP flood response transitions in Western Maryland as recovery begins
WESTERNPORT, Md. — The Maryland Natural Resources Police announced Saturday that their emergency operations in response to historic flooding in Western Maryland have ended, though support efforts continue in affected areas of…
Illegal immigrant sentenced for Apple gift card scam at Western Pennsylvania Wal-Mart stores
HARRISBURG, PA — A 20-year-old man has been sentenced to up to three years in prison for orchestrating a scheme to steal and alter Apple gift cards from Wal-Mart stores in Western…
Man sentenced for Apple gift card scam targeting Western Pennsylvania Walmart stores
HARRISBURG, P.A. — A Chinese national has been sentenced to up to three years in prison for orchestrating a large-scale Apple gift card theft scheme across Walmart stores in Western Pennsylvania, Attorney…
Sixty-year-old man shot numerous times in Baltimore’s Western District
BALTIMORE, MD. — A 60-year-old man was hospitalized after being shot multiple times Tuesday afternoon in Baltimore’s Western District, authorities said. Officers responded to the 2700 block of Pennsylvania Avenue at approximately…
Pumpkin Train Rides Bring Fall Fun to Flemington with Black River & Western
FLEMINGTON, NJ – On October 26 and 27, families can hop aboard the Pumpkin Train to experience a classic fall celebration hosted by Black River & Western Railroad in partnership with Everitt…
Day Time Spooky Wild West Fest & Haunted Train + Trail Brings Western Thrills to Stanhope
STANHOPE, NJ – Saddle up for some spooky fun at the Day Time Spooky Wild West Fest & Haunted Train + Trail, running weekends from October 5 to 27. This interactive Western…
Woman Fatally Shot in Western Baltimore
BALTIMORE, MD — A homicide investigation is underway after a woman was fatally shot in Baltimore’s Western District on Sunday night. Officers responded to a ShotSpotter alert in the 2700 block of…
Baltimore Police Arrest 15-Year-Old Suspect in Western District Attempted Murder
BALTIMORE, Md. — A 15-year-old male was arrested for attempted murder after allegedly firing a handgun at a 15-year-old female in Baltimore’s Western District. The incident occurred on August 31, 2024, around…
Pennsylvania Man Sentenced to 36 Months for Firearms Trafficking in Western New York
BUFFALO, N.Y. — Christian Arroyo Collazo, 28, of New Castle, Pennsylvania, was sentenced on Thursday to 36 months in federal prison for his role in a firearms trafficking conspiracy. The sentence was…
Stolen Vehicle Recovered, Suspect Arrested in Baltimore’s Western District
BALTIMORE, Md. — A stolen vehicle was recovered and a suspect arrested in Baltimore’s Western District on Thursday as part of an ongoing auto theft initiative. On August 29, members of the…
Baltimore Police Arrest 15-Year-Old on Handgun and Drug Charges in Western District
BALTIMORE, Md. — A 15-year-old male was arrested on Thursday afternoon in the Western District of Baltimore for handgun and drug-related offenses. The arrest took place at approximately 1:40 p.m. on August…
Man Dead In Western Baltimore Shooting
BALTIMORE, Md. – A shooting in the 1100 block of Tiffany Court on Saturday afternoon left an unidentified adult male dead, prompting an investigation by homicide detectives. Western District patrol officers responded…
Western Maryland Man Strikes Electric Win with Lottery Scratch-Off
CUMBERLAND, MD – A Western Maryland resident is celebrating a striking win of $88,000 from the Maryland Lottery’s Electric 8s scratch-off game. The thrilling moment occurred last weekend during a routine shopping…
Baltimore Police Seize Firearms and Drugs in Western District Arrests
BALTIMORE, MD — Baltimore Police announced the arrest of two men following a search and seizure operation conducted by a Western District DAT detective. The operation took place on Thursday afternoon in…
Shooting in Baltimore’s Western District Under Investigation
BALTIMORE, MD — Western District patrol officers were called to the scene of a shooting on Woodbrook Avenue this Saturday at around 9 a.m. Upon arrival at the 2400 block, officers found…
Baltimore Police Seize Guns and Drugs in Western District Arrest
BALTIMORE, MD — On April 18, 2024, at approximately 6:20 p.m., members of the Western District Action Team responded to a call regarding an armed individual at the intersection of North Monroe…
Western PA Tow Truck Operator Charged with Fraud Involving $300K in Excessive Fees
HARRISBURG, PA—Attorney General Michelle Henry and the Allegheny County Police have charged Vincent G. Fannick, owner of Vince’s Towing in Pittsburgh, with multiple offenses related to inflating towing costs. The charges, announced…
Holyoke Man Pleads Guilty to Armed Robberies Across Western Massachusetts
BOSTON, MA – Alfredo Aldeco, a 38-year-old man from Holyoke, has admitted guilt to multiple charges including armed robbery and firearms offenses in a federal courtroom in Springfield, related to his involvement…
Zelenskiy counts on more Western defence aid for Ukraine in next two months
By Nick Starkov KYIV (Reuters) – President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Saturday that he expected a number of new Western defence packages for Ukraine to be signed this and next month. “We…
Iran Claims Attacks On Western ‘Espionage Centers’ In Iraq
Iran Claims Attacks On Western ‘Espionage Centers’ In Iraq Micaela Burrow on January 15, 2024 Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) claimed a successful attack on “espionage centers” in Iraq on Monday…
Residents in Western Australia urged to flee as wildfire rages
SYDNEY (Reuters) – Residents in the state of Western Australia were urged to evacuate their homes on Saturday, as a bushfire burned out of control near the state’s capital Perth, amid soaring…
Heavy Winter Storm to Hit Western Maryland and Eastern West Virginia
ALLEGANY COUNTY, MD – The Allegany County Sheriff’s Office has issued a winter storm warning, effective from 7 AM to 7 PM EST Saturday. Residents in portions of western Maryland and eastern…
UN refugee chief urges Western states to deter migrants from dangerous routes
By Emma Farge GENEVA (Reuters) – Western states should enact policies to prevent asylum seekers embarking on dangerous routes, the U.N. refugee chief said on Thursday, as the number of migrants through…
Ukraine aerospace sector’s push for Western tie-ups met with skepticism
By Valerie Insinna and Joanna Plucinska LONDON/WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Ukrainian aerospace group Motor Sich has little to show so far for a wartime effort to woo potential partners in the West, as…
Western lithium, graphite miners boost prices for ESG-friendly supply
By Ernest Scheyder LOS ANGELES (Reuters) – Western lithium and graphite miners have started charging the electric vehicle (EV) supply chain higher prices for their material, meeting demand for environmentally-friendly and consistent…
U.S. Attorney’s Office Announces Meeting Of The Western District’s Health Care Fraud Working Group
CHARLOTTE, N.C. – Today, U.S. Attorney Dena J. King announced a meeting of the Western District’s Health Care Fraud Working Group, which focuses on combating health care fraud in the Western District…
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