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Timonium, MD

Lutherville-Timonium, MD
News
Cocaine Kingpin Busted With 75 Kilos At National Harbor Sting In Baltimore Faces Life: DOJ Cocaine Kingpin Busted With 75 Kilos At National Harbor Sting In Baltimore Faces Life: DOJ
Cocaine Kingpin Busted With 75 Kilos At National Harbor Sting In Baltimore Faces Life: DOJ A Baltimore man could spend the rest of his life in prison after an episode of "The Wire" played out in real life and he was busted hauling 75 kilos of cocaine in duffel bags during a sting at National Harbor. Desmond Jones, 45, pleaded guilty this week to conspiracy to distribute and possession with intent to distribute controlled substances after a yearlong federal investigation into a Baltimore drug trafficking organization. According to court documents, Jones wasn’t just dabbling — he was tied directly to a California supplier who helped funnel bulk shipments of cocaine to the East…

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by Zak Failla
Pikesville, MD
Business
NBA Star Al Harrington Expands Cannabis Empire With New Pikesville Dispensary Ahead Of 4/20 NBA Star Al Harrington Expands Cannabis Empire With New Pikesville Dispensary Ahead Of 4/20
NBA Star Al Harrington Expands Cannabis Empire With New Pikesville Dispensary Ahead Of 4/20 He dominated on the court—and now NBA veteran Al Harrington is lighting up the cannabis industry with another major move. Harrington, the former first-round draft pick who spent 16 seasons in the NBA, is bringing his award-winning Viola cannabis brands to Maryland, teaming up with Curio Wellness to launch a new Far & Dotter dispensary—the latest in a growing list of sleek retail outposts popping up across the country under his watch. Since launching Viola in 2011—named after his grandmother, who turned to cannabis for relief from glaucoma—Harrington has built the company into one of the…

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by Zak Failla
Lutherville-Timonium, MD
Lifestyle
Heavenly Sign From Above Leads Timonium-Area Woman To $50,000 Lottery Jackpot Heavenly Sign From Above Leads Timonium-Area Woman To $50,000 Lottery Jackpot
Heavenly Sign From Above Leads Timonium-Area Woman To $50,000 Lottery Jackpot A Maryland woman with a winning streak—and a little divine inspiration—says her late father may have been the secret to her recent $50,000 Lottery windfall. Known only as “Glo,” the Timonium-area resident, who has been a dedicated Lottery player for nearly 40 years, claimed her life-altering prize at Lottery headquarters after trusting her instincts on numbers tied to her late dad. “Glo” shared that the special moment came when she was stuck in traffic after leaving a family member’s home, when a license plate caught her eye, featuring her father’s birthday.  Taking it as a sign …

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by Zak Failla
York, PA
News
MD Restaurant Cook ID'd In Fatal PA Crash: York County Coroner MD Restaurant Cook ID'd In Fatal PA Crash: York County Coroner
MD Restaurant Cook ID'd In Fatal PA Crash: York County Coroner A 61-year-old woman who died in a two-crash has been identified by the York County Coroner's office on Monday evening, Aug. 6. Susan Lam, of the 2400 Block of Smith Mill Road, Shrewsbury Township died at the scene of the crash at the intersection of Mt. Airy Rd. and Buchanan Avenue in Shrewsbury Township at 6:15 p.m., as detailed in the release.  Lam struck a vehicle with two people inside who suffered injuries and were taken to a nearby hospital.  "Deputy Coroner Onalee Gilbert responded to the scene to investigate and certify the death," as stated in the release. There will be no autops…

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by Jillian Pikora
Towson, MD
Traffic
Driver Busted With Heroin, Mushrooms, Ecstasy During Stop In Baltimore: State Police Driver Busted With Heroin, Mushrooms, Ecstasy During Stop In Baltimore: State Police
Driver Busted With Heroin, Mushrooms, Ecstasy During Stop In Baltimore: State Police A traffic stop in Maryland for a suspected DUI driver led to the recovery of a host of drugs from a Baltimore man who was subsequently arrested, state police say. City resident Dwayne Purdie, Jr., 31, was arrested during an early morning traffic stop on July 14 after being spotted by troopers driving questionably, according to authorities.  Shortly before 3:30 a.m. on Sunday, Purdie was stopped in a Honda Accord that was heading east on the Inner Loop of I-695 near Green Spring Avenue in Timonium for the suspected DUI.  Police say that during the stop, troopers were tipped off th…

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by Zak Failla
Towson, MD
News
Powerball ‘Jackpot Chaser’ Takes Home $50K Prize In Baltimore Powerball ‘Jackpot Chaser’ Takes Home $50K Prize In Baltimore
Powerball ‘Jackpot Chaser’ Takes Home $50K Prize In Baltimore A Baltimore teacher who bought a batch of Powerball tickets as the jackpot grew to record-setting highs for the Saturday, March 30 drawing said she was thrilled to take home a third-tier $50,000 prize. The winner says she always waits to buy Powerball tickets until the jackpots grow large enough — so she purchased her lucky quick-pick ticket at Royal Farms at 100 West Padonia Road in Timonium and bought a handful. After checking her numbers on the My Lottery Rewards app the next day, the teacher learned of her winnings — but she was too timid to return to the store to have the ticket scanne…

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by Valerie Musson
Towson, MD
Lifestyle
Unintended Powerball Ticket Lands Maryland Woman $1M Prize Unintended Powerball Ticket Lands Maryland Woman $1M Prize
Unintended Powerball Ticket Lands Maryland Woman $1M Prize It was a circuitous road, but a newly-minted Maryland millionaire isn't complaining after winning big on a golden Powerball ticket. A series of strange events led a Baltimore woman to a million dollar prize after picking up an unintended Powerball ticket while running errands in Timonium, Lottery officials say. The journey to a new tax bracket began early in March, when the big winner was heading to Timonium to do some shopping when a song on the radio reminded her of a friend's upcoming birthday, prompting her to stop at Royal Farms on York Road in Towson, where she spotted a Powerbal…

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by Zak Failla
Towson, MD
Obituaries
Sudden Death Of Maryland Dad Trevor Jantzen, 27, Prompts Outpouring Of Support Sudden Death Of Maryland Dad Trevor Jantzen, 27, Prompts Outpouring Of Support
Sudden Death Of Maryland Dad Trevor Jantzen, 27, Prompts Outpouring Of Support The sudden death of 27-year-old Trevor Jantzen, of Cockeysville, has prompted an outpouring of support for his young daughter. Trevor died unexpectedly on Tuesday, Dec. 12, leaving behind his young daughter, Alessi, according to his obituary. More than $1,800 had been raised as of Thursday, Dec. 14 on a GoFundMe started for Baby Alessi, by Trevor's friend from middle school, Frank Wu. "The entire world obviously gravitated to his positivity and authenticity," Wu writes in detailing how he became close with Trevor, someone he considered a brother. "Unfortunately, we received the devas…

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by Cecilia Levine
Towson, MD
News
Dispensary Evacuated For HazMat Situation In Baltimore County (DEVELOPING) Dispensary Evacuated For HazMat Situation In Baltimore County (DEVELOPING)
Dispensary Evacuated For HazMat Situation In Baltimore County (Developing) A building had to be evacuated on Tuesday afternoon due to a carbon dioxide leak at a Baltimore County dispensary. HazMat crews were called to Plant 3(Curio) at 5 West Aylesbury Road in Timonium at around 1 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 26 to investigate a report of an uncontained issue, officials say. Officials said that due to the elevated levels of Carbon Dioxide, the building was evacuated as a precaution, though no injuries were initially reported. No additional information was provided by officials. This is a developing story. Check Daily Voice for updates. Want breaking news in the DMV a…

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by Zak Failla
Towson, MD
News
Some Residents Advised To Remain Indoors In Baltimore County Due To Barricade (DEVELOPING) Some Residents Advised To Remain Indoors In Baltimore County Due To Barricade (DEVELOPING)
Some Residents Advised To Remain Indoors In Baltimore County Due To Barricade (Developing) The Baltimore County Police Department is dealing with a new barricade situation with a new suspect in Timonium. An alert was issued by the department at approximately 10:30 a.m. on Friday morning cautioning that officers are at the scene of a standoff in the 100 block of East Timonium Road. Residents in the area have been told to stay indoors and motorists are being advised to avoid the area. Traffic is being rerouted along East Timonium Road between Greenmeadow Drive and Eastridge Road. Residents who live in this area are being asked to stay indoors. Motorists coming from Midridge an…

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by Zak Failla
Towson, MD
Police & Fire
Police ID Man Killed In Pick-Up Truck Crash On I-695 In Baltimore County Police ID Man Killed In Pick-Up Truck Crash On I-695 In Baltimore County
Police ID Man Killed In Pick-Up Truck Crash On I-695 In Baltimore County Police have identified the driver killed on Tuesday morning on I-695 in Baltimore County after going off road and coming to a crashing halt when he struck a tree. Stephen Richard Becker, 59, of Timonium, was pronounced dead at the scene of a single-vehicle crash that was reported shortly after 9 a.m. on Tuesday, May 30 on the inner loop of the interstate in Dundalk. Becker was driving a 2008 Honda pick-up truck on Monday morning near Cove Road when he lost control for unknown reasons, went off the roadway and smashed into the tree, killing him, according to officials. UPDATE: Baltimor…

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by Zak Failla
Westminster, MD
Weather
Hail, Rain Threatening Parts Of Maryland As Storm Rolls Through Region Hail, Rain Threatening Parts Of Maryland As Storm Rolls Through Region
Hail, Rain Threatening Parts Of Maryland As Storm Rolls Through Region Intense weather could be heading to parts of Maryland late on Saturday afternoon as officials advise residents to be cautious. An alert was issued by the National Weather Service at approximately 2:45 p.m. on Saturday, April 15, warning that central and southern Maryland, as well as parts of northern Virginia could see hail, heavy rains, and whipping wind gusts. Hit or miss showers continue this morning with more widespread showers & perhaps a few thunderstorms this afternoon. Highs today range from the mid 60s over the mountains to upper 70s east toward the bay. Shower activity dim…

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by Zak Failla
Towson, MD
Business
Raising Cane's Raises Expectations With Debut Maryland Restaurant Raising Cane's Raises Expectations With Debut Maryland Restaurant
Raising Cane's Raises Expectations With Debut Maryland Restaurant Raising Cane’s is ready for its closeup in Maryland. The popular chicken chain, which has locations across the country, opened its first Maryland restaurant on Thursday, Jan. 12 in Towson Row as the company continues expanding its foothold in the DMV region. Where are our Towson Caniacs at?! Our new Restaurant opens tomorrow on 4 W Towsontown Blvd. Ste 100! Can’t wait to see your ONE LOVE! pic.twitter.com/6M37JHCpW0 — Raising Cane's (@raisingcanes) January 11, 2023 Located on East Towsontown Boulevard in Towson, the 3,900-square-foot space will provide diners with both take-out and din…

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by Zak Failla
Towson, MD
Obituaries
Veteran WBTV Helicopter Pilot From Maryland Remembered For 'Humility, Love Of Flying' Veteran WBTV Helicopter Pilot From Maryland Remembered For 'Humility, Love Of Flying'
Veteran Wbtv Helicopter Pilot From Maryland Remembered For 'Humility, Love Of Flying' Support has poured in for the family of ENG Pilot Chip Tayag, a Maryland native who was killed in a helicopter crash that could have cost even more lives if not for his heroics. Tayag, a Maryland resident living in Timonium, who worked for the Total Traffic & Weather Network, was killed along with WBTV meteorologist Jason Myers after crashing in the Charlotte area on Tuesday, Nov. 22 in North Carolina. According to officials, Tayag is being hailed as a hero after he “made diversionary moves away from (I-77, the site of the crash) to save lives. "Because of his heroic acts, there were n…

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by Zak Failla
Towson, MD
News
WBTV Helicopter Pilot From Baltimore Called 'Hero' Following Fatal Crash WBTV Helicopter Pilot From Baltimore Called 'Hero' Following Fatal Crash
Wbtv Helicopter Pilot From Baltimore Called 'Hero' Following Fatal Crash The helicopter pilot who was killed in a crash in North Carolina is being praised for his heroics in the last moments of his life. ENG Pilot Chip Tayag, of Timonium, Maryland, who worked for the Total Traffic & Weather Network, was killed along with meteorologist Jason Myers after crashing in the Charlotte area on Tuesday, Nov. 22, according to officials and his network. According to reports, witnesses said that Tayag went down a hero, helping to navigate the crash away from a busy I-77 that was loaded with motorists at around noon on Tuesday afternoon. Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Ch…

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by Zak Failla