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Jury selection opened Monday in the trial of Darrian Randle, accused in the 2025 death of 3-year-old Nola Dinkins. Charging documents allege the child was beaten and her remains were found in a suitcase.
A late-night fight outside a Chesapeake Beach restaurant left a man stabbed and two people arrested, deputies say.
Mayor Brandon Scott says Baltimore recorded 40 homicides in May — a 23.1% year‑over‑year drop — and credits police, prosecutors and community programs for the progress.
A Fort Mill man admitted in federal court that he bought guns for a trafficker who moved them to Baltimore; authorities say more than 100 firearms were seized.
A Severn traffic stop uncovered a loaded shotgun, multiple suspected drugs and about $1,500 in cash; two people were arrested, police said.
A Martinsburg family was forced from their car at a Shepherdstown Road gas station; the suspect fled into Maryland and is being sought by investigators. Tips to the sheriff's office are requested.
A suspected robber who allegedly used a shotgun and assaulted a customer surrendered after a brief chase that ended on I‑895, police say. A multi‑agency task force located the getaway vehicle.
A 46-year-old Frederick mother was struck and killed while walking with her children on Bethel Road. Investigators say the driver remained and preliminary checks show no drugs, alcohol or excessive speed.
Stored poultry litter spontaneously ignited in Ridgely Saturday, damaging an outbuilding and equipment; no one was hurt. Investigators blamed spontaneous combustion.
Crews battled a two‑alarm blaze on Cedarcroft Road in Glen Oaks Sunday evening. Officials say more details will be released as investigators and the fire department work the scene.
A 20-year-old man died after a stabbing outside the Lord Baltimore Hotel Saturday night; police say an earlier argument at the Inner Harbor led to the violence.
A pre-dawn double shooting on Spellman Road left one man dead and another hospitalized. Homicide detectives are investigating and asking witnesses to call 410-396-2100.
Two Cambridge residents were arrested after fleeing a traffic stop near Ocean Gateway; deputies booked them on multiple charges including fleeing and eluding and resisting arrest.
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