WATCH: Hero Cops Handcuff Man To Sixth-Floor Balcony Railing During Dramatic Rescue In Maryland WATCH: Hero Cops Handcuff Man To Sixth-Floor Balcony Railing During Dramatic Rescue In Maryland WATCH: Hero Cops Handcuff Man To Sixth-Floor Balcony Railing During Dramatic Rescue In Maryland
Watch: Hero Cops Handcuff Man To Sixth-Floor Balcony Railing During Dramatic Rescue In Maryland With a man's life hanging in the balance six stories above the ground, two quick-thinking Maryland police officers resorted to an unusual maneuver to keep him from falling. Montgomery County Police Officers Lanham and Emiliano were responding to a mother's call about her adult son experiencing a mental health crisis in the 3300 block of University Boulevard West when the situation suddenly took a dangerous turn. Officers were advised that the son had removed his clothes, laid them out, and climbed over the sixth-floor balcony railing. Although initially cooperative with police, the man sud…

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Virginia Residents Told To Close Windows, Doors As Gas Leak Forces Road Closure (DEVELOPING) Virginia Residents Told To Close Windows, Doors As Gas Leak Forces Road Closure (DEVELOPING) Virginia Residents Told To Close Windows, Doors As Gas Leak Forces Road Closure (DEVELOPING)
Virginia Residents Told To Close Windows, Doors As Gas Leak Forces Road Closure (Developing) A gas leak in Virginia has prompted warnings for nearby residents to keep their windows and doors closed as emergency crews work to contain the leak and police shut down a busy roadway. The Alexandria Fire Department responded to the 5600 block of Eisenhower Avenue, where firefighters and Washington Gas crews were working to shut off and repair a leaking gas line, officials said. Authorities warned that the smell of natural gas could spread beyond the immediate area, prompting precautions for people living and working nearby. "Surrounding areas may have an odor of natural gas," fire offici…
Rush-Hour Nightmare As Sewer Main Break Damages Busy Maryland Road (DEVELOPING) Rush-Hour Nightmare As Sewer Main Break Damages Busy Maryland Road (DEVELOPING) Rush-Hour Nightmare As Sewer Main Break Damages Busy Maryland Road (DEVELOPING)
Rush-Hour Nightmare As Sewer Main Break Damages Busy Maryland Road (Developing) A sewer main break has torn up a busy Maryland roadway, creating a rush-hour headache for drivers as police warn that the damage has forced an indefinite closure. Riva Road in Annapolis was shut down between Admiral Cochrane Drive and MD 665 (Aris T. Allen Boulevard) on Thursday, Nov. 5, according to the Anne Arundel County Police Department. The closure was announced during the evening commute, with police urging motorists to find alternate routes and prepare for delays. The trouble also extended to MD 665, where the Maryland Department of Transportation reported that the westbound exit r…
Maryland Law Enforcement Legend Known As 'Tank' Dies After 38 Years Of Service Maryland Law Enforcement Legend Known As 'Tank' Dies After 38 Years Of Service Maryland Law Enforcement Legend Known As 'Tank' Dies After 38 Years Of Service
Maryland Law Enforcement Legend Known As 'Tank' Dies After 38 Years Of Service For 38 years, William “Tank” Tankersley wore a badge in Maryland, but those who knew him best will remember the bear hugs and booming laughter that came with his larger-than-life personality. Tankersley, 79, a former chief deputy major with the Anne Arundel County Sheriff's Office and longtime law enforcement veteran, died peacefully at home on Friday, Oct. 30, surrounded by his family following a five-year battle with Alzheimer's disease. Known simply as “Tank” to friends, colleagues, and family, he spent 30 years with the Anne Arundel County Police Department, retiring as a lieutenant bef…
Maryland's Hidden Gems Are Getting New Life As State Opens Doors To Long-Closed Lands Maryland's Hidden Gems Are Getting New Life As State Opens Doors To Long-Closed Lands Maryland's Hidden Gems Are Getting New Life As State Opens Doors To Long-Closed Lands
Maryland's Hidden Gems Are Getting New Life As State Opens Doors To Long-Closed Lands For nearly 40 years, one of Maryland's most spectacular mountain overlooks has been largely out of reach. Now, the state is working to change that, part of a broader effort to open up places once inaccessible, privately owned, or overlooked. The long-awaited transformation of Wills Mountain State Park near Cumberland is among six public land projects highlighted by the Maryland Department of Natural Resources on Thursday, Nov. 5, as officials look to expand opportunities for residents to explore the state's natural landscapes and history. At Wills Mountain, the obstacle has been getting peo…

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Cheers To That! This NJ Town Just Ended 91-Year Booze Ban In Historic Election Vote Cheers To That! This NJ Town Just Ended 91-Year Booze Ban In Historic Election Vote Cheers To That! This NJ Town Just Ended 91-Year Booze Ban In Historic Election Vote
Cheers To That! This NJ Town Just Ended 91-Year Booze Ban In Historic Election Vote After 91 years of keeping the booze out, one New Jersey town is finally ready to let the drinks flow. Voters in Collingswood, a suburb within Camden County, approved a referendum Tuesday, Nov. 3, opening the door for restaurants and other businesses to serve alcohol for the first time since 1935. The measure passed with 3,506 votes in favor and 2,322 against, according to unofficial election results. That's about 60% of voters giving alcohol sales the green light. Behind the push was a group fittingly named Booze on the Ballot, which rallied residents to support ending the borough's decade…

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Off-Duty Maryland Cop Faces Prison Time After Fatal Crash Kills Longtime Court Bailiff Off-Duty Maryland Cop Faces Prison Time After Fatal Crash Kills Longtime Court Bailiff Off-Duty Maryland Cop Faces Prison Time After Fatal Crash Kills Longtime Court Bailiff
Off-Duty Maryland Cop Faces Prison Time After Fatal Crash Kills Longtime Court Bailiff An off-duty Maryland police officer who was indicted on a DUI charge after causing a crash that killed a longtime court bailiff is facing prison time of his own. Anthony Coleman, 35, pleaded guilty to his role in the July 2025 fatal crash on Route 301 in Brandywine that killed Carlton Herndon, according to the Prince George's County State's Attorney's Office. The crash happened in Prince George’s County shortly before 8:40 p.m. on Monday, July 7, 2025, on northbound Route 301 at Missouri Avenue, Maryland State Police said. Troopers from the Forestville Barracks responded to the scene, wher…

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Fake Amazon Email Targets Customers: How To Spot Warning Signs An email dressed up as an Amazon payment warning could turn a routine account check into a costly mistake. The phishing message provided to Daily Voice claims the retailer can't verify the recipient’s payment method because of a billing issue.  It asks the recipient to follow a link and update payment information to prevent a service interruption. This phishing email impersonates Amazon customer service and asks recipients to update payment details through a link to avoid a supposed service interruption. Daily Voice The screenshot shows an Amazon logo, a generic customer greet…

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Fake Amazon Email Targets Customers: How To Spot Warning Signs An email dressed up as an Amazon payment warning could turn a routine account check into a costly mistake. The phishing message provided to Daily Voice claims the retailer can't verify the recipient’s payment method because of a billing issue.  It asks the recipient to follow a link and update payment information to prevent a service interruption. This phishing email impersonates Amazon customer service and asks recipients to update payment details through a link to avoid a supposed service interruption. Daily Voice The screenshot shows an Amazon logo, a generic customer greet…

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Federal Agencies Sound Alarm As Hackers Target Refrigerators: What To Know Now Federal Agencies Sound Alarm As Hackers Target Refrigerators: What To Know Now Federal Agencies Sound Alarm As Hackers Target Refrigerators: What To Know Now
Federal Agencies Sound Alarm As Hackers Target Refrigerators: What To Know Now Hackers are targeting refrigeration systems, prompting a federal warning about threats that could extend far beyond computer screens. The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, FBI, and three other federal departments issued a joint warning on Thursday, Nov. 5, urging organizations to secure industrial refrigeration and cold-chain monitoring systems. The warning concerns equipment that protects temperature-sensitive products in grocery stores, cold-storage facilities, and other critical infrastructure. Attackers worldwide are exploiting weaknesses in electronic temperature and c…