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Wholesaling with Honesty? Wholesaling with Honesty?
I've seen it on both sides so lets settle this here and now. *Slides weapons across the floor* One side says if you offer them options of what you're planning on doing that keeps you in the clear. Something like "Buy and Hold, or Flip or Sell to an investor I work with". The other side says to just be honest. That would be something like "I work with an investment group who are looking for deals like yours." First of all, which do you lean toward?
Md. firefighters rescue man trapped in 30-foot well
By Tony Roberts Catonsville Times CATONSVILLE, Md. — A man was rescued from a 30-foot well in Catonsville on Wednesday afternoon. Matt Straffin, who was walking with his son, heard a person yelling for help and discovered the man trapped in the well, Straffin, the man’s neighbor, said. The man had been walking behind his home near the 2100 block of Old Frederick Road when he fell into the hole.
Man sentenced in fatal shooting of Howard County sheriff’s deputy in Federal Hill
Tony Roberts, Baltimore Sun October 4, 2024 at 11:11 AM·1 min read The Baltimore man convicted of manslaughter in the September 2023 fatal shooting of an off-duty Howard County sheriff’s deputy in Federal Hill was sentenced on Thursday. Jewel Crowder, 41, faced a maximum of 35 years, but was sentenced to 20 years for manslaughter, using a firearm in the commission of a crime of violence and reckless endangerment, according to an online case search.
Maryland Supreme Court hears arguments at a Baltimore high school for first time
BALTIMORE — The Maryland Supreme Court convened Wednesday at a Baltimore high school for the first time, hearing arguments regarding the safety of young athletes and an assault case appeal. The educational event brought the court to the former Northwestern High School, the temporary site of Frederick Douglass High School during renovations. Wednesday was the 57th anniversary of the day when Thurgood Marshall, a Frederick Douglass High alum, became a justice on the U.S. Supreme Court.
Enoch Pratt Free Library in Baltimore introduces new president: ‘Libraries are not just places for books’
Tony Roberts, Baltimore Sun September 30, 2024 at 2:40 PM·2 min read The Board of Directors of the Enoch Pratt Free Library has chosen Chad Helton as the library’s new president and CEO after longtime leader Heidi Daniel stepped down. The Baltimore library started the search in March and cultivated a list of 30 candidates. Helton was chosen because has over 15 years of experience in both public and academic libraries, Christine Espenshade, the board’s chair, told The Baltimore Sun.
Federal Hill fatal shooting highlights cameras’ growing role in law enforcement
During a recent investigation into a fatal Federal Hill shooting, Baltimore Police Department detectives uncovered surveillance footage of the incident, revealing two potential suspects and allowing them to enlist the public’s help in finding them. Using camera footage to investigate crime in Baltimore is part of a global trend highlighting the increased role surveillance footage plays in law enforcement.
Montgomery County Police fatally shoot man they thought wielded knife; AG’s office investigating
An officer with the Montgomery County Police Department fatally shot a man thought to be wielding a knife Sunday evening, according to investigators from the Maryland Office of the Attorney General, which is investigating the shooting. A grill fork was recovered near the man’s body. At about 7:45 p.m., Montgomery County officers responded to the 3400 block of Janet Road in Wheaton after receiving a 911 call for a report of an assault in progress.
WNBA star Angel Reese makes cover of Sports Illustrated and Reese’s Puffs boxes nationwide
WNBA All-Star and Randallstown native Angel Reese is making headlines in magazines and on cereal boxes. Reese landed on the cover of Sports Illustrated’s Power List, which highlights the 50 most influential figures in all of sports. The second annual list published Wednesday spotlights athletes, icons and leaders, executives and influencers. The athletes category features a few from the WNBA, including Reese, fellow rookie Caitlin Clark and league Most Valuable Player A’ja Wilson.
WNBA star Angel Reese makes cover of Sports Illustrated and Reese’s Puffs boxes nationwide
WNBA All-Star and Randallstown native Angel Reese is making headlines in magazines and on cereal boxes. Reese landed on the cover of Sports Illustrated’s Power List Wednesday, which highlights the 50 most influential figures in all of sports. The Chicago Sky rookie is also gearing up for a collaboration with Reese’s Puffs as the new face of limited-edition “Angel X Reese’s Puffs” cereal boxes, available by the end of October.
Man allegedly enters Maryland high school, assaults staff member, police say
Tony Roberts, The Baltimore Sun September 18, 2024 at 11:45 AM·1 min read BALTIMORE — A man allegedly entered Urban High School on Tuesday and assaulted a staff member there, according to the Frederick County Sheriff’s Office. At about 11 a.m., a man entered the school through an exterior door and was noticed by a staff member, according to a news release from police.
Maryland weather: Rain, storms likely Wednesday; showers in forecast most of week
Sep. 18—There's a possibility of showers in the Baltimore area for most of the week, the heaviest of which are likely to come Wednesday. [Get the latest weathercast from FOX45 News] An 80% chance of rain and thunderstorms is expected Wednesday morning and afternoon, with a high temperature around 75 and winds as strong as 22 mph. Wednesday night, the chance of precipitation is expected to continue at 40%, with a low around 64.
2 arrested in Nottingham after shots fired at officers during pursuit, Baltimore County Police say
Two people were arrested after shots were fired at officers in Nottingham on Monday, according to Baltimore County Police. At about 8:10 p.m., officers were alerted to a stolen vehicle that had failed to stop for Maryland State Police, according to a news release from county police. When they found the vehicle, all occupants left the car and a pursuit on foot ensued. During the chase, a suspect fired shots, police said.
Rodgers Forge community to support local father shot Friday: ‘This has hit the community hard’
The Rodgers Forge community is joining together Wednesday in support of Mark McKenzie, the husband and father of three who was shot outside his home Friday in an attempted robbery. Members of the community will gather at a walk organized by Baltimore County Councilman Mike Ertel in response to the violence. The walk will be at Dumbarton Middle School at 5 p.m. Wednesday, according to Ertel’s Facebook post. There will be parking, but people are asked to walk to the school.
Maryland weather: Showers expected throughout week; coastal flood warning issued Tuesday in Anne Arundel
Tony Roberts, Baltimore Sun September 16, 2024 at 8:42 AM·2 min read Following a warm and sunny weekend, the Baltimore area is forecast to have chances of showers throughout the week, as well as coastal flooding on Tuesday. As Tropical Storm Helene is predicted to form toward South Carolina early this week, the National Hurricane Center has not issued a Tropical Storm Advisory for the Baltimore area, though rain is expected here.
Baltimore County’s new school bus cameras lead to 800-plus traffic warnings so far
Tony Roberts, Baltimore Sun September 4, 2024 at 1:58 PM·1 min read After less than two weeks of school, Baltimore County Police have issued more than 800 warning citations to drivers as part of a new school bus camera program. Baltimore County Public Schools and police launched the new program on the first day of school Aug. 26, equipping all school buses with interior and exterior automated cameras to discourage drivers from passing illegally.
6 injured, including 5 children, in Dundalk fire early Wednesday
Tony Roberts, Baltimore Sun September 4, 2024 at 12:26 PM·1 min read A man and five children were injured in a house fire early Wednesday morning in Dundalk, according to the Baltimore County Fire Department. Fire crews responded at about 3:44 a.m. to the 3000 block of Dunleer Road for a report of a dwelling fire and saw the blaze on the first floor of the home. Crews found an 8-year-old boy suffering from life-threatening injuries inside, the department said.
Baltimore weather: Early fall weather continues after Labor Day
Tony Roberts, Howard County Times, Columbia, Md. September 3, 2024 at 10:10 PM·1 min read Sep. 3—Clear, sunny and dry weather promising the arrival of autumn is expected to continue in the Baltimore area throughout the week. [Get the latest weathercast from FOX45 News] Wednesday is expected to be mostly sunny with highs in the upper-70s before partly cloudy conditions at night, with a low in the high 50s. Mostly sunny conditions will continue into Thursday with a high in the upper-70s.
5 Giant Food stores in Maryland implement youth restrictions in effort to curb ‘unprecedented’ levels of theft
Dana Munro, Tony Roberts, Baltimore Sun Updated August 22, 2024 at 6:03 PM·2 min read Starting Thursday, five Giant Food locations in Maryland will no longer allow children under the age of 18 to enter without an adult after 6 p.m. The chain said in a statement that the policy is aimed at curbing theft, though a spokesperson for the company did not answer questions about why it believes these restrictions will have that effect.
4 men arrested after detective allegedly assaulted near Lexington Market, Baltimore Police say
Tony Roberts, Baltimore Sun August 20, 2024 at 3:20 PM·2 min read Four men were arrested near Lexington Market on Thursday after a Baltimore Police detective was assaulted during an arrest, police say. A 29-year-old man was arrested shortly after noon for allegedly selling drugswhile three other men actively interfered, police wrote in charging documents.
Baltimore weather: Historic Ellicott City temporarily floods in Sunday storm but no business damage seen
Tony Roberts, Howard County Times, Columbia, Md. August 19, 2024 at 11:11 AM·3 min read Aug. 19—The west end of Historic Ellicott City suffered temporary flooding after 3 inches of rain fell during a short period of time Sunday night, but there was no apparent damage to the businesses on upper or lower Main Street, Howard County Executive Calvin Ball said in a news release.
DPW investigation: Baltimore hires firm to probe DPW’s safety practices
Tony Roberts, Baltimore Sun August 16, 2024 at 8:32 AM·3 min read Following Monday’s rally for immediate action from the family of a Department of Public Works employee, Mayor Brandon Scott and DPW Acting Director Khalil Zaied have hired a law firm to review the department’s safety policies. Conn Maciel LLP, a D.C.-based law firm specializing in workplace safety, began its independent review this week, according to a news release from the mayor’s office.
Maryland weather: Mostly sunny skies expected through Friday; temperatures will stay in 80s
Tony Roberts, Howard County Times, Columbia, Md. August 13, 2024 at 12:11 PM·1 min read Aug. 13—Tuesday will continue another day of unseasonably mild sunny weather in the Baltimore area, according to the National Weather Service. [Get the latest weathercast from FOX45 News] After a sunny Monday with a high of 85, the weather service predicts mostly sunny skies Tuesday with high temperatures near 83 degrees in the afternoon and lows in the mid-60s at night.
Baltimore County man gets 75-year sentence for 2022 armed rape at Dunkin’
Tony Roberts, Baltimore Sun August 8, 2024 at 2:47 PM·3 min read A Baltimore County man was sentenced to 75 years in prison for charges related to a rape that officials say he committed in 2022 at a Baltimore Dunkin’. Ishmail Shareef, 24, of Gwynn Oak, was convicted for all 21 counts, including first-degree rape, attempted first-degree rape, robbery with a dangerous weapon, conspiracy to commit a robbery with a dangerous weapon, intent to injure with a deadly weapon and false imprisonment.
Demolition of historic Hendler Creamery in Baltimore’s Jonestown moves forward
Tony Roberts, Baltimore Sun July 30, 2024 at 3:43 PM·2 min read Demolition of the historic Hendler Creamery remnants began last month, more than a year after the move was approved by Baltimore’s Commission for Historical and Architectural Preservation. One of the structure’s walls and the accompanying support beams had already been torn down from previous destruction and weathering. On Tuesday, the final remnants of the structure could be seen piled up on the site.
6-year-old boy found dead in Montgomery County pond, police say
Tony Roberts, Baltimore Sun July 29, 2024 at 8:33 AM·1 min read The body of a 6-year-old boy was found in a Gaithersburg pond on Sunday, police said. At about 3 p.m. on Saturday, the child, Fawzan Hassan, went missing, and an extensive search was launched, Montgomery County Police said in a news release. On Sunday, Hassan’s body was found at 5:25 p.m. in a pond at Bohrer Park, police said. The park, named after former Gaithersburg Mayor W.
Maryland weather: Temps expected to remain in 90s majority of week
Tony Roberts, Howard County Times, Columbia, Md. July 27, 2024 at 11:59 PM·1 min read Jul. 27—Baltimore's weather forecast is set to remain in the 90s most of the week and bring little rainfall. The National Weather Service says Sunday is likely to reach a high of 93. [ Check out the FOX45 News forecast ] After a mostly sunny day Monday with an afternoon high around 94, a slight chance of rain is forecast to begin in the evening.
Maryland weather: Manageable temps for start of weekend before another scorching week
Tony Roberts, Howard County Times, Columbia, Md. July 27, 2024 at 11:11 AM·2 min read Jul. 27—Baltimore's Saturday weather forecast is set to be pleasant, free of thunderstorms and triple-digit heat before another scorching hot week takes hold. The National Weather Service says Saturday will see temperatures around 74 degrees. That mildness is anticipated to be short-lived as the predicted high shoots up to 94 for Sunday.
6 people changed in connection to car rallies in Prince George’s County, state police say
Tony Roberts, Baltimore Sun July 26, 2024 at 10:47 AM·1 min read Maryland State Police have charged six people for participation in what they called illegal large-scale exhibition driving events in Prince George’s County. In June, the Maryland Car Rally Task Force, which includes the Maryland State Police andTransportation Authority Police along with several local law enforcement departments, responded to three car rallies in Laurel, Greenbelt, Beltsville and Upper Marlboro.
Maryland weather: Sunny skies, manageable temperatures for the weekend
Tony Roberts, Howard County Times, Columbia, Md. July 26, 2024 at 9:13 AM·1 min read Jul. 26—Baltimore's weekend weather forecast is set to be pleasant, free of thunderstorms and triple-digit heat. The National Weather Service says Friday will be mostly sunny, with a high near 88 and low overnight around 69. [ Check out the FOX45 News forecast ] Saturday is expected to be sunny with a high near 91 and low around 71. Sunday the NWS is calling for sunny skies with a high near 93 and low around 73.
Plans for revitalizing Baltimore’s Liberty Dog Run park revealed by Downtown Partnership
Tony Roberts, Baltimore Sun July 25, 2024 at 5:20 PM·2 min read The Downtown Partnership of Baltimore has unveiled blueprints for revitalizing the Liberty Dog Run. The park, at West Baltimore Street and Hopkins Plaza near CFG Bank Arena, is planned to have a community greenspace with enclosed areas open to dogs big and small, seating, shade, a public restroom and a security booth.
Maryland weather: Thunderstorms likely Thursday, then sunny stretch follows
Tony Roberts, Howard County Times, Columbia, Md. July 25, 2024 at 11:32 AM·2 min read Jul. 25—There's a chance of thunderstorms much of Thursday afternoon and evening, but there are clear skies ahead, according to the National Weather Service. There is a minimal chance of showers Thursday until 4 p.m., when the likelihood increases to 60%. The high temperature will be around 87, followed by a low of around 68.
Maryland weather: Thunderstorms, flash flooding possible in Baltimore, though other parts of state under drought watch
Tony Roberts, Howard County Times, Columbia, Md. July 24, 2024 at 12:12 PM·2 min read Jul. 24—The Baltimore area is expected to get numerous showers and thunderstorms as well as isolated instances of flash flooding this week. The National Weather Service predicts repetitive rounds of slow-moving thunderstorms through Thursday. Wednesday afternoon is expected to have a 70% chance of rain and a high temperature around 89 degrees.
Reisterstown teen dies after UTV goes over cliff in West Virginia, family says. ‘He loved everybody.’
Tony Roberts, Baltimore Sun July 18, 2024 at 2:39 PM·2 min read An 18-year-old from Reisterstown died after riding a utility task vehicle off a cliff while at a family gathering on the Fourth of July, family members said. JaJa Williams was with his father and two sisters in Scarbro, West Virginia, to celebrate the holiday, said Alvera Newbill, his mother. Williams and nine other family members went to the woods to ride a UTV, said his father, Onaje Williams.
Victim of Baltimore bus stabbing was sweet boy ‘trying to figure out how to be a man in this society,’ mother says
Tony Roberts, Baltimore Sun July 16, 2024 at 1:54 PM·2 min read While the family of 14-year-old Cortez Lemon grieves, the community is still honoring his memory. “He was a very courageous, God-fearing, sweet boy,” said Angel White, Lemon’s mother, about her son. “He was a young boy trying to figure out how to be a man in this society.” On July 10, Lemon was going to hang out with friends when he was involved in an altercation on a bus in the 4200 block of Frankford Avenue, his mother said.
Man fatally shot early Monday in East Baltimore
Tony Roberts, Baltimore Sun Updated July 15, 2024 at 7:43 PM A man was fatally shot early Monday morning in East Baltimore. At about 1:03 a.m., officers responded to the 1500 block of East Oliver Street in the Oliver neighborhood for a report of a shooting, Baltimore Police said. They found a 27-year-old man with a gunshot wound to the head. The victim was taken to a local hospital and pronounced dead. Anyone with information can contact detectives at 410-396-2100. Baltimore City Homicides
Maryland weather: Storms may offer brief break from extreme heat
Tony Roberts, Howard County Times, Columbia, Md. Updated July 12, 2024 at 7:27 AM·1 min read Jul. 9—Baltimore City is warning against flash floods ahead of heavy rainfall. Showers and thunderstorms are expected to start early Friday morning when the National Weather Service is calling for a 90% chance of rain dropping to 70% at night. Temperatures on Friday are expected to reach the mid 80s in the afternoon and fall into the 70s at night.
Assault charges dropped against Calvin Ford, trainer of Gervonta Davis
Tony Roberts, Baltimore Sun July 11, 2024 at 4:30 PM·1 min read The assault case against Calvin Ford, a boxing coach of Baltimore native Gervonta Davis, was dismissed Tuesday by a Nevada judge. Ford, 58, faced two charges of assault with a deadly weapon, but the case was dismissed. The court proceeding stemmed from an incident in February 2023 where Ford allegedly threatened two people.
Maryland health department reports 5 more heat-related deaths in the last month
Tony Roberts, Baltimore Sun July 11, 2024 at 4:02 PM·4 min read Six people in Maryland have died from heat-related issues this summer with four of those deaths in the last two weeks, according to the state health department. Maryland recorded its first heat-related death of the year last month in Prince George’s County. Since then, central Maryland has experienced severe heat through the end of June and early parts of July.
Maryland weather: Heat advisory issued for Baltimore area Wednesday
Tony Roberts, Howard County Times, Columbia, Md. July 9, 2024 at 11:59 PM·1 min read Jul. 9—Scorching temperatures continue in the Baltimore area this week. The National Weather Service says the heat index around Baltimore will break 90 degrees before 9 a.m. Wednesday, peak around 107 and will not drop back into the 80s until Thursday morning. There is a 30% chance of rain and thunderstorms with wind gusts as strong as 26 mph Wednesday afternoon, increasing to a 70% chance of rain Wednesday night.
Maryland weather: Storms to push Baltimore heat index back under 100
Tony Roberts, Howard County Times, Columbia, Md. July 9, 2024 at 8:59 PM·1 min read Jul. 9—Storms are bringing relatively cooler temperatures to Baltimore to close the work week. After the National Weather Service issued a severe thunderstorm watch for the Baltimore region Wednesday night, Thursday morning and afternoon are expected to be clear and sunny with a heat index peaking in the mid 90s. Thursday night there is a 50% chance of rain as the heat index is expected to drop into the mid 80s.
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