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Maryland’s IID Probes Spike in Fatal Bystander Accidents During Police Chases in Prince George’s County

PRINCE GEORGE’S COUNTY, Md. — In a troubling series of events, three deadly incidents have occurred within the last month in Prince George’s County involving bystanders killed during police pursuits. The Maryland Attorney General’s Independent Investigations Division is now scrutinizing these cases, each initiated from failed traffic stops, raising questions about the protocols governing police chases. The series of fatal incidents began on Feb. 28, when Esmeralda Montoya-Perez was tragically struck by a vehicle involved …

Tragic Toll on Maryland’s ‘Highway of Death’: Two Mothers Killed in Separate Hit-and-Run Incidents

Accokeek, Md. — Tragedy has once again struck on Maryland’s infamously perilous stretch of Highway 210, commonly referred to as the “highway of death,” where two mothers lost their lives in separate hit-and-run incidents last week. The community is mourning the loss of these individuals, with their untimely deaths only reinforcing the road’s grim reputation. Loretta Lynn Canter, 40, was struck and killed near Farmington Road in Accokeek around 9:50 p.m. on November 22. Prince …

Capitol Police Officer Endorsed by Nancy Pelosi for Maryland’s 3rd Congressional District Seat

Montgomery County, Maryland – Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, a Democrat from California, has thrown her support behind former Capitol Police Officer Harry Dunn in his bid for the 3rd Congressional District seat in Maryland. Dunn gained recognition for his brave actions during the violent attack on the Capitol Building on January 6, 2021, with Pelosi commending his courage and dedication to protecting democracy. Pelosi, who personally experienced Dunn’s bravery that fateful day, highlighted his …