Shadow Fleet Captain Pleads Guilty In DC After Weeks-Long Atlantic Chase By Coast Guard: Feds Shadow Fleet Captain Pleads Guilty In DC After Weeks-Long Atlantic Chase By Coast Guard: Feds
Shadow Fleet Captain Pleads Guilty In DC After Weeks-Long Atlantic Chase By Coast Guard: Feds A shadow fleet tanker captain who led the US Coast Guard on a weeks-long pursuit across the Atlantic Ocean while transporting sanctioned oil for the benefit of US adversaries has admitted guilt in federal court in Washington, DC. Avtandil Kalandadze, 47, of the Republic of Georgia, pleaded guilty Friday, June 12, before US District Judge Beryl A. Howell to failing to obey a Coast Guard order to heave to, according to the US Attorney's Office for the District of Columbia. Federal prosecutors said Kalandadze was the master of the motor tanker Bella 1, a vessel linked to the so-called "shadow …
Major Boating Retailer Closing VA Store, Dozens More Amid Bankruptcy: See Full List Major Boating Retailer Closing VA Store, Dozens More Amid Bankruptcy: See Full List
Major Boating Retailer Closing VA Store, Dozens More Amid Bankruptcy: See Full List A major boating and marine retailer with locations across the Northeast is closing nearly 60 stores after filing for bankruptcy. West Marine will shutter 59 locations in 23 states as part of its Chapter 11 restructuring, the Florida-based company announced on its website. The retailer filed for bankruptcy protection on Sunday, May 17. The company reported more than 100,000 creditors and between $500 million and $1 billion in both assets and liabilities, according to court documents. "This decision reflects our effort to align our store footprint with our current business needs, while …
Maryland Tax System Getting First Major Upgrade In 30 Years: What To Know Before Sept. 1 Maryland Tax System Getting First Major Upgrade In 30 Years: What To Know Before Sept. 1
Maryland Tax System Getting First Major Upgrade In 30 Years: What To Know Before Sept. 1 Maryland’s tax system is about to go dark for two weeks. After more than 30 years on an aging computer system, the state will take all tax processes offline from Friday, Aug. 21, through Monday, Aug. 31, as officials move more than 4 billion records into a new online portal. Maryland Tax Connect is scheduled to go live for individual taxpayers on Tuesday, Sept. 1, according to the Office of the Comptroller of Maryland. The change marks the first system-wide modernization of Maryland’s tax infrastructure in more than three decades. Once live, the free portal will allow individual taxpayers…
What Deputies Found After Shots Fired At Stafford House Party Led To 5 Arrests, Sheriff Says What Deputies Found After Shots Fired At Stafford House Party Led To 5 Arrests, Sheriff Says
What Deputies Found After Shots Fired At Stafford House Party Led To 5 Arrests, Sheriff Says A Virginia house party was over by the time deputies arrived. The shell casings were still there. So were the clues that eventually led investigators to five young men, a stolen Alexandria firearm, an illegal machine gun conversion device, and a string of felony drug and weapons charges, according to the Stafford County Sheriff's Office. Deputies were called to Indian Point Road late on Saturday night, June 13, after reports of loud noises and gunfire near a gathering at a home. A motorist flagged down a responding deputy and reported hearing shots in the area. When deputies arrived, part…
Missouri Couple Groomed, Abducted Virginia Teen Before Sexually Abusing Her For Days: DOJ Missouri Couple Groomed, Abducted Virginia Teen Before Sexually Abusing Her For Days: DOJ
Missouri Couple Groomed, Abducted Virginia Teen Before Sexually Abusing Her For Days: DOJ A Virginia teenager thought she was talking to friends online. Instead, federal prosecutors say she was being groomed by a Missouri couple who spent weeks manipulating her before driving to Virginia, picking her up near her home, and sexually abusing her for days across state lines. Now, nearly two years later, both are heading to prison for decades. Justin Johiah Cutright, 41, was sentenced to 45 years behind bars, while his wife, Christin Marie Cutright, 33, received 27 years for their roles in the scheme involving a 13-year-old Virginia girl, according to federal authorities. Specifica…
US Air Force B-52 Bomber With 8 Onboard Crashes After Takeoff In California US Air Force B-52 Bomber With 8 Onboard Crashes After Takeoff In California
US Air Force B-52 Bomber With 8 Onboard Crashes After Takeoff In California A flight from one of the nation’s most important military test bases ended in a horrific crash. A US Air Force B-52 Stratofortress went down shortly after takeoff at Edwards Air Force Base in California. The crash happened around 11:20 a.m. West Coast time on Monday, June 15, on the base airfield in the Mojave Desert. A large plume of smoke was visible across the high desert after the crash. Crew conditions and any casualties were not immediately released because the response was still active. There were reportedly eight crew members on the aircraft. Emergency crews were dispatched to th…
KFC Plans Major Shake-Up As Competition Grows: See What's Changing KFC Plans Major Shake-Up As Competition Grows: See What's Changing
KFC Plans Major Shake-Up As Competition Grows: See What's Changing KFC is making major changes to its restaurants as it faces growing competition from fast-food rivals that are focusing more on chicken. The chain announced a sweeping global overhaul in a news release on Monday, June 15. KFC said it will lean into new boneless chicken items, expanded sauces, and specialty drinks, along with redesigned restaurants and branding. The boneless push comes as chains like McDonald's, Wendy's, and Taco Bell have recently added more chicken options. "In an increasingly crowded category, we have a clear opportunity to set the standard for modern chicken in…
Teen Gunned Down In Maryland ID'd As Police Hunt For Answers In Targeted Killing (DEVELOPING) Teen Gunned Down In Maryland ID'd As Police Hunt For Answers In Targeted Killing (DEVELOPING)
Teen Gunned Down In Maryland ID'd As Police Hunt For Answers In Targeted Killing (Developing) Police have identified the teenager who was gunned down in Maryland over the weekend. Ruben Arevalo Saavedra, 16, was found shot and killed in the Town of Brentwood on Friday, prompting a lengthy investigation, according to the Prince George's County Police Department. Officers were called shortly before 5 p.m. on June 12 to the 3700 block of Shepherd Street to investigate a reported shooting. Upon arrival, they found Arevalo Saavedra suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. The Hyattsville teen was pronounced dead at the scene by first responders. Investigators do not believe the crim…
Maryland Family Awaits Journey Home For 28-Year-Old Recovering From Stroke In Panama Maryland Family Awaits Journey Home For 28-Year-Old Recovering From Stroke In Panama
Maryland Family Awaits Journey Home For 28-Year-Old Recovering From Stroke In Panama What was supposed to be a trip home turned into a medical emergency thousands of miles away for a 28-year-old Maryland woman whose family, friends, and community are now rallying behind her recovery. Kalin Rytina remains hospitalized in Panama after suffering a stroke while preparing to return to the United States from an international vacation, according to family members and best friend Megan Wright. The sudden medical emergency landed Rytina in the ICU, where doctors also discovered a blood clot, adding another layer of complexity to her treatment and recovery. Now, loved ones are facin…
After Years Helping Others, Virginia Captain Mark 'Mooney' Crockett Is The One In Need After Years Helping Others, Virginia Captain Mark 'Mooney' Crockett Is The One In Need
After Years Helping Others, Virginia Captain Mark 'Mooney' Crockett Is The One In Need If someone on Tangier Island needed help, Captain Mark "Mooney" Crockett was usually one of the first people to answer the call. Now, the longtime ferry captain, former Tangier Volunteer Fire Department chief, and current vice president of the department is the one in need of a helping hand. Members of the agency are rallying around Crockett after complications from neuroendocrine cancer recently landed him in the hospital, forcing him to suspend his seasonal ferry service between Tangier Island and Onancock indefinitely. "Let's help our brother during this difficult time," Anna Pruitt-Par…
ICE Agent Fires Shots After Illegal Immigrant Rams Car In NJ, FBI Investigating: Feds ICE Agent Fires Shots After Illegal Immigrant Rams Car In NJ, FBI Investigating: Feds
ICE Agent Fires Shots After Illegal Immigrant Rams Car In NJ, FBI Investigating: Feds The FBI is investigating after an Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent fired gunshots after being struck by a vehicle on Monday morning, June 15, federal officials confirmed. At 9:30 a.m., ICE was trying to make an arrest on Route 72 near Mermaid Drive in Manahawkin when the suspect fled the scene in a vehicle, striking the agent, Stafford police said. The agent fired his weapon at the vehicle, repeatedly striking it, police said. ICE said that the agent was attempting to arrest Freidrich Castillo-Ormeno, an illegal immigrant from Peru, who was given a final order of rem…
Massive Tree Punches Through Maryland Home, Trapping Family And Pets Upstairs (PHOTOS) Massive Tree Punches Through Maryland Home, Trapping Family And Pets Upstairs (PHOTOS)
Massive Tree Punches Through Maryland Home, Trapping Family And Pets Upstairs (Photos) A massive tree ripped through the roof and second floor of a Maryland home Sunday night, triggering a technical rescue response after reports that people and pets were trapped inside. The dramatic scene unfolded around 7:45 p.m. on Sunday, June 14, as strong storms swept through the region, according to the Mechanicsville Volunteer Fire Department. Emergency crews were dispatched to a home on Summitt Court after a large tree came crashing through the two-story house. Initial reports indicated people and animals were trapped on the second floor, prompting a response that included rescue squ…