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Leader of Colombian criminal organization apprehended in College Park

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A leader of a Colombian criminal organization who is wanted for homicide, arms trafficking and aggravated theft charges in Colombia has been apprehended by Enforcement and Removal Operations Baltimore, according to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. The 29-year-old from Colombia was apprehended at his College Park residence by deportation officers from ERO Baltimore’s … [Read more...] about Leader of Colombian criminal organization apprehended in College Park

Baltimore Police: Man believed to be armed is fatally shot by officers in Central Southwest after chase, struggle

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Baltimore City Police fatally shot an unidentified suspect believed to be armed Monday night after a chase and struggle, Police Commissioner Richard Worley said at a late-night news conference. Worley said that around 9:15 p.m., officers were patrolling the area of North Stricker Street and saw a young man who they believed to be armed. He exhibited what the department calls … [Read more...] about Baltimore Police: Man believed to be armed is fatally shot by officers in Central Southwest after chase, struggle

MM 8.5: Thea LaFond becomes first former Terp athlete to win Olympic gold medal since 1988

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Thea LaFond celebrates her gold medal win at the Women’s Triple Jump Final at the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris on Aug. 3, 2024. | Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images This is a Maryland Minute, a short story followed by a roundup of Terps-related news. Former Maryland track & field standout Thea LaFond made history Saturday when she took home the gold medal for triple … [Read more...] about MM 8.5: Thea LaFond becomes first former Terp athlete to win Olympic gold medal since 1988

Maryland football’s special teams unit has questions on both sides of the ball

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Photo courtesy of Maryland Athletics. The Terps will have a decision to make at punter and punt returner this year. In the first edition of our Maryland football position previews, we spotlight the special teams unit. The Terps showcased a relatively solid performance in this area during the 2023 campaign, led by now-redshirt junior kicker Jack Howes and then-senior … [Read more...] about Maryland football’s special teams unit has questions on both sides of the ball