(WBFF) — Five people were arrested following a suspected drug transaction revealed marijuana and cash in Severn's Stillmeadows community on Tuesday officers observed the transaction at approximately 9:32 p.m and approached a parked Nissan Altima in the 8200 block of Durness Court One suspect fled the scene but was apprehended after a brief foot chase Police say he was found carrying a loaded Glock .40 caliber handgun Another suspect attempted to enter a nearby residence to discard a firearm unlawfully but was quickly detained officers said that two additional suspects interfered and were arrested An investigation and search led to the recovery of two loaded Glock .40 caliber handguns approximately 58.18 grams of suspected cannabis The individuals arrested were identified as Shawn Gary Muldrow — Anne Arundel County Police are working to determine what caused a two-vehicle crash in Severn on Monday a Ford Expedition and a Lexus RX were involved in a head-on collision in the area of Telegraph Road at Norcross Lane was seriously injured and flown to Shock Trauma for treatment were all taken to Johns Hopkins Hospital for their injuries The Traffic Safety Section's Crash Reconstruction Team is handling the investigation 2025 at 6:58 pm ET.css-79elbk{position:relative;}The Anne Arundel County Police Department said a Monday crash in Severn killed James Thomas Sims of Upper Marlboro sent a woman to shock trauma and hospitalized three children MD — A head-on crash killed one and hospitalized four this week in Severn Officers identified the deceased as James Thomas Sims of Upper Marlboro Authorities said the crash happened Monday around 5:04 p.m a 2014 Ford Expedition and a 2011 Lexus RX The Anne Arundel County Fire Department extricated both drivers Authorities said Maryland State Police Aviation Command flew the Ford driver to the University of Maryland R Adams Cowley Shock Trauma Center in Baltimore She is listed in critical but stable condition An ambulance took three of her Ford passengers to Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore 5-year-old girl and 3-year-old boy to survive Authorities are still investigating the wreck This map shows the area where the Anne Arundel County Police Department said the fatal crash happened Get more local news delivered straight to your inbox. 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Around 25 intricate model railways have been on display at a station on the Severn Valley Railway line Watch more of our videos on ShotsTV.comand on Freeview 262 or Freely 565 The annual Model Railway Weekend returned to The Engine House in Highley on Saturday and Sunday Get the latest headlines delivered straight to your inbox with the Shropshire Star’s free newsletter Get the latest headlines delivered straight to your inbox with the Express & Star’s free newsletter Visitors travelling the heritage line were able to see some of UK’s most popular layouts on display at the Highley Visitor Centre The railway models came from exhibitors who travelled from across the country to display their layouts The displays were set out amongst the full-size locomotives and carriages on display in The Engine House including ‘Gordon’ the blue engine and 7819 ‘Hinton Manor’ Ian Redman returned to the event from Sussex with a 30ft model Owen Jenkins said: "The basis is the lay-out is 50 years old It was a previous member who did it and did it as a lay-out called “loose chickens” "He sadly passed away and we were asked to clear out his shed and discovered it there We have brought it back to life and done a sympathetic restoration because I wanted to keep the original lay-out "I then re-named the lay-out after Roy and got it back out into the public perception Hopefully it will go on for another 20 or 30 years." Severn Valley Railway is currently only running from Kidderminster to Hampton Loade due to a landslip earlier this year which has made the rest of the line to Bridgnorth unpassable Severn Trent is reminding customers of the serious impact wet wipes can have on them and their homes Everyone is being urged to think about the effects that wet wipes can have on sewers and remember that one the 3P’s – pee poo and (toilet) paper – should be flushed down the toilet The reminder comes as today marks one year since the previous Government announced a ban on wet wipes containing plastics during Earth Day The water company continues to support this proposed change to help prevent the impact wet wipes have on the sewer network said: “We welcomed the ban when it was announced last year and would fully support it being proposed once again “While many of our customers do understand the issues caused by wet wipes there are still thousands of blockages each year that could be prevented if wet wipes weren’t flushed down the toilet “We would like to see the ban implemented and brought forward into legislation to help everyone to understand the harmful effects that all wet wipes can have if they are flushed down the toilet.” When disposed of down the toilet rather than into bin wet wipes become a main offender in the formation of blockages and fatbergs in the sewer network Even some products that say ‘flushable’ or ‘biodegradable’ on the packaging don’t break down like toilet paper These blockages are entirely avoidable and can lead to sewage spilling out of manhole covers elsewhere along the network or backing up into peoples’ homes or gardens which can be both unpleasant and costly to fix This is why Severn Trent always urges customers to ‘be a binner not a blocker’ and always remember that only the 3P’s – pee Grant added: “We work hard to keep our sewers healthy but with customers following our advice and working with us it will have a huge impact on the number of blockages we see.” Severn Trent’s latest “Sewer Stories” campaign is asking everyone to ‘be a binner by showcasing the gross consequences of flushing the wrong things down the loo Other offenders that can cause big issues for customers are kitchen roll When all these are congealed together with fats which in turn can lead to flooding in homes and gardens For more information on how to protect your home from blockages and flooding and to listen our Sewer Stories visit stwater.co.uk/my-supply/sewer-stories Anyone who has a problem, either with slow drains or a blocked sewer it can be reported at stwater.co.uk/in-my-area/check-my-area Two men were killed and two more wounded after a dispute surrounding a basketball game erupted into gunfire Tuesday night in Severn after several people called the county’s 911 center about multiple people being shot Assistant Police Chief William Lowry said at a Tuesday night news briefing Arriving to an “extremely chaotic” and “very confusing” scene responders ultimately located three men who were injured of the Police Department’s Criminal Investigation Division but medics pronounced 23-year-old Derrick Purcell Ahmad McDonald The fire department took 28-year-old Mack Samuel Galloway III to the University of Maryland Baltimore Washington Medical Center The Baltimore Banner thanks its sponsors. 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Officials originally said the third victim they found at the scene had been shot but clarified in the news release that the 26-year-old man “was injured by a possible metal fragment resulting from the gunfire.” Authorities took him to the University of Maryland Shock Trauma Center in Baltimore describing his injuries as non life-threatening they pulled over a vehicle near Pioneer Drive and Jacobs Road “occupied by two males who were believed to have been involved in the shooting,” the department said in the news release to Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center in Baltimore with what they described as non-life-threatening injuries which consists of officers with special mental health training were quickly on the scene Tuesday night “trying to do some mitigation with the affected family members,” Lowry said Detectives assigned to the department’s Western District Station and homicide unit were canvassing the community for clues Tuesday night detectives “collected multiple items of evidentiary value at the crime scene and from the vehicle” where police found the additional gunshot victim “Several witnesses were located and interviewed regarding the shooting.” Investigators are still working to determine a motive but say their investigation has revealed that “this was a targeted incident and not a random act of violence.” commander of the department’s Western District Station expressed sympathy for the Meade Village community “You should be able to go out to the basketball courts and play basketball go out to the community and walk and talk to different people,” Davis said “The Police Department is here for you,” added McFarlane “We have been in constant contact with our clergy as well as our community leaders to make sure we have an impact on reducing the violence and making sure we’re here to provide as many resources as we can to the community to help them heal through times like this.” McFarlane said the department would in the coming days “maintain a high visible presence and we will be out here to answer any questions or concerns that the community may have Our main impact here is to make sure the community feels safe and to make sure there are no further instances of violence.” a Democrat who represents the community where the shooting happened said he was at the scene when police told a family that their loved one had died “It breaks my heart to see our communities affected like this,” Smith told The Banner “It breaks my heart that two people are deceased because of a dispute that happened on a basketball court.” He said it was critical to support police as they investigate the deadly shooting and to “get everyone together in our community and wrap our arms around the people who are left picking up the pieces.” “is that guns are just too easily available and it’s sad when disputes can’t be remediated in a more peaceful manner.” Officials encouraged anyone with information about the shooting to call police at 410-222-4700 Alex Mann alex.mann@thebaltimorebanner.com Alex Mann covers Anne Arundel County for The Baltimore Banner He was a 2023 finalist for the Livingston Awards in local reporting he wrote for The Capital and for The Carroll County Times Welcome to The Banner's subscriber-only commenting community. 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If the problem persists, please contact customer service at 443-843-0043 or customercare@thebaltimorebanner.com who has decided to take his talents to the the Lynchburg Hornets in the Old Dominion Athletic Conference To say Coach Koudelka has been a winner at the university located in the Virginia town with the same name and built a program pretty much from scratch is an understatement now in his 29th season as his program's top face has well over three hundred victories and has led Lynchburg to 10 ODAC Tournament titles and 17 appearances in the NCAA Tournament the Hornets have made the last twelve postseasons their hopes for another return are very much alive Koudelka and his teams have had several deep runs in the NCAA Tournament The highlight was for Lynchburg was its showing in the 2015 Division III Championship The Hornets have won a double-digit number of games most years under Koudelka With their conference triumph this past weekend over Bridgewater he and the Hornets clinched their 21st consecutive season with a double-digit number of wins " I chose Lynchburg for the outstanding culture and competitive environment within the lacrosse program and school The campus is beautiful and is full of great people and the winning mindset of the team is great The impressive accolades of Coach Koudelka foster a positive team chemistry creating success for the team and myself in the future I am very excited about my commitment to the University of Lynchburg and I am looking forward to what the future holds!" Many congratulations to Cole Gray and his family He will be a part of a pure winning program that has lots of past success and for which the future is definitely bright Could Lynchburg take that next step with a national title during his time there While Gray will have a chance to be a part of continuing a victorious tradition under a legendary coach at the collegiate level he has the opportunity to be one of the "pioneers" in getting the run for first-year Severn lacrosse coach Keegan Wilkinson going strong © 2025 ABG-SI LLC - SPORTS ILLUSTRATED IS A REGISTERED TRADEMARK OF ABG-SI LLC The content on this site is for entertainment and educational purposes only Betting and gambling content is intended for individuals 21+ and is based on individual commentators' opinions and not that of Sports Illustrated or its affiliates All picks and predictions are suggestions only and not a guarantee of success or profit If you or someone you know has a gambling problem crisis counseling and referral services can be accessed by calling 1-800-GAMBLER Fears have been raised that the closure of the first Severn Bridge to lorries later this month could add hours to local journeys is to have a weight limit imposed from Tuesday May 27 meaning heavy goods vehicles over 7.5-tonnes that currently make up around 10 per cent of the 32,000 vehicles that cross it every day will need to use the second Severn crossing the M4 Prince of Wales bridge to travel between Wales and England But Wales’ transport minister Ken Skates has been told local people fear further gridlock on in and around the M4 and trunk roads in Monmouthshire The bridges are operated by the UK Government’s National Highways agency but Monmouth Senedd Member Peter Fox asked in the Welsh Parliament what steps the Welsh Government is taking to reduce the impact on alternative routes who said it is recognised the bridge closure is “essential” for strengthening works said a “reconfiguration” of M4 junction 23 would have to be kept under review but described the Highbeech roundabout as his “main area of concern” He said the area is “plagued by appalling congestion” and urged the Labour minister to find a date for an already promised visit to Chepstow to address traffic concerns Mr Fox said “immediate attention” is needed to Chepstow’s Highbeech roundabout: “HGVs could use this to access the A48 to head into England if there are any closures on the Prince of Wales bridge They will use it to access the A48 or even the A466 to Monmouth Newport East Labour MS John Griffiths said he was concerned about the impact on junctions 23 and 23A of the M4 where lorries will have to “loop around” to head for the M4 bridge Magor and Undy residents found that journeys from their villages and towns to the M4 because of the incredible congestion and the pinch point at that junction they’re very concerned about the upcoming restrictions that we’re discussing in terms of HGVs and just what the consequences would be for them.” Mr Skates said National Highways is organising workshops to discuss concerns which will include Monmouthshire County Council and said he and his officials will raise concerns over the Highbeech roundabout and they are investigating measures that could be put in place at junction 23A “to aid the local community” Δdocument.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value" Δdocument.getElementById( "ak_js_2" ).setAttribute( "value" I had the misfortune to travel east on the M4 on the Wednesday before Easter when the old bridge had closed due to high winds The traffic was backed up almost to the Brynglas tunnels Because the three lanes on the new bridge merged into two because of roadworks on the bridge This was only signposted just before the lanes merged Given the number of Matrix signs along the route surely motorists could have been warned much earlier to get into the appropriate lanes I know there are always chancers who will try to push in at the last… Read more » That’s English 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A head-on collision in Severn claimed the life of one individual and left another in critical but stable condition Officials revealed the incident occurred on April 21 at around 5:04 p.m when officers responded to a reported motor vehicle collision at Telegraph Road and Norcross Lane in Severn ALSO READ| Brooklyn Park man arrested after allegedly firing rifle into air officials said they observed significant front-end damage to a Ford Expedition and a Lexus RX James Thomas Sims from Upper Marlboro was the driver of the Lexus and was pronounced dead on the scene was flown by Maryland State Police Aviation to R Adams Cowley Shock Trauma She is reported to be in critical but stable condition The Traffic Safety Section’s Crash Reconstruction Team is investigating the incident — 23-year-old Derrick McDonald and 28-year-old Mack Galloway were shot and killed on Meade Village Road Tuesday night told WMAR-2 News she rushed to the neighborhood when she found out about the shooting I think we sat out here a couple hours and watched him laying on the ground over there so," she said said she's just as hurt but chooses to remember the good times always so protective over everyone we're just gonna miss him and we love him," she said The large crowd Friday night served as a testament to just how many people loved both men A vigil honoring their lives brought out many tears but also many joyful memories calling him all throughout the neighborhood She was saying Buckaroo," Mack's family friend Jasmine Bonds said Emaani smiled as she remembered her son's lively personality supportive -that smile would've brightened up this whole outside." so she gave her son one last heartfelt message I think that's what I would tell him that I'm proud of him and I love him even through everything." Head to this GoFundMe to help Derrick's family out with funeral costs (WBFF) — Police are investigating after a pedestrian was struck and killed by a vehicle in Severn on Friday morning police responded to a pedestrian-involved crash on Telegraph Road near Donaldson Avenue in Severn Authorities say a Honda Civic was traveling southbound on Telegraph Road when it struck Jamie Rhyne who was sitting in the southbound lanes of the roadway Police said Rhyne was pronounced dead at the scene Officials said that the driver of the Honda remained at the scene and was cooperative with investigators The crash is under investigation by the Anne Arundel County Police Crash Reconstruction Team (WBFF) — A man was found dead on Monday evening after being shot multiple times in what police believe was a targeted shooting officers responded to Severn Tree Boulevard and Sea Pine Circle for reports of multiple gunshots fired identified as 24-year-old Karon Makhai Cann of Severn lying on the ground in front of a home in the 1700 block of Sea Pine Circle officers provided medical aid to the victim who was then taken to the University of Maryland Baltimore Washington Medical Center Anne Arundel County Police Homicide Unit took over the investigation Homicide detectives and Evidence Collection Unit personnel were also on scene where they say they collected multiple items of evidence at the crime scene Police say that several witnesses were found and interviewed regarding the shooting and that the preliminary investigation indicates this was a targeted incident and not a random act of violence This is an active and ongoing investigation Detectives say that anyone with information that could help this investigation to contact them at 410-222-4731 Callers wishing to remain anonymous can call the Anne Arundel County Police Tip Line at 410-222-4700 or contact Crime Stoppers at 866-7LOCKUP or online Two people are dead and two others are hurt after a shooting in Severn Tuesday night Two other men are suffering from non-life-threatening injuries Three people were shot and a fourth person was injured by a possible metal fragment Police said the shooting happened near a basketball court Initial reports got to police around 7 p.m Anne Arundel County police initially said in a post on X that people should avoid the 8100 block of Meade Village Road for “reports of multiple people shot…” Police are still looking for a shooter in what they believe was a targeted incident Anyone with information is asked to call detectives at 410-222-4731 or the anonymous tip line for Anne Arundel County police at 410-222-4700 This is a breaking story and will be updated and the flagship stations for the Baltimore Ravens Hearst Television participates in various affiliate marketing programs which means we may get paid commissions on purchases made through our links to retailer sites.©2023 on behalf of WBAL NewsRadio 1090 and FM 101.5 Severn (WBFF) — A chaotic series of events unfolded ending in the arrest of man who allegedly attempted to carjack a victim and swung a knife at others police responded to a report of a disorderly subject near New Cut Road and Grover Road in Severn officers said they discovered that the suspect had stolen a white Dodge Charger and was involved in a minor accident later identified as 39-year-old Larenzo Martin exited the vehicle and attempted to carjack a maroon Hyundai Sonata by trying to force an elderly man out of the vehicle Authorities said that the victim managed to drive away prompting Martin to return to the stolen Dodge Charger ALSO READ | Man's death ruled a homicide after being found dead in home, police investigating Officials said that witnesses in the area approached the Dodge Charger to check on Martin Martin allegedly swung a knife at the witnesses which was secured by one of the bystanders Police then arrived on the scene and took Martin into custody Authorities recovered suspected PCP and crack cocaine from Martin Martin was transported to a local hospital for treatment He will then face charges for his role in the incident (WBFF) — Anne Arundel County Police asked people to avoid an area in Severn due to police activity Police asked people to avoid the area of Wood Thrush Way and Falcon Point Drive in Severn near Jacobs Road — Anne Arundel County Police responded to reports of "multiple people shot" in Severn Tuesday night The shooting took place in the 8100 block of Meade Village Road According to Captain Tim Davis of the Anne Arundel County Police The other two had non-life-threatening injuries and were taken to the hospital The two men who died were 23-year-old Derrick Purcell Ahmad McDonald and 28-year-old Mack Galloway III was injured by a possible metal fragment resulting from gunfire Officers found a vehicle near Pioneer Drive and Jacobs Road occupied by two men who are believed to be involved in the shooting The passenger had a non-life-threatening injury and the driver was unharmed Police say this was a targeted incident and was not a random act of violence VIDEO: Shooting in AA County leaves two men dead Detectives ask that anyone with information that could help this investigation contact them at 410-222-4731 The Anne Arundel County Police Department is investigating a homicide following a fatal shooting in Severn officers responded to reports of multiple gunshots near Severn Tree Boulevard and Sea Pine Circle they found a male victim lying in front of a home in the 1700 block of Sea Pine Circle with an apparent gunshot wound Officers administered medical aid before Anne Arundel County Fire Department personnel transported the victim to University of Maryland Baltimore Washington Medical Center The victim has been identified as 24-year-old Karon Makhai Cann of Severn The Anne Arundel County Police Homicide Unit has taken over the investigation the shooting appears to have been a targeted incident rather than a random act of violence The investigation remains active and ongoing. Police encourage anyone with information to contact homicide detectives at 410-222-4731. Those who wish to remain anonymous can call the Anne Arundel County Police Tip Line at 410-222-4700 or reach out to Crime Stoppers at 866-7LOCKUP or online at Metro Crime Stoppers This is the first homicide of 2025 in Anne Arundel County Navigating the Legal Complexities of Nursing Home Wrongful Death Cases This Thursday at the Annapolis Maritime Museum’s Winter Lecture Series Eye On Annapolis is a community based site focusing strictly on Anne Arundel County These staff postings are general news postings made by our team of bloggers throughout the day and are not attributed to any one particular staff person Thank you for stopping by and hopefully for engaging with Eye On Annapolis with your comments and opinions both here and on our social channels There has never been a more critical time for community involvement than today–for any number of reasons Annapolis and Anne Arundel County are our homes and this site is about the quality of life we all share It is written for the local community by the local community A Severn man is facing charges after police found him in possession of a large quantity of drugs and cash when he attempted to flee them during a traffic stop is facing charges in connection to his arrest officers conducted a traffic stop on a gray Honda Crosstour at Golden Eagle Lane and Redhawk Way in Severn who was wanted in connection with a robbery attempted to flee from the vehicle on foot but he was apprehended a short distance away Police say a search of the vehicle resulted in the seizure of the following drugs and over $2,700 in cash: Anne Arundel County Police responded to reports of gunfire around 7:00 p.m on March 4 in the 8100 block of Meade Village Road Officers arriving at the scene found two men suffering from gunshot wounds identified as 23-year-old Derrick Purcell Ahmad McDonald of Severn 28-year-old Mack Samuel Galloway III of Glen Burnie was transported to the University of Maryland Baltimore Washington Medical Center sustained a non-life-threatening injury from what police believe was a metal fragment caused by the gunfire He was taken to the University of Maryland R Adams Cowley Shock Trauma Center Police later stopped a vehicle near Pioneer Drive and Jacobs Road that was believed to be connected to the incident was transported to Bay View Hospital with non-life-threatening injuries Homicide detectives have taken over the investigation gathering evidence and interviewing witnesses While the motive remains under investigation police believe the shooting was targeted rather than random This is the second and third homicide of 2025 in Anne Arundel County The investigation is ongoing. Authorities urge anyone with information to contact detectives at 410-222-4731 or provide anonymous tips through Crime Stoppers at 866-7LOCKUP or metrocrimestoppers.org Sister Hazel to Headline Chesapeake Bay Foundation’s Bands in the Sand 2025 AMFM Announces 2025 Showcase: “In The Vane Of The Who” at Rams Head On Stage — Additional arrests were made in an Anne Arundel County homicide case Police announced Thursday that 19-year-old Dontravious Johnson and 20-year-old Francis Bella Koroma Jr were arrested in connection to the murder of Naim Rashid Addison was found shot to death in his Honda Civic in the area of Pioneer Drive and Arwell Court in Severn in August 2022 Investigators at the time believed the shooting was targeted but did not say why The initial arrest in the case was made in March 2023 when officers took 18-year-old Vanae Lewis into custody RELATED: Police: Suspect has been arrested in the murder of 20-year-old Naim Rashid Addison there was another person in the passenger side of the car," said Marc Lamansky with the Anne Arundel County Police Department "Witness stated that a person came up to the window and fired a round through an open window of the window Both Koroma and Johnson are charged with first- and second-degree murder Police say they are still seeking additional information and are they're asking anyone with information to contact them at 410-222-4731 You can also contact Metro Crime Stoppers at 1-866-7LOCKUP Baltimore is Native American land — that’s the first thing I want you to know Many locals and outsiders alike would consider that a strange perspective since Baltimore is usually perceived in a monochrome scale of Black and white but its story has always been more complicated much of Baltimore City may not legally belong to its settlers depending on your interpretation of a 1652 treaty’s ambiguous boundaries A rare public commemoration of this history in Baltimore City The 1652 Maryland–Susquehannock treaty was likely modeled on the 1646 Anglo–Powhatan Treaty and it was only the second treaty ever between an Anglo-colonial government and an Indigenous nation; it set precedents for many future treaties it differed from those other agreements in a notable way: this was a treaty of equal relations It did not put the Susquehannock people under any colonial authority Its text conveys the distinct impression that the Marylanders were terrified of them this was a treaty of land cession as well as a peace treaty The Susquehannock representatives ceded a large stretch of land on Maryland’s western shore (west of the Chesapeake Bay) and eastern shore (east of the Chesapeake on the Delmarva Peninsula) in exchange for alliance and continual peace between the two signatory parties There was more to the treaty than land cession One paragraph forbade surprise attacks by either signatory party upon the other Another paragraph stated that “upon any occasion of buisness to the English or any Messadge and the like,” the Susquehannock people must come in a delegation fewer than “Eight or ten” in number and must “bring with them the token given them by the English for that purpose Colonial troops then laid siege to the fort The Susquehannock people who survived the siege escaped and fled Maryland When Baltimore Town began to be settled in the 1730s the Susquehannock people were not in a position to contest the boundaries of the 1652 land cession I have been extraordinarily lucky to meet and get to know some of the brilliant and kind Native American tribal members who go about their lives in this city What might happen if we held Maryland (or the city of Baltimore) to its treaty obligations to tribal nations in a similar way I would like to receive emails from CONTINGENT and that historians should be paid for their work Built with the Largo WordPress Theme from the Institute for Nonprofit News 2025 at 12:31 pm ET.css-79elbk{position:relative;}The Anne Arundel County Police Department said a Tuesday evening shooting in Severn left two people dead and two hospitalized Police identified the deceased victims as Derrick Purcell Ahmad McDonald of Severn and Mack Samuel Galloway III of Glen Burnie MD — A Tuesday evening shooting in Severn left two people dead and two hospitalized Officers on Wednesday identified the deceased victims as 23-year-old Derrick Purcell Ahmad McDonald of Severn and 28-year-old Mack Samuel Galloway III of Glen Burnie Authorities said McDonald died on the scene and Galloway died at the University of Maryland Baltimore Washington Medical Center in Glen Burnie Investigators have not yet identified a suspect Officers said the shooting happened around 7 p.m Authorities said they found "a vehicle near Pioneer Drive and Jacobs Road occupied by two males who were believed to have been involved in the shooting." The passenger was taken to Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center in Baltimore with an apparent gunshot wound Officers said another adult male victim was not shot but he was hurt "by a possible metal fragment resulting from the gunfire." Medics took him to the University of Maryland R Adams Cowley Shock Trauma Center in Baltimore "Detectives and Evidence Collection Unit personnel collected multiple items of evidentiary value at the crime scene and from the vehicle and several witnesses were located and interviewed regarding the shooting," the Anne Arundel County Police Department said in a Wednesday press release "Detectives are still working to establish a motive for the shooting." Officers asked anybody with information to call 410-222-4731 Tipsters can stay anonymous by dialing 410-222-4700 Informants can anonymously contact the Metro Crime Stoppers an independent investigator that collects tips and shares them with detectives This map shows the area where authorities said the shooting happened Two men were killed and two others wounded after a dispute during a basketball game escalated into gunfire on Tuesday evening in Severn to the 8100 block of Meade Village Road after multiple reports of a shooting they located three gunshot victims near the community’s basketball court A 23-year-old man and a 28-year-old man were pronounced dead at the scene while a third victim was transported to a hospital officers stopped a vehicle and discovered a fourth man who had also been shot Police are asking anyone with details about the shooting to contact them at 410-222-4700 Nominate Them for LAA’s New Leaders Breakfast Recognition Commission launched in 2022 says lagoon project should be backed by UK and Welsh governments Urgent action is needed to harness the UK’s potential for tidal range energy in the Severn estuary but smaller lagoon models should be pursued over a larger dam-like barrage The Severn Estuary Commission said that harnessing the energy of the tides in the estuary could deliver predictable renewable electricity that would work independent of weather conditions But it stopped short of recommending a full dam-like barrage across the estuary – an idea that has been floated for many years who recently received the Queen Elizabeth Prize for Engineering in recognition of his role in pioneering development the modern wind energy industry said: “This last year has been an eye-opening experience for all of us on the commission understanding the huge potential of this source of renewable energy and also the international environmental importance of the estuary what sets this commission aside from previous studies is the emphasis that it has placed on the environment “Electricity demand will increase with the widespread uptake of electric vehicles We urgently need to get serious about how we can make use of our natural resources to meet this demand whilst also tackling our carbon emissions “Given the likely timelines for developing a project of this scale we need to act now to ensure we can deliver the energy when it is needed and at the same time safeguard the environment.” The commission is made up of nationally and internationally recognised engineers and was launched by the Western Gateway “powerhouse” business and public sector leaders and academics covering an area stretching from Swansea to Swindon and straddling the Severn It was launched in 2022 as the Russian invasion of Ukraine forced the issue of energy security back on the agenda and for the past year has been engaging with hundreds of individuals and organisations to explore if it is now possible to harness the power of the UK’s largest tidal range after decades of proposals The Severn estuary holds the largest share of the UK’s tidal range energy potential and could contribute up to 7% of the UK’s electricity needs Publishing its final recommendations on Wednesday legislative barriers and the impacts on ports and other commercial activities at this stage the development of a large barrage in the Severn estuary should not be pursued it said a lagoon project – which functions similarly to a barrage but over a smaller body of water – offered a positive alternative and should be backed by the UK and Welsh governments The UK’s National Energy System Operator already predicts that tidal energy will need to play a part in any future energy system The Severn estuary has one of the highest tidal ranges in the world and could provide the vast majority of the UK’s total tidal energy it also remains of international environmental importance The recommendations have already received the backing of the Welsh government said: “We need urgent action to make the most of this opportunity A lagoon project would not only deliver predictable renewable energy it could also add up to £12bn GVA (gross value added) to the UK economy and 220,000 job years in the construction phase.” Anne Arundel County (WBFF) — Anne Arundel County Police are investigating a shooting that happened Thursday evening in Severn officers found a 16-year-old male with multiple gunshot wounds The teen was taken to the hospital in critical condition Police said the teen "remains in critical but stable condition." with a minor graze wound from fired projectile Police said the woman was treated and then released A neighbor who lives nearby and wished not to be named said he woke up to the sound of gunshots it was a lot of police everywhere," he said there was an altercation in the neighborhood involving multiple individuals a group of people showed up to an address on Tomlinson Court to engage in a dispute about something that happened earlier in the neighborhood," said Marc Limansky a spokesperson for the Anne Arundel County Police Department "That confrontation did not resolve itself ALSO READ |Judge declares mistrial in Edmondson Village Shopping Center mass shooting case While the details of that dispute are not clear "I believe it was some sort of assault that occurred either a day before or earlier that day." He said there was a scuffle and then shots were fired but witnesses were saying 15 to 17 juveniles and some adults also." "That shows people to stay to yourself and stay out of trouble because anything could escalate," the neighbor said "I would tell people to be more careful," that neighbor added Limansky said it was believed that one person fired a weapon "We're going to rely on the public on this one because we know in a small community people know who they are so I am sure someone has some idea of who committed this," Limansky said "We have an increased presence in the neighborhood as well as in the school with our SRO's and we are looking to obtain any information," he added Western District detectives are investigating and ask anyone with information to contact 410-222-6155 Individuals wishing to remain anonymous are encouraged to call the Anne Arundel County Police Tip Line at 410-222-4700 by ELLIE BUCKHEIT & DANNY TOW & ALEXA DIKOS & JESSICA BABB | FOX45 NEWS Severn (WBFF) — Two men died and two others were injured following a mass shooting in Severn on Tuesday night officers responded for a report of a shooting in the 8100 block of Meade Village Road officers located multiple victims in the area including one in a vehicle around the corner from where the incident took place ALSO READ | Woman dies after hit-and-run on South Hilton Street; police seek driver Officers provided medical aid until relieved by Fire Department personnel identified as 28-year-old Mack Samuel Galloway III was injured by a possible metal fragment resulting from the gunfire He was transported to the University of Maryland R Adams Cowley Shock Trauma Center with non-life-threatening injuries ALSO READ | OIG report: DPW employees exposed to adverse work environment, negative culture Responding officers located a vehicle near Pioneer Drive and Jacobs Road occupied by two males who were believed to have been involved in the shooting The passenger of the vehicle had a gunshot wound and was transported to Bay View Hospital with a non-life-threatening injury Homicide Unit detectives arrived on the scene and assumed responsibility for the investigation Detectives and Evidence Collection Unit personnel collected multiple items of evidentiary value at the crime scene and from the vehicle and several witnesses were located and interviewed regarding the shooting While detectives are still working to establish a motive for the shooting the preliminary investigation indicates this was a targeted incident and not a random act of violence ALSO READ | Teen dies after shooting near Lansdowne High School Detectives ask that anyone with information that could help this investigation contact them at 410-222-4731. Callers wishing to remain anonymous are encouraged to call the Anne Arundel County Police Tip Line at 410-222-4700 or contact Crime Stoppers at 866-7LOCKUP or online at https://metrocrimestoppers.org/submit-a-tip/ Memorials and a peace rally this weekend will celebrate the lives of those lost and comfort a mourning community after a deadly shooting earlier this week in Severn According to the Anne Arundel County Police Department a dispute at the basketball court in the 8100 block of Meade Village Road escalated into an exchange of gunfire The police continue to investigate while the community mourns a tragedy that took place at what some say is typically a “neutral spot.” who works for the Anne Arundel County Partnership for Children Youth and Families and provides guidance for local nonprofit Kingdom Kares’ Man Up program said a men’s basketball league called Tunnel Vision competes at the Meade Village Road basketball court in the summer “It [the basketball court] was a pillar staple of the communities coming together at that location. So, to have the guys who got shot get shot at the basketball court was a significant blow to the community,” Curtis said. Curtis said he was devastated to learn what took place at the court earlier this week. “We were praying that there would be no violence for 2025, and then we got this phone call and text message the other night,” Curtis said. “My heart sank. Honestly, I just got on my knees, prayed, I cried a little bit and just said, ‘OK, God, give me the strength to be a comfort to those that are really hurting and mourning. How can we galvanize the community and begin the healing process?’ ” Man Up, a violence prevention and interruption program Curtis works with, is leading a peace rally on Saturday at 11 a.m. starting and ending at the Meade Village basketball court. The group is planning to walk around the neighborhood reciting chants and expects elected officials and community members to join them.  In addition to the peace rally, victims’ family members are hosting a balloon release Friday at 6:30 p.m. at the basketball court They are requesting participants to bring silver and black balloons Darreonna Davis darreonna.davis@thebaltimorebanner.com Darreonna Davis is an express desk reporter at The Baltimore Banner She previously reported at the intersection of gender health and economic policy as a fellow for the 19th News The Baltimore Banner is a trademark registered in the U.S. for The Venetoulis Institute for Local Journalism, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Man up AA (@man_up_vip) Inflow and Infiltration (I&I) is one of the most persistent and complex challenges for wastewater network operators and is often the root cause of storm overflow spills addressing I&I in a particular catchment was a potential solution to reduce the storage volume required to meet environmental targets and regulatory requirements I&I is a moving problem where traditional methods are reliant on manual data analysis and manual inspections adopted a new approach to help Seven Trent Water address I&I in Gloucester using AI and machine learning to make data driven decisions We conducted a 16-week programme that focused on utilising existing data where InfoTiles uncovered meaningful patterns and trends within numerous datasets while Arup acted as the critical link between data and action The Arup InfoTiles partnership brings together Arup’s engineering insights and InfoTiles’ AI-driven analytics coupled with Severn Trent’s operational expertise creating a synergy that unlocks the full potential of existing asset data.  the Arup InfoTiles partnership provided clear data evidenced insights to inform the future steps to address I&I in the catchment The 16-week programme focused on utilising existing data firstly focusing on cleaning the wastewater network GIS data before quantifying inflow and infiltration to combat I&I in Gloucester the team could begin the journey towards a more intelligent and resilient wastewater network Poor data quality in the underlying data can be a key difficulty in I&I management often resulting in manual corrections to understand the existing network connectivity the pioneering use of PipeFusion (a machine learning tool that identifies disconnected or mislabelled assets in wastewater networks) demonstrated how ML can generate efficiencies to reduce the number of manual corrections required The output from the PipeFusion analysis created a GIS network that could be utilised for AI analytics SewerIntelligence (an AI-powered analytics platform that helps quantify and visualise inflow and infiltration) has proven that even with imperfect data AI-driven insights can unlock tangible insights The quantification of I&I enables Severn Trent to highlight high-risk areas and prioritise future interventions where they would have greatest impact to create the maximum return on investment The user interface can instantly highlight areas where interventions may have a great or lesser significant impact The surplus treatment cost of I&I allows for a cost-benefit of investing in this catchment to reduce I&I analysis to be undertaken The success of this initiative in Gloucester has demonstrated the potential for scaling AI and ML-driven solutions across Severn Trent’s entire network this approach could enable STW to monitor the impact of interventions as they happen and analyse long-term catchment trends This would not only strengthen future business cases but also demonstrate return on investment through the data itself data-driven decision-making and demonstrating their innovation principles of curiosity Severn Trent is not only addressing immediate infrastructure challenges but also laying the foundation for a more resilient As this AI-powered approach expands across the UK it promises to revolutionise how utilities manage and mitigate the impact of inflow and infiltration—ensuring a more resilient future for water management Cleaned Severn Trent Water’s (STW) existing Geographic Information System (GIS) data to enable machine learning and AI algorithms to be run effectively Utilised AI models to quantify Inflow & Infiltration by volume Enabled data driven insights to understand where future interventions could create maximum return on investment If you'd like to speak to one of our digital experts about any of the issues raised on this page or a potential collaboration then please get in touch by completing the form Faced with a dearth of data on the impact of local mega farms volunteers have shown sewage pollution has soared they started appearing on fish being caught in the River Severn in early summer For anglers who spend many hours on the banks of the Severn around Shrewsbury the blistering skin was yet another warning that the river Anglers have been noticing strange blistering on fish in the Severn. Photograph: HandoutPhil O’Callaghan, an angler, noticed the blisters on the first day of the season as he fished the Severn at Bicton Heath, north-west of Shrewsbury, this summer. “I have seen these sores in person and they look really nasty. I am just someone who has spent my life on the river I have seen it change for the worse; the river doesn’t clear any more and at the near margins the bottom is covered in a horrible These sores are just the latest thing we are seeing and they are another cause for serious concern.” swimmers and river lovers who are working together in an attempt to stop the decline of the Severn They have seen the devastating decline of the neighbouring Wye and they are trying to stop the same fate happening to the Severn as it is subjected to excessive nutrient pollution from intensive poultry farming and record levels of raw sewage discharges from Severn Trent facilities O’Callaghan has joined 68 other anglers along the river who dedicate hundreds of hours to monitoring the water They have taken more than 970 samples from 70 sites to record phosphate which they send to Bristol University for analysis Images of the sores on fish have been sent to the Environment Agency Results of the Angling Trust’s 2024 water-quality monitoring report on the Severn have been shared with the Guardian said: “The state of water in the catchment has not improved “My most recent phosphate sample in Worcester was one of the highest I have recorded I can see the algae blooms in the river and the bed of the river is still covered in the horrible brown gunge The biodiversity of all the waterways is being totally compromised and we need to make sure that the health of the rivers and streams in the Severn catchment is improved for future generations.” Thirty-one areas, or almost 60%, had a mean average for nitrate exceeding 5ppm (parts per million) – considered the acceptable upper limit – an increase from 35% in 2022-23. Read moreHigh levels of phosphate and nitrate pollute rivers where the excessive plant and algal growth creates high levels of bacteria which reduces oxygen levels and kills plants and wildlife Sewage pollution and agricultural runoff are both causes their impacts varying from urban to rural areas there were 53,072 discharges of raw sewage into the river it is agricultural runoff from intensive farming that is considered to make up 70% of the excess phosphate going into the river Alison Caffyn, who lives in Shropshire is a member of the volunteer army attempting to protect the Severn She has become an expert in intensive poultry units (IPUs) after discovering a dearth of data on the impact of mega farms in the Severn valley Free weekly newsletterThe planet's most important stories Get all the week's environment news - the good intensive poultry units were cropping up all over Herefordshire and Shropshire and I realised there was nothing known about the issue and indeed very little research had been done about the wider impacts of intensive livestock units,” she said Caffyn spent years researching the units for a PhD which saw her trawling back through Shropshire council planning records and then doing the same to track the scale of IPUs in Herefordshire cross-referencing with satellite imagery and Environment Agency permit data When she turned to examine documents held by Powys council – to create a dataset for the main three counties in the Severn and Wye valleys – she discovered other researchers were doing similar work Dr Christine Hugh-Jones and Margaret Tregear both members of the council for the protection of rural Wales had also been head down in planning records going back several years When the three women combined their research they created an unprecedented and comprehensive dataset on the number of chickens being housed in industrial-style units in the three counties across the Severn and Wye valleys reveals more than 51m chickens are housed at any one time in intensive poultry units in Powys Caffyn is using her research to bring a judicial review against Shropshire council’s decision to grant planning permission to another intensive poultry unit housing 230,000 birds on nine hectares of land at Felton Butler The new intensive unit is 400 metres from an existing IPU which appears to be in breach of Defra biosecurity regulations that there should be a 3km buffer zone between high-density poultry units Shropshire council approved the planning permission after the applicants promised they would transfer the manure to a third-party anaerobic digestion unit. But Caffyn says the processing of manure at an off-site anaerobic digestion unit will not cut nitrate and phosphate groundwater pollution. She points to research which says the digestate still contains all the nitrogen phosphorus and potassium which was in the manure and will have a negative impact when it is spread on farmland We simply cannot allow the creation of more of these giant clusters of polluting poultry units or the River Severn will be suffering the same pollution load as the neighbouring Wye,” she said Severn Trent said it had started a £450m programme to cut spills from storm overflows into the river head of river health enhancement at Severn Trent said: “Since kicking off only a few months ago our teams have been making some radical improvements that we’re already seeing benefits from installing valves and making network enhancements is all helping us make progress to reduce spills and improve river health which is exactly what we and our customers want.” It happened around 6:15pm in the 8200 block of Tomlinson Court Anne Arundel County Police said the teen is in critical condition sustained a minor graze wound from a fired projectile She's already been released from the hospital Detectives believe the shooting started as an argument between several people in the neighborhood There are no suspects in custody at this time *This is a developing story and will be updated when more information becomes available.*