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No Murder Charge After Firefighters Shot | Patch PM
Record casino jackpot on $3 bet | Scam alert: Jury duty fines? Not so fast | Boy scouts fired for helping injured bald eagle

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No Murder Charge for Homeowner Who Shot 2 PG County Firefighters
A Temple Hills homeowner, possibly confused by medical complications tied to diabetes, will not face a murder charge for fatally shooting a Prince George's County firefighter.
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But prosecutors said Thursday that a grand jury has indicted Darrell Lumpkin on six counts of illegal possession of firearms. The charges carry a maximum penalty of 45 years in prison.
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A $3 bet landed an Upper Marlboro woman a record jackpot of more than $420,000 recently at Maryland Live! Casino. The big win was the largest jackpot won in the Hanover casino's four-year history. >>> Read more.
Local Boy Scout Workers Fired for Helping Injured Bald Eagle
- The twin siblings from Accokeek, Md. say they didn't think the eagle would last through the night.
Spectacular Lotus Festival Kicks Off This Weekend at Kenilworth Park
- Traditional dancing, face painting, lotus tea tasting and many other activities are planning for this Saturday.
- The Baltimore County Police Department warns residents of impostors claiming to be from the sheriff's office.
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