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🌱 Police Shooting Footage Released + Extended Post Office Hours

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Hey, people of Glen Burnie! It's me again, Debora Whitehead, your host of the Glen Burnie Daily.


First, today's weather:

Times of clouds and sun. High: 54, low: 46.

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Here are the top 4 stories in Glen Burnie today:

  1. The attorney general's office has released body-worn camera footage of a Nov. 28 police shooting that killed Digno Ramon Yorro, Jr., 32. Police responded to a townhouse in the 1400 block of Braden Loop in Glen Burnie at around 1:30 p.m. after a woman called 911 to report that a male family member armed with a knife had chased her from the residence. In the released video, officers are seen gaining entry into the residence after knocking several times on the door, to no response. When they entered, they were met by Yorro, who was armed with a knife. (Glen Burnie Patch)
  2. Anne Arundel County Police Department have arrested five suspects and are seeking information for three other suspects involved in separate theft and assaults at The Village at Waugh Chapel. On Dec. 10, a Village Wine and Spirits employee was smashed over the head with a bottle from a suspect. The victim received serious injuries as a result of the incident. One of the suspects presented a knife and tried to threaten the employee. (Fox Baltimore)
  3. Hoping for a family outing? Don't miss what's new on your Glen Burnie Patch community calendar. Here are some events taking place in town this week. (Glen Burnie Patch)
  4. Businesses across the Glen Burnie area are looking to fill openings on their staff, and we've rounded up some of the best local job openings added within the past week. Whether you're looking for full time, part time or temporary work, plenty of employers in and around Glen Burnie are hiring. Patch and ZipRecruiter have you covered, with our weekly list of new opportunities close to home. Click on any job title to learn more, or to apply. (Glen Burnie Patch)

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Today in Glen Burnie:

  • Karaoke and Hookah at Judys Bar & Grill. (8 p.m.)
  • Culinary Job Fair at Oak Crest Village [Parkville MD]. (10 a.m.)
  • Museum Cleanup & Reorganization — Baltimore Fire Museum. (10 a.m.)

From my notebook:

  • A Maryland State Police trooper rescued a kitten on the side of I-97 in Glen Burnie. State Police Trooper First Class White spotted an injured kitten during a traffic stop on I-97 in Glen Burnie last Friday. They did not say how the feline got on the side of the road. (WJLA)
  • The U.S. Postal Service announced Monday that you can complete shipping needs, pick up missed packages and buy regular postal products and services, such as stamps and money orders. Post Offices not listed below will keep normal retail hours. Click on the link for more information. (WBAL TV Baltimore)
  • Anne Arundel Community College: "From all of us at AACC, we hope you have a happy, healthy holiday season. Cheers! " (Instagram)
  • Northern Anne Arundel County Chamber of Commerce: "Thank you to our Legacy Chamber Member — Sandy Spring Bank. Sandy Spring Bank has the personal banking products and services to meet your needs. Free online and mobile banking, checking, savings, investing, and more." (Facebook)

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Events:

  • The Nutcracker Suite — Annapolis Christian School. (Dec. 18)
  • The Mystery of Christmas & The Majesty of Jesus — Pasadena. (Dec. 19)
  • Holiday Craft Fair — American Legion in Glen Burnie. (Dec. 19)
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Debora Whitehead

About me: Debora Whitehead is a dedicated wife and homeschooling mom from Coram, NY. She has a bachelor's degree in Education and loves to teach and write. Her passion for the community reflects on her volunteering work at the "Mariposa Ministry, " a nonprofit family assistance program. One of her strongest believes is Jesus Christ and when she is not parenting, teaching or reading, she is writing. One of her favorites quotes is: " The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams."- Eleanor Roosevelt.

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