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Justice Served: Rapist and Drug Dealer Finally Behind Bars
[Newsletter] Local News & Events - Issue #075
In this Issue of Harford Local Connect
🌤️ Harford County, MD Weather
🔥 Inferno Devours Local Business: Tiffin Mats Falls Victim to Fire
🔥 State Fire Marshal Investigates Residential Fire in Harford County
⚖️ Justice Served: Rapist and Drug Dealer Finally Behind Bars
🏪 Support Local Businesses
🏛️ Local Government: Upcoming Meetings
📅 Local Events & Happenings
🎅 Santa Visits Harford County
⭐ Local Business Spotlight
🏈 Ravens' Tylan Wallace seizes opportunity as punt returner with game-changing touchdown
🏀 🏊♀️ Harford County High School Sports Schedule
Inferno Devours Local Business: Tiffin Mats Falls Victim to Fire
The fire started in the early hours of Monday morning and when firefighters arrived, 75% of the building was already engulfed in flames. Over 100 firefighters from various departments, including Harford County, worked for two hours to bring the fire under control.
Fortunately, no injuries were reported, but the extent of the damage means investigators will have to rely on witness accounts and surveillance footage to determine the cause of the fire.
State Fire Marshal Investigates Residential Fire in Harford County
The Office of the State Fire Marshal is currently investigating a residential fire that took place on Monday in Harford County. The incident was reported at around 4:16 p.m. and the Joppa-Magnolia Volunteer Fire Company promptly responded to the scene on Springdale Court in Joppa.
The cause of the fire is still unknown and under investigation. Officials have not ruled out the possibility of an electrical failure as the reason behind the incident. More information is expected to be revealed as the investigation progresses.
The fire occurred in a residential area, prompting immediate action from the local fire department. The Joppa-Magnolia Volunteer Fire Company swiftly arrived at the scene to address the situation. The exact extent of the damages and any potential casualties or injuries have not been reported.
The Office of the State Fire Marshal has taken charge of the investigation into the residential fire. The involvement of electrical failure as a potential cause indicates the significance of scrutinizing all possible factors contributing to the incident.
Justice Served: Rapist and Drug Dealer Finally Behind Bars
Bernard Lamont Staten, a 68-year-old man from Edgewood, Maryland, has pleaded guilty to Attempted Second Degree Rape and Possession with Intent to Distribute Cocaine.
He will be sentenced to 30 years on December 18, 2023. The charges stemmed from an incident in which Staten offered a woman a ride, but instead took her to a motel and attempted to engage in sexual intercourse with her.
The victim managed to escape and alert law enforcement. During the investigation, authorities found the victim's wedding rings in Staten's vehicle, along with over 13 grams of crack cocaine and $965 in cash.
Support Local Harford County Businesses
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Upcoming Meetings:
December 12 - Harford County Council Legislative Session Agenda
December 12 - Havre de Grace Historic Preservation Commission Meeting Agenda
December 12 - Bel Air Town Commissioners Work Session Agenda
December 13 - Harford County Planning Advisory Board Agenda
December 13 - Aberdeen Planning Commission Agenda
December 13 - Bel Air Tree Committee Meeting Meeting Details
December 14 - Bel Air Historic Preservation Commission Meeting Meeting Details
December 8 - 17 Elf The Musical Havre de Grace
December 12 Forest Flexibility Abingdon
December 13 Blood Drive Bel Air
December 15 Nutcracker Sweets Bel Air
December 15 JVFC Pizza with Santa Jarrettsville 🎅
December 15 - 16 The Nutcracker @ John Carroll Bel Air
December 15 - 17 Holiday Enchantment Havre de Grace XX
December 16 - Wreaths Across America Bel Air
December 16 Rocky Horror Picture Show - LIVE! Havre de Grace
December 16 Horse Drawn Sleigh Rides Bel Air
December 16 Visit with Santa Bel Air 🎅
December 16 DVFC Pizza with Santa Darlington 🎅
December 16 Holly Jolly Days Havre de Grace 🎅
December 16 Whoville Christmas Darlington
December 16 Horse Drawn Sleigh Rides Havre de Grace
Ongoing Seasonal Events:
Through December 16 (Fridays & Saturdays) Spirits of Christmas Past: Candlelight Christmas Tour Bel Air
Through Christmas (Saturdays & Sundays) Christmas Light Show @ Long Bar Harbor Abingdon
Through January 6 (Daily 5 - 11PM) Winter Wonderland Light Display Bel Air
Through January 7 (Wednesday - Sunday) Gifts of the Season Art Show Bel Air
Through January 14 (Schedule Varies) 42nd Annual Train Garden Jarrettsville
Seasonal Events Nearby:
Through January 7 (Schedule Varies) MD Aviation Museum Holiday Plane and Train Garden Middle River
🎅 - Santa is reported to be attending this event!
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Ravens' Tylan Wallace seizes opportunity as punt returner with game-changing touchdown
Baltimore Ravens rookie Tylan Wallace made a significant impact in his first game returning punts as a pro. Wallace ran a punt back 76 yards for a touchdown in overtime, securing a 37-31 victory over the Los Angeles Rams and snapping their three-game winning streak. This marked only the fourth time in NFL history that a player scored a touchdown on a punt return in overtime. Wallace expressed his excitement about his game-changing play and called it a once-in-a-lifetime moment.
Wallace's remarkable punt return came after Devin Duvernay, the Ravens' primary return man, left the game with back problems. Wallace returned three punts throughout the game and made up for a crucial penalty he committed earlier in the game. With this victory, the Ravens took a half-game lead over the Miami Dolphins for the AFC's top seed.
Despite the rainy conditions in Baltimore, both quarterbacks, Lamar Jackson and Matthew Stafford, had strong performances. Jackson threw for 316 yards and three touchdowns, while Stafford threw for 294 yards and three touchdowns as well. Both offenses struggled in overtime, resulting in multiple three-and-outs before the decisive punt.
Injuries affected both teams, with Ravens' Kyle Hamilton leaving the game with a knee injury and Rams' Tyler Higbee, Rob Havenstein, Hunter Long, and Tutu Atwell also sustaining injuries throughout the game.
Harford County Sports Schedule - December 12, 2023
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