14-Year-Old Escapes After Abduction Attempt In Md.

Monday, April 22nd, 2013, 11:34pm

GAITHERSBURG, Md. (WUSA9) -- Montgomery County Police are on the lookout for a pair of men they say tried to kidnap a 14-year old boy on Monday.

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Police ID Md. Man Killed In Taser Incident

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Sunday, April 21st, 2013, 1:30pm

GAITHERSBURG, Md. (WUSA9) -- Montgomery County Police released the identity of a man who died after getting tasered by police.

According to Montgomery County Police, officers were called to the 8000 block of Cross Country Ct. for the report of an unruly person around 6 p.m. Friday. They arrived to find 51-year-old Anthony Howard in a truck acting in an out-of-control manner - yelling profanities, throwing rocks and crawling on other cars.

After the subject failed to comply with instructions, the officer used his pepper spray when the man ran away. Officials say the subject remained aggressive, and struck the front door of a home with a child's scooter. After the man refused commands, two officers deployed their tasers.

While the man was put into handcuffs, officers reportedly noticed he was not breathing. CPR was administered unsuccessfully.

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Fertilizer facility in Texas was cited, fined in past

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Thursday, April 18th, 2013, 10:03pm

(USA TODAY) -- The fertilizer plant that exploded in West, Texas, killing more than 30 people and causing widespread damage was cited and fined in 2006 for federal environmental violations, the Environmental Protection Agency said Thursday.

West Chemical and Fertilizer was fined $2,300 in March 2006 for failing to update a risk management plan and for having poor employee-training records and no formal written maintenance program, according to the EPA. The company later certified it had corrected the deficiencies, the EPA said.

The EPA also Thursday said it had deployed a team to monitor air quality in the vicinity of the explosion and fire. The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) sent a "National Response Team" to the site to help investigate the cause of the catastrophe. The team includes forensic chemists, explosives-detection canines and other specialists to help reconstruct the scene and gather evidence, ATF spokesman Franceska Perot said.

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METROPOLITAN FINE ARTS CENTER RAISES $5,000 for NEW ALLIANCE THEATRE

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Thursday, April 18th, 2013, 2:36pm

METROPOLITAN FINE ARTS CENTER RAISES $5,000 for NEW ALLIANCE THEATRE

Metropolitan Performing Arts Alliance raised $5,000 at their first Annual Benefit Concert to go toward construction of their new Alliance Theatre in Alexandria, Va. MFAC is working toward a fundraising goal of $100,000 to complete the theatre project. Visit www.metrofinearts.com for more information.

Metropolitan Youth Ballet, Metropolitan Youth Tap Ensemble and iMpulse Jazz Ensemble performed at the Metropolitan Performing Arts Alliance Benefit Concert.

“We are so grateful to the community for helping our dance companies get closer to our goal of building the Alliance Theater,” said Melissa Dobbs, executive director of the Metropolitan Fine Arts Center in Alexandria, Va.

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5-year-old Girl Still Critical; Stable After Dog Attack in Md.

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Thursday, April 4th, 2013, 8:05am

5-year-old Girl Still Critical; Stable After Dog Attack in Md.

CHARLES COUNTY, Md. (WUSA9) -- The girl, who was attacked by at least one or more dogs has been stabilized, after being taken to the hospital in critical condition on Wednesday evening in Charles County, Md., officials said Thursday morning.

The incident took place at a home in the 8600 block of Billingsley Road in Bennsville, MD. The child, who was said to be in critical condition, was flown to Children's Hospital in Washington, DC.

The girl was supposed to be under the supervision of her mother's boyfriend at the time of the attack. The boyfriend lost sight of her and later found her laying face down in the backyard where she had already been attacked, according to officials.

Charles County Animal Control has taken three dogs into custody. A pit bull, a bulldog, and a cane corso are the breeds suspected to be involved in the attack.

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The JBG Companies acquires prime apartments near transit

Submitted by Manny Fantis, WUSA9 Executive Producer of Digital Content

Tuesday, April 2nd, 2013, 10:26am

This information was provided by THE JBG Companies:

The JBG Companies acquires prime apartments near transit

Silver Spring’s Falkland Chase apartments fit company’s portfolio

Chevy Chase, MD (April 2, 2013) – A prominent apartment community in downtown Silver Spring has changed hands. The JBG Companies has purchased Falkland Chase apartments from Home Properties of Rochester.

“Falkland Chase is a great addition to our residential portfolio,” said David Paul, a JBG partner. “This is a well-located, transit-oriented community that we are proud to own. We are committed to providing excellent customer service to the residents at Falkland Chase from day one.”

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