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

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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Driver Dies In Prince George's County Accident

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Thursday, April 4th, 2013, 7:12am

RIVERDALE, Md. (WUSA9) -- A driver died after crashing into the back of a tow truck in Riverdale on Wednesday night, police said.

It happened at around 8:34 p.m., on the southbound shoulder of Kenilworth Avenue, near Paint Branch Parkway, police said.

The tow truck was loading a vehicle, when the car crashed into the back of the tow truck, police said.

The driver of the car did not survive. There were no other major injuries in the accident.

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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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WUSA 9 Partners With Call For Action

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Thursday, March 28th, 2013, 3:51pm

WASHINGTON, DC (WUSA) -- We are always on the lookout for consumer news, recalls and alerts that are important to you.

But, we aim to more than that, so we've formed an exciting new partnership that is all about helping you.

And, if you've got consumer problems, contact our WUSA 9 Call For Action team.

You can file a complaint online 24 hours a day on our website, wusa9.com, just click on the Call For Action link.

Or you can call our hotline at 301-652-HELP (4357).

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House passes gas tax increase

Submitted by WUSA9 Web Staff

Friday, March 22nd, 2013, 4:05pm

ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) - The Maryland House of Delegates has voted to raise taxes on gasoline in the state for the first time in more than two decades.

The House voted 78-56 on Friday for the bill, which now moves to the Senate.

The measure would apply a 1 percent sales tax in July in addition to the state's 23.5-cents-per-gallon excise tax. The increase would add 3.3 cents to the price of a gallon of gas. The bill also includes an adjustment for inflation that would add another half-penny in July 2014, for a total of nearly 4 cents.

There would be another increase of 3.7 cents on Jan. 1, 2015, with another increase in July 2015.

The price would rise to about 12 cents by July 2015.

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Children Found Wandering Street; Va. Mother Arrested

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Monday, March 18th, 2013, 1:59pm

Children Found Wandering Street; Va. Mother Arrested

MANASSAS, Va. (WUSA9) -- Two children were found wandering in a neighborhood in Manassas on Friday morning, Prince William County Police said in a news release.

The mother, Esmeralda Carolina Acosta Montoya, 28, of Manassas, was arrested about 45 minutes after police were notified that the kids were missing, police said.

It happened at around 10:28 a.m., when a person called police, informing them that the caller had found the two children wandering, police said.

"The caller located two children, a 3 year old girl and 5 year old boy, walking the area above unsupervised. The caller took the children to nearby Westgate Elementary School where police were notified. The investigation revealed that the accused had left the children in a locked room of the residence while she was gone for about for two hours," police said.

Charged with two counts of felony child endangerment and she has been released on a $4,500 bond.

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Md. Mother And Child Critically Missing

Submitted by WUSA9 Web Staff

Wednesday, February 13th, 2013, 7:56am

GREENBELT, Md. (WUSA) -- Prince George's County Police are seeking your help in locating a critically missing mother and child.

Police say 25-year-old Stefanie Anne Hamrick and her 1-year-old daughter, Leonay Heaven Inabnett went missing on Feb. 7 at about 5:30 p.m.

They were last seen walking towards a bus stop in the 8500 block of Greenbelt Road. Family members told police they have had no contact with Hamrick since last Thursday, police say.

Hamrick is described as a black female, about 5'5, 170 pounds, has brown hair, brown eyes, and dark complexion. She was last seen wearing a pink jacket and blue jeans, police say.

Anyone with information should call Crime Solvers at 1-866-411-TIPS (8477) or text "PGPD plus your message" to CRIMES at 274637.

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