Slain Soldier Mystery, $300K Fire Damage, Deadly Intersection Criticized: News Nearby

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Murdered Mom 'Had Her Life Stolen from Her': Police Chief

The person who knows what led to the murder of mother and Fort Meade soldier Karlyn Serane Ramirez should view the $20,000 reward now offered in the case as a chance for a fresh start, police said Tuesday.

Authorities who spoke at a press conference Tuesday said there is no person of interest in the case, including her husband, but no one is ruled out, either. »»»Read more

Petition for Changes at Deadly Intersection Gains 3,700 Signatures

A petition started by a Walt Whitman High School student calling for traffic signals at the site of a crash that killed three family members has garnered more than 3,700 signatures so far, along with support from Montgomery County politicians.

Melody Lee created a petition on Change.org two days ago demanding the state install traffic signals at the Bethesda intersection. »»» Read more.

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