Eagle Death Investigation, Man Charged With Cat Abuse, 'See Something, Say Something:' News Nearby

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Who Killed 13 Bald Eagles? Reward Soars to $30K

The reward fund for tips that lead to the arrest of the culprit in the deaths of 13 bald eagles on Maryland’s Eastern Shore – the state’s largest die-off of the protected birds in 30 years -- has increased to $30,000. Maryland Natural Resources Police said earlier this month that humans are the likely cause of death in the case. >>> Read more.

Aberdeen Man Charged in Cat Abuse Case

An Aberdeen man is facing animal cruelty charges, and his traumatized 1-year-old cat is being medically evaluated after a citizen alerted authorities to possible abuse. At 11:40 p.m. on Tuesday, officers responded to a citizen's report of an injured animal and found a "severely traumatized cat" who was "water-soaked, wounded and disoriented." >>> Read more.

'If You See Something Say Something' Officials Urge

While no credible threats have been made against the Washington, D.C., region following the terrorist attacks in Belgium, Prince George's County officials are encouraging area residents to stay vigilant and report suspicious activity to local law enforcement. The simple rule of thumb, say officials, is if you see something, say something. >>> Read more.

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