Latest on Firefighters Shot, Including Obituary; Fatal Tractor-Trailer Crash; Baltimore Row Houses on Fire: News Nearby

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• Morningside Firefighter Shot on Call Out of Intensive Care
• John Ernest 'Skillet' Ulmschneider, 37, of California, MD
• Howard County Man Dies in Tractor-Trailer Crash
• Multiple Rowhouses on Fire in Baltimore County: Officials
• Death at Red Roof Inn in Rockville Ruled Homicide

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Stories worth talking about tonight:

Suspect Tries to Elude Police in Briar Patch

A Baltimore man ran into a briar patch to escape officers hunting him for breaking into vehicles in Hanover, according to Anne Arundel County Police.

During a search of the area, officers saw the suspect, who ran into a briar-filled ditch. A perimeter was established and officers entered the woods line/briar patch to arrest the suspect. Police say the man resisted, but after a brief struggle he was placed into custody. >>> Read more

Last Day to File Income Taxes, Seek Extension

If you haven't yet filed your 2015 income taxes -- despite having three extra days to do it -- you have only hours left to stay in Uncle Sam's good graces.

Because of a holiday in the nation’s capital, the filing deadline to submit 2015 tax returns is Monday, April 18, 2016, rather than the traditional April 15 date.

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Woman Wins $62,448 Twice On Same Lottery Numbers

• The Hillcrest Heights resident claimed the same prize playing the same numbers earlier this year. She'll save it for "hard times."

Robber Caught on Camera Without Disguise Charged in 7-Eleven Holdup: Sheriff

• The Harford County Sheriff's Office thanked the public for sharing information in armed robbery case.

Towson Hosts Ted Cruz Rally

• Republican Senator Ted Cruz appears Monday afternoon for a campaign rally in Towson.

• FREE: No Admission Fees at National Parks Through April 24
• Bowie Man's Illegal Cell Phone Use Leads to Drug Arrest: Police
• Bethesda House Fire Damage Estimated at $200K
• Stabbing Suspect in Custody on Attempted Murder Charges
• Motorcyclist Seriously Injured in Davidsonville Crash