Potomac man accused of killing his uncle arrested in Baltimore
Osman Kalokoh, a 20-year-old Potomac man, was arrested in Baltimore Tuesday and charged with the killing of his uncle, according to Prince George’s County Police. Police say they discovered Kalokoh after he drove a golf cart to a Baltimore hospital Tuesday and then refused to identify himself. Kalokoh is charged with killing his uncle and injuring his aunt in Lanham on Sunday. He faces first degree murder and attempted murder charges. [WTOP]
Maryland’s governor continues push for Amazon offices
Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan said Tuesday that he pitched Maryland as a possible alternative to New York for Amazon’s second headquarters in a recent conversation with leaders at the company and is not giving up on luring the retail giant to the state. [Washington Post]
Senate president thinks medically assisted suicide bill will pass
Senate President Thomas V. Mike Miller Jr, a Calvert County Democrat, said he thinks it is likely that the chamber will pass a bill this year that allows terminally ill patients to end their own lives with medication under certain conditions. The bill is being sponsored by Sen. Will Smith, a Montgomery County Democrat. Miller said he personally will not vote for the bill, and it is unclear whether Gov. Larry Hogan (R) would sign it. [Maryland Matters]
Police seek information on suspect accused of stealing purse at Germantown coffee shop
Montgomery County Police are seeking information about a suspect who is accused of stealing a woman’s purse on March 8 from the Starbucks at 13408 Kingsview Village Avenue in Germantown. Police released a sketch of the suspect Tuesday, and described her as a Hispanic female who is five feet, five inches, weighs approximately 180 pounds, has dark hair and was last seen wearing a hoodie and blue jeans. [WUSA]
Today’s weather
Wednesday is forecast to be cloudy with a high temperature of 56 degrees. Rain will begin this evening with temperatures falling into the 40s.
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