Virginia man sentenced for doing doughnuts on Bay Bridge
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The Chesapeake Bay Bridge is seen from Stevensville, Md., Friday, April 3, 2020. Americaâs roads are a lot less congested, due to coronavirus shutdowns that have kept millions of commuters, shoppers and vacationers parked at their homes. While that makes it easier to patch potholes, it also could spell trouble for road and bridge projects, as revenue from tolls, fuel taxes and other user fees declines. A westbound lane of the Chesapeake Bay Bridge recently re-opened to vehicles following repairs. The $27 million project was completed well ahead of schedule, partly because of light traffic amid the coronavirus pandemic. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh)
Updated: 1:27 PM EST Feb 10, 2021 Jenny Fulginiti Digital Editor The driver of a car seen doing doughnuts and other dangerous activities on the Chesapeake Bay Bridge in September has been sentenced to a weekend in jail and 18 month probation. Gary Ray Montague Jr. entered an Alford plea to disorderly conduct and reckless driving. He was sentenced to 60 days, all suspended except for one weekend, which will start this Friday. He was also sentenced to 18 months probation.An Alford plea is an admission that the State has enough evidence to convict the individual of the crimes charged.On Sept. 27, Maryland Transportation Authority police were notified of a video depicting reckless and dangerous driving behavior that had been posted to social media. Officers conducted a thorough investigation and confirmed that the incident occurred on the westbound span of the Chesapeake Bay Bridge following an unruly popup car rally in Ocean City. Through the investiga
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February 10, 2021
EASTON, Md. – Easton Police say a man is behind bars after he allegedly killed a man and stole his vehicle on Tuesday.
At around 9:15 p.m. Tuesday, officers were called to the 100 block of Tred Avon Avenue in reference to a welfare check. On arrival, they found an open door to the rear of the residence, and found 91-year-old Richard Brunkhorst dead inside. An initial investigation revealed that Brunkhorst had injuries consistent with an altercation.
It was also discovered that Brunkhorst’s vehicle had been stolen.
At around 1 a.m. Wednesday, officers with the Maryland Transportation Authority located the vehicle on westbound Route 50 near exit 29 in Anne Arundel County and conducted a traffic stop. The driver, 46-year-old Charles Smullen was taken into custody, and firearms that were stolen from the residence were located in plain view inside the vehicle.
- February 2, 2021, 11:37 AM
The Biden Administration has selected A. Bradley Mims, who had been president of the Conference of Minority Transportation Officials (COMTO), to serve as the FAA’s deputy administrator. Mims steps into the role that Dan Elwell vacated late last year.
Mims has a 40-year background in transportation in multiple roles within the government, as well as the private sector. At COMTO, he steered an organization that promotes opportunities for minorities in the transportation industry.
During the Clinton Administration, Mims served at the FAA and the Department of Transportation. He also sat on the boards of the Airport Consultants Council, the Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority, and the Maryland Transportation Authority. Additionally, he has been a congressional liaison for the Smithsonian’s Air and Space Museum and the National African American Museum and held roles with the Mid-Atlantic Laborers’ Employers Cooperation and Education Trust,