Location: County Seat Highway (SR9) west of Asbury Road, Georgetown, DE
Date of Occurrence: Sunday, December 22, 2013 at 2:30 a.m.
Defendant/Charges/Bond Information: Victor Hugo-Martinez-21 of Georgetown, DE (photo not available at time of release)
Vehicular Homicide First Degree
Reckless Endangering First Degree (3 counts)
Vehicular Assault Second Degree (3 counts)
Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol
Reckless Driving
Committed to SCI on $16,500 Cash Bond
Victims:
Jesus A. Diaz-19 of Georgetown, DE (Deceased)
19 year old male from Georgetown, DE (Treated and released minor injuries)
19 year female from Georgetown, DE (Treated and released minor injuries)
21 year old male from Georgetown, DE (Treated and released minor injuries)
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Georgetown-The Delaware State Police Collision Reconstruction Unit has charged a 21 year old Georgetown man with Vehicular Homicide and related charges in connection with the death of a 19 year old male from a motor vehicle crash that occurred early this morning west of Georgetown.
Preliminary investigation indicates that the crash occurred on Sunday, December 22, 2013 at approximately 2:30 a.m. as a 19 female was operating a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle traveling eastbound on County Seat Highway (SR9). The Volkswagen was also occupied by a 21 year old male from Georgetown, seated in the front passenger seat. A 1997 Honda Civic being operated by Victor Hugo-Martinez-21 of Georgetown was following close behind the Volkswagen. The Honda was also occupied by a front seat passenger identified as Jesus A. Diaz-19 and a 19 year old male rear seat passenger, both of Georgetown.
As both vehicles were traveling eastbound on County Seat Highway, Hugo-Martinez operating the Honda Civic passed the Volkswagen at a high rate of speed on at least two occasions, and then slammed on the brakes causing the 19 year old female operator of the Volkswagen to swerve and brake excessively in order to avoid striking the rear of the Honda.
The Volkswagen then attempted to turn left onto Asbury Road in order to avoid the reckless driving of Hugo-Martinez. As the Volkswagen was attempting the left turn, the Honda entered the westbound lane of County Seat Highway at a high rate of speed in an attempt to again recklessly pass, and struck the rear of the Volkswagen. After the violent impact, the Volkswagen spun in a clockwise direction and traveled off of the south side of the roadway, striking several trees. The Honda Civic rotated counterclockwise and traveled off of the north side of the roadway, with the passenger side striking a utility pole with such force that the Honda was nearly sheared into two pieces.
Jesus A. Diaz-19 front seat passenger of the Honda Civic was not properly restrained and suffered multiple traumatic injuries. He was pronounced dead at the scene. The 19 year old rear seat passenger was not properly restrained and was transported to Nanticoke Hospital where he was treated and released with minor injuries.
The 19 year old female operator of the Volkswagen was properly restrained and transported to Nanticoke Hospital where she was treated and released with multiple injuries. The 21 year old male front seat passenger of the Volkswagen was properly restrained and transported to Nanticoke Hospital where he was treated and released with minor injuries.
Victor Hugo-Martinez-21 the operator of the Honda Civic was not properly restrained and was transported to the Nanticoke Hospital where he was treated and released with minor injuries into the custody of Troopers. After further investigation it was determined that he was driving under the influence of alcohol. He was charged with the above crimes and committed to the Sussex Correctional Institution on $16,500 Cash Bond.
Further investigation into the circumstances surrounding this incident determined that Hugo-Martinez was the former boyfriend of the 19 year old female operator of the Volkswagen, and both had been separately attending a dance party at an establishment in Salisbury, MD where he had seen the 19 year old female in the company of another male at the establishment. It was also determined that both vehicles left the Salisbury, MD establishment at the same time in apparent attempt on Hugo-Martinez’s behalf to follow the 19 year old female back into Delaware.
The roadway was shutdown in both directions for approximately four hours while the crash was investigated and cleared. The Delaware State Police Collision Reconstruction Unit continues to investigate this crash.
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Sunday, December 22, 2013
HOLIDAY BOOZERS BEWARE: THOSE RED AND BLUE LIGHTS ARE NOT MEANT FOR HOLIDAY
CHEER: Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over
(PIKESVILLE, MD)— This holiday season troopers remind motorists if you decide to drink and drive, be ready for an alternate ride.
The Maryland State Police provides fair warning to all party goers this holiday season, urging motorists to make alternate plans before driving drunk. State troopers will be out in force, conducting various enforcement initiatives with a focus on impaired, aggressive, and distracted drivers.
Data reveals the holiday season is a particularly dangerous time of year on the roads, due to the increased number of impaired drivers. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, a total of 830 fatalities occurred last year during the holiday season alone. In Maryland, during the Christmas period from December 25 through December 29, there were 3 fatalities as a result of drunk driving.
“The holidays are a joyous time of the year, and troopers are going to make every effort to keep our roads safe for travelers heading to visit friends and family,” said Colonel Marcus L. Brown, Superintendent Maryland State Police. “There will be zero tolerance for impaired drivers on the road. If you choose to drink and drive, you will be arrested.”
Impaired drivers often face jail time, the loss of their driver licenses, higher insurance rates, and dozens of other unanticipated expenses ranging from attorney fees, court costs, car towing and repairs, to lost wages due to time off from work. Even worse, a drunk driver can cause a traffic crash that claims someone’s life, or their own.
Please follow these tips to keep the holidays safe and happy:
• Even one drink can impair your judgment and increase the risk of getting arrested for driving drunk—or worse, the risk of having a crash while driving.
• If you will be drinking, do not plan on driving. Plan ahead; designate a sober driver before the party begins.
• If you have been drinking, do not drive. Call a taxi, phone a sober friend or family member, use public transportation.
• Be responsible. If someone you know is drinking, do not let that person get behind the wheel.
• If you see an impaired driver on the road, contact law enforcement. Your actions may save someone’s life, and inaction could cost a life.
The additional state police patrols coincide with the Maryland Highway Safety Office initiative “Towards Zero Deaths” and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration initiative “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over”. Overtime funding for additional patrols is provided by grants from the Maryland Highway Safety Office.
(PIKESVILLE, MD)— This holiday season troopers remind motorists if you decide to drink and drive, be ready for an alternate ride.
The Maryland State Police provides fair warning to all party goers this holiday season, urging motorists to make alternate plans before driving drunk. State troopers will be out in force, conducting various enforcement initiatives with a focus on impaired, aggressive, and distracted drivers.
Data reveals the holiday season is a particularly dangerous time of year on the roads, due to the increased number of impaired drivers. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, a total of 830 fatalities occurred last year during the holiday season alone. In Maryland, during the Christmas period from December 25 through December 29, there were 3 fatalities as a result of drunk driving.
“The holidays are a joyous time of the year, and troopers are going to make every effort to keep our roads safe for travelers heading to visit friends and family,” said Colonel Marcus L. Brown, Superintendent Maryland State Police. “There will be zero tolerance for impaired drivers on the road. If you choose to drink and drive, you will be arrested.”
Impaired drivers often face jail time, the loss of their driver licenses, higher insurance rates, and dozens of other unanticipated expenses ranging from attorney fees, court costs, car towing and repairs, to lost wages due to time off from work. Even worse, a drunk driver can cause a traffic crash that claims someone’s life, or their own.
Please follow these tips to keep the holidays safe and happy:
• Even one drink can impair your judgment and increase the risk of getting arrested for driving drunk—or worse, the risk of having a crash while driving.
• If you will be drinking, do not plan on driving. Plan ahead; designate a sober driver before the party begins.
• If you have been drinking, do not drive. Call a taxi, phone a sober friend or family member, use public transportation.
• Be responsible. If someone you know is drinking, do not let that person get behind the wheel.
• If you see an impaired driver on the road, contact law enforcement. Your actions may save someone’s life, and inaction could cost a life.
The additional state police patrols coincide with the Maryland Highway Safety Office initiative “Towards Zero Deaths” and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration initiative “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over”. Overtime funding for additional patrols is provided by grants from the Maryland Highway Safety Office.
STATE POLICE INTERNET CRIMES AGAINST CHILDREN TASK FORCE INVESTIGATE INCIDENTS OF CHILD EXPLOITATION ON SOCIAL NETWORKS
The Maryland State Police and other law enforcement agencies around the state have received numerous complaints over the last few days involving sexually explicit photographs of juveniles being posted on Social Networking websites, specifically Instagram. As the lead agency of the Maryland Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force, the State Police Computer Crimes Section has been providing technical assistance into these investigations.
These latest images and videos have been posted on several different pages on the Instagram website. At this point, the images do not rise to the level of child pornography under Maryland law, however the Maryland State Police would like to urge the public to be aware of these issues and to report occurrences to Instagram’s Help Center at http://help.instagram.comor the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children’s Cyber Tip Line athttp://www.cybertipline.com.
Additionally, the State Police suggests parents talk with their children and explain to them the possible repercussions and dangers of taking photographs of themselves in a sexually explicit manner and posting on the Internet. The following websites are a good resource for parents in steps to take to help protect children from being exploited on the Internet;www.netsmartz.org or www.ncmec.org.
The Maryland Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force is comprised of 35 law enforcement agencies from around the state focused on preventing and investigating incidents of sexual child exploitation. A major part of the Task Force’s program is community outreach. Investigators travel around the state providing Internet Safety presentations to children, parents, schools, and community or church groups. If you would like to schedule such a presentation for your group or would like further information, you may email the State Police investigative unit atmsp.ccu@maryland.gov.
CONTACT: Sgt. Marc Black, Sr.
Office of Media Comm. - 410-653-4236
or through the HQ Duty Officer 410-653-4200
These latest images and videos have been posted on several different pages on the Instagram website. At this point, the images do not rise to the level of child pornography under Maryland law, however the Maryland State Police would like to urge the public to be aware of these issues and to report occurrences to Instagram’s Help Center at http://help.instagram.comor the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children’s Cyber Tip Line athttp://www.cybertipline.com.
Additionally, the State Police suggests parents talk with their children and explain to them the possible repercussions and dangers of taking photographs of themselves in a sexually explicit manner and posting on the Internet. The following websites are a good resource for parents in steps to take to help protect children from being exploited on the Internet;www.netsmartz.org or www.ncmec.org.
The Maryland Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force is comprised of 35 law enforcement agencies from around the state focused on preventing and investigating incidents of sexual child exploitation. A major part of the Task Force’s program is community outreach. Investigators travel around the state providing Internet Safety presentations to children, parents, schools, and community or church groups. If you would like to schedule such a presentation for your group or would like further information, you may email the State Police investigative unit atmsp.ccu@maryland.gov.
CONTACT: Sgt. Marc Black, Sr.
Office of Media Comm. - 410-653-4236
or through the HQ Duty Officer 410-653-4200
STATE POLICE ARREST SUSPECT IN CECIL COUNTY MURDER
(Elkton, MD) –Maryland State Police criminal investigators arrested a suspect today in connection with the Cecil County murder of Jane Kyle.
The accused is identified as Clarence McCall, 42, of the unit block of Pinder Avenue in Elkton. McCall was charged with first and second degree murder, first and second degree assault, reckless endangerment and motor vehicle theft. Troopers served the arrest warrant today shortly around 3:00 p.m. at Union Hospital in Elkton.
The victim is identified as McCall’s biological mother, Jane Kyle, 64, also of the unit block of Pinder Avenue in Elkton. The Office of the Chief Medical Examiner ruled her death a homicide. Autopsy results revealed Kyle suffered multiple stab wounds in the upper torso. Police believe McCall had been living with Kyle since the beginning of this year.
Shortly after 2:00 p.m., Saturday, December 7, 2013, state police from the North East Barrack responded to the unit block of Pinder Avenue in Elkton after receiving a
9-1-1 call reporting a possible homicide. Upon arrival, Kyle was found lying on the bathroom floor of her residence, unresponsive, with obvious signs of trauma. Emergency medical personnel pronounced her dead at the scene.
Police had received several phone calls with reports of McCall running in and out of traffic the night of the incident. Police located McCall on Maryland route 272, near a hotel. When he was found, he appeared to have suffered some minor injuries and was behaving erratically. Subsequently, he was transported to Union Hospital for treatment, where he was later served the arrest warrant.
McCall had an initial appearance with a District Court Commissioner at his bedside today. He is being held without bond and is in the custody of the Cecil County Detention Center.
During the investigation, criminal investigators learned McCall had stolen his mother’s vehicle, an older model Ford F-150. Police later learned he had salvaged the vehicle at a nearby recycling center. The vehicle was seized and transported to the North East Barrack for processing.
Crime scene technicians from the Maryland State Police Forensic Sciences Division responded and processed the scene. State Police criminal investigators from the Homicide Unit continue the investigation with assistance from the Criminal Enforcement Division in North East.
The accused is identified as Clarence McCall, 42, of the unit block of Pinder Avenue in Elkton. McCall was charged with first and second degree murder, first and second degree assault, reckless endangerment and motor vehicle theft. Troopers served the arrest warrant today shortly around 3:00 p.m. at Union Hospital in Elkton.
The victim is identified as McCall’s biological mother, Jane Kyle, 64, also of the unit block of Pinder Avenue in Elkton. The Office of the Chief Medical Examiner ruled her death a homicide. Autopsy results revealed Kyle suffered multiple stab wounds in the upper torso. Police believe McCall had been living with Kyle since the beginning of this year.
Shortly after 2:00 p.m., Saturday, December 7, 2013, state police from the North East Barrack responded to the unit block of Pinder Avenue in Elkton after receiving a
9-1-1 call reporting a possible homicide. Upon arrival, Kyle was found lying on the bathroom floor of her residence, unresponsive, with obvious signs of trauma. Emergency medical personnel pronounced her dead at the scene.
Police had received several phone calls with reports of McCall running in and out of traffic the night of the incident. Police located McCall on Maryland route 272, near a hotel. When he was found, he appeared to have suffered some minor injuries and was behaving erratically. Subsequently, he was transported to Union Hospital for treatment, where he was later served the arrest warrant.
McCall had an initial appearance with a District Court Commissioner at his bedside today. He is being held without bond and is in the custody of the Cecil County Detention Center.
During the investigation, criminal investigators learned McCall had stolen his mother’s vehicle, an older model Ford F-150. Police later learned he had salvaged the vehicle at a nearby recycling center. The vehicle was seized and transported to the North East Barrack for processing.
Crime scene technicians from the Maryland State Police Forensic Sciences Division responded and processed the scene. State Police criminal investigators from the Homicide Unit continue the investigation with assistance from the Criminal Enforcement Division in North East.
NEW TROOPERS READY TO HIT THE ROAD
(SYKESVILLE, MD) –Colonel Marcus L. Brown will preside over the graduation of the 140th Trooper Candidate Class of the Maryland State Police. The class of 67 was the first class to elect a female class president in State Police history.
The trooper candidates have completed six months of training in a residential police academy that demands their very best, at all times. After graduation, each trooper will have to complete eight weeks of additional field training with an experienced trooper before they are able to patrol alone. Families, friends and fellow members of the Maryland State Police will be present at the graduation ceremony.
This class includes fourteen military veterans, six prior police officers and eight paramedics. Also in this class, there are nine new troopers who are following in the footsteps of family members. The 140th Candidate Class raised more than $8,500 for various charities by participating in multiple 5K runs throughout the state.
The trooper candidates have completed six months of training in a residential police academy that demands their very best, at all times. After graduation, each trooper will have to complete eight weeks of additional field training with an experienced trooper before they are able to patrol alone. Families, friends and fellow members of the Maryland State Police will be present at the graduation ceremony.
This class includes fourteen military veterans, six prior police officers and eight paramedics. Also in this class, there are nine new troopers who are following in the footsteps of family members. The 140th Candidate Class raised more than $8,500 for various charities by participating in multiple 5K runs throughout the state.
Charlie Daniels to Piers Morgan: 'You Wouldn't Last Five Minutes' in the Duck Dynasty Swamps
After Morgan said about Duck Dynasty's Phil Robertson via Twitter Thursday, "[T]he 1st Amendment shouldn't protect vile bigots," Daniels scolded the arrogant Brit Friday with a series of tweets that began, "Piers Morgan why don't you go back to England and straighten it out before you try to change the United States of America":
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SFD Calls For Service 12-21-13
- Saturday December, 21 2013 @ 23:47:16Nature: Pro Qa EmsCity: Salisbury
- Saturday December, 21 2013 @ 23:18:50Nature: Subject FallenCity: Salisbury
- Saturday December, 21 2013 @ 22:08:43Nature: Pro Qa EmsCity: Salisbury
- Saturday December, 21 2013 @ 21:08:18Nature: Sick SubjectCity: Salisbury
- Saturday December, 21 2013 @ 20:12:49Nature: StabbingAddress: 2213 Northwood Dr Salisbury, MD 21801
- Saturday December, 21 2013 @ 19:52:03Nature: Non BreathingAddress: 351 Deers Head Hospital Rd Salisbury, MD 21801
- Saturday December, 21 2013 @ 18:15:02Nature: Intoxicated SubjectCity: Salisbury
- Saturday December, 21 2013 @ 16:29:12Nature: Dumpster FireAddress: 408 Brookridge Dr Salisbury, MD 21801
- Saturday December, 21 2013 @ 15:03:43Nature: Back PainCity: Salisbury
- Saturday December, 21 2013 @ 14:09:01Nature: Subject FallenCity: Salisbury
- Saturday December, 21 2013 @ 13:25:13Nature: Subject FallenCity: Salisbury
- Saturday December, 21 2013 @ 12:34:26Nature: Subject FallenCity: Salisbury
- Saturday December, 21 2013 @ 11:37:59Nature: Chest PainCity: Salisbury
- Saturday December, 21 2013 @ 05:40:14Nature: Pro Qa EmsCity: Salisbury
- Saturday December, 21 2013 @ 02:25:12Nature: Unconscious SubjectCity: Salisbury
For What It's Worth, "My View"
"His personal views in no way reflect those of A&E Networks, who have always been strong supporters and champions of the LGBT community. The network has placed Phil under hiatus from filming indefinitely."
While we have another article scheduled later this morning about the formalities of A&E's decision, it never ceases to amaze me just how scared these networks have become on this matter.
Does A&E actually THINK a group of redneck hunters support a gay lifestyle? I could see them making the above statement/quote WITHOUT a suspension, no problem. I personally think the show is a bit stupid and dumbs down America, "but hey, Jack", it is what it is.
First it was Dog The Bounty Hunter, then Paula Dean and now Phil Robertson. Just what did they expect when they hired on these people anyway? How's that queer eye for the straight guy working for you now, networks? I can assure you, Dog, Paula and Phil brought in a hell of a lot more viewers than that group of queers trying to tell other men how to shave, dress and cook.
Call A&E
212-210-1400
A Viewer Writes: Amy Lynn Daniels
Hired at Dove Pointe as a child care assistant.
Special needs children....???
Seriously???
Now GO HERE and see why
this viewer is questioning
this decision.
2 Stabbings In Salisbury Tonight? READ THE COMMENTS
Wicomico/ Salisbury/ 117 Washington St/ stabbing, domestic in progress, subject with a cut to the finger-42
Wicomico/ Salisbury/ Stabbing at Wawa 670 S Salisbury Blvd. Subject stabbed in the leg by two assailants. Assailants have left the scene.
Eastern Shore Fire/EMS/Police Breaking News patient being transported to PRMC male subject two stab wounds to the leg
Eastern Shore Fire/EMS/Police Breaking News patient being transported to PRMC male subject two stab wounds to the leg
A Viewer Sends: Driving Through Decorating Delmarva
"This is the festival of lights thing in Delmar at the race track DoNotGo.
..total ripoff bleak and depressing".
Viewer Gets Pulled Over By Fake Cop, BEWARE
By the way he drives a Hyundai with blue lights under his front grille. He has a cb style exterior speaker installed as well. I was approached in the Nanticoke Rd area near FoodLion. So ladies... Beware!! Don't pull over call the sheriffs dept!!
Originally published at 7:40 AM
JUST IN: The Robertson Family Offical Statement
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Dear A&E, Congratulations, You Just Committed Suicide
Dear A&E,
I read that you are indefinitely suspending Phil Robertson from Duck Dynasty after he quoted the Bible and said that the homosexual act is sinful. I get it, guys. I do. You punished the Christian guy for being a Christian because you got some angry emails from a bunch of whiny gay activists who lack the spine and maturity to deal with the fact that there are still people out there who have the guts to articulate opinions that they find disagreeable. In so doing, you’ve kowtowed to a pushy minority of vocal bullies who don’t even watch your channel, while alienating the fan base of the one show that keeps your entire network afloat.
Makes sense.
You’ve got standards, after all. You wouldn’t want to be associated with tasteless and inappropriate things. The people on Duck Dynasty can’t be allowed to run around being all Christian-like. It might ruin the reputation of the network whose other shows include Hoarders and Intervention — programs that invite viewers to gawk at drug addicts and the mentally ill for their own amusement.
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I read that you are indefinitely suspending Phil Robertson from Duck Dynasty after he quoted the Bible and said that the homosexual act is sinful. I get it, guys. I do. You punished the Christian guy for being a Christian because you got some angry emails from a bunch of whiny gay activists who lack the spine and maturity to deal with the fact that there are still people out there who have the guts to articulate opinions that they find disagreeable. In so doing, you’ve kowtowed to a pushy minority of vocal bullies who don’t even watch your channel, while alienating the fan base of the one show that keeps your entire network afloat.
Makes sense.
You’ve got standards, after all. You wouldn’t want to be associated with tasteless and inappropriate things. The people on Duck Dynasty can’t be allowed to run around being all Christian-like. It might ruin the reputation of the network whose other shows include Hoarders and Intervention — programs that invite viewers to gawk at drug addicts and the mentally ill for their own amusement.
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Duck Dynasty Overnight Ratings – Marathon loses 6.4M viewers since last week!!
The overnight ratings are in for Duck Dynasty. One week ago, DD topped all of cable’s ratings with 8.885 million viewers. Last night, they free fell down the list to 2.521 million viewers.
That is a drop of 6.364 million viewers, or 71.6%.
Congratulations to everyone for restraint!
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That is a drop of 6.364 million viewers, or 71.6%.
Congratulations to everyone for restraint!
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MARYLAND TRIES TO RESTORE DWINDLING BAY GRASSES
Bay grasses not only provide important habitats for wildlife, but experts are learning that healthy beds can be an important line of defense against severe coastal storms.
However, scientists are finding significant declines in the health and diversity of grasses found in the Chesapeake.
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Southern Discomfort: U.S. Army Seeks Removal Of Lee, ‘Stonewall’ Jackson Honors
Nestled in rural Pennsylvania on the 500-acre Carlisle Barracks, the war college is conducting an inventory of all its paintings and photographs with an eye for rehanging them in historical themes to tell a particular Army story.
During the inventory, an unidentified official — not the commandant, Maj. Gen. Anthony A. Cucolo III — asked the administration why the college honors two generals who fought against the United States, college spokeswoman Carol Kerr said.
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Special Ops Vets Slam Military Benefit Cuts
“As commander in chief, President Obama is the leader of the nation’s armed forces and he has a duty to protect the interests of all military members, both active and retired. He needs to veto the bill,” said Gary Stubblefield, a retired Navy SEAL Commander and chairman of Special Operations for America.
The new budget, which boosts spending in the short term in exchange for longer-term fee hikes and spending cuts, includes a provision that would reduce the cost-of-living adjustment for military retirees to 1 percent less than the rate of consumer inflation — and even reduces payments for veterans who were wounded in action.
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