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Preserved order #19

Chief George Bacorn of the Denton Police Department

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Preserved evidence ↗

Timing and scope

Flags: US-MD · *

Solar timing uses Annapolis as the jurisdiction reference; local sunrise/sunset varies.

half staff

Oct 02, 2026 18:46 EDT → Oct 03, 2026 18:45 EDT

The Maryland flag will remain at half-staff after sunset on Friday, October 2, 2026 for Chief George Bacorn of the Denton Police Department.
Complete reviewed facts
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