High-ranking MS-13 leader arrested in Maryland

BALTIMORE, MD—A high-ranking leader in the MS-13 transnational terrorist organization was arrested in Hyattsville, Maryland last month, according to authorities. David Alejandro Orellana-Aleman, 27, was arrested by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and the FBI on February 27, 2025. He is charged in his home country with possession of firearm, extortion, and terrorist affiliation, ICE said in a press […]

BCPS teams up with National Dairy Association for National School Breakfast Week

ESSEX, MD—Baltimore County Public Schools and the American Dairy Association North East are teaming up to highlight the importance of school breakfast during National School Breakfast Week (March 3-7). They will host an event at Essex Elementary School on Wednesday, March 5, from 8:45-10:15 a.m. to showcase the school’s “grab and go breakfast” kiosks and emphasize the role of a […]

Elevated fire risk in Maryland on Tuesday, strong storms possible on Wednesday

BALTIMORE, MD—Marylanders should keep an eye on the weather on Tuesday and Wednesday, according to the National Weather Service. On Tuesday, March 4, 2025, forecasters say low humidity and gusty south to southeasterly winds will bring a greater risk of adverse fire behavior and rapid fire spread, mostly from late Tuesday morning through late Tuesday afternoon. Relative humidity values will […]

Crews to begin pavement improvement projects in Fallston this month

FALLSTON, MD—The Maryland State Highway Administration will improve sections of asphalt pavement along MD 24 (Emmorton Road) and MD 152 (Fallston Road) in Harford County over the next two weeks. Both projects are expected to be completed by early summer, weather permitting. On Monday, March 10, crews will start work on a $261,000 project to patch sections of pavement along […]

Police searching for missing teen last seen in Parkville

UPDATE: Amina Johnson has been located. Original story below… ——— PARKVILLE, MD—Police in Baltimore County are searching for a missing teen. Amina Johnson, 13, is 5’1” tall and weighs 100 pounds. She was last seen at 5:30 p.m. on Monday, March 3, 2025 in  the Parkville area wearing a black sweater/jacket, black leggings, and white tennis shoes. Anyone with information […]

Baltimore woman sentenced to 15 years in prison for operating sex trafficking ring across Maryland

BALTIMORE, MD—A Baltimore woman has been sentenced to prison for running a sex trafficking ring that operated across the state of Maryland. Attorney General Anthony G. Brown on Monday announced the sentencing of Kenika Danielle Leach, 33, as a result of a multi-agency, two-year investigation was led by the Attorney General’s Organized Crime Unit. On November 18, 2024, Leach pleaded […]