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U.S. Navy intelligence software engineer pleads guilty to conspiracy to distribute, possess illegal steroids

Posted on October 28, 2021 by Chris Montcalmo

GREENBELT, MD—Justin Ryan Best, age 46, of Laurel, Maryland, this week pleaded guilty to conspiracy to distribute and to possess with intent to distribute controlled substances. The guilty plea was announced by United States Attorney for the District of Maryland Erek L. Barron; Special Agent in Charge James R. Mancuso of Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) Baltimore; and Special Agent in […]

Governor Hogan issues statement following death of General Colin Powell

Posted on October 18, 2021 by Chris Montcalmo

UPDATE: U.S. and Maryland flags are being flown at half-staff in honor of Gen. Powell. Original story below… —— ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Larry Hogan has issued a statement following the death of General Colin Powell. General Powell’s family on Monday morning announced that he had passed away due to complications from COVID-19. Powell made history by becoming the 12th chairman of […]

Baltimore County Army veteran facing federal charges for falsely claiming to be a paraplegic, obtaining more than $1 million in government disability benefits

Posted on October 15, 2021 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—A Baltimore County U.S. Army veteran has been charged with fraudulently obtaining more than $1 million in government disability benefits. A federal criminal complaint charges William Rich, 41, of Windsor Mill, for allegedly fraudulently obtaining a total of more than $1 million dollars in disability benefits and Social Security Administration disability benefits by falsely claiming that he was a […]

Looney’s Pub Perry Hall offering free meals to first responders, military on Wednesday

Posted on September 22, 2021 by Chris Montcalmo

NOTTINGHAM, MD—Looney’s Pub in Perry Hall is giving back on Wednesday. The restaurant is holding a 9/11 Patriot Day event on Wednesday, September 22, and all first responders and members of the military eat free. “We would like to acknowledge all our first responders & military that sacrifice so much for all of us,” the restaurant’s Patriot Day flyer reads. […]

BOOM ALERT: Aberdeen Proving Ground to conduct firing tests on Tuesday

Posted on September 14, 2021 by Chris Montcalmo

NOTTINGHAM, MD—Loud noise alert! Aberdeen Proving Ground officials have announced that the base will conduct daytime and nighttime testing on Tuesday, September 14th. The base will be conducting tests from 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Noise may be heard in some areas off the installation. These operations are not hazardous to residents in our surrounding communities and are integral to […]

Governor Hogan Maryland National Guard Fallen Warrior Ceremony 20210911

Governor Hogan commemorates 20th anniversary of 9/11 at Maryland National Guard Fallen Warrior Ceremony [VIDEO]

Posted on September 11, 2021 by Chris Montcalmo

ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Larry Hogan on Saturday commemorated the 20th anniversary of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks during the Maryland National Guard’s Fallen Warrior Ceremony at Camp Fretterd Military Reservation. Following are Governor Hogan’s remarks, as prepared for delivery: “It is my honor to be here, on behalf of all the people of Maryland, as we pay tribute to the […]

U.S., Maryland flags lowered to half-staff to honor service members killed in Afghanistan

Posted on August 26, 2021 by Chris Montcalmo

UPDATE: Governor Hogan has issued the following statement: “We are devastated and outraged by the murder of American service members and all who lost their lives in today’s horrific violence. The First Lady and I are praying for their loved ones, and we ask all Marylanders to join us. “This administration’s decisions have put the lives of thousands of Americans […]

Maryland Air National Guard to conduct active shooter exercise in Middle River on Thursday afternoon