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Eleven Maryland defendants facing federal charges relating to unemployment fraud scheme with more than $1.6 million in losses

Posted on December 7, 2022 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—A federal grand jury has returned a superseding indictment adding two new defendants to the nine defendants previously charged in relation to a Maryland and California unemployment insurance fraud scheme. The superseding indictment charges the defendants with conspiracy to commit wire fraud, wire fraud, aggravated identity theft, and stealing a post office key. The superseding indictment was returned on […]

Governor Hogan Crime Announcement 20221110

Governor Hogan announces major actions to expand federal, state crime fighting efforts [VIDEO]

Posted on November 10, 2022 by Chris Montcalmo

ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Larry Hogan on Thursday announced a series of major new actions to expand on federal-state efforts to fight violent crime and hold violent criminals accountable. The governor made the announcement at Maryland State Police (MSP) Barrack P in Glen Burnie, where he was joined by U.S. Attorney for the District of Maryland Erek Barron, MSP Superintendent Colonel Woodrow […]

Baltimore County Olszewski Roca Announcement 20221104

Olszewski announces new partnership pilot with Roca to expand youth violence prevention efforts into Baltimore County

Posted on November 4, 2022 by Chris Montcalmo

ESSEX, MD—Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski on Friday joined local partners and leaders at Roca Baltimore to announce a new pilot partnership to expand the organization’s youth violence intervention efforts into Baltimore County. The County’s partnership with Roca will be a pilot funded with a combination of state and federal funding. Earlier this year, a state supplemental budget included a […]

Baltimore County Police Department announces schedule of activities for 2022 Faith and Blue Weekend

Posted on October 6, 2022 by Chris Montcalmo

TOWSON, MD—The Baltimore County Police Department will participate in several events and activities planned for the third annual National Faith and Blue Weekend scheduled for October 7 -10. Faith and Blue Weekend is endorsed by every major law enforcement group and police department, and has been embraced by religious communities nationwide. “The National Faith and Blue Weekend initiative is based […]

Harford County man sentenced to 15 years in prison for sexual exploitation of minor, illegal possession of firearm

Posted on September 13, 2022 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—A Harford County man has been sentenced to prison on child pornography and weapons charges. U.S. District Judge George L. Russell, III this week sentenced Travis Joseph Crawford, 34, of Edgewood, to 15 years in federal prison, followed by 25 years of supervised release, for sexual exploitation of a child to produce child pornography and for being a felon […]

California man facing federal charges in Maryland for attempted murder of Supreme Court Justice

Posted on June 8, 2022 by Chris Montcalmo

GREENBELT, MD—A criminal complaint was filed on Wednesday charging Nicholas John Roske, 26, of Simi Valley, California, for federal charges of attempted murder of a Supreme Court Justice. Roske is expected to have an initial appearance in U.S. District Court in Greenbelt at 3 p.m. on Wednesday before U.S. Magistrate Judge Timothy J. Sullivan. The criminal complaint was announced by […]

Maryland State Police warn public of online scam involving sexual extortion of minors

Posted on June 8, 2022 by Chris Montcalmo

EASTON, MD—Maryland State Police are reminding parents of online safety and to be aware of online scams involving the sexual extortion of minors. Authorities say they have received numerous reports of minors being contacted by other social media users who begin chatting with them via messaging services such as Facebook, Instagram, and Snapchat. Social media platforms may provide users the […]

National Drug Take Back Day Maryland State Police Drop Box

Maryland State Police to participate in National Drug Take Back Day on April 30

Posted on April 28, 2022 by Chris Montcalmo

PIKESVILLE, MD—The Maryland State Police, in partnership with the Drug Enforcement Administration, have announced that they will participate in National Prescription Drug Take Back Day, April 30, 2022 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at state police barracks. State police barracks throughout Maryland will be participating in National Drug Take Back Day. Each barrack will act as a collection station, […]

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