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Olszewski announces new Baltimore County Quick Response Team to provide overdose care, connections to treatment

Posted on January 18, 2024 by Chris Montcalmo

TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski this week announced the launch of a Quick Response Team pilot program that will provide mobile, on-demand overdose care, resources, and harm reduction services to respond in real time to residents experiencing overdoses. “We are committed to combatting the deadly opioid epidemic – and preventing overdose deaths by ensuring residents have access to critical […]

Baltimore County father and son sentenced for laundering drug trafficking Bitcoin proceeds intended for federal forfeiture

Posted on January 11, 2024 by Chris Montcalmo

GREENBELT, MD—A father and son have been sentenced to prison for laundering drug trafficking Bitcoin proceeds. U.S. District Judge Deborah K. Chasanow has sentenced Joseph Farace, age 72, of Sparks, to 19 months in federal prison, followed by two years of supervised release, for a money laundering conspiracy. On January 5, 2023, Judge Griggsby sentenced his son, Ryan Farace, age […]

Edgewood robbery suspects arrested following police pursuit

Posted on January 8, 2024 by Chris Montcalmo

EDGEWOOD, MD—Two Baltimore men are in custody in connection with an armed robbery that occurred over the weekend in Harford County. At just after 8 a.m. Saturday, January 6, 2024, a Harford County Sheriff’s Office deputy attempted to stop a white Volkswagen sedan that was traveling at a high rate of speed in the area of Route 152 and I-95. […]

Edgewood man receives maximum sentence on attempted rape, drug charges

Posted on December 14, 2023 by Chris Montcalmo

EDGEWOOD, MD—An Edgewood man will spend decades behind bars after being convicted on rape and drug charges. On Monday, December 4, Bernard Lamont Staten, 68, pled guilty to attempted second-degree rape and possession with intent to distribute cocaine in two separate cases before the Honorable Judge Diane Adkins-Tobin. Both pleas were binding plea agreements, and Staten will be sentenced to […]

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Baltimore County seeking input on use of Opioid Restitution Funds

Posted on November 20, 2023 by Chris Montcalmo

TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County officials are seeking public input on the use of Opioid Restitution Funds awarded to the County as part of the recent national opioid settlement. A public forum will be held 6:00 – 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, November 30, 2023 at the Baltimore County Public Library – Randallstown Branch. Residents are invited to attend and their share ideas […]

2023 National Drug Take Back Day set for this weekend

Posted on October 26, 2023 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—Maryland State Police are asking residents to properly dispose of unwanted prescription drugs during national drug take back day. Citizens can drop off unused prescription drugs from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, October 28, 2023 at all 23 Maryland State Police barracks. Maryland State Police are participating as part of the 25th National Prescription Drug Take Back […]

Attorney General Brown announces seizure of 37 firearms, more than 8 kilograms of fentanyl

Posted on October 3, 2023 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown this week announced the indictments of four individuals for their roles in a criminal enterprise responsible for trafficking large amounts of fentanyl and cocaine. The investigation resulted in the seizure of 37 firearms, including three assault weapons, three handguns equipped with Glock switch attachments (allowing them to operate as fully automatic weapons), over […]

Governor Moore Lt Governor Miller attend Naloxone training session

Governor Moore receives naloxone training at State House, announces $10 million grant awards to address overdose crisis in support of National Recovery Month

Posted on September 29, 2023 by Chris Montcalmo

ANNAPOLIS, MD—On Friday, Governor Wes Moore and Lieutenant Governor Aruna Miller received a training on overdose response and using the opioid overdose reversal medicine naloxone at the State House. They also recognized September as National Recovery Month and reiterated the administration’s support for increasing access to substance use treatment and recovery services. “Every Marylander has the ability to save a […]

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