ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Larry Hogan ordered the Maryland flag to be lowered to half-staff on Wednesday to mark International Overdose Awareness Day 2022. International Overdose Awareness Day is the world’s largest annual campaign to end overdose, remember without stigma those who have died. It also serves to acknowledge the grief of the family and friends left behind. It was initiated in […]
PIKESVILLE, MD—A cooperative cross-jurisdictional initiative between state and federal law enforcement partners has led to 27 arrests with more expected as police continue to disrupt and dismantle transnational criminal organizations responsible for drug trafficking throughout Maryland, including Baltimore City. Maryland is one of 26 states across the nation, participating in the American Governors’ Border Strike Force. The purpose of the […]
BALTIMORE, MD—Maryland Attorney General Brian E. Frosh this week announced that a coalition of attorneys general has reached an agreement in principle with opioid maker Endo International plc and its lenders that would provide up to $450 million to participating states and local governments, ban promotion of Endo’s opioids, and require Endo to turn over millions of documents related to […]
MIDDLE RIVER, MD—Police say they have filed charges against the victims in last week’s drive-by shooting in Middle River. On Friday, Baltimore County detectives filed criminal charges against the two individuals injured in the double shooting that occurred Tuesday morning in Middle River. Both defendants, who have not yet been identified, have been charged with drug- and firearm-related charges, which […]
BALTIMORE, MD—A Rosedale drug dealer will spend more than a decade behind bars. U.S. District Judge Deborah K. Chasanow on Friday sentenced Rajeim Ali Bradshaw, 49, to 136 months in federal prison, followed by three years of supervised release, for possession with intent to distribute large quantities of fentanyl and heroin. As part of the sentence, the court took into […]
BALTIMORE, MD—A Baltimore drug dealer has been sentenced to prison in connection with a fatal overdose in Joppa. U.S. District Judge Ellen L. Hollander sentenced Aaron Arthur Fields (A.K.A. “Handz”), 33, of Baltimore, to 10 years in federal prison followed by 3 years of supervised release for distribution of controlled substances, conspiracy to distribute controlled substances, and possession with intent […]
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, […]
UPDATE: Bradshaw has been sentenced to more than 11 years in prison. Original story below… —— BALTIMORE, MD—A Rosedale man has pleaded guilty to possession with intent to distribute controlled substances. The guilty plea by Rajeim Ali Bradshaw, 49, was announced by United States Attorney for the District of Maryland Erek L. Barron; Acting Special Agent in Charge Selwyn Smith […]