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Florida man pleads guilty to defrauding Maryland, California of more than $2.3 million in COVID-19 unemployment benefits

Posted on March 28, 2025 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—A Florida man has pleaded guilty to wire fraud and aggravated identity theft in a scheme to defraud Maryland and California of more than $2.3 million in unemployment insurance benefits during the COVID-19 pandemic. David Godin, 34, of Miami, used stolen identities, virtual private networks and proxy servers to file 140 fraudulent claims in multiple states, according to the […]

President Trump appoints Governor Moore to Council of Governors

Posted on February 20, 2025 by Chris Montcalmo

WASHINGTON, DC—President Donald Trump on Wednesday announced new appointments to the Council of Governors, selecting 10 state leaders to advise on national security, disaster response, and military coordination. Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin (R) and Maryland Gov. Wes Moore (D) will serve two-year terms on the council, with Youngkin also acting as co-chair alongside North Carolina Gov. Josh Stein (D). The […]

Dr. Tim Tooten dies at age 66

Posted on February 10, 2025 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—Dr. Tim Tooten, a beloved community leader, pastor, reporter, professor, and valued Baltimore County resident, has passed away at 66 years of age. Tooten began his illustrious broadcasting career in 1976 as a high school disc jockey in his hometown of Live Oak, Florida. He went on to earn a Bachelor of Science degree in communications from Florida State […]

Florida man convicted in plot to blow up Maryland substations

Posted on February 4, 2025 by News Desk

BALTIMORE, MD—A Florida man has been found guilty of plotting to blow up substations in Maryland, prosecutors said this week. A federal jury on Monday found Brandon Russell, 29, of Orlando, Florida, guilty of conspiracy to damage an energy facility on Monday after a six-day trial, the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Maryland said. U.S. Attorney Erek L. […]

Baltimore County woman sentenced to 18 years for power grid plot

Posted on September 25, 2024 by News Desk

UPDATE: Brandon Russell, the Florida man with whom Sarah Beth Clendaniel conspired, has been convicted. Original story below… BALTIMORE, MD—A Baltimore County woman received 18 years in federal prison after pleading guilty to a conspiracy to damage or destroy electrical facilities in Maryland. On September 25, 2024, Senior United States District Judge James K. Bredar sentenced Sarah Beth Clendaniel, of […]

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Tropical Storm Debby: Projected path may impact Maryland

Posted on August 5, 2024 by Chris Montcalmo

UPDATE: Storms are expected throughout the week as the remnants of Debby approach the Mid-Atlantic region. Original story below… BALTIMORE, MD—The National Weather Service says Hurricane/Tropical Storm Debby may impact Maryland by this weekend. Hurricane Debby made landfall on Monday morning over Florida’s Big Bend region, where Hurricane Warnings are in effect. Life-threatening storm surge is possible along portions of […]

Florida man facing federal charges for COVID-19 unemployment insurance fraud in Maryland, California

Posted on June 4, 2024 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—A Florida man is facing federal charges for allegedly stealing the identities of several victims and filing fraudulent COVID-19 unemployment insurance claims in Maryland and California. David Godin, also known as James St. Patrick, David Wetty, and Vic Pro, was arrested by law enforcement in Florida and had his initial appearance in the U.S. District Court in Miami on […]

Cucumbers shipped to Maryland recalled due to possible Salmonella risk

Posted on June 3, 2024 by Chris Montcalmo

WASHINGTON—Fresh Start Produce Sales Inc. of Delray, Florida, is recalling whole cucumbers shipped to certain states from May 17th through May 21st, 2024, due to the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella. Salmonella is an organism that can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. Healthy persons infected […]

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