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Rosedale, Belcamp men indicted for unemployment insurance fraud scheme of more than $1 million

Posted on December 20, 2024 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—Two Maryland men have been indicted for allegedly stealing more than $1 million in unemployment insurance benefits during the COVID-19 pandemic. Daiwor Woah-Tee, 51, of Belcamp, and Dekwii Woah-Tee, 46, of Rosedale, were charged with conspiracy to commit wire fraud and aggravated identity theft, respectively. The indictment was unsealed when the defendants were arrested on December 18, 2024, and […]

Baltimore County issues health alert regarding vape products following adverse reactions

Posted on December 19, 2024 by Chris Montcalmo

TOWSON, MD—The Baltimore County Department of Health is issuing an alert regarding current vape products due to recent reports of people, including youths, experiencing adverse reactions to vape products and requiring hospitalization. If you or someone you know has a negative reaction after using a vape product, contact the Maryland Poison Center by calling 1-800-222-1222. Additional information is available in […]

Baltimore County man among Maryland’s first cold-related deaths of 2024-2025 winter weather season

Posted on December 17, 2024 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland Department of Health on Tuesday announced the state’s first three cold-related deaths for the 2024-2025 winter season. All three individuals were men, two in their 60s and one in his 30s. Two deaths occurred in Baltimore City, while the third was in Baltimore County. The first death was reported on November 23, with the other two occurring […]

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Stanley issues nationwide recall of 2.6 million travel mugs

Posted on December 12, 2024 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—Stanley has issued a recall of about 2.6 million stainless steel travel mugs sold nationwide because the lids can detach and cause burns. The recall covers all Stanley Switchback and Trigger Action travel mugs with polypropylene lids. The mugs came in 12-, 16-, and 20-ounce sizes in white, black, and green. The Stanley logo is on the mug’s front […]

Two biotech CEOs convicted in fraud scheme involving COVID-19 drug

Posted on December 10, 2024 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—Two CEOs were convicted by a federal jury in Maryland for a scheme to defraud investors about a drug being developed to treat HIV and COVID-19, according to the U.S. Department of Justice. Nader Pourhassan, 61, of Lake Oswego, Oregon, and Kazem Kazempour, 71, of Potomac, Maryland, were found guilty of the scheme involving CytoDyn Inc., a publicly traded […]

Fire Marshal issues safety tips after carbon monoxide claims life in Maryland home

Posted on December 5, 2024 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—A 34-year-old man died, and a woman and child were critically injured in North East, Cecil County, on Wednesday night from suspected carbon monoxide poisoning, according to the Maryland State Fire Marshal’s Office. Family members found the man unresponsive in the living room of the home at 805 South Main Street around 6:30 p.m. and called 9-1-1. A 43-year-old […]

Maryland Department of Health urges residents to take precautions to avoid cold-related illnesses during winter months

Posted on December 5, 2024 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—With winter weather settling in, the Maryland Department of Health (MDH) is urging residents to take precautions against cold-related illnesses. The department emphasizes the importance of limiting exposure to the cold and dressing in layers when venturing outdoors. Dr. Nilesh Kalyanaraman, Deputy Secretary for Public Health Services, urges Marylanders to limit cold exposure. “If you must go outside, wear […]

SunFed Produce cucumbers recalled due to Salmonella risk

Posted on December 2, 2024 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—A major cucumber recall has been announced due to Salmonella concerns. The recalled cucumbers were sold in 26 states between October 12 and November 26. The cucumbers, produced by Arizona-based SunFed Produce, are packaged in bulk cardboard containers labeled with the “SunFed” label or in a generic white box or black plastic crate with a sticker that provides the […]

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