Middle River man, 4 others convicted of operating drug trafficking ring protected by corrupt former BCPD detective

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A federal jury has convicted five men on conspiracy to distribute and possession with intent to distribute heroin and cocaine relating to a drug trafficking organization in northern Baltimore. The five individuals have been identified as: Antonio Shropshire, 34, of Baltimore Omari Thomas, 25, of Middle River Antoine Washington, 27, of Baltimore Alexander Campbell, 29, of Baltimore Glen Kyle Wells, 31, […]

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Nottingham man arrested in connection with fatal heroin overdose

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A Nottingham man has been arrested in connection with a fatal, 2016 drug overdose. In the spring of 2015, authorities in Harford County began investigating a drug ring that was distributing large quantities of heroin in northeastern Baltimore City, in Baltimore County, in Harford County, and in surrounding states. Detectives were able to determine that this ring distributed over two […]

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Gov. Hogan declares State of Emergency, announces major funding to combat heroin crisis

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Governor Larry Hogan on Wednesday signed Executive Order 01.01.2017.02 declaring a State of Emergency in response to the heroin, opioid, and fentanyl crisis ravaging communities in Maryland and across the U.S. This declaration activates the governor’s emergency management authority and enables increased and more rapid coordination between the state and local jurisdictions. The governor, along with Lt. Governor Boyd Rutherford, […]

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