BALTIMORE, MD—A Washington, D.C. man has been sentenced to federal prison for his role in robbing four cell phone stores across Maryland at gunpoint, officials say. Xavier Jones, 26, was involved in robberies at Verizon and AT&T stores in Baltimore County, Howard County, and Prince George’s County, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office. During the robberies, Jones and his accomplices […]
BALTIMORE, MD—Maryland State Police are urging motorists to avoid aggressive, distracted and impaired driving throughout the Super Bowl weekend. Maryland State Troopers from all 23 barracks, including the State Police Impaired Driving Reduction Effort (SPIDRE) team, will focus on aggressive, distracted and impaired driving while conducting increased saturation patrols along roadways where impaired driving related crashes often occur. Enforcement efforts […]
ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Wes Moore this week delivered his third State of the State address. Before a joint session of the Maryland General Assembly, the governor spoke about investing in industries of the future, reforming the tax code, and investing in Marylanders by meeting crisis with courage in the face of one of the most challenging and consequential legislative sessions in […]
BALTIMORE, MD—Maryland State Police investigators secured a guilty verdict against Quwan Lamar Gordon for an armed road rage incident on Interstate-95 in Howard County. Gordon was convicted of attempted murder, first-degree assault, and related weapons offenses in the Circuit Court for Howard County following a three-day jury trial. He is currently in custody at the Baltimore County Detention Center pending […]
BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland Department of Transportation has released its $21.2 billion final six-year capital budget for fiscal years 2025-30. The budget fully funds and revives projects that prioritize safety and reliability while driving economic growth statewide. “Maryland deserves and demands to have a safe and reliable transportation system that is accessible for all to use and helps drive our ability […]
BALTIMORE, MD—A brand of frozen chicken and cheese taquitos has been recalled over concerns about potential metal contamination, a federal agency announced. According to a news release from the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Bestway Sandwiches Inc. recalled around 24,870 pounds of the taquitos, which may be contaminated with pieces of metal. The recalled product was sold at ALDI grocery stores […]
BALTIMORE, MD—Three people were arrested and five car rallies were prevented from happening across Maryland on New Year’s Eve thanks to a joint task force, according to the Maryland State Police. The rallies planned roadway shutdowns and disruptive car-related activities in industrial areas, public streets, and parking lots across Prince George’s County, and Baltimore. Members of the Maryland Car Rally […]
BALTIMORE, MD—The big $1.22 billion Mega Millions prize may have been won in California, but Maryland saw 11 winners of $10,000 or more from the multi-state jackpot game in the past week, as well as a $1 million winner in Towson on a scratch-off ticket, and 10 winning Pick 5 tickets worth a half a million dollars, all sold December […]