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Parkville, Middle River men indicted in contraband conspiracy at Jessup Correctional Institution

Posted on April 12, 2023 by Chris Montcalmo

UPDATE: All of the defendants have pleaded guilty and have been sentenced. Original story below… BALTIMORE, MD—Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown on Wednesday announced that eleven people were indicted for a prison contraband conspiracy operating at Jessup Correctional Institution in Anne Arundel County. The investigation was led by the Maryland Office of the Attorney General’s Organized Crime Unit, the […]

Governor Wes Moore 2023 State of the State

Governor Moore releases supplemental FY 2024 budget plan

Posted on March 29, 2023 by Chris Montcalmo

ANNAPOLIS, MD—This week, Governor Wes Moore announced his supplemental FY 2024 budget plan, which includes key adjustments to his first proposed budget to account for new revenue projections. The governor’s supplemental budget targets crucial investments toward rebuilding Maryland state government, bolstering public safety, ending child poverty, creating a competitive and equitable economy, and rebuilding our infrastructure. “This administration will always […]

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Governor Moore conducts swearing-in ceremony for cabinet members

Posted on March 3, 2023 by Chris Montcalmo

ANNAPOLIS, MD – Governor Wes Moore on Thursday delivered the oath of office in the official swearing-in ceremony of the Moore-Miller Administration’s cabinet secretaries, marking the most diverse cabinet in the state’s history. Governor Moore was joined by Lt. Governor Aruna Miller for the ceremony. “This is a proud day for our administration as we keep our promise to all […]

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Governor Moore announces historic investment in public safety, names Lt. Col. Roland Butler as Superintendent of Maryland State Police

Posted on February 24, 2023 by Chris Montcalmo

ANNAPOLIS, MD — Governor Wes Moore this week announced historic initiatives and investment in public safety to support rebuilding the State police force, promoting intelligence sharing and collaborative enforcement strategy, and reducing crime across Maryland. Joined by newly confirmed Secretary of Public Safety and Correctional Services Carolyn Scruggs and Secretary of Juvenile Services Vincent Schiraldi, the governor named Lieutenant Colonel […]

Governor Hogan announces groundbreaking advancements for MD THINK platform

Posted on January 13, 2023 by Chris Montcalmo

ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Larry Hogan this week announced new groundbreaking advancements through the state’s MD THINK (Maryland Total Human Services Integrated Network) platform, including a new MD Job Genie to help better connect job seekers to employers ready to hire. First announced in 2017, MD THINK is a first-in-the-nation cloud-based platform to deliver integrated health and human services programs. “MD THINK […]

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Governor Hogan welcomes ‘Hogan’ the VetDog to State House in Annapolis [VIDEO]

Posted on November 19, 2022 by Chris Montcalmo

ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Larry Hogan recently welcomed the newest member of the state of Maryland’s partnership with America’s VetDogs to the State House in Annapolis. Named as a surprise tribute to the state’s commitment to helping wounded veterans, ‘Hogan’ is currently being trained by incarcerated individuals at the Maryland Correctional Institution-Hagerstown as part of an innovative partnership between America’s VetDogs and […]

Governor Hogan Crime Announcement 20221110

Governor Hogan announces major actions to expand federal, state crime fighting efforts [VIDEO]

Posted on November 10, 2022 by Chris Montcalmo

ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Larry Hogan on Thursday announced a series of major new actions to expand on federal-state efforts to fight violent crime and hold violent criminals accountable. The governor made the announcement at Maryland State Police (MSP) Barrack P in Glen Burnie, where he was joined by U.S. Attorney for the District of Maryland Erek Barron, MSP Superintendent Colonel Woodrow […]

Maryland’s DNA database records 10,000th total hit

Posted on October 13, 2022 by Chris Montcalmo

PIKESVILLE, MD—Colonel Woodrow W. Jones III, Superintendent of the Maryland State Police, this week announced the latest milestone for Maryland’s DNA database, supporting its role as a tool for law enforcement in the ongoing effort to reduce crime, apprehend criminals, and exonerate the innocent. Maryland’s DNA database, housed at the State Police Forensic Sciences Division laboratory, has now recorded 10,000 […]

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