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Eleven Maryland defendants facing federal charges relating to unemployment fraud scheme with more than $1.6 million in losses

Posted on December 7, 2022 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—A federal grand jury has returned a superseding indictment adding two new defendants to the nine defendants previously charged in relation to a Maryland and California unemployment insurance fraud scheme. The superseding indictment charges the defendants with conspiracy to commit wire fraud, wire fraud, aggravated identity theft, and stealing a post office key. The superseding indictment was returned on […]

Pilot, passenger rescued following Montgomery County plane crash

Posted on November 28, 2022 by Chris Montcalmo

GAITHERSBURG, MD—The pilot and passenger of a single engine plane that crashed into a power line tower in Montgomery County on Sunday evening have been rescued and transported to an area hospital for medical treatment. The pilot has been identified as Patrick Merkle, 66, of Washington, D.C. He was operating a Mooney Mike 20P single engine plane. One passenger on […]

MARYLAND PLANE CRASH: Pilot, passenger awaiting rescue in Montgomery County

Posted on November 27, 2022 by Chris Montcalmo

UPDATE: The pilot and passenger have been rescued. Original story below… —— GAITHERSBURG, MD—Maryland State Police are on the scene of a single-engine plane crash in Montgomery County where rescue efforts are underway. The plane involved is a Mooney Mike 20P single engine plane. Both the pilot and the passenger are reportedly unharmed inside the aircraft and awaiting rescue. At […]

Police searching for vehicle involved in fatal I-95 hit-and-run in Harford County

Posted on November 24, 2022 by Chris Montcalmo

ABERDEEN, MD—Maryland State Police are investigating a fatal pedestrian crash in which one person died and two others were injured overnight in Harford County. At around 2:15 a.m. on Thursday, November 24, troopers responded to southbound Interstate 95 in Aberdeen for a report of a hit-and-run crash involving pedestrians. Investigators determined that three pedestrians were on the shoulder of the […]

Maryland State Police to increase patrols ahead of Thanksgiving holiday

Posted on November 23, 2022 by Chris Montcalmo

PIKESVILLE, MD—With more than 1 million Marylanders expected to travel 50 or more miles over the Thanksgiving holiday weekend, Maryland State Police will be increasing patrols to ensure motorists arrive safely at their destination. Maryland State Police will be conducting saturation patrols at each of the 23 barracks with a focus on impaired, aggressive, and distracted driving. The State Police […]

$100,000 reward offered for information leading to arrest, conviction of suspect in 2003 Carroll County murder

Posted on November 23, 2022 by Chris Montcalmo

WESTMINSTER, MD—As Maryland State Police continue to investigate the 2003 murder of a Carroll County man, the family of the victim is now offering a $100,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person(s) responsible for the victim’s death. Richard Atkins Jr., 30, of Westminster, Maryland, was found by family members beaten to death around 12:30 […]

New York truck driver killed in White Marsh crash on I-95

Posted on November 19, 2022 by Chris Montcalmo

WHITE MARSH, MD—Maryland State Police are investigating a fatal pedestrian crash that occurred Saturday morning in Baltimore County. At just after 7:15 a.m., troopers responded to southbound I-95 in White Marsh, Maryland for a report of a pedestrian struck on the roadway. According to a preliminary investigation, a tractor-trailer was parked on the right shoulder of I-95. The pedestrian, identified […]

Maryland State Police Superintendent Colonel Jerry Jones to retire, Lt. Colonel Roland Butler named Acting Superintendent

Posted on November 16, 2022 by Chris Montcalmo

ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Larry Hogan on Wednesday announced that Maryland State Police Superintendent Colonel Woodrow W. “Jerry” Jones, III, has notified him of his intent to retire at the end of the year after 35 years in law enforcement. The governor has named Lt. Colonel Roland L. Butler, Jr. to serve as acting superintendent. “Maryland is fortunate to have the finest […]

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