Governor Hogan signs amended Executive Order for Commission for Suicide Prevention

Governor Larry Hogan on Thursday issued an amended Executive Order modernizing the Governor’s Commission for Suicide Prevention. The updated executive order is in response to rising national and state suicide rates and follows a request from the commission that was supported by the Maryland Department of Health. “Every day, thousands of Marylanders struggle with mental health challenges, and we must do everything […]

Perry Hall man charged after trying to kill grandmother

A Perry Hall man faces attempted murder charges after allegedly trying to kill his grandmother in Carroll County. Alexander Carter Fields, 20, has been charged with attempted first-degree murder, first-degree assault, second-degree assault, reckless endangerment and attempting to injure with a dangerous weapon, according to online records. Authorities say that, on September 20, officer responded to the Sykesville Apartments, where […]