Seven members of violent multi-state robbery crew indicted

WASHINGTON—An indictment was unsealed on Thursday charging seven members of an armed robbery crew with conspiracy, Hobbs Act robbery, and other charges related to a multi-state robbery spree that targeted pharmacy and cell phone retail stores. The charges were announced by U.S. Attorney Matthew M. Graves and FBI Acting Special Agent in Charge Sarah Linden, of the Washington Field Office’s […]

FBI offering $15,000 reward for info on Mid-Atlantic drug trafficker

PITTSBURGH, PA—A Martinsburg, West Virginia man is the first person to be placed on the FBI’s new Regional Fugitive Program. The program is intended to publicize information that will help lead to the apprehension of violent offenders and have a significant impact on the community. As part of the program, the Federal Bureau of Investigation has identified violent fugitives in […]

I-95 crash in Harford County leaves 2 dead

ABINGDON, MD—Maryland State Police are investigating a fatal Thursday evening crash in Harford County that left two people dead. The first victim has been identified as Dennis English, Jr., 45, of Baltimore. He was the operator and sole occupant of a 2013 GMC Terrain SUV involved in the crash. The second victim has been identified as John Mastropietro, 64, of […]

Smoke plume from New Jersey wildfire to approach I-95 corridor on Thursday afternoon

NOTTINGHAM, MD—Thursday afternoon and evening could become quite hazy along the I-95 corridor. The Maryland Department of the Environment says that winds have pushed a plume of dense smoke from a wildfire in New Jersey to the Eastern Shore of Maryland. Winds will shift the plume northward toward the I-95 corridor on Thursday afternoon and into the evening hours. Visible […]

Perry Hall resident named to Centenary University Dean’s List

HACKETTSTOWN, NJ—A Perry Hall resident has been named to the Dean’s List of a New Jersey university. Centenary University President Bruce Murphy, Ed.D., has announced the Dean’s List for the Spring 2023 semester. The Maryland resident who earned Dean’s List honors is: Perry Hall—Michael Rash To achieve this honor, full-time students must earn a semester grade point average of 3.8 […]

Police nab person of interest in stolen vehicle in Fullerton connected to New Jersey homicide

BALTIMORE, MD—Maryland State Police conducted a high risk felony traffic stop on Wednesday on a person of interest in a homicide investigation in Roselle, New Jersey. The person of interest is identified as Everoy J. Morrison, 44, of Roselle, New Jersey. Morrison was driving a 2019 silver BMW 750 with a New Jersey registration, which was reported stolen. He was […]

Perry Hall student selected to present at Centenary University Academic Symposium

HACKETTSTOWN, NJ—Centenary University showcased outstanding research and professional experiences by 19 students at its annual Academic Symposium on Thursday, April 6, 2023. At Centenary, student researchers and interns are mentored by faculty who are experts in their fields. “Independent research and professional experiences are hallmarks of the Centenary University academic experience,” explained David Dauwalder, Ph.D., interim vice president for academic […]

Maryland Department of Agriculture expands spotted lanternfly quarantine zone

ANNAPOLIS, MD—The Maryland Department of Agriculture this week expanded its spotted lanternfly quarantine to include the following counties: Allegany, Anne Arundel, Baltimore, Calvert, Caroline, Carroll, Cecil, Frederick, Harford, Howard, Kent, Montgomery, Prince George’s, Queen Anne’s, Talbot, Washington and Wicomico, as well as Baltimore City. This quarantine is effective immediately, and restricts the movement of regulated articles that might contain the […]