Baltimore County man indicted for passport fraud

BALTIMORE, MD—A federal grand jury charged a Baltimore County man with passport fraud, aggravated identity theft, false statements and false representation of a social security number, authorities say. Beautiful Life Allah, 65, also known as Tezelle Miller, of Gwynn Oak, is accused of using someone else’s social security number to apply for a passport, submitting a fake custody order to […]

Councilman Marks provides update on Baltimore County ballot questions

The following is an update from the desk of Councilman David Marks. In the upcoming general election, voters will be asked to support or turn down three changes to our charter, which provides the framework for governing Baltimore County. Question A would expand the Baltimore County Council by two seats, from seven to nine members, and stipulate that Councilmembers are […]

NSA contractor sentenced to 13 months for fraud

BALTIMORE, MD—The National Security Agency announced this week that a former contractor has been sentenced to 13 months in prison for submitting false invoices and making false statements to investigators. Jacky Lynn McComber, an Elkridge resident, was the Chief Executive Officer of an information technology company that had contracts with the NSA. The contracts involved classified information and most of […]

Councilman Marks to oppose any weakening of Inspector General

NOTTINGHAM, MD—Fifth District Councilman David Marks on Wednesday issued the following statement regarding efforts to change the office of the Baltimore County Inspector General: “I am restating, once again, my strong support for an independent Inspector General. I supported the creation of an Inspector General years before it was formally established. “After listening to yesterday’s testimony, my position is clear: […]

Olszewski announces efforts to strengthen independence of Office of Inspector General, enhance government accountability in Baltimore County

TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski on Monday announced efforts to strengthen ethics and accountability in local government by implementing a number of key recommendations of the Blue-Ribbon Commission on Ethics and Accountability. “The residents of Baltimore County deserve and should expect a government that is transparent, fair, and accountable,” said County Executive Olszewski. “Our administration is making unprecedented progress […]

Four Maryland residents facing federal indictment for CARES Act COVID-19 unemployment fraud scheme with over $3 million in losses

BALTIMORE, MD—A federal grand jury has returned an indictment charging four Maryland residents with federal conspiracy and wire fraud charges related to a CARES Act unemployment insurance fraud scheme with more than $3 million in losses. The indictment was returned on July 13, 2022, and unsealed this week upon the arrests of the defendants. Charged in the indictment are: Tyshawna […]

WMCCA: Vote NO to Bill 41-22

NOTE: The following is a letter to the editor from White Marsh-Cowenton Community Association President Heather Patti. On Tuesday evening, June 28th, the Baltimore County Council will vote on Bill 41-22, a Bill that would allow the County Administrative Officer the discretion to waive Developer’s Fees. Recall for a moment that Baltimore County’s Inspector General found that Baltimore County had […]

Inspector General Report: Baltimore County School Board broke state law, skirted spending rules

BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland Office of the Inspector General for Education (OIGE) has released a report indicating that the Baltimore County Board of Education violated state law when it hired outside legal counsel.  The board also structured spending transactions so as to skirt its own spending rules. The Inspector General initiated an investigation based on a complaint alleging members of the […]