ESSEX, MD—A driver smashed into an Essex gas station overnight in an attempt to steal an ATM. At around 1:45 a.m. on Wednesday, April 26, 2023, officers responded to the Exxon station located in the 100-block of Back River Neck Road (21221) for a reported robbery. Once on scene, authorities discovered that the suspects had driven a vehicle into the […]
BALTIMORE, MD—A man from Baltimore County and a man from Harford County have been sentenced to prison for their roles in a drug trafficking ring. U.S. District Judge Julie R. Rubin on Wednesday sentenced Jermaine Steward, 33, of Gwynn Oak, to nine years in federal prison, followed by four years of supervised release, after Steward pleaded guilty to federal charges […]
ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Wes Moore on Wednesday announced more than $100 million in state scholarships and grants for higher education. Through the Delegate Howard P. Rawlings Program of Educational Excellence Awards, the Maryland Higher Education Commission will help more than 43,000 students attend Maryland postsecondary institutions during the 2023-2024 school year. “Enhancing access to higher education is especially critical for students […]
TOWSON, MD—Five Baltimore County Public Schools were among the inaugural group of 160 schools nationally to receive CS100 Awards from CS is Elementary and CSforAll. CS100 Awards recognize elementary schools that commit to teaching at least 10 hours per year of computer science to every student in Kindergarten through Grade 5. The BCPS schools were among a subset of honorees […]
HILLENDALE, MD—Police are investigating after several more vehicle thefts were reported in the Hillendale area this week. Between 4 a.m. and 12:15 p.m. on Monday, April 24, 2023, a 2019 Hyundai Tucson with Maryland registration 8FC1757 was stolen in the unit block of Dowling Circle (21234). Between 9 a.m. and 5:15 p.m. on Tuesday, April 25, an individual damaged a […]
WASHINGTON—The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service is issuing a public health alert due to concerns that ready-to-eat meat soup products may have been prepared, packed, or held under insanitary conditions, which may result in the product spoiling prematurely. FSIS is issuing this public health alert to ensure that consumers are aware that these products should not […]
BALTIMORE, MD—A Baltimore man has been convicted after committing three armed robberies in one day in Baltimore County and Baltimore City. A federal jury convicted Keith Poynter, Jr., 29, on federal charges related to a series of armed commercial robberies, all committed in one day, and for discharging his weapon during one of the robberies. The conviction was announced by […]
ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Wes Moore on Tuesday presented a proclamation declaring April as Autism Acceptance Month in Maryland. The proclamation recognizes people who are living with autism and those who advocate on their behalf, and honors the contributions of the autism community. “Individuals with autism have incredible strengths and gifts that often go untapped,” said Gov. Moore. “This month and every […]