Baltimore State’s Attorney’s Office announces indictment of 12 members of alleged drug trafficking organization

BALTIMORE, MD—The Baltimore State’s Attorney’s Office has announced the indictment of 12 members of an alleged drug trafficking organization. The alleged drug trafficking organization, which is based in the Collins Avenue and Frederick Avenue areas, was responsible for trafficking heroin, fentanyl, cocaine, and marijuana throughout the Baltimore area. The organization operated openly, and the members were identified as part of […]

Ahead of legalization, police warn motorists of risks of cannabis-impaired driving

TOWSON, MD—In preparation for the legalization of cannabis in Maryland on July 1, 2023, the Baltimore County Police Department is reminding area motorists to know their limits and be aware of the risks associated with cannabis-impaired driving. Cannabis and marijuana consumption can impair driving, negatively impacting reaction time, motor coordination, and attention. Duration of cannabis intoxication/impairment can vary widely and […]

Maryland’s ‘Operation Washout’ results in 95 fugitive arrests

BALTIMORE, MD—The U.S. Marshals Service Capital Area Regional Fugitive Task Force, District of Maryland, and task force partners conducted a large-scale, multi-agency law enforcement operation focused on apprehending violent fugitives and wanted gang members throughout the month of May, arresting dozens of violent offenders throughout Maryland. Operation Washout – Maryland resulted in a total of 95 fugitive arrests, including 17 […]

NOW YOU KNOW: End-of-session review part II

The following is an op-ed piece from Delegates Kathy Szeliga and Ryan Nawrocki. Welcome back to the 2023 End of Session Review, a continuation of last week’s article! This article outlines additional measures that took place during the Annapolis legislative session – some good and others not so much. In March, Governor Moore announced that Maryland would move to electric […]

Police in Baltimore County training to detect cannabis-impaired drivers

TOWSON, MD—The Baltimore County Police Department will hold a cannabis-impaired driving lab next week at the Chesapeake Region Safety Council in Windsor Mill. Green Lab training is held six times a year by the Baltimore County Police Department. A “green lab” is where officers are trained on cannabis impairment. The labs provide members of the Department with unique training that […]

Three-month investigation leads to massive seizure of drugs, guns throughout Baltimore County, City

BALTIMORE, MD—Members of the Baltimore Police Department in partnership with the Baltimore County Police Department have seized a large quantity of narcotics, money and guns as a result of a multi-jurisdiction investigation into the East Coast Farms group. On March 27, 2023, the two agencies affected search warrants at three residential locations and one commercial location between Baltimore City and […]

Six Baltimore BGF gang members indicted for racketeering, murder, drug trafficking, armed robbery

BALTIMORE, MD—A federal grand jury has returned an indictment charging six Baltimore men for conspiring to participate in a violent racketeering enterprise known as the Black Guerilla Family gang. The indictment, which was returned on December 15, 2022 and unsealed on Monday, charges the following defendants: David Warren, a/k/a “Meshawn” and “LA Meshawn,” 30; Barak Olds, 33; Davante Harrison, a/k/a […]

Baltimore-area MS-13 gang members indicted for racketeering conspiracy, murders, attempted murders

BALTIMORE, MD—A federal grand jury in Maryland has returned an indictment charging four members of La Mara Salvatrucha (MS-13) gang with racketeering conspiracy involving murder, attempted murder, and drug trafficking. Three of the defendants are scheduled to have initial appearances this week in U.S. District Court in Baltimore. The following defendants, all from Baltimore, are charged with racketeering conspiracy: Wilson […]