Federal indictment returned charging Baltimore County woman, Florida man for plotting to attack Baltimore power grid, including Perry Hall substation

BALTIMORE, MD—A federal grand jury in Maryland on Tuesday returned an indictment charging Sarah Beth Clendaniel, 34, of Catonsville, and Brandon Clint Russell, 27, of Orlando, Florida, with conspiracy to destroy an energy facility. The defendants have been detained since their arrest on February 3, 2023, on related charges. The indictment was announced by United States Attorney for the District […]

Two arrested in plot to attack Baltimore’s power grid, including Perry Hall substation

UPDATE 2: Russell and Clendaniel have both been indicted. UPDATE: This story has been updated with a statement from BGE and Exelon. Original story below… —— BALTIMORE, MD—Two people have been arrested after authorities said they planned to carry out an attack on Baltimore’s power grid. Federal authorities on Monday announced that the FBI had captured two suspects before they […]

Maryland Department of Emergency Management receives $693,000 grant to help partners prevent targeted violence, terrorism

REISTERSTOWN, MD—The Maryland Department of Emergency Management has received a Targeted Violence and Terrorism Prevention grant of $693,000 to help community partners build capacity to keep Marylanders safe. The grant will cover activities from October 1, 2022 to September 30, 2024. “The TVTP grant provides the funding that will improve our understanding of targeted violence aimed at public spaces where […]

Governor Hogan calls on Senators Cardin, Van Hollen to support Global War on Terrorism Memorial on the National Mall

ANNAPOLIS, MD—As the nation prepares to honor Veterans Day, Governor Larry Hogan this week urged U.S. Senators Ben Cardin and Chris Van Hollen to support bipartisan legislation to authorize the construction of a Global War on Terrorism (GWOT) Memorial on the National Mall. A majority of U.S. Senators—including more than a dozen Senate Democrats—have agreed to co-sponsor this legislation. “Since […]

Governor Hogan commemorates 20th anniversary of 9/11 at Maryland National Guard Fallen Warrior Ceremony [VIDEO]

ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Larry Hogan on Saturday commemorated the 20th anniversary of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks during the Maryland National Guard’s Fallen Warrior Ceremony at Camp Fretterd Military Reservation. Following are Governor Hogan’s remarks, as prepared for delivery: “It is my honor to be here, on behalf of all the people of Maryland, as we pay tribute to the […]

Governor Hogan orders flags to be lowered to commemorate 20th anniversary of 9/11

ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Larry Hogan on Friday announced that he has directed that the U.S. and state flags in Maryland be flown at half-staff from midnight Friday night to midnight on Saturday. The flags are being lowered to commemorate the 20th anniversary of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks. “Twenty years have passed since one of the darkest days in our […]

Annual September 11 Remembrance Bell Tolling Ceremony to be held in Parkville on Saturday

PARKVILLE, MD—An annual tradition will continue in Parkville this weekend. On Saturday, The Hope and Peace Foundation will mark the 20th anniversary of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks with its annual bell tolling ceremony, featuring Maryland’s Rolling 9/11 Memorial. The event will take place at 12:15 p.m. (following the Patriot Day Ride) at McAvoy’s Sports Bar and Grill. Local […]

Parkville Path of Honor, Patriot Day Ride to mark 20th anniversary of September 11 attacks

PARKVILLE, MD—This year will mark the 20th anniversary of the September 11 terrorist attacks on the U.S. The Hope and Peace Foundation is set to commemorate this landmark anniversary with its annual Path of Honor and Patriot Day Ride. For the tenth straight year, volunteers will place 2,977 American flags along Putty Hill Avenue, from Old Harford Road to Harford […]