Baltimore man sentenced to prison in connection with counterfeit card encoding scheme

BALTIMORE, MD—A Baltimore man has been sentenced to prison for his role in a counterfeit card encoding scheme. U.S. District Judge George L. Russell, III has sentenced Leroy Holmes, 62, of Baltimore, to 57 months in federal prison, followed by three years of supervised release, for bank fraud in connection with a scheme to re-encode credit cards, debit cards and […]

Attorney General: $141 million from settlement to be distributed to consumers misled by TurboTax owner Intuit

BALTIMORE, MD—Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown on Thursday announced that consumers who were misled by TurboTax’s owner Intuit into paying for free tax services will begin receiving checks from a $141 million multistate settlement announced in May 2022. All 50 states and the District of Columbia signed onto the agreement. Approximately 4.4 million consumers nationwide will receive checks in […]

Governor Moore proclaims National Prayer Day in Maryland

ANNA​POLIS, MD—Governor Wes Moore on Thursday proclaimed May 4, 2023, as National Prayer Day in Maryland. The proclamation acknowledges the role that prayer can play as a valuable and productive tool to strengthen the bonds of understanding, tolerance, friendship and unity among all people. “Marylanders cherish our heritage of religious freedom and throughout our state and the nation, events will […]

Application open for one at-large Baltimore County school board seat

TOWSON, MD—The Baltimore County School Board Nominating Commission will begin accepting applications for the Board’s one at-large seat for the term beginning 2023 through December 4, 2028. The composition and selection of the Board of Education of Baltimore County includes both appointed and elected members. Seven members of the school board are elected, while four members of the Board are […]

Police searching for missing Middle River boy

UPDATE: Jeremiah Tucker has been located. Original story below… MIDDLE RIVER, MD—Police in Baltimore County are searching for a missing teen. Jeremiah Tucker, 13, is 6′ tall and weighs 120 pounds. He was last seen on Wednesday, May 3, 2023 in the Middle River area wearing a black jacket and black bookbag. Anyone with information on Jeremiah Tucker’s whereabouts is […]

Police to hold steering wheel lock pop-up event at Towsontown Spring Festival for eligible Hyundia, Kia owners

TOWSON, MD—The Baltimore County Police Department will be distributing steering wheel locks on Saturday, May 6, 2023, to eligible Hyundai and Kia owners during the Towsontown Spring Festival. Steering wheel locks will be available starting at 10:30 a.m. while supplies last. The Baltimore County Police Department tent will be located along Washington Avenue near the Armory (corner of Washington Avenue […]

Police suspect foul play in 2002 disappearance of Baltimore County woman

BALTIMORE, MD—Police in Baltimore County plan to be in the 1800-block of Clarke Boulevard in Arbutus searching for evidence related to the disappearance of Michelle Rust. The Baltimore County Police Department has completed several interviews as well as a thorough study of the evidence and have concluded that the disappearance of Michelle Rust was the result of foul play. Rust […]