Former Harford County manufacturer employee sentenced to prison in $29 million kickback scheme

BALTIMORE, MD—A Bel Air, Maryland, man was sentenced to federal prison this week for his role in a $29 million embezzlement and kickback scheme that defrauded his employer, a Harford County manufacturer. U.S. District Judge Deborah K. Chasanow sentenced Eugene Andrew DiNoto, 54, to concurrent terms of 70 months for conspiracy to commit wire fraud and engaging in an illegal […]

JULY 10 POLICE BLOTTER: Several assaults, burglaries reported in northeast Baltimore County

NOTTINGHAM, MD—Police are investigating a robbery and several assaults and burglaries that were reported in northeast Baltimore County this month. At approximately 7:30 p.m. on Friday, July 4, 2025, an armed suspect was arrested after assaulting someone in the 4900-block of Hazelwood Avenue (21206). At approximately 11:30 p.m. on Friday, July 4, multiple suspects burglarized a residence in the 1600-block […]

Baltimore County couple sentenced in $20 million insurance fraud scheme

BALTIMORE, MD—A Baltimore County couple has been sentenced to federal prison for their roles in a $20 million insurance fraud scheme, federal prosecutors announced this week. U.S. District Judge Deborah K. Chasanow sentenced James William Wilson, Jr., 78, to 12 years, and his wife, Maureen Ann Wilson, 77, both of Owings Mills, to four years. Both were ordered to pay […]

Dundalk shooting leaves one dead, suspect dies of self-inflicted wound

UPDATE: Detectives with the Baltimore County Police Homicide Unit have identified 35-year-old James Skarda IV as the victim in this case. The adult male who was located with an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound has been identified as 37-year-old Ricky Stem. Original story below… ——— DUNDALK, MD—Police in Baltimore County are investigating a homicide after one man was found fatally shot […]

JULY 7 POLICE BLOTTER: Several burglaries, robbery reported in northeast Baltimore County

NOTTINGHAM, MD—Police are investigating a robbery and several burglaries that were reported in northeastern Baltimore County in recent days. At approximately 11 a.m. on Saturday, June 28, 2025, a suspect burglarized a residence in the 4400-block of Slater Avenue in Fullerton/Nottingham (21236) and stole various items. At approximately 9 a.m. on Monday, June 30, a suspect burglarized a residence in […]

Edgewood double-shooting leaves two wounded, one critical

EDGEWOOD, MD—Harford County Sheriff’s detectives are investigating a double-shooting in Edgewood that left two people wounded, one critically, late Sunday night. Deputies were dispatched to the 1600-block of Candlewood Court at just after 10:45 p.m. on Sunday, July 6, after receiving a report of a shooting. Upon arrival, they found a 24-year-old female and a 23-year-old male both suffering from […]

Former BCPS employee arrested following reports of inappropriate relationship with student

OVERLEA, MD—A former Baltimore County Public Schools employee has been arrested on sex offense charges. Detectives with the Baltimore County Police Department’s Crimes Against Children Unit arrested 30-year-old Donovan Michaud following reports that he had an inappropriate relationship with a student at Overlea High School in Baltimore County. Michaud, who was a building service worker at the school, has been […]

Woman charged with murder in Baltimore County domestic shooting

LOCHEARN, MD—Police in Baltimore County have arrested and charged 42-year-old Michele McCray with first-degree murder following a fatal domestic shooting on Tuesday evening in Lochearn. Police responded to reports of a shooting in the 3600-block of Tulsa Road at around 6:45 p.m. on July 1, 2025. Officers found 46-year-old Antoine Johnson suffering from a gunshot wound to the upper body. […]