Parkville woman pleads guilty to over $3.6 million in Medicaid fraud

BALTIMORE, MD—A Parkville woman has pleaded guilty to defrauding the Medicaid program of millions of dollars. Attorney General Anthony G. Brown on Monday announced that Tasha S. Saunders, 44, pleaded guilty to two counts of defrauding the Maryland Medicaid program of more than $3.6 million by billing for mental health services for Medicaid recipients that were never provided. Between November […]

Shooting reported near Lansdowne High School

UPDATE 2: Police say a 16-year-old student was shot near a liquor store. He was taken to a hospital where he later died. Authorities say this was a targeted incident. UPDATE: The shooting occurred at a shopping center near Lansdowne High School, not at the high school itself. Original story below… LANSDOWNE, MD—Police are on the scene of a reported […]

Suspects arrested after impersonating police officer in Towson

TOWSON, MD—Two suspects have been arrested after impersonating a police officer in east Towson last month. On Friday, February 28, 2025, a Baltimore County Police Department officer arrested 24-year-old Jordan Kearney and 30-year-old Kendall Vaughn on multiple charges, including impersonating a police officer. The officer, who was conducting a business check in the area of Joan Avenue and Loch Raven […]

High-ranking MS-13 leader arrested in Maryland

BALTIMORE, MD—A high-ranking leader in the MS-13 transnational terrorist organization was arrested in Hyattsville, Maryland last month, according to authorities. David Alejandro Orellana-Aleman, 27, was arrested by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and the FBI on February 27, 2025. He is charged in his home country with possession of firearm, extortion, and terrorist affiliation, ICE said in a press […]

Baltimore woman sentenced to 15 years in prison for operating sex trafficking ring across Maryland

BALTIMORE, MD—A Baltimore woman has been sentenced to prison for running a sex trafficking ring that operated across the state of Maryland. Attorney General Anthony G. Brown on Monday announced the sentencing of Kenika Danielle Leach, 33, as a result of a multi-agency, two-year investigation was led by the Attorney General’s Organized Crime Unit. On November 18, 2024, Leach pleaded […]

Rewards offered for info on Baltimore County theft suspects, bank fraudster

TOWSON, MD—Rewards are being offered for information on suspects wanted in connection with two separate incidents in northern Baltimore County. The couple pictured (above left) has been involved in several theft and credit card misuse incidents at Smyth Jewelers in Timonium.  Police say the individuals purchased two Rolex watches from Smyth using stolen credit cards. The woman pictured (above right) […]

COLD CASE: Police seek to solve 1992 murder of Judith Miller in Baltimore County

BALTIMORE, MD—Police in Baltimore County are asking the public for help in solving the 1992 murder of 42-year-old Judith Miller, whose body was found on February 28th of that year. According to the police, Miller was found lying in a ditch by a passing motorist on I-95 northbound to east 695. An autopsy revealed that Miller had suffered upper body trauma. […]