FBI Baltimore Division warns of hurricane-related fraud

BALTIMORE, MD—As assessment of the damage caused by Hurricane lan begins, the FBI Baltimore Division is warning the public about the potential for hurricane-related fraud. Authorities say hurricane or natural disaster damage often provides opportunities for criminals to scam storm victims and those who are assisting victims with recovery. Consumers should be aware of scammers posing as representatives of charities […]

Middle River woman pepper-sprayed during robbery attempt after meeting suspect on dating app, vehicle stolen in Hillendale

NOTTINGHAM, MD—Police are investigating a robbery, a vehicle theft, and a burglary that were reported over the past week. At just after 7:45 a.m. on Friday, September 30, someone entered a residence in the 3800-block of New Section Road in Middle River (21220) and stole a purse off of the counter. At just after 3:15 p.m. on Friday, September 30, […]

Man arrested after exposing himself in Overlea, car thief sets vehicle on fire in Rosedale

NOTTINGHAM, MD—Police are investigating several local crimes that were reported over the past week. At just before 1 p.m. on Sunday, September 25, officers responded to the 5100-block of Terrace Drive in Overlea/Nottingham (21236) after a known individual exposed himself and threatened his neighbor with a knife. Police placed the suspect under arrest. At just after 4:15 a.m. on Thursday, […]

Maryland man convicted for his role in $28 million Ponzi scheme

GREENBELT, MD—A federal jury in Maryland has convicted Arley Ray Johnson, 63, of Bowie, on charges of conspiracy, wire fraud, and securities fraud, in connection with a $28 million Ponzi scheme involving 1st Million, a purported wealth management and financial literacy company. Johnson was convicted after a 10-day trial. The conviction was announced by United States Attorney for the District […]

Former Baltimore Assistant State’s Attorney facing federal charges for unlawfully obtaining phone records

UPDATE 2: Adam Chaudry has been sentenced to prison. UPDATE: Adam Chaudry has pleaded guilty to these charges. Original story below… BALTIMORE, MD—A federal grand jury returned an indictment this week charging former Baltimore City Assistant State’s Attorney Adam Lane Chaudry, 43, of Baltimore, with 10 counts of fraud in connection with obtaining confidential phone records. The indictment alleges that […]

Gun displayed during Perry Hall road rage incident, man assaulted with handgun while on date in Carney

NOTTINGHAM, MD—Police are investigating two assaults that were reported over the past week. At just after 12:45 a.m. on Saturday, September 24, a man was on a date at a woman’s residence in the unit block of Rembert Court in Carney (21234). The female opened the door and a man entered with a handgun and hit the other man on […]

Hopkins anesthesiologist, Army Major spouse indicted for allegedly providing confidential information to Russia pertaining to Ukraine conflict

BALTIMORE, MD—A Johns Hopkins anesthesiologist and her spouse, a Major and military doctor in the U.S. Army, have been indicted after allegedly conspiring to share sensitive medical data with Russia. A federal grand jury on Wednesday returned an indictment charging Anna Gabrielian, 36, and her husband, Jamie Lee Henry, 39, both of Rockville, with conspiracy and for the disclosure of […]

Juvenile arrested following fight at Perry Hall High School

NOTTINGHAM, MD—A juvenile was arrested following a fight at Perry Hall High School on Wednesday. Police say the fight occurred near dismissal time on September 28th. Additional details have not yet been released, however Julie Henn with the Board of Education of Baltimore County posted the following update on Wednesday evening: Perry Hall High Incident I have been in touch […]