Baltimore County man convicted of visa fraud conspiracy, faces up to 15 years in prison

BALTIMORE, MD—A federal jury has convicted a Baltimore County man of conspiracy to commit visa fraud. Oluwatoyin Aborisade also faces charges of visa fraud and aggravated identity theft. Aborisade, an Owings Mills resident, was found to have run a fake immigration law firm that provided legal documents to people who wanted to enter the United States illegally. He made these […]

Olszewski releases $5 billion FY2025 budget providing education funding and investments in recreation and parks, public safety

TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski on Thursday submitted a $5 billion budget proposal for Fiscal Year 2025 that provides billions for public education, historic investments in recreation and parks, and continued funding for key priorities that will move Baltimore County forward, including public safety, housing and community development, sustainability, public works and transportation, libraries, and beyond. “Building a better […]

Owner of Maryland mental health services provider sentenced to three years for submitting false Medicaid claims

GREENBELT, MD—The owner of a Maryland mental health care services provider has been sentenced to three years in prison for submitting false claims to Medicaid for services that were never rendered. Julius Bakari, 46, of Silver Spring, owned and operated Holy Health Care Services, LLC. The company provided mental health services, including community support, to Medicaid beneficiaries. Between 2015 and […]

Overnight stabbing reported in Edgewood

EDGEWOOD, MD—Harford County detectives are investigating a stabbing that occurred in the Edgewood area overnight. At around 12:45 a.m. on April 9, 2024, patrol deputies with the Harford County Sheriff’s Office responded to the 2500-block of Hanson Road for a reported stabbing. Upon arrival, deputies located a 41-year-old Edgewood man suffering from multiple stab wounds. The victim was transported to […]

Victim in Baltimore County hit-and-run crash dies, reward offered

WINDSOR MILL, MD—Detectives with the Baltimore County Police Department are requesting help from the public in locating the driver who was involved in a hit-and-run crash that occurred on March 22, 2024, at approximately 11:45 p.m. on Windsor Mill Road near Pine Avenue (21244). This was initially reported as an injury crash, however, at just before 11:15 a.m. on Sunday, […]

Wrong way crash involving stolen vehicle on I-695 leaves one dead overnight

UPDATE: The victim in this crash has been identified. Original story below… WINDSOR MILL, MD—An overnight crash on I-695 involving a stolen vehicle has left one person dead. At just after midnight on Monday April 8, 2024, Baltimore County Police Department officers located a stolen vehicle in the 1800-block of Belmont Avenue (21244). Officers attempted to stop the vehicle, but […]

Kia partnering with local dealerships to provide software upgrades in Baltimore

BALTIMORE, MD—Kia America is partnering with local dealerships in the Baltimore area to provide free vehicle software upgrades to Kia owners this weekend. During the three-day event, Kia technicians will install software updates at Pimlico Race Course, 5201 Park Heights Avenue (21215). Once the software upgrade is completed, technicians will apply a window decal to discourage future criminal activity. Steering […]

White Marsh carnival will not reopen this week following Saturday night’s disturbances

WHITE MARSH, MD—The carnival at White Marsh Mall will not reopen this week following multiple disturbances and arrests on Saturday night. Police responded to the mall during the evening hours on April 6 area after several large groups of juveniles began fighting and disrupting the festival, despite extra security measures that were added this year. Air and K-9 units were […]