Maryland named 2025’s fifth-worst state for retirees, study

BALTIMORE, MD—Deciding where to spend your retirement years is one of life’s most significant choices. With factors ranging from housing costs and healthcare access to safety and tax considerations, many seniors struggle to determine which location will best serve their needs. To help simplify this important decision, retirement experts at Gold IRA Custodians have analyzed data across all 50 states […]

Former insurance agent, financial advisor from Parkville charged in third fraud scheme

BALTIMORE, MD—A former Baltimore County insurance agent and financial advisor has been indicted on theft and fraud charges. Attorney General Anthony G. Brown on Wednesday announced that the Grand Jury for Baltimore County has handed down a third indictment charging Michael C. Okolo, 68, of Parkville, with theft of property valued at $100,000 or more. This is the third time […]

MDTA Police conduct 294 traffic stops on St. Patrick’s Day

BALTIMORE, MD—Maryland Transportation Authority (MDTA) Police Officers conducted high visibility traffic enforcement across the state on St. Patrick’s Day. Officers focused on the leading causes of crashes including impaired and aggressive driving. MDTA Police Officers conducted 294 traffic stops and removed multiple impaired drivers from Maryland roadways. Officers from MDTA Police detachments at Maryland toll facilities, BWI Thurgood Marshall Airport, […]

Towson armed robbery suspects arrested

TOWSON, MD—Detectives with the Baltimore County Police Department have arrested a juvenile and adult in connection with a series of robberies that occurred in Towson earlier this month. In both cases, the suspects approached their victims, held them at gunpoint, and demanded their valuables. Both victims attend school in the area. One attends college, the other is in high school. […]

Suspect charged after shooting police officer in Baltimore County

CATONSVILLE, MD—The suspect who shot and injured a police officer in Baltimore County last week has been charged. Homicide detectives with the Baltimore County Police Department have charged 27-year-old Andrew Britt in connection to the shooting that occurred on March 13, 2025, at the Wilkens Precinct, which resulted in a Baltimore County police officer being injured. At approximately 2:30 p.m. […]

Maryland State Police arrest woman for suspected impaired driving after crashing into State Trooper on I-695 in Baltimore County

TOWSON, MD—Maryland State Police have arrested a woman for suspected impaired driving after striking a State Trooper’s vehicle on Interstate 695 on Friday. The trooper, assigned to the Maryland State Police Golden Ring Barrack, was transported by ambulance to the R Adams Cowley Shock Trauma Center in Baltimore, where she has since been released.  The accused is identified as Harriet […]

Police arrest three suspects in connection with alleged assault, kidnapping in Harford County

DARLINGTON, MD—Maryland State Police have arrested three suspects in connection with an alleged assault and kidnapping that occurred last week in Harford County. The suspects have been identified as Chris Lamar Cochran, 48; Grace Elizabeth Amanda Johnson, 38; and Leland Charles Lewis, 48; all of Darlington, Maryland. Cochran is charged with kidnapping, first- and second-degree assault, and false imprisonment. Johnson […]

Former state correctional officer sentenced for felony insurance theft scheme

BALTIMORE, MD—A former state correctional officer has been sentenced in connection with a felony insurance theft scheme. Attorney General Anthony G. Brown has announced that Racquel Britt Davis, 51, of Baltimore, was sentenced by the Honorable Robert E. Cahill, Jr., of the Circuit Court for Baltimore County for felony theft of $25,000 to $100,000 and ordered to pay $50,251.66 in […]