Harford County letter carrier sentenced to six years in prison for bank, mail fraud conspiracy

UPDATE: Johnson B. Ogunlana’s co-conspirator has been sentenced to over four year in prison. Original story below… —— BALTIMORE, MD—A Maryland mail carrier has been sentenced to six years in prison after committing identity theft and stealing over $565,000 in checks. U.S. District Judge Catherine C. Blake sentenced Johnson B. Ogunlana, 25, of Middle River, to six years in federal […]

Increased fire risk possible in Baltimore area on Saturday, new Wind Advisory issued

NOTTINGHAM, MD—The National Weather Service says there is an increased fire risk throughout the Baltimore area on Saturday, and a new Wind Advisory has also been issued. Forecasters say gusty winds are expected Saturday afternoon across much of the area. Low relative humidity is forecast during this time as well, with values below 30 percent. While some areas had rain […]

ATF releases video of person of interest who was near Baltimore blaze that killed three firefighters [VIDEO]

BALTIMORE, MD—The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF) Baltimore Field Office has released new video of a “person of interest” who was near the scene of S. Stricker Street fatal fire the evening before it occurred. The blaze left three firefighters dead.  A $100,000 reward is being offered for information on the case. At around 6 a.m. on […]

BOOM ALERT: Aberdeen Proving Ground to conduct testing on Saturday

ABERDEEN, MD—Loud noise alert!  Aberdeen Proving Ground officials have announced that the base will conduct firing tests on Saturday. APG will conduct testing on February 19, 2022 from approximately 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The surrounding communities may hear weapons firing and see flashes or light visible off-post from illumination devices. These operations are not hazardous to residents in surrounding […]

OPERATION WASHOUT: Joint law enforcement effort leads to over 100 arrests in Baltimore area [VIDEO]

BALTIMORE, MD—Governor Larry Hogan on Friday provided an update alongside the U.S. Marshals Service on a large-scale, multi-agency law enforcement operation focused on apprehending violent fugitives and wanted gang members during the first two weeks of February, leading to dozens of arrests throughout the Baltimore area. The governor also urged the Maryland General Assembly to pass his emergency crime bills, […]

FDA investigating Cronobacter, Salmonella outbreaks tied to infant formula

BALTIMORE, MD—This week, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced it is investigating consumer complaints of Cronobacter sakazakii and Salmonella Newport infections. All of the cases are reported to have consumed powdered infant formula produced from Abbott Nutrition’s Sturgis, Michigan facility. As a result of the ongoing investigation, along with the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and state […]

Paul McCartney concert to be held at Oriole Park at Camden Yards in June

BALTIMORE, MD—The Orioles on Friday announced that legendary singer-songwriter Paul McCartney will perform the second-ever major concert at Oriole Park at Camden Yards on Sunday, June 12, as part of his 2022 GOT BACK tour. Presented by AEG and Orioles Entertainment, the performance will be McCartney’s first Baltimore concert in nearly 60 years, as he last visited Charm City in […]

High winds bring down trees, power lines around Nottingham area

NOTTINGHAM, MD—Friday morning’s high winds wreaked havoc in and around the Nottingham area, bringing down trees and power lines and blowing transformers. Fire department units from White Marsh, Kingsville, Perry Hall, Fullerton, Long Green, Chase, Middle River, and Fallston responded to dozens of incidents involving downed trees and arcing wires. Below are just a few of the incidents that were […]