Maryland man charged in $1 million unemployment benefits fraud scheme

BALTIMORE, MD—A federal grand jury charged a Maryland man with conspiracy, wire fraud, and aggravated identity theft for his role in a scheme to fraudulently obtain over $1 million in unemployment benefits, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office, District of Maryland. Mervyn Fombe Abiko, 35, also known as “Magic,” was indicted on May 22, 2024. The indictment was unsealed upon […]

Butcher & Bay at Geresbeck’s to open in former Greene’s Butcher Shop location

KINGSVILLE, MD—A new extension of a well-known local brand will soon be opening at the site of the former Greene’s Butcher Shop. The Kingsville shop closed its doors following the sudden death of its founder, John Greene, back in June. Butcher & Bay at Geresbeck’s is set to open around November 1, according to Councilman David Marks. “I joined Delegates […]

Baltimore County man arrested after pointing gun in I-695 road rage incident

BALTIMORE, MD—A Baltimore County man was arrested on Thursday after he allegedly pointed a gun at a woman during a road rage incident on I-695, Maryland State Police said in a news release. David Belt Jr., 41, of White Hall was charged with first- and second-degree assault and firearm offenses following the incident, which occurred around 2:30 p.m. on Thursday, […]

Nawrocki, Marks, Szeliga help clear way for new Middle River Volunteer Fire & Rescue Company station

MIDDLE RIVER, MD—Delegates Ryan Nawrocki and Kathy Szeliga and Baltimore County Councilman David Marks on Thursday took part in an event to mark the start of site preparation work at the future home of the Middle River Volunteer Fire & Rescue Company. Over the past several months the Delegates and Councilman have worked to assist the fire company in their […]

Maryland Department of Labor takes 1st step in making paid family, medical leave insurance available to 2.5 million workers

BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland Department of Labor is moving forward with plans to implement paid family and medical leave for Maryland workers. The Board of Public Works approved two contracts this week to begin developing the digital system that will support the program. The Maryland Family and Medical Leave Insurance (FAMLI) program will provide eligible employees with up to 12 weeks […]

Essex man among lottery winners who enjoyed shopping spree at M&T Bank Stadium [VIDEO]

BALTIMORE, MD—Four lucky winners went on a shopping spree at the Ravens official team store inside M&T Bank Stadium, thanks to the Maryland Lottery’s Ravens Second-Chance Promotion. Each winner received 2024 season tickets and a $500 shopping spree in the team store. Winners and their guests were picked up by a private car and brought to the stadium where they […]

Police searching for juvenile suspect in connection with Rodgers Forge shooting

TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County detectives have obtained an arrest warrant for a juvenile suspect wanted in connection with the shooting that occurred in Rodgers Forge last month. At just after 11:30 a.m. on Friday, September 13, 50-year-old Mark McKenzie was shot while working in his garage in the 400-block of Dunkirk Road (21212). During that attempted robbery, McKenzie was severely wounded […]