Police seek to identify Middle River robbery suspect

MIDDLE RIVER, MD—Authorities are asking for help identifying a Middle River robbery suspect. On February 9, 2023, the suspect pictured entered the Papa Johns located at 115 Beacon Road in Middle River, displayed a handgun, and demanded cash from the register. The subject stole approximately $225 before fleeing on foot toward the area of Compass Road and Fuselage Avenue. The […]

Maryland convenience store sells winning $1 million Mega Millions ticket

BALTIMORE, MD—Check your tickets! A lucky individual bought a winning $1 million Mega Millions ticket in Maryland in the Tuesday, April 18, 2023 drawing. The winning ticket was sold at the 7-Eleven store located at 12405 Georgia Avenue in Silver Spring. Three other players in California, Iowa, and Ohio also matched five of the winning numbers in the drawing to […]

Forecasters warn of elevated fire danger in Baltimore area on Wednesday

BALTIMORE, MD—The National Weather Service says elevated fire weather conditions are expected on Wednesday across most of Maryland. West-northwest winds on Wednesday afternoon will see gusts of up to 20 mph, with minimum relative humidity values between 15 to 25 percent. Residents and visitors are urged to exercise caution if handling open flames or equipment that creates sparks. Also, dispose […]

Foreign national sentenced to prison after fraudulently opening bank accounts in Maryland

GREENBELT, MD—A foreign national has been sentenced to prison after fraudulently opening bank accounts in Maryland. U.S. District Judge Theodore D. Chuang has sentenced Daniel Velcu, 43, of Baltimore, to 34 months in federal prison, followed by three years of supervised release, for conspiracy to commit bank fraud and wire fraud. As part of his sentence, Velcu will be required […]

Former Baltimore City Assistant State’s Attorney sentenced to two years in prison for unlawfully obtaining phone records

BALTIMORE, MD—A former Baltimore City Assistant State’s Attorney has been sentenced to prison. U.S. District Judge Richard D. Bennett has sentenced former Baltimore City Assistant State’s Attorney Adam Lane Chaudry, 43, of Baltimore, to two years in federal prison, followed by three years of supervised release, for two counts of fraud in connection with obtaining confidential phone records. As part […]

Vehicle overturns in Fallston crash

FALLSTON, MD—Crews responded to an early-morning crash in Fallston on Wednesday. At around 6:30 a.m. on April 19, 2023, units responded to the area of Fallston Road at Pleasantville Road for a motor vehicle accident. Initial reports indicated that subjects were trapped.  Upon arrival, however, all occupants had safely exited the vehicles and were evaluated by emergency personnel, according to […]