BALTIMORE, MD—A former federal credit union employee in Maryland has been sentenced to serve four years and nine months in federal prison after he pleaded guilty to stealing identities and using them to open fraudulent bank accounts. Jalen McMillan, 30, of Jessup, was sentenced Thursday in U.S. District Court in Greenbelt. He will also serve five years of supervised release […]
ESSEX, MD—A Baltimore County woman is sharing her surprise after winning a $50,000 scratch-off card as a gift from her daughter. The Essex mom initially believed the $50,000 Gold Rush 7s Tripler instant ticket was a prank, but her daughter was quick to point out a match for the winning number 01. “I said to her, ‘Are you sure it […]
NOTTINGHAM, MD—To encourage Baltimore County to prioritize public safety, Delegates Ryan Nawrocki and Kathy Szeliga have called upon County Executive Johnny Olszewski to rescind executive orders from former County Executive Kevin Kamenetz and former County Executive Don Mohler. These 2017 and 2018 executive orders expressly forbid the Baltimore County Police Department and the Baltimore County Department of Corrections from cooperating […]
BALTIMORE, MD—The National Weather Service has confirmed that five tornadoes touched down in Maryland on Wednesday evening. Forecasters confirm that twisters touched down in Poolesville (ending in Gaithersburg), Montgomery County; Columbia, Howard County; Arbutus (ending in Halethorpe), Baltimore County; Middle River, Baltimore County; and Eldersburg (ending in Gamber), Carroll County. All of the tornadoes were classified as EF-1, except for […]
BALTIMORE, MD—The National Weather Service has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Watch for the Baltimore area. The watch will be in effect through 9:00 p.m. on Thursday, June 6, 2024. Forecasters say that any storms that might develop may contain quarter-sized hail, wind gusts of up to 65 mph, and frequent lightning. Residents should stay tuned to local forecasts throughout the […]
FALLSTON, MD—Crews responded to a hit-and-run crash in the Fallston area on Wednesday afternoon. The accident was reported at around 6:15 p.m. on June 5, 2024, at the intersection of Harford Road and Mountain Road. Units from Fallston Volunteer Fire & Ambulance Co. arrived to find one person trapped in their vehicle. The victim was freed but their SUV sustained […]
BALTIMORE, MD—After a wild Wednesday in the Baltimore area, the National Weather Service says more storms are possible on Thursday. While Thursday’s weather will most likely not be as severe as Wednesday’s, which saw over 20 tornado warnings issued for the area, isolated severe thunderstorms will be capable of producing damaging wind gusts during the afternoon and evening hours. Any […]
MIDDLE RIVER, MD—The wife of a U.S. Army veteran, who served 28 years in the military, was surprised at how little expression the Middle River man showed upon finding out he won $100,000 on a Maryland Lottery scratch-off. According to his account, when he showed her the prize-winning instant ticket, he wasn’t particularly excited. Although $100,000 is the top prize […]