Baltimore officials crack down on illegal dirt bikes

BALTIMORE, MD—As the warmer weather begins to arrive in Baltimore, the State’s Attorney for Baltimore City and the Baltimore Police Commissioner have announced plans to increase enforcement against illegal dirt bike activity. The announcement comes after a rise in illegal dirt bike activity, which has been a concern for many in the city. In response to the issue, the Baltimore […]

Baltimore State’s Attorney’s Office announces indictment of 12 members of alleged drug trafficking organization

BALTIMORE, MD—The Baltimore State’s Attorney’s Office has announced the indictment of 12 members of an alleged drug trafficking organization. The alleged drug trafficking organization, which is based in the Collins Avenue and Frederick Avenue areas, was responsible for trafficking heroin, fentanyl, cocaine, and marijuana throughout the Baltimore area. The organization operated openly, and the members were identified as part of […]

Attorney General Brown announces convictions of two members of ’39 Babies’ gang

BALTIMORE, MD—Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown on Wednesday announced the guilty pleas and sentencing of two members of Baltimore’s “39 Babies” gang. Karon Johnson and Pierre Briggs, both of Baltimore and both 23 years old, pleaded guilty to charges including participation in a criminal organization and firearms violations. Johnson also pleaded guilty to two counts of first-degree murder. The […]

Federal jury convicts former Baltimore State’s Attorney Marilyn Mosby

GREENBELT, MD—A federal jury has convicted Marilyn J. Mosby, 44, of Baltimore, on the federal charge of making a false mortgage application when she was Baltimore City State’s Attorney. The charges stem from the purchase of a condominium in Long Boat Key, Florida. The jury acquitted her of making a false mortgage application related to her purchase of a home […]

Baltimore man sentenced to 22 years in prison for producing child pornography

BALTIMORE, MD—A Baltimore man has been sentenced to prison for producing child pornography. U.S. District Judge Ellen L. Hollander this week sentenced Jose Hilario Aldana-Moreno, 37, of Baltimore, Maryland, to 22 years in federal prison, followed by 40 years of supervised release, for sexual exploitation of a child to produce of child pornography. Judge Hollander also ordered that, upon his […]

Attorney General Brown announces seizure of 37 firearms, more than 8 kilograms of fentanyl

BALTIMORE, MD—Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown this week announced the indictments of four individuals for their roles in a criminal enterprise responsible for trafficking large amounts of fentanyl and cocaine. The investigation resulted in the seizure of 37 firearms, including three assault weapons, three handguns equipped with Glock switch attachments (allowing them to operate as fully automatic weapons), over […]

NOW YOU KNOW: End-of-session review part II

The following is an op-ed piece from Delegates Kathy Szeliga and Ryan Nawrocki. Welcome back to the 2023 End of Session Review, a continuation of last week’s article! This article outlines additional measures that took place during the Annapolis legislative session – some good and others not so much. In March, Governor Moore announced that Maryland would move to electric […]