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Governor Moore announces new vision to address public safety in Maryland

Posted on June 16, 2023 by Chris Montcalmo

ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Wes Moore on Thursday laid out the Moore-Miller administration’s new vision to address public safety in Maryland. The strategy is an all-of-the-above approach focused on supporting law enforcement; building stronger, more vibrant communities; coordinating across all aspects of government; and investing in Maryland’s youth through the Safe Summer initiative. “An all-of-the-above approach to improving public safety in Maryland […]

Baltimore man sentenced to 25 years in prison for robbery, murder of drug dealer

Posted on June 12, 2023 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—A Baltimore man has been sentenced to more than two decades in prison on robbery and murder charges. U.S. District Judge George L. Russell, III has sentenced George Fields, a/k/a “Chin,” 49, of Baltimore, to 25 years in federal prison, followed by five years of supervised release, for conspiracy to commit a Hobbs Act robbery and for using, carrying, […]

NOW YOU KNOW: Baltimore County, City auto thefts at all-time high

Posted on June 7, 2023 by News Desk

The following is an op-ed piece from Delegates Kathy Szeliga and Ryan Nawrocki. We are among seven prominent Republican legislators issuing a letter to Mayor Scott and Commissioner Harrison of Baltimore City in response to the recent lawsuit against Hyundai and Kia due to their vehicles’ alleged susceptibility to theft. We urge Baltimore City to do more than join the […]

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Maryland’s ‘Operation Washout’ results in 95 fugitive arrests

Posted on June 2, 2023 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—The U.S. Marshals Service Capital Area Regional Fugitive Task Force, District of Maryland, and task force partners conducted a large-scale, multi-agency law enforcement operation focused on apprehending violent fugitives and wanted gang members throughout the month of May, arresting dozens of violent offenders throughout Maryland. Operation Washout – Maryland resulted in a total of 95 fugitive arrests, including 17 […]

Pursuit of military vehicle stolen in Harford County ends in Baltimore City

Posted on May 13, 2023 by Chris Montcalmo

BEL AIR, MD—Authorities are investigating and an adult male is in jail after he stole a military vehicle from a residence in Bel Air on Friday evening. At just after 6:30 p.m. on May 12, 2023, Deputies with the Harford County Sheriff’s Office responded to a residence in the 900-block of Rock Spring Road in Bel Air, for a report […]

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Police seek to identify person of interest in deadly northeast Baltimore shooting [VIDEO]

Posted on May 12, 2023 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—Homicide detectives with the Baltimore Police Department are looking to identify a person of interest in relation to a deadly shooting. The incident occurred at 5:30 p.m. on Friday, May 5, 2023 in the 6800-block of Elsrode Avenue (21234). One on the scene, officers located a 29-year-old male suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. He later died from his injuries. […]

Man who shot MTA bus driver sentenced to life in prison

Posted on May 3, 2023 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—The man who shot and killed an MTA bus driver has been sentenced to life in prison. Marquis Poteat pled guilty to first-degree murder this week and was sentenced to life in prison, suspending all but 60 years. Poteat also pled guilty to the use of a firearm in the commission of a crime of violence and was sentenced […]

Drug dealer with stash house in Baltimore County sentenced to 12 years in prison

Posted on May 1, 2023 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—A drug dealer who had a stash house in Baltimore County has been sentenced to prison. U.S. District Judge George L. Russell III on Monday sentenced Romesh Vance, 32, of Baltimore, to 150 months in federal prison, followed by five years of supervised release, for conspiracy to distribute between four and 12 kilograms of fentanyl and for violating his […]