Chinese money laundering ring busted in Baltimore area, 17 Charged

BALTIMORE, MD—Federal agents have charged 17 people in Maryland and other states for their alleged roles in a complex money laundering scheme and illegal marijuana distribution network that led to the seizure of more than $6 million and 2,000 pounds of marijuana. The Department of Justice announced this week that a Drug Enforcement Administration and Department of Homeland Security investigation […]

Maryland State Police, DEA to team up for National Drug Take Back Day on October 26

BALTIMORE, MD—In an effort to combat opioid addiction, Maryland State Police will join forces with the Drug Enforcement Administration for the 27th National Drug Take Back Day. On Saturday, October 26, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., the public can drop off unwanted prescription drugs at any of the 23 Maryland State Police barracks, no questions asked. This biannual initiative […]

Federal, local agencies arrest 14 in regional drug bust

BALTIMORE, MD—Federal and local law enforcement agents arrested 14 people and seized narcotics, guns and drug paraphernalia in an operation that spanned Annapolis, Anne Arundel County, and the Baltimore area, authorities announced this week. The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Maryland said in a news release that the “large-scale drug and gun bust” involved more than 500 officers, […]

Police dismantle northeast Baltimore drug ring

BALTIMORE, MD—A drug trafficking organization that operated in the Belair-Parkside neighborhood is now facing federal charges with 10 accused members indicted, the State’s Attorney’s Office announced on Monday, September 23, 2024. The organization, described as “4200”, was investigated by the Baltimore Police Department’s Group Violence Enforcement Team, as part of the City’s Group Violence Reduction Strategy, in the 4200-block of […]

Baltimore secures $80 million from Teva in opioid settlement

BALTIMORE, MD—Teva Pharmaceutical has agreed to pay Baltimore $80 million to settle claims that its role in fueling the city’s opioid epidemic led to a public health crisis, the city announced this week. The settlement is the fourth with opioid distributors and manufacturers in connection with the city’s $322.5 million claim against Teva, the city said. The city has already […]

Baltimore County man charged with attempted murder following road rage shooting on I-95

TOWSON, MD—A Baltimore County man has been charged with attempted murder following a reported highway shooting on Interstate 95 in Howard County. Quwan Gordon, 48, of Owings Mills, has been charged with attempted murder, use of a gun in the commission of a felony, and other related offenses. Gordon was arrested on the morning of August 13, 2024 at his […]

Edgewood man convicted on drug & weapons charges after post-crash X-ray reveals gun

EDGEWOOD, MD—A Harford County man has been convicted on drug and weapons charges. On Thursday, July 18, 2024, Sathrie Zach Robinson Jr., of Edgewood, was found guilty of possession cocaine and methamphetamine and weapons charges following a three-day jury trial in the Circuit Court for Harford County. Evidence presented at trial proved that, at around 4:15 a.m. on May 27, […]

Troopers uncover suspected cocaine, mushrooms, ecstasy, and heroin during Baltimore County traffic stop

TIMONIUM, MD—A traffic stop in Baltimore County over the weekend led to the discovery of cocaine, hallucinogenic mushrooms, ecstasy, and heroin, Maryland State Police said. At just before 3:30 a.m. on July 16, a trooper with the Golden Ring Barrack stopped a Honda Accord on the I-695 inner loop prior to Greenspring Avenue on suspicion that the vehicle’s driver was […]