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Maryland officials issue joint statement on selection of Greenbelt for FBI’s new headquarters

Posted on November 10, 2023November 9, 2023 by Chris Montcalmo

ANNAPOLIS, MD—This week, members of Maryland’s federal, state, and local governments including Governor Wes Moore, Lieutenant Governor Aruna Miller, U.S. Senators Ben Cardin and Chris Van Hollen, Congressmen Steny H. Hoyer, Dutch Ruppersberger, John Sarbanes, Kweisi Mfume, Jamie Raskin, David Trone, and Glenn Ivey, and Prince George’s County Executive Angela Alsobrooks released the following statement regarding the General Services Administration’s …

Kylis Fagbemi and Aaliyah Gonzalez 88000 Reward

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BALTIMORE MASS SHOOTING: Reward increased to $88,000

Posted on August 30, 2023 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—The reward for information on a July mass shooting in Baltimore has been increased. In partnership with the ATF and FBI, the reward is now up to $88,000 after two people were killed and 28 others injured. The incident occurred at around 12:30 a.m. on Sunday, July 2, 2023 in the 800-block of Gretna Court in the Brooklyn area. …

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BALTIMORE MASS SHOOTING: $28,000 reward being offered for information

Posted on July 3, 2023August 30, 2023 by Chris Montcalmo

UPDATE: The reward has now been increased to $88,000. Original story below… BALTIMORE, MD—In the wake of a mass shooting in Baltimore, a hefty reward is being offered in connection with the case. In partnership with the ATF and FBI, the reward is now up to $28,000 after two people were killed and 28 others injured. The incident occurred at …

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Seven members of violent multi-state robbery crew indicted

Posted on June 23, 2023 by Chris Montcalmo

WASHINGTON—An indictment was unsealed on Thursday charging seven members of an armed robbery crew with conspiracy, Hobbs Act robbery, and other charges related to a multi-state robbery spree that targeted pharmacy and cell phone retail stores. The charges were announced by U.S. Attorney Matthew M. Graves and FBI Acting Special Agent in Charge Sarah Linden, of the Washington Field Office’s …

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FBI offering $15,000 reward for info on Mid-Atlantic drug trafficker

Posted on June 13, 2023June 13, 2023 by Chris Montcalmo

PITTSBURGH, PA—A Martinsburg, West Virginia man is the first person to be placed on the FBI’s new Regional Fugitive Program. The program is intended to publicize information that will help lead to the apprehension of violent offenders and have a significant impact on the community. As part of the program, the Federal Bureau of Investigation has identified violent fugitives in …

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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, …

Baltimore Police Operation Washout 20230602

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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 …

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Man convicted after four-day trial for three armed robberies in Baltimore County, City

Posted on April 26, 2023 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—A Baltimore man has been convicted after committing three armed robberies in one day in Baltimore County and Baltimore City. A federal jury convicted Keith Poynter, Jr., 29, on federal charges related to a series of armed commercial robberies, all committed in one day, and for discharging his weapon during one of the robberies. The conviction was announced by …