Baltimore woman indicted for operating sex trafficking ring throughout Maryland

UPDATE: Kenika Danielle Leach has been sentenced to 15 years in prison. Original story below… BALTIMORE, MD—A Baltimore woman has been indicted on charges of running a sex trafficking ring throughout the state of Maryland. Attorney General Anthony G. Brown on Monday announced that Kenika Danielle Leach, 33, of Baltimore, has been indicted by a Washington County grand jury in […]

Maryland man, two others charged in federal court for alleged bomb threat swatting scheme

BALTIMORE, MD—A federal grand jury has indicted three people, accusing them of placing a series of bomb threats against schools, hospitals, airports, and other institutions. Owen Jarboe, 18, of Hagerstown, Maryland; Evan Strauss, 26, of Moneta, Virginia; and Brayden Grace, 18, of Columbus, Ohio; were charged in a six-count indictment with conspiracy, cyberstalking, interstate threatening communications and threats to damage […]

Harford County fatal shooting suspect indicted

EDGEWOOD, MD—The Harford County Sheriff’s Office has announced an indictment in connection with a homicide that occurred in Edgewood in 2021. At just after 11:45 p.m. on June 9, 2021, deputies responded to a reported shooting in the 6200-block of Edgewood Road. Upon arrival, deputies discovered an adult male, identified as Jarmil Christopher Stewart, 20, of Edgewood, suffering from a […]

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 […]

Six indicted in Baltimore City, County carjacking ring

UPDATE: Officials say there was no 10-year-old involved in this case, as was initially reported. Updated story below… BALTIMORE, MD—Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown has announced charges against six individuals, including two juveniles, on multiple criminal counts, including participation in a criminal gang, first degree murder, armed carjacking, armed robbery, assault, burglary, and firearm related charges. “The complete disregard […]

Three individuals charged in $1.89 billion cryptocurrency fraud scheme

Baltimore, MD—Three individuals have been charged in U.S. District Court in Maryland for orchestrating a $1.89 billion cryptocurrency fraud scheme. A federal grand jury has returned an indictment charging Sam Lee, 35, an Australian citizen residing in the United Arab Emirates for allegedly co-founding HyperFund, also known as HyperTech, HyperCapital, HyperVerse, and HyperNation. The indictment was returned on January 25, […]

Maryland brothers indicted for an alleged lottery scheme that defrauded victims of more than $3.5 million

BALTIMORE, MD—Two Maryland brothers have been indicted for an alleged lottery sweepstakes scheme that defrauded victims of more than $3.5 million. A federal grand jury has returned a superseding indictment charging brothers Dwayne and Wayne Henry, age 32 and 34, respectively, both of Landover Hills, for conspiracy to commit mail fraud, in connection with a lottery scheme where victims believe […]

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 […]