GREENBELT, MD—A California man pleaded guilty on Tuesday to plotting to assassinate a U.S. Supreme Court justice in Maryland, in what federal authorities called “a heinous attack on the court itself.” Nicholas John Roske, 29, of Simi Valley, Calif., admitted as part of his guilty plea that he flew to Dulles International Airport last June with a gun and ammunition […]
BALTIMORE, MD—Governor Wes Moore announced the appointment of Maricela Cordova to the Maryland Transportation Authority (MDTA) Board at the board’s most recent meeting. Cordova, who currently serves as the special assistant to the director for transportation strategic projects with the Montgomery County Department of Transportation, will bring over 30 years of experience in the transportation sector to the role. “Maricela […]
BALTIMORE, MD—Deciding where to spend your retirement years is one of life’s most significant choices. With factors ranging from housing costs and healthcare access to safety and tax considerations, many seniors struggle to determine which location will best serve their needs. To help simplify this important decision, retirement experts at Gold IRA Custodians have analyzed data across all 50 states […]
BALTIMORE, MD—A recent study as identified Baltimore County as the most dangerous county in Maryland in terms of injury-related fatalities. The analysis, performed by MyBioSource, examined data from 2020 to 2024, and found that Baltimore County experienced a dramatic increase of 56 deaths per 100,000 people, the highest rise of any county in the state. The study measured fatal injuries […]
BALTIMORE, MD—In anticipation of increased DUI risks, the Maryland State Police have announced increased patrols and enforcement efforts targeting aggressive, distracted, and impaired driving throughout the St. Patrick’s Day weekend. Starting Friday, March 14th, and continuing through Monday, March 17th, troopers from all 23 barracks will be deployed in saturation patrols, focusing on roadways known for high rates of impaired […]
BALTIMORE, MD—The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Maryland announced that Kelly O. Hayes was appointed and sworn in as Interim U.S. Attorney on Monday, March 3, 2025. Before this appointment, Hayes was the Chief of the Southern Division, U.S. Attorney’s Office, District of Maryland, since 2021. In 2013, Hayes became an Assistant United States Attorney for the District […]
BALTIMORE, MD—A new bill under consideration in Maryland aims to curb dangerous driving by requiring repeat reckless driving offenders to install Intelligent Speed Assistance devices in their vehicles. House Bill 1139, sponsored by Baltimore County Delegate Nick Allen, was the subject of testimony last week by Montgomery County Police Sgt. Patrick Kepp, who shared his experience as a victim of […]
BALTIMORE, MD—Five people were arrested and charged in connection with illegal car rallies that were held in Maryland over the weekend, according to the Maryland State Police. Members of the Maryland Car Rally Task Force began dismantling the car rallies around 11 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 22, and continued until 4 a.m. on Sunday, Feb. 23, police said. The car […]