County Executive Klausmeier pens open letter in support of IG pick

TOWSON, MD—County Executive Kathy Klausmeier has penned an open letter supporting Khadija E. Walker, her nominee for Baltimore County Inspector General. Klausmeier announced the pick last week, drawing instant criticism from those in support of current Inspector General Kelly Madigan. The Baltimore County League of Women Voters has voiced “serious opposition” over the process recently implemented by County Executive Klausmeier […]

Baltimore County League of Women Voters criticizes Inspector General appointment process

TOWSON, MD—The Baltimore County League of Women Voters has voiced “serious opposition” to the process recently implemented County Executive Kathy Klausmeier for appointing the Baltimore County Inspector General. Last week, County Executive Klausmeier announced the selection of Khadija E. Walker, a federal veteran, as her appointee for Baltimore County Inspector General. Walker’s name has been formally submitted to the County […]

Klausmeier taps federal veteran Khadija Walker as Baltimore County Inspector General nominee

TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County Executive Kathy Klausmeier announced Thursday the selection of Khadija E. Walker, a federal veteran with more than two decades of Inspector General experience, as her appointee for Baltimore County Inspector General. Walker’s name has been formally submitted to the County Council for consideration and confirmation. Walker was chosen after an extensive search process that included two rounds […]

Councilman Marks to introduce resolution to give Inspector General oversight of BCPS

UPDATE: Baltimore County Board of Education member Julie Henn has issued the following statement: “Thank you to Baltimore County Councilman David Marks for his support of Inspector General Kelly Madigan and for his efforts to expand the Baltimore County Office of the Inspector General’s jurisdiction to include Baltimore County Public Schools. I have long advocated for increased oversight, was proud […]

Rosedale woman pleads guilty to conspiracy to distribute oxycodone, money laundering

BALTIMORE, MD—A Rosedale woman has pleaded guilty to charges of conspiracy to distribute controlled substances and money laundering, admitting to trafficking thousands of oxycodone pills, and laundering millions of dollars, federal authorities announced Wednesday. Terry Allen, 57, entered her plea in U.S. District Court in Baltimore. According to her plea agreement, Allen led a drug trafficking organization (DTO) that distributed […]

Baltimore County man indicted for passport fraud

BALTIMORE, MD—A federal grand jury charged a Baltimore County man with passport fraud, aggravated identity theft, false statements and false representation of a social security number, authorities say. Beautiful Life Allah, 65, also known as Tezelle Miller, of Gwynn Oak, is accused of using someone else’s social security number to apply for a passport, submitting a fake custody order to […]

Councilman Marks provides update on Baltimore County ballot questions

The following is an update from the desk of Councilman David Marks. In the upcoming general election, voters will be asked to support or turn down three changes to our charter, which provides the framework for governing Baltimore County. Question A would expand the Baltimore County Council by two seats, from seven to nine members, and stipulate that Councilmembers are […]

NSA contractor sentenced to 13 months for fraud

BALTIMORE, MD—The National Security Agency announced this week that a former contractor has been sentenced to 13 months in prison for submitting false invoices and making false statements to investigators. Jacky Lynn McComber, an Elkridge resident, was the Chief Executive Officer of an information technology company that had contracts with the NSA. The contracts involved classified information and most of […]