Governor Hogan announces $291.7M supplemental budget with health care services provider rate increases, support for child care providers and facilities

ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Larry Hogan has submitted a $291.7 million supplemental budget to the Maryland General Assembly with substantial provider rate increases for health care and disability services providers, and additional resources to support child care providers and facilities. “Every day, we are inspired by the commitment of our health care and child care providers, and these investments will help further […]

Carjacking reported in White Marsh, storage building burglarized in Kingsville

NOTTINGHAM, MD—Police are investigating two local crimes that were reported this week. At just after 5:30 a.m. on Tuesday, March 22, an armed individual got into someone’s vehicle in the 11000-block of Pulaski Highway in White Marsh (21162) and demanded a ride. The victim was then pushed out and the suspect fled in their vehicle. Sometime between 11 p.m. on […]

71-year-old bank robber sentenced to 70 months in prison for robbing same bank branch twice in one week

BALTIMORE, MD—A 71-year-old man has been sentenced to prison after robbing the same bank branch twice in one week. U.S. District Judge Catherine C. Blake has sentenced Lloyd Phillip Simon, 71, of Baltimore, to 70 months in federal prison, followed by five years of supervised release, for two 2019 bank robberies. Judge Blake also ordered Simon to pay restitution in […]

Governor Hogan announces $45 million for violent crime measures, expanded state law enforcement initiatives; presses For passage of emergency crime bills [VIDEO]

ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Larry Hogan on Thursday announced $45 million for violent crime measures, additional resources to expand warrant initiatives in Baltimore, and additional funding to protect victim services providers from federal cuts. The governor also announced expanded initiatives and coordination to address violent crime in Baltimore City, and again called on the Maryland General Assembly to pass his emergency crime […]

Following van theft in their driveway, Seven Courts family asking neighbors to check surveillance camera footage

NOTTINGHAM, MD—Friday, March 18 started out like any other day for Robert and Ginger Griffey. That all changed at around 7:30 a.m. when someone stole their van from their driveway in the 3800-block of Perryhurst Place (21236) in the Seven Courts community The suspect reportedly dumped a stolen Jeep on Perryoak Place prior to stealing the Griffeys’ van, which they […]

Attempted stabbing reported in Hillendale, robbery reported in Rosedale

NOTTINGHAM, MD—Police are investigating several local crimes that were reported this month. At just before 9:15 p.m. on Monday, March 14, an armed individual attempted to stab someone during an argument in the 1300-block of Dartmouth Avenue in Hillendale (21234). At just after 8:15 a.m. on Thursday, March 17, an individual forcibly stole a cell phone and bank card from […]

Baltimore County man sentenced to 27 years in prison for sex trafficking of a minor

BALTIMORE, MD—A Baltimore County man has been sentenced to almost three decades in prison for sex trafficking of a minor. U.S. District Judge Ellen L. Hollander this week sentenced Feliciano de Jesus Diaz-Martinez, a/k/a Alex, 43, of Owings Mills, to 27 years in federal prison, followed by 10 years of supervised release, for sex trafficking of a child, enticement of […]