Baltimore County husband and wife sentenced federal prison for crack cocaine distribution

BALTIMORE, MD—A Baltimore County husband and wife have been sentenced to prison for dealing illegal drugs. U.S. District Judge George L. Russell, III has sentenced Nathaniel Donnell Carter, 37, to eight years in federal prison, followed by three years of supervised release, for conspiracy to distribute and possess with intent to distribute crack cocaine and for possession of a firearm […]

Baltimore County Police Department to hold community hiring event on Saturday

DUNDALK, MD—On Saturday, February 26, 2022, the Baltimore County Police Department will be hosting a Community Hiring Event in recognition of Black History Month. The event will be held 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. on 2/26 at Sollers Point Multipurpose Center. On-site written tests will be administered as well as agility tests. Organizers say this event provides community members the […]

Associate Medical Director of Baltimore County pain management practice sentenced to federal prison for accepting kick-backs

BALTIMORE, MD—The Associate Medical Director of a Baltimore County pain management clinic will spend time behind bars after accepting kick-backs. U.S. District Judge George L. Russell, III this week sentenced Howard Hoffberg, M.D., 65, of Reisterstown, to eight months in federal prison, followed by one year of supervised release, for conspiracy to violate the anti-kickback statutes, in connection with a […]

Maryland State Police warn residents of ‘Grandparent Scam’

BALTIMORE, MD—Maryland State Police are investigating multiple thefts from senior citizens who have been scammed into giving away thousands of dollars after being convinced their grandchildren needed money to be bailed out of jail. Authorities have received two reports of this scam since February 3. In these cases, the scammers stole $9,200 and $15,000, respectively from their victims. Commonly called […]

Baltimore County volunteer fire companies, police foundations receive BGE Emergency Response and Safety Grants

BALTIMORE, MD—A total of 61 area nonprofit organizations are receiving over $250,000 in BGE Emergency Response and Safety Grants. The grant recipients are located throughout the BGE service area in nine Maryland counties and Baltimore City. “BGE is grateful to honor these outstanding organizations that share our commitment to safety. We believe that first responders are a vital foundation of […]

Teen surrenders to police in connection with killing of Nottingham DoorDash driver

UPDATE: A second teen has been arrested in connection with this case. Original story below… —— NOTTINGHAM, MD—A teenager has surrendered to police in connection with the killing of a Nottingham DoorDash driver in Baltimore City. At just before 2:30 a.m. on January 24, 51-year-old Cheryl McCormack was shot and killed in the 3900-block of White Avenue, following a botched […]

Governor Hogan submits $480 million supplemental budget to General Assembly, includes $800K for midge spraying in Baltimore County

ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Larry Hogan this week submitted a $480 million supplemental budget for Fiscal Year 2023, including critical resources to support first responders, economic development in rural counties, and renters and homeowners across the state. “With this supplemental budget, we are providing critical resources to support Marylanders’ top priorities,” said Governor Hogan. “We look forward to working with the General […]

Vehicle hit by bullets on I-695, shots fired into Middle River home

NOTTINGHAM, MD—Police are investigating several local crimes that were reported over the past week. At just after 9 p.m. on Monday, February 14, an individual was driving on I-695 near the Philadelphia Road exit when their vehicle was struck by two possible gunshots. No additional details have yet been released. At just before 6 p.m. on Thursday, February 17, Two […]