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

Posted on January 25, 2024 by Chris Montcalmo

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 […]

Five Marylanders facing federal charges for fraud scheme involving theft of checks from mail

Posted on January 24, 2024 by Chris Montcalmo

GREENBELT, MD—A federal grand jury has returned an indictment charging five Maryland residents with conspiracy to commit mail fraud and bank fraud and related charges in connection with a fraud scheme involving more than 600 stolen checks with a face value of over $5 million. The indictment was returned on December 7, 2023, and unsealed late on January 19, 2024. […]

Maryland Department of Health announces nearly $278,500 in grants to expand CenteringPregnancy sites

Posted on January 23, 2024 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland Department of Health on Tuesday recognized Maternal Health Awareness Day with an announcement of nearly $278,500 in new grant money to expand CenteringPregnancy sites. The two-year $278,478 grant awarded to the Centering Healthcare Institute will expand to seven the number of CenteringPregnancy sites offering comprehensive prenatal care. The funding period will run through June 30, 2026. “Expanding […]

Maryland casinos generate $165.6 million in gaming revenue during December

Posted on January 5, 2024 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—Maryland’s six casinos combined to generate $165,629,163 in revenue from slot machines and table games during December 2023, an increase of $454,064 (0.3%) compared to December 2022. Casino gaming contributions to the state in December 2023 totaled $70,195,007, an increase of $508,501 (0.7%) compared to December 2022. Contributions to the Education Trust Fund in December 2023 totaled $50,660,551, up […]

Winning $1 million Powerball ticket sold in Maryland

Posted on January 2, 2024 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—The first Powerball drawing of 2024 did not disappoint, as an $842.4 million jackpot-winning ticket was sold in Michigan and Prince George’s County produced its own $1 million second-tier winner, as well as a $50,000 Double Play winner. The winning numbers for the January 1, 2024 Powerball drawing were 12, 21, 42, 44, 49; the Powerball was 1. Maryland […]

Maryland State Police to increase patrols over Christmas weekend

Posted on December 21, 2023 by Chris Montcalmo

PIKESVILLE, MD—Maryland State Police, beginning Friday, will be increasing patrols through Christmas weekend as millions of Marylanders are expected to hit the highways. State troopers from all 23 barracks will focus on impaired, aggressive and distracted driving while conducting saturation patrols on roads with high DUI incidents. Enforcement is bolstered by funds from the Maryland Department of Transportation Motor Vehicle […]

Maryland casinos generate $157.7 million in gaming revenue during November

Posted on December 7, 2023 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—Maryland’s six casinos combined to generate $157,718,494 in revenue from slot machines and table games during November 2023, down $5,652,970 (-3.5%) compared to November 2022. Casino gaming contributions to the state in November 2023 totaled $66,150,282, a decrease of $1,561,142 (-2.3%) compared to November 2022. Contributions to the Education Trust Fund in November 2023 totaled $47,727,562, a decrease of […]

Maryland State Police to increase patrols ahead of Thanksgiving weekend

Posted on November 21, 2023 by Chris Montcalmo

PIKESVILLE, MD—Beginning on Wednesday, Maryland State Police will be increasing patrols through Thanksgiving weekend as millions of Marylanders are expected to hit the highways. State troopers from all 23 barracks will focus on impaired, aggressive, and distracted driving while conducting saturation patrols on roads with high DUI incidents. Enforcement is bolstered by funds from the Maryland Department of Transportation Motor […]

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