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Nottingham man who participated in Capitol protest facing federal indictment for drug conspiracy, firearms charges

Posted on November 22, 2021 by Chris Montcalmo

NOTTINGHAM, MD—A federal grand jury has returned an indictment charging a Nottingham man who participated in the Capitol protest with intent to distribute a controlled substance. Elias Nick Costianes, Jr., 43, is facing two counts of conspiracy to distribute and possess with intent to distribute a controlled substance—specifically, testosterone and cocaine. The indictment also charges Costianes with possession of firearms […]

U.S. flags to be flown at half-staff on Saturday for National Peace Officers’ Memorial Service

Posted on October 16, 2021 by Chris Montcalmo

WASHINGTON, DC—All U.S. flags will be flown at half-staff on Saturday in recognition of the 40th annual National Peace Officers’ Memorial Service, which will be held at the U.S. Capitol. No flag may fly higher than the American flag. The annual event is being held as part of National Police Week. The National Peace Officers’ Memorial Service, which is sponsored by […]

Nottingham man previously charged for participating in Capitol riot now facing drug, firearms charges

Posted on September 1, 2021 by Chris Montcalmo

UPDATE: A federal grand jury has returned an indictment in this case. Original story below… —— NOTTINGHAM, MD—A federal criminal complaint has been filed charging Elias Nick Costianes, Jr., 43, of Nottingham, on federal charges of conspiracy to distribute and possess with intent to distribute a controlled substance and for possession of firearms and ammunition by an unlawful user of […]

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Governor Hogan visits Maryland National Guard troops at U.S. Capitol [PHOTOS]

Posted on January 19, 2021 by Chris Montcalmo

ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Larry Hogan on Monday visited Maryland National Guard soldiers deployed at the U.S. Capitol, and received a briefing on security operations for the 59th Inaugural Ceremonies. “The State of Maryland will do everything we can to protect the transition of power, and we continue to work closely with allied law enforcement and federal partners to support the inauguration,” […]

FBI seeks to identify violent agitators involved in Washington D.C. unrest, Governor Hogan to hold press conference

Posted on January 7, 2021 by Chris Montcalmo

WASHINGTON, DC—The Federal Bureau of Investigation is actively investigating Wednesday’s civil unrest in Washington D.C. A group of protestors breached the U.S. Capitol building while Congress was in session to certify the 2020 presidential elections results. At least 4 people are dead and 52 individuals were arrested. Fourteen police officers were also injured in the disturbance. The Maryland Emergency Management […]

MEMA raises State Activation Level due to unrest in Washington D.C., Governor Hogan to send in Maryland National Guard

Posted on January 6, 2021 by Chris Montcalmo

UPDATE: The FBI is now actively investigating this incident. Original story below… —— NOTTINGHAM, MD—The Maryland Emergency Management Agency has raised the State Activation Level due to the ongoing protests in Washington, D.C. The State Emergency Operations Center has raised the State Activation Level to PARTIAL as of 3:30 p.m. on Wednesday. Protestors breached the U.S. Capitol building at just […]

Gov. Hogan declares Maryland state government closure for funeral of President George H.W. Bush

Posted on December 3, 2018 by Chris Montcalmo

Governor Larry Hogan on Monday declared that Maryland state government agencies and offices would be closed on Wednesday, December 5, 2018, as a mark of respect for President George H.W. Bush’s lifetime of service. “Today, I ask that you take time to remember and honor the immeasurable contributions of President George H.W. Bush and his legacy of principled leadership, decency, […]

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