Maryland lawmakers consider bill to ban lead ammunition for all hunting by 2029
Proposal would require transition to nonlead ammo, citing environmental and health risks from toxic exposure ANNAPOLIS, MD – A bill before the Maryland House of Delegates would phase out the use of…
A man was killed and left in the road as troopers hunt a hit-and-run driver in Prince George’s County
A 43-year-old man was struck and killed in a hit-and-run crash early Saturday morning in Prince George’s County, and Maryland State Police are now asking for help locating the driver responsible. The…
Cup toss leads to assault charge in dog fight spat on Pear Street
A heated confrontation over a neighborhood dog fight escalated into criminal charges after a woman allegedly hurled a cup during a July 26 altercation on Pear Street in Cumberland, striking another woman…
Maryland woman sets man’s door on fire over $7 dispute and flees on bicycle
A Salisbury woman is in custody after officials say she doused a man’s front door with gasoline and set it ablaze over an argument about $7, then fled the scene on a…
Waldorf man charged with arson after allegedly pouring gasoline on wife’s bed while she slept
Key Points A Maryland man is facing multiple charges, including attempted murder and arson, after allegedly trying to set fire to his home while his wife and children were inside early Friday…
Maryland governor signs executive order targeting environmental disparities and economic access
ANNAPOLIS — Maryland Gov. Wes Moore on Thursday signed a sweeping executive order aimed at addressing racial and economic disparities in environmental policy and land access across the state. The order instructs…
Former Maryland officer sentenced to over 6 years for excessive force in 2019 arrest
WASHINGTON, D.C. — A former Fairmont Heights police officer was sentenced to six years and two months in federal prison after being convicted of using excessive force during a 2019 traffic stop,…
Silver Spring ticket delivers massive payout
SILVER SPRING, MD – A Silver Spring resident has claimed her half of a $1.8 million Maryland Lottery Multi-Match jackpot, walking away with a $490,000 payout after taxes, lottery officials announced Thursday.…
Maryland party ends in fatal shooting, woman now faces murder rap
TEMPLE HILLS, MD – A woman has been charged with murder following the death of an 18-year-old man who was shot at a party in Temple Hills last month and succumbed to…
Gunman kills Dundalk man, then turns gun on himself
DUNDALK, MD – A shooting in Dundalk on Monday afternoon ended in a murder-suicide, with both the victim and the suspected gunman dead, Baltimore County Police confirmed. At approximately 4:20 p.m., officers…
Woman dies after being struck by USPS van leaving gas station
GAITHERSBURG, MD – A 64-year-old pedestrian was killed Wednesday morning after being struck by a U.S. Postal Service van at a busy Montgomery County intersection, police announced Thursday. Mairi Nicola Morrison of…
Man shot multiple times critically injured in Baltimore
BALTIMORE, MD – A 32-year-old man was left in critical condition after being shot multiple times Wednesday evening in West Baltimore, prompting a homicide investigation. Western District patrol officers responded around 8:01…
Police charge two in Baltimore shootouts just days apart
BALTIMORE, MD – A pair of suspects have been arrested and charged with attempted first-degree murder in connection with two separate shootings that occurred just days apart in Baltimore’s Western District, police…
Baltimore County police renew call for information in 2005 homicide of James Myers
MIDDLE RIVER, Md. — Baltimore County Police are again seeking information in the unsolved 2005 homicide of James Myers, whose body was found behind a Walmart in Middle River nearly 20 years…
Laurel police to increase patrols this weekend in response to recent safety concerns
LAUREL, Md. — The Laurel Police Department announced a heightened law enforcement presence across the city this weekend following a series of recent incidents that have raised public safety concerns. The department,…
Three suspects on the run after Greenbelt robbery
GREENBELT, MD – Police are investigating a robbery that occurred around 3:30 p.m. on Thursday, July 3, in the 7200 block of Hanover Parkway. Three suspects are being sought: Investigators are asking…
Gun fired during group assault involving juveniles on Carroll Island Road, police say
BALTIMORE COUNTY, Md. — A firearm was discharged during a group assault involving juveniles Wednesday evening in the 100 block of Carroll Island Road, according to the Baltimore County Police Department. Officers…
Cumberland Police Blotter: Here’s What’s Happening
CUMBERLAND, MD — Cumberland Police served criminal summonses and made one arrest on Wednesday in four unrelated incidents involving assault, a hit-and-run, and trespassing. Tylee Ashaun Powell, 26, of Cumberland, was served…
Young Maryland girl reunites with troopers who helped save her life
Two years after a near-drowning incident at home, a young girl named Emerson has fully recovered thanks to her father’s quick response, local paramedics, and the Maryland State Police Trooper 3 crew.…
Teen pulls knife on kid and steals car in Baltimore carjacking
BALTIMORE, MD — A 17-year-old male has been arrested following an armed carjacking that took place Monday afternoon in the 1100 block of Light Street in the city’s Southern District. At approximately…
Teen shot in car on Baltimore street
BALTIMORE, MD — A 16-year-old male was shot in the leg Tuesday morning while sitting in the backseat of a vehicle in the 500 block of West Preston Street, according to police.…