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Maryland man pleads guilty to CARES Act loan fraud

Melvin Thompson Jr., a 34-year-old resident of Chestertown, Maryland, has pleaded guilty to charges of wire fraud and filing a false tax return.

By Baltimore City Wire | Dec 19, 2024

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FOIA Request Sent to Maryland State Board of Education Regarding Instructional Mandates for State K-12 Schools on December 10, 2024

FOIA Request to Maryland State Board of Education Regarding Instructional Mandates for State K-12 Schools on December 10, 2024.

By Baltimore City Wire | Dec 10, 2024

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Maryland man indicted on multiple child exploitation charges

By Baltimore City Wire | Nov 29, 2024

A federal grand jury has indicted Juan Carlos Puente, 46, from Clinton, Maryland, on multiple charges related to child exploitation.

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New York business owner convicted for illegal pesticide transport and sale

By Baltimore City Wire | Nov 27, 2024

A New York business owner has been convicted for illegally transporting and selling an unregistered pesticide in Maryland.

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Baltimore attorney convicted of attempted extortion related to medical malpractice claims

By Baltimore City Wire | Nov 27, 2024

On November 22, 2024, a federal jury in Baltimore found attorney Stephen L. Snyder guilty of attempted extortion and seven counts under the Travel Act.

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Mfume highlights activism awards and new legislation

By Baltimore City Wire | Nov 25, 2024

U.S Congressman Kweisi Mfume shares recent achievements including being honored at an awards ceremony and introducing legislation related to Thurgood Marshall's former school site designation while also acknowledging successful law enforcement...

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Law enforcement dismantles four criminal organizations in southwestern Baltimore

By Baltimore City Wire | Nov 25, 2024

Today, law enforcement agencies announced the dismantling of four criminal organizations in southwestern Baltimore.

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Kweisi Mfume engages with community at Capitol Hill and faith leaders roundtable

By Baltimore City Wire | Nov 20, 2024

U.S. Congressman Kweisi Mfume engaged with high school students at Capitol Hill and emphasized nonpartisan disaster response efforts during a recent hearing.

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Russian national charged over alleged Phobos ransomware activities

By Baltimore City Wire | Nov 18, 2024

The U.S. Department of Justice has unveiled criminal charges against Evgenii Ptitsyn, a 42-year-old Russian national, for his alleged involvement in the Phobos ransomware operation.

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Burtonsville teacher charged with distributing fentanyl leading to overdose death

By Baltimore City Wire | Nov 14, 2024

The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Maryland has filed a criminal complaint against Sarah Katherine Magid, a 34-year-old resident of Burtonsville, Maryland.

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Kweisi Mfume discusses events honoring educators and addressing federal payment issues

By Baltimore City Wire | Nov 2, 2024

U.S. Congressman Kweisi Mfume shared recent engagements on social media between November 1-2, 2024.

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Justice Department monitors Prince George’s County for election compliance

By Baltimore City Wire | Nov 1, 2024

U.S. Attorney Erek L. Barron has announced that the Justice Department will oversee compliance with federal voting rights laws in Prince George’s County, Maryland, during the general election on November 5.

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Windsor Mill woman sentenced for multi-million dollar COVID-19 loan fraud

By Baltimore City Wire | Oct 25, 2024

Tomeka Glenn, also known as "Tomeka Harris" and "Tomeka Davis," has been sentenced to 65 months in prison for her involvement in a conspiracy to commit wire fraud.

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Maryland men convicted after series of violent crimes across multiple states

By Baltimore City Wire | Oct 25, 2024

After a nine-day trial, a federal jury has convicted Thaddeus Lamont Wills, 51, and Keionta Shawn Hagens, 44, both from Waldorf, Maryland.

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Owings Mills woman sentenced for wire fraud involving stolen cars bound for West Africa

By Baltimore City Wire | Oct 22, 2024

U.S. District Chief Judge George Levi Russell, III has sentenced Maimouna Bagayoki of Owings Mills, Maryland, to 42 months in federal prison. Bagayoki was convicted for wire fraud and receiving stolen motor vehicles intended for illegal shipment to West Africa. Her sentence includes two years of supervised release and restitution amounting to $60,569.87.

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Hagerstown man receives 10-year sentence for child pornography possession

By Baltimore City Wire | Oct 11, 2024

U.S. District Judge Julie R. Rubin has sentenced Chad Christopher Langgle, a 30-year-old resident of Hagerstown, Maryland, to ten years in federal prison for possessing child pornography. Following his prison term, Langgle will be under lifetime supervised release.

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Maryland man convicted on multiple charges involving firearms and fentanyl

By Baltimore City Wire | Oct 7, 2024

After a five-day trial, a federal jury has found Timothy Darren Proctor, 40, guilty of several charges including being a felon in possession of a firearm, possession with intent to distribute fentanyl, and possession of a firearm in furtherance of drug trafficking. The verdict was announced by Erek L. Barron, United States Attorney for the District of Maryland; Toni M. Crosby, Special Agent in Charge of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives; and Chief Malik Aziz of the Prince George’s County Police Department.

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Maryland man indicted for $1 million unemployment insurance fraud scheme

By Baltimore City Wire | Oct 4, 2024

A Maryland man has been indicted on federal charges for allegedly orchestrating a scheme to fraudulently obtain over $1 million in unemployment benefits. The indictment against Mervyn Fombe Abiko, also known as "Magic," was unsealed following his arrest. Abiko, aged 35, faces charges of conspiracy, wire fraud, and aggravated identity theft.

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Precision Toxicology settles $27M lawsuit over drug testing practices

By Baltimore City Wire | Oct 2, 2024

Precision Toxicology, also known as Precision Diagnostics, has agreed to a $27 million settlement to address allegations of violating the False Claims Act and related state laws. The company was accused of billing federal healthcare programs like Medicare and Medicaid for unnecessary urine drug tests and offering free items to physicians who referred laboratory testing business back to them.

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Baltimore man sentenced to federal prison for series of armed robberies

By Baltimore City Wire | Oct 2, 2024

Baltimore, Maryland – U.S. District Judge Richard D. Bennett has sentenced Dexter Nikoe Eaton, a 34-year-old resident of Baltimore, to 14 years in federal prison for armed bank robbery and related offenses. This will be followed by three years of supervised release. The sentence is linked to a series of robberies that took place in 2022.