Maryland News
Anonymous bomb threats made against all public schools not credible, says Baltimore County Schools
Anonymous bomb threats made against public schools in Baltimore County were not credible, according to Baltimore County Public Schools. “There have been reports of school systems across the state and nation receiving anonymous bomb threats in recent days,” according to the school system. This morning, school officials in Baltimore County notified parents about a bomb…
Read MoreVandals strike Montgomery Co. synagogue’s menorah right before 1st day of Hanukkah, rabbi says
Members of a Montgomery County, Maryland, synagogue jumped into action to repair a bent menorah they said was vandalized hours before the first light was set to be lit for Hanukkah. Rabbi Bentzy Stolik said it happened Thursday at the Chabad of Olney — which has been located on 17320 Georgia Avenue for around 10…
Read MoreMaryland Man Arrested on Felony and Misdemeanor Charges for Actions During Jan. 6 Capitol Breach
A Maryland man has been arrested on felony and misdemeanor charges for his conduct during the breach of the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021. His actions and the actions of others disrupted a joint session of the U.S. Congress convened to ascertain and count the electoral votes related to the 2020 presidential election. Brandon…
Read MoreJustice Department Leaders Join Maryland Attorney General to Announce Hate Crime Grants
Justice Department officials joined leaders and community partners from the state of Maryland on Monday to announce new federal investments aimed at combatting hate crimes across the country, as well as to highlight current national and local efforts addressing the devastating impact of hate crimes past and present. Maryland was chosen as a host site…
Read MoreIt’s Greenbelt: Maryland site picked for new FBI headquarters
After years of back-and-forth and speculation about where the new FBI headquarters will be located, the General Services Administration has confirmed Wednesday that a site in Greenbelt, Maryland, has been selected. Maryland and Virginia both lobbied hard for the chance to be the new headquarters, and the selection of Greenbelt quickly sparked a series of…
Read MoreSuspect In Killing Of Judge Who Presided Over Divorce Case Found Dead In Rural Maryland
A man suspected of killing a Maryland judge last week was found dead Thursday, according to the Washington County Sheriff’s Office. Authorities believe Pedro Argote, 49, was angry about losing custody of his children when he shot and killed the judge who presided over his divorce case. The Oct. 19 attack unfolded outside the home…
Read MoreMore bomb threats – and more all-clears – at two Montgomery schools
Students were evacuated from two Montgomery County high schools Monday as police there were again forced to respond to bomb threats targeting schools that ultimately proved unfounded. The schools were Montgomery Blair High School in Silver Spring, a previous target, and Rockville High School in Rockville. By 1:30 p.m. police had searched and cleared those…
Read MoreMaryland judge shot and killed at Hagerstown home
A Maryland Circuit Court judge died Thursday night after being found shot at his Washington County home. Around 8 p.m., authorities responded to the 19100 block of Olde Waterford Road, where they found Judge Andrew Wilkinson, 52, of Hagerstown, with multiple gunshot wounds in the driveway of the home. He was taken to a hospital,…
Read MoreMaryland Man Indicted for Assaulting Law Enforcement and Other Charges During Jan. 6 Capitol Breach
A Maryland man has been indicted on felony and misdemeanor charges, including assaulting law enforcement, for his actions during the breach of the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021. His actions and the actions of others disrupted a joint session of the U.S. Congress convened to ascertain and count the electoral votes related to the…
Read MorePortion of courthouse closed as hazmat crews identify suspicious powder found in envelope
The second floor of the Cummings Courthouse in downtown Baltimore was placed on lockdown Monday afternoon as hazardous materials crews investigate a suspicious powder. The Baltimore City Sheriff’s Office said a court employee on the second floor opened a letter addressed from an inmate from a state correctional facility. The letter contained an unknown white…
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