
April 24, 2026
A Baltimore man has been convicted by a federal jury on multiple counts related to child sexual exploitation after an investigation uncovered extensive evidence spanning several years. Authorities say he faces significant prison time at his upcoming sentencing hearing.
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April 22, 2026
Eric Tano Tataw pleaded guilty in Baltimore federal court after admitting he defrauded pandemic loan programs through falsified applications tied to his company National Telegraph LLC—and attempted obstruction during investigation proceedings led by Homeland Security Task Force members.
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April 22, 2026
Jacob Rappaport pleaded guilty on April 22 to conspiracy charges related to a complex real estate fraud scheme involving false contracts and hidden payments. Federal prosecutors detailed how he assisted co-conspirators with fraudulent sales agreements affecting multiple properties in Baltimore.
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April 22, 2026
Areal Harris was sentenced for her involvement in a multi-million dollar money laundering conspiracy targeting various organizations across Maryland between 2021 and early 2024. The case is part of broader federal efforts against organized financial crime involving several defendants already convicted or sentenced.
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April 21, 2026
A Maryland man has been sentenced by a federal judge following his conviction for conspiring with others in an arson scheme targeting convenience stores across the state. Authorities say Stephen Kennedy faces decades behind bars after being found guilty on several serious charges related to firebombing retail locations as part of an effort that caused significant financial loss.
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April 17, 2026
A Baltimore man has been sentenced federally after being found with an untraceable ghost gun while on probation as a convicted felon. Authorities say this prosecution is part of broader efforts against violent crime under Project Safe Neighborhoods.
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April 17, 2026
A former Social Security Administration worker from Baltimore has been indicted on charges related to an alleged scheme involving stolen disability funds totaling more than $116,000. Federal prosecutors say Najee Alexander Corbett altered claimant records so benefit payments would be sent directly to him or his associates.
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April 16, 2026
A Hyattsville man received a prison sentence exceeding five years after pleading guilty in a multi-million dollar money laundering scheme targeting various organizations across Maryland. Authorities say Victor Killen was directly involved with more than $3 million as part of an operation totaling over $20 million.
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April 16, 2026
Sharif Northington has been sentenced to over a decade in prison after committing several armed robberies with accomplices before assaulting a Deputy U.S. Marshal at Baltimore's courthouse. Authorities credit coordinated police work for swiftly tracking down those involved.
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April 15, 2026
Federal prosecutors have charged five Baltimore men after an extensive joint-agency investigation into drug distribution activities involving heroin, fentanyl, crack cocaine—and illegal firearms transactions—in North Baltimore neighborhoods. Law enforcement officials emphasize their ongoing commitment toward public safety through collaboration.
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