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Former federal employee charged with multiple counts including wire fraud

Today, the U.S. Attorney's Office for the District of Maryland announced the arrest of Evester Edd, a 64-year-old former senior human resources employee for the Peace Corps.

By Maryland State Wire | Jul 2, 2025

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Nigerian national sentenced over $8 million federal emergency aid fraud

U.S. District Judge Deborah K. Chasanow has sentenced Newton Ofioritse Jemide, a 47-year-old Nigerian national, to 41 months in federal prison for his involvement in a scheme to fraudulently obtain federal benefits.

By Maryland State Wire | Jul 1, 2025

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Maryland man sentenced for intent to distribute fentanyl and cocaine

By Maryland State Wire | Jul 1, 2025

A Baltimore man, Freddie Anthony Curry, 54, has been sentenced to 10 years in federal prison for possession with intent to distribute significant quantities of fentanyl and cocaine.

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Virginia man sentenced for unemployment insurance fraud scheme

By Maryland State Wire | Jul 1, 2025

Today, Alonzo Brown, a 27-year-old resident of Richmond, Virginia, was sentenced by U.S. District Judge Lydia Kay Griggsby to 45 months in federal prison for conspiracy to commit wire fraud and aggravated identity theft.

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Maryland man receives decade-long sentence for fentanyl distribution conspiracy

By Maryland State Wire | Jun 30, 2025

Today, Amos Oluremi Nureni, a 43-year-old resident of Laurel, Maryland, was sentenced to ten years in federal prison.

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Elkton man receives 30-year sentence for child exploitation crimes

By Maryland State Wire | Jun 26, 2025

A man from Elkton, Maryland, has been sentenced to 30 years in federal prison for the production and distribution of child sexual abuse material.

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Kelly O. Hayes reappointed as U.S. attorney for District of Maryland

By Maryland State Wire | Jun 25, 2025

Kelly O. Hayes has been reappointed as the U.S. Attorney for the District of Maryland.

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Miami man sentenced for $2.3 million COVID-19 benefits fraud

By Maryland State Wire | Jun 24, 2025

A Miami resident, David Godin, has been sentenced to 78 months in federal prison for his involvement in a $2.3 million COVID-19 unemployment insurance benefits fraud scheme. U.S. District Judge Matthew J. Maddox also imposed three years of...

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WBFF Fox45 News reporter on new Maryland vehicle emission policy: 'Why do we test new cars? They rarely fail'

By Maryland State Wire | Jun 23, 2025

Chris Papst, a reporter for WBFF Fox45 News, said that Maryland residents will face increased costs for vehicle emissions tests.

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Baltimore man pleads guilty to distributing cocaine after investigation

By Maryland State Wire | Jun 23, 2025

Baltimore, Maryland – Travis Sentell Howell, aged 46, has entered a guilty plea for distributing 80 kilograms of cocaine.

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Alaskan individual indicted for firearm possession as fugitive

By Maryland State Wire | Jun 18, 2025

Today, a federal grand jury indicted Jack Amadeus LaSota, 34, of Fairbanks, Alaska.

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Washington DC man pleads guilty to defrauding COVID loan program

By Maryland State Wire | Jun 18, 2025

Jemel Lyles, a 43-year-old resident of Washington, DC, has admitted guilt to charges of wire fraud and aggravated identity theft in a federal court.

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Maryland man sentenced for illegal drone operation during NFL playoff game

By Maryland State Wire | Jun 18, 2025

A Maryland man, Alexis Perez Suarez, has pled guilty to violating national defense airspace by operating a drone over M&T Bank Stadium during an NFL Wild Card game on January 11, 2025.

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Florida man indicted on charges of interstate communication harassment

By Maryland State Wire | Jun 17, 2025

The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Maryland has unsealed an indictment against Jackson Traylor, a 26-year-old resident of Dania Beach, Florida.

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Baltimore man pleads guilty in murder-for-hire case linked to mistaken identity

By Maryland State Wire | Jun 16, 2025

Baltimore, Maryland – Matthew Hightower, 43, of Baltimore, has pled guilty to charges related to the murder-for-hire plot resulting in the death of Latrina Ashburne on May 27, 2016.

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Delegate Morgan: There's a 'misalignment between supply and demand for electricity in Maryland'

By Maryland State Wire | Jun 4, 2025

Maryland state delegate Matt Morgan has expressed concerns over a power shortage in the state, attributing it to a lack of power plants.

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Maryland among largest providers of chemical abortion

By Maryland State Wire reports | May 20, 2025

Research from the Foundation for the Restoration of America shows Maryland as a top state provider of chemical abortion while the procedure poses serious health risks, with more than 1 in 10 women in Illinois experiencing severe complications.