A Maryland man received a 12-year federal sentence for two armed robberies after a plea deal, with additional supervised release. He was arrested following a police investigation and admitted to the crimes.

Victor Martinez Hernandez was ordered held without bail for the August 2023 murder of Rachel Morin, with his preliminary hearing scheduled for July 18.

A 6-year-old non-verbal autistic boy, Marcel Traore, was found dead in Lynch Cove, Dundalk after a search operation, prompting discussions on safety protocols for children with autism.

A Baltimore man received a 14-year prison sentence for committing a series of armed robberies at Maryland cellphone stores, to be followed by four years of supervised release.

Carroll County officials have opened cooling centers to help residents combat an upcoming heat wave from June 21-23, at various senior/community centers and libraries.