Callers posing as police are telling Frederick residents they missed federal court and demanding bail payments; authorities say the calls are fraudulent and advise reporting them.

IRS and consumer groups warn AI-powered imposters, robocalls and fake social accounts are rising — Maryland blocked thousands of fraudulent refund attempts last year.

A Hagerstown woman and another Maryland resident pleaded guilty in a federal probe that authorities say moved cocaine, meth and fentanyl into West Virginia’s Eastern Panhandle.

A 58-year-old man was shot Saturday night on Garrett Avenue; police say injuries are not life-threatening and ask the public for tips.

ICE Baltimore says it arrested Frederick Muir after the Jessup facility turned him over on an immigration detainer. He reportedly has a final order of removal and will remain in federal custody.

A Saturday chase in Park Heights ended in a crash outside Park Place Apartments, a loaded handgun recovered and two men arrested. Police say the investigation is active and charges are pending.

A large fire at Sun Outdoors Frontier Town in Berlin destroyed a maintenance building Friday evening; multiple volunteer departments fought the blaze and no injuries were reported.

A Hagerstown man is on trial in Baltimore over the Aug. 18, 2024 Thunderguards memorial shooting that killed one and wounded seven. Prosecutors say surveillance and ballistics tie multiple shooters to the scene.

A second raid in Halethorpe left dozens of animals in Baltimore County care. Neighbors and rescue groups say many of the pets are wounded and need rehoming.

Four businesses at Woodlawn’s Security Plaza were hit in quick overnight break‑ins, leaving shattered glass and lost sales while county detectives seek video.

A ceiling collapse trapped a Frederick County fire captain during a fast-moving apartment blaze; he was rescued, airlifted to Baltimore and dozens of residents were displaced.

A Wicomico County judge on March 12 sentenced 18-year-old Mykel Elliott to life plus 60 years for his role in a 2023 downtown Salisbury shooting, prosecutors said.

A 28-year-old man was killed after a box truck struck him on North Collington Avenue Thursday morning. Detectives are asking witnesses and anyone with video to call 410-396-2606.