Silver Spring Sextortion Fiend Gets 50 Years In Prison
A federal judge in Greenbelt sentenced a 28-year-old Silver Spring man to 50 years after prosecutors said he coerced at least 108 girls, some as young as five, into producing sexual images.
Judge Boots Camden ‘Hidden Fee’ Rent Fight Back To Maryland Court
A federal judge has remanded a proposed Camden class action alleging undisclosed RUBS utility fees, saying the company failed to show the case belonged in federal court. Plaintiffs say advertised rents hid mandatory charges.
Cyber Tip Leads To Nine-Count Child Sex Bust In Frederick
A Frederick man was arrested after a cyber tip prompted a search of his home; deputies say 37‑year‑old Steven Danko faces nine counts of sexual solicitation of a minor. Devices were seized as investigators continue their probe.
Tampa Superfood Chain Storms Into Baltimore County With Three New Spots
Tampa-based Grain & Berry is headed to the Baltimore area: a franchisee plans three Baltimore County locations, including one in Owings Mills and a Harbor Point lease. Owners say openings will roll out as build-outs proceed.
Judge Narrows Baltimore Firefighter Discrimination Case
A federal judge granted Baltimore a partial win in a firefighter’s discrimination suit, dismissing older incidents but leaving January 2013 allegations alive. The split ruling tightens the case window while keeping key claims in play.
Annapolis Wawa Clerk Assaulted in Daylight Robbery, Anne Arundel County Police Seek Public's Help
Anne Arundel County police are investigating a Wawa store robbery in Annapolis that resulted in a clerk being assaulted. The suspect escaped in a tan sedan. Police seek public assistance with the ongoing investigation.
Baltimore Council Puts School Closure Plan on the Hot Seat
Baltimore’s education committee will hear testimony on Feb. 19 about proposed closures affecting Dallas F. Nichols, Renaissance Academy and Baltimore Collegiate. The hearing brings renewed pressure on the district and the school board.
White Plains Crematory Horror: Operators Charged Over Babies’ Remains
Arrest warrants were issued for the operators of a White Plains crematory after investigators say infant remains were mishandled. The facility was shut in January 2025 after inspectors found decomposing bodies and equipment failures.












