Former Montgomery County police officer Justin Lee was sentenced Friday to 18 months in prison after being convicted of hurling a smoke bomb during the Jan. 6, 2021, riots at the U.S. Capitol. Lee, 25, of Rockville was also fined $7,500 by U.S. District Judge Trevor N. McFadden, according to a news release by the U.S. Attorney’s Office in Washington. According to evidence … [Read more...] about Former Montgomery County officer sentenced to 18 months in Jan. 6 Capitol riot
Maryland lawmakers push to designate Thurgood Marshall’s Baltimore elementary school a historical site
Maryland lawmakers introduced legislation this week to designate Thurgood Marshall’s former Baltimore elementary school as a National Historic Site. Congressman Kweisi Mfume, joined by Sens. Ben Cardin and Chris Van Hollen, introduced the Justice Thurgood Marshall National Historic Site Establishment Act of 2024 in both the House and Senate. The bill seeks to designate … [Read more...] about Maryland lawmakers push to designate Thurgood Marshall’s Baltimore elementary school a historical site
Orioles tender contracts to Jorge Mateo, Cedric Mullins, 10 others
As the young Orioles grow up, so will their salaries. Friday’s arbitration tender deadline was the first step in that process, and the Orioles elected to bring back all but one of their 13 eligible players. The Orioles on Friday evening announced they tendered contracts to utilityman Jorge Mateo, catcher Adley Rutschman, outfielder Cedric Mullins and nine others. The only … [Read more...] about Orioles tender contracts to Jorge Mateo, Cedric Mullins, 10 others
Howard school board votes to get public input on changes to personal device policy
The Howard County Board of Education is considering recommendations for changes in the use of personal devices in school and the consequences for violations but only after a public hearing and policy review, officials said at a meeting Thursday. The school system decided to form a workgroup in July to review the district’s personal technology policy. Brian Bassett, director of … [Read more...] about Howard school board votes to get public input on changes to personal device policy
34-year-old man killed in Northeast Baltimore shooting Thursday night
A 34-year-old man was shot and killed in Northeast Baltimore on Thursday. Officers responded to the 4900 block of Frankford Avenue in the Frankford neighborhood around 5:20 p.m. and found the victim with a gunshot wound. Medics declared him dead at the scene, Baltimore Police said. Anyone with information can contact detectives at 410-396-2100 or anonymously call the Metro … [Read more...] about 34-year-old man killed in Northeast Baltimore shooting Thursday night