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Baltimore City Police Officer did not use service weapon in murder-suicide
By Carrie Wells, The Baltimore Sun7:38 p.m. EDT, October 28, 2013 The Baltimore police officer suspected of killing a city firefighter and his girlfriend Sunday did not use his service weapon to shoot them, Anne Arundel County police said Monday. Anne Arundel County police have not elaborated on a motive in what they’ve described… Read More »
Former Ferndale fire company volunteer charged with sex abuse
A Baltimore man who once volunteered for a fire company in Anne Arundel County was arrested Wednesday on multiple sex abuse charges, county police said. Preston Lamont Scott II, 31, is accused of abusing two children he knew. Police did not release the children’s ages, gender or relationship to Scott to protect their identity…. Read More »
Filing a Complaint Against an Insurance Company in Maryland
The Health Education and Advocacy Unit of the Consumer Protection Division of the of office of the Maryland Attorney General helps consumers whose health plan has refused to cover a medical procedure or to pay for a medical service that has already been provided. Maryland law allows both consumers and providers, on behalf of… Read More »
City pays $72,000 to family arrested outside Federal Hill bar
Lawsuit alleged man was slammed to ground, shocked with Taser The city’s spending panel on Wednesday approved a $72,000 payout to three family members who accused Baltimore police of assaulting and falsely arresting them outside of a Federal Hill bar. The Board of Estimates voted to award the money to Rony, Ronnie and Eileen… Read More »
Charges weighed in diver deaths at APG
By Carrie Wells, The Baltimore Sun 4:07 p.m. EDT, May 2, 2013 Two senior enlisted leaders with an elite Navy dive unit could face charges of involuntary manslaughter in the deaths of two sailors at Aberdeen Proving Ground in February, and others could be charged, the Navy said Wednesday. The chief warrant officer and… Read More »
Maryland to end benefits for domestic partners; State says change is needed to avoid lawsuits
By Michael Dresserand Carrie Wells, The Baltimore Sun8:06 a.m. EDT, May 3, 2013 The O’Malley administration has notified state employees in same-sex relationships that they won’t be able to include domestic partners in their health insurance anymore. If they want coverage, they’ll have to get married. The policy change is the result of the… Read More »
Maryland becomes latest U.S. state to abolish death penalty
May 02, 2013|Ian Simpson | Reuters WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Maryland became the 18th U.S. state to abolish the death penalty on Thursday when Governor Martin O’Malley signed a bill outlawing capital punishment in the state. O’Malley, a Democrat mentioned as a potential presidential candidate in 2016, had pledged to sign the bill, which the… Read More »
Fraudulent charities and websites commonly appear soon after tragedies
AG Gansler Urges Marylanders to Give Only to Legit Charities Following Boston Marathon Bombings Generosity is encouraged, Baltimore, MD ( April 18, 2013)– In the wake of horrific bombings this week during the Boston Marathon that has spurred an outpouring of charitable giving and generosity, Attorney General Douglas F. Gansler is encouraging Marylanders to… Read More »
Mayor’s task force issues recommendations for speed camera reform
By Scott Calvert, The Baltimore Sun3:45 p.m. EDT, March 20, 2013 A task force studying Baltimore’s troubled speed camera program will urge the city to increase oversight of the process, change the way camera sites are selected and create a new website containing maps and other information for the public, according to draft recommendations… Read More »
About Cyberbullying, How to Handle it..
Reprinted from “Stop Bullying” A public service announcement by U.S. Department of Health & Human Services When cyberbullying happens, it is important to document and report the behavior so it can be addressed. Steps to Take Immediately Report Cyberbullying to Online Service Providers Report Cyberbullying to Law Enforcement Report Cyberbullying to Schools Steps to… Read More »
