Gray’s death and the civil unrest that followed brought a spotlight to issues that Baltimore has faced for years.
Maryland Senate Passes Criminal Justice Reform Bill After Debate Over Amendments
While the bill passed unanimously by a vote of 46-0 Thursday, senators from both sides of the aisle voiced concerns about the legislation.
Metro Chief Pledges Changes, But Report Shows System Still Faltering
Metro riders may soon see fewer delays, fewer accidents and incidents and more police in stations. Those are the goals of the new head of the troubled, 40-year-old rail system, but he’s facing huge challenges, as a Metro report released Thursday vividly illustrated.
Refund fraud on the rise: More Marylanders becoming victims of tax-ID theft
Tax fraud identity theft is on the rise in Maryland and across the country. For some, the crime is a nuisance. For others, it causes economic hardship.
Record-Keeping Biggest Concern for Maryland Police Following State Audit
An analysis found millions of dollars and 4,000 gun registrations were improperly recorded, but the agency is already fixing its data-tracking methods.
Increase in Number of Domestic Violence Crimes Reported in Maryland in 2013
Recent changes in Maryland Law led to a more expansive definition of domestic violence crimes. Prior to 2013, only cases between husband, wife, or cohabitant were reported.
General Assembly’s Proposed Reforms Focus on Police Conduct, Drug Crime Sentencing
Hogan to Sign Body Camera Legislation, Spokeswoman Says
Laughs and Lawmaking on Maryland House Floor Tuesday
Maryland state delegates took part in playful April Fool’s Day fun on the House floor Tuesday, but also passed bills on subjects far from light.
Murder-Suicide Taints Crystal Springs’ ‘Quiet’ Reputation
Twelve-year-old Heidi doesn’t want her family to move. Two streets away from the site of a murder-suicide — the second murder in a little over two years — she feels safe.