Archives for August 2022

ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) — Democrat Wes Moore holds a big fundraising advantage over Republican Dan Cox so far in Maryland's governor's race — with more than 10 times the cash on hand when money raised by their running mates is added to the amounts they have raised, according to the latest campaign finance reports.Moore, a best-selling author, raised $1.7 million in the five weeks … [Read more...] about Moore leads Cox in fundraising in Maryland governor's race

BALTIMORE -- Baltimore's spending board is set to consider a $575,000 settlement with a man who claims three members of the corrupt Gun Trace Task Force planted a gun in his vehicle during a 2015 traffic stop.Eight officers in the GTTF unit were convicted of racketeering, armed robbery, selling drugs, falsifying overtime and planting evidence on suspects they arrested. Officers … [Read more...] about City spending board to consider $575K Gun Trace Task Force settlement

BALTIMORE -- The Baltimore Orioles have called up infielder Gunnar Henderson, considered by many prognosticators to be one of the best minor-league hitters in baseball.The 21-year-old arrives one night after the Orioles were held to one hit against the Cleveland Guardians.In two corresponding moves, the team optioned Tyler Nevin to the AAA Norfolk Tides and designated reliever … [Read more...] about Orioles call up top prospect Gunnar Henderson

BALTIMORE -- A 59-year-old man was shot and killed in West Baltimore overnight, police said. Officers on patrol responded at 10:42 p.m. to the sound of gunfire from a house on the 2300 block of Edgemont Avenue, police said. There, they found the victim shot in the chest. The man, who remains unidentified, was pronounced dead on the scene. Anyone with information in the shooting … [Read more...] about 59-year-old man shot, killed in West Baltimore