Anne Arundel News

Governor Hogan Announces Maryland’s COVID-19 Vaccination Plan

Governor Hogan Announces Maryland’s COVID-19 Vaccination Plan

Governor Larry Hogan announced the release of the State of Maryland’s initial draft COVID-19 mass vaccination plan, which was submitted to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) last week. Read the draft plan. “In anticipation of a COVID-19 vaccine, Maryland stands ready to order, distribute, and administer it effectively and rapidly as...
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Maryland State Police Arrest Man On Weapons Charges in Anne Arundel County

Maryland State Police Arrest Man On Weapons Charges in Anne Arundel County

The Maryland State Police Apprehension Unit today arrested a wanted felon on an open arrest warrant for illegally possessing firearms in Anne Arundel County. Joseph Francis Hagan, 54, of Glen Burnie, Maryland, was transported to the Anne Arundel County Detention Center where he was served with the open arrest warrants including for 11 counts...
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Maryland U.S. Attorney’s Office and the FBI Warn Marylanders about Election Misinformation

Maryland U.S. Attorney’s Office and the FBI Warn Marylanders about Election Misinformation

The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Maryland and the FBI are committed to protecting the rights of all Marylanders to vote. U.S. Attorney Robert K. Hur and Special Agent in Charge Jennifer C. Boone of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, Baltimore Field Office are issuing this warning to educate voters about the...
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U.S. Attorney Robert Hur Announces More Than $622,000 to Support Mental Health Programs for Juveniles in Contact with Justice Systems in Maryland

U.S. Attorney Robert Hur Announces More Than $622,000 to Support Mental Health Programs for Juveniles in Contact with Justice Systems in Maryland

U.S. Attorney Robert K. Hur announced awards of $622,883 in Department of Justice grants to the Maryland Office of the Public Defender to support juvenile justice initiatives to reduce crime and recidivism associated with mental illness and co-occurring disorders. “These grant funds will assist youth offenders with mental illness or co-occurring mental health and...
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U.S. Attorney Robert K. Hur Announces Almost $10.2 Million in Federal Grants to Support Wellness and Safety of Law Enforcement Officers in Maryland

U.S. Attorney Robert K. Hur Announces Almost $10.2 Million in Federal Grants to Support Wellness and Safety of Law Enforcement Officers in Maryland

U.S. Attorney Robert K. Hur announced $10,199,380 in Department of Justice grants to benefit law enforcement officers in the District of Maryland. The grants, awarded by the Department’s Office of Justice Programs, are part of over $54 million in funding nationwide to provide services that protect officers and improve overall public safety. OJP’s Bureau...
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Department of Justice Announces More Than $341 Million in Grants to Combat America’s Addiction Crisis

Department of Justice Announces More Than $341 Million in Grants to Combat America’s Addiction Crisis

The Department of Justice announced grant awards totaling more than $341 million to help fight America’s addiction crisis. Office of Justice Programs (OJP) Principal Deputy Assistant Attorney General Katharine T. Sullivan discussed this year’s grant awards during a roundtable discussion of mental health and addiction issues led by Second Lady Karen Pence. “The addiction...
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Governor Hogan Announces Maryland Finishes in Top Ten For 2020 Census Response

Governor Hogan Announces Maryland Finishes in Top Ten For 2020 Census Response

Governor Larry Hogan announced that Maryland finished ninth in the nation for response to the 2020 Census. More than 2.2 million households were counted, representing a total of 99.9 percent of the state’s population. “Our administration is proud that even amid all of this year’s challenges, Marylanders stepped up with one of the country’s...
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Office of the State’s Attorney for Anne Arundel County Welcomes Jaymi Sterling

Office of the State’s Attorney for Anne Arundel County Welcomes Jaymi Sterling

Anne Arundel County State’s Attorney Anne Colt Leitess announced the swearing-in of former St. Mary’s County Deputy State’s Attorney Jaymi Sterling on Friday, October 16, 2020. Ms. Sterling is a 13 year veteran prosecutor and will serve in the Circuit Court division prosecuting felony matters and act as a liaison to the Anne Arundel...
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UPDATE: Amber Alert for Missing 7-Year Old Prophet Marquis Matthew Johnson After Home Invasion and Assault

UPDATE: Amber Alert for Missing 7-Year Old Prophet Marquis Matthew Johnson After Home Invasion and Assault

UPDATE at 8:00 a.m: On October 15th, 2020 at approximately 10:50 p.m. officers responded for a Parental Abduction/Home Invasion in the 400 block of Glen Mar Circle, Glen Burnie. The mother, maternal grandmother and two unknown males forced open the door to the apartment and assaulted the father and paternal grandparents. The mother and...
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Cottonelle Flushable Wipes Recalled Due to Possible Bacterial Contamination

Cottonelle Flushable Wipes Recalled Due to Possible Bacterial Contamination

What is the reason for this Product Recall? Kimberly-Clark announced a product recall of its Cottonelle® Flushable Wipes and Cottonelle® GentlePlus Flushable Wipes sold throughout the United States, Canada and the Caribbean, due to the detection of some Cottonelle® Flushable Wipes that do not meet our high quality standards. The recall is limited to...
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U.S. Attorney Robert K. Hur Announces More Than $3.6 Million in Federal Department of Justice Grants to Maryland

U.S. Attorney Robert K. Hur Announces More Than $3.6 Million in Federal Department of Justice Grants to Maryland

U.S. Attorney Robert K. Hur today announced $2,505,686 in Department of Justice grants to seven entities in Maryland to fund crime laboratories, decrease DNA backlogs, support basic and applied forensic research, and help law enforcement identify missing persons, as part of $192 million in funding to advance forensic science nationwide. In addition, U.S. Attorney...
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CalvertHealth Cancer Team Focused on Early Detection and Survivorship in October

CalvertHealth Cancer Team Focused on Early Detection and Survivorship in October

CalvertHealth hosted its 1st Annual Cancer Survivor Celebration at the Rod ‘N’ Reel Resort recently as part of an ongoing initiative to expand support services for cancer survivors. The celebration was preceded by months of pilot programs to include kayaking, stand up paddle boarding, fitness and wellness classes, cooking classes and more. “Our goal...
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VIDEO: Deadline to Register to Vote is TODAY! Governor Hogan Encourages All Marylanders to Vote in the 2020 General Election

 If you are NOT registered to vote, click here. If you are registered to vote, click here for polling locations, information, mail-in ballot and all the details needed to vote this year! Today, Tuesday, Oct. 13, 2020, is the last day for voter registration. To register to vote, a resident must complete a...
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CDC COVID-19 Halloween Guidelines and Suggestions

CDC COVID-19 Halloween Guidelines and Suggestions

As many people in the United States begin to plan for fall and winter holiday celebrations, CDC offers the following considerations to help protect individuals, their families, friends, and communities from COVID-19. These considerations are meant to supplement—not replace—any state, local, territorial, or tribal health and safety laws, rules, and regulations with which holiday...
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Board of Public Works Approves Funding for Green Infrastructure Projects in Anne Arundel and St. Mary’s County

Board of Public Works Approves Funding for Green Infrastructure Projects in Anne Arundel and St. Mary’s County

The Board of Public Works today approved funding for two Resiliency through Restoration projects and one Chesapeake and Atlantic Coastal Bays Trust Fund grant, to help Maryland’s communities enhance their ability to withstand the impacts of climate change, erosion, flooding and extreme weather.  The Board approved the Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR) granting $200,000 to control stormwater...
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Governor Hogan, Attorney General Frosh Announce $11.7 Million to Provide Legal Services to Residents Facing Eviction and Homelessness

Governor Hogan, Attorney General Frosh Announce $11.7 Million to Provide Legal Services to Residents Facing Eviction and Homelessness

Maryland Attorney General Brian E. Frosh and Governor Larry Hogan today announced that $11.7 million in general funds will be directed to the Maryland Legal Services Corporation to provide legal services to families facing eviction and other housing security issues. As many national and local studies establish, counsel in eviction cases often means the...
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Governor Hogan, Maryland State Police Announce All Aviation Command Bases Will Remain Open

Governor Hogan, Maryland State Police Announce All Aviation Command Bases Will Remain Open

Governor Larry Hogan and Maryland State Police (MSP) Superintendent Colonel Woodrow Jones III today announced that all Maryland State Police Aviation Command (MSPAC) bases will remain open. In July, due to the anticipated fiscal challenges caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, the Board of Public Works approved budget reductions associated with closing one MSPAC base....
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Maryland State Police Continues to Stress the Importance of ‘Move Over’ Laws

Maryland State Police Continues to Stress the Importance of ‘Move Over’ Laws

This month marks the two-year anniversary of Maryland’s “Move Over” law being expanded to include all service vehicles on state roads. The Maryland State Police is using this milestone as a reminder on just how important it is for motorists to adhere to these vital motor vehicle safety laws. All 50 States have enacted...
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Governor Hogan Announces New Attendance Record For Maryland State Parks, 17.1 Million and Counting

Governor Hogan Announces New Attendance Record For Maryland State Parks, 17.1 Million and Counting

Governor Larry Hogan today announced that the Maryland Park Service is reporting a total of 17.1 million visitors to date in 2020, already surpassing the previous record of 14.9 million total visitors in 2019, with three months still remaining in the year. During peak season in July, state parks attracted 3.4 million visitors, compared...
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Anne Arundel Teen Arrested in Ohio for Murder of 5-Year-Old Half Sister

Anne Arundel Teen Arrested in Ohio for Murder of 5-Year-Old Half Sister

UPDATE 10/4/2020: On October 3, 2020 at approximately 8:15 a.m. officers responded to the 4100 block of Apple Leaf Court and discovered a deceased 5-year-old child. The child was suffering from apparent trauma. Anne Arundel County Police Homicide Detectives and the Anne Arundel County Police Department’s Evidence Collection Unit responded to the scene. Evidence...
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Maryland State Police Warn Citizens of Law Enforcement Telephone Scams

Maryland State Police Warn Citizens of Law Enforcement Telephone Scams

Maryland State Police are warning the public about a telephone scam in which the caller has cloned, or, “spoofed,” a Maryland State Police telephone number in an attempt to scare victims into thinking they are the target of a criminal investigation. A complainant reported today that she had received a call in which the...
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Governor Hogan Announces Extension of Homeowners’ and Renters’ Property Tax Credit Deadlines

Governor Hogan Announces Extension of Homeowners’ and Renters’ Property Tax Credit Deadlines

Governor Larry Hogan today announced that the Maryland State Department of Assessments and Taxation (SDAT) is extending the deadline to apply for 2020 Homeowners’ and Renters’ Property Tax Credits from October 1 to October 31. These two tax credit programs save Marylanders more than $65 million per year, with homeowners receiving an average credit...
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Maryland Reports Milestones in COVID-19 Fight: New Lows for Positivity Rates and Hospitalizations

Maryland Reports Milestones in COVID-19 Fight: New Lows for Positivity Rates and Hospitalizations

Governor Larry Hogan today announced new milestones in Maryland’s fight against COVID-19, with the statewide seven-day positivity rate dropping below 3% for the first time, and the daily positivity rate dropping below 2% for the first time. Hospitalizations have dropped below 300 and ICU levels have dropped below 70, down to their lowest levels...
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Over 7,000 Westinghouse Portable Generators Recalled Due to Fire Hazard

Over 7,000 Westinghouse Portable Generators Recalled Due to Fire Hazard

Recalled Westinghouse WGen5300DFv Dual Fuel Portable Generator – Dual Fuel Portable Generators Hazard: The recalled portable generators can leak fuel, posing a fire and burn hazard. Remedy: Repair Recall date: September 16, 2020 Units: About 7,500 Consumer Contact: MWE Investments toll-free at 855-944-4796 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, email [email protected],...
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VIDEO: Governor Hogan Announces Expanded Capacity for Indoor Dining Beginning Monday, September 21, 2020 at 5:00 PM

VIDEO: Governor Hogan Announces Expanded Capacity for Indoor Dining Beginning Monday, September 21, 2020 at 5:00 PM

Governor Larry Hogan today marked the beginning of the state’s first-ever Maryland Restaurant Week by announcing expanded capacity for indoor dining. Effective Monday, September 21 at 5:00 p.m., capacity for indoor operations at restaurants may increase from 50 to 75 percent, with appropriate distancing, and following strict public health requirements consistent with the CDC,...
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