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Half-Baked Convict Admits To Illegally Possessing USPS 'Arrow' Keys, Stolen Checks In MD: Feds Half-Baked Convict Admits To Illegally Possessing USPS 'Arrow' Keys, Stolen Checks In MD: Feds
Half-Baked Convict Admits To Illegally Possessing USPS 'Arrow' Keys, Stolen Checks In MD: Feds A convict from Montgomery County admitted to illegally possessing USPS “arrow keys” used to open collection boxes outside a local post office, authorities announced Monday, Feb. 5. Andrew Steven Martin, 30, of Silver Spring, pleaded guilty to unlawful possession of US Postal Service keys used to access US Postal Service mail receptacles, as well as being a felon in possession of ammunition, Erek L. Barron, United States Attorney for the District of Maryland said. Martin was charged following a traffic stop that led to the discovery of a bag of marijuana in the center vehicle console and a h…
Hogan Calls For Independent Investigation Into Grade Changing In Baltimore City Public Schools Hogan Calls For Independent Investigation Into Grade Changing In Baltimore City Public Schools
Hogan Calls For Independent Investigation Into Grade Changing In Baltimore City Public Schools An independent investigation into the grade-changing scandal within Baltimore City Public Schools has been announced, says Maryland officials. Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan announced an investigative report into the scandal that was launched on June 7 after a pattern of grade-changing practices was brought to light. "Since the earliest days of our administration, I have led the fight for more accountability in our local school systems and pushed to raise academic standards while rooting out corruption and mismanagement", Hogan said. The statement continued on to condemn the "unconscionable beh…
Feds: Twins From Maryland Used Bogus $1M Loans To Trade Crypto, Buy Sports Car Feds: Twins From Maryland Used Bogus $1M Loans To Trade Crypto, Buy Sports Car
Feds: Twins From Maryland Used Bogus $1M Loans To Trade Crypto, Buy Sports Car A pair of twin brothers from Maryland are facing federal charges for fraudulently obtaining $1 million in COVID-19 loans, authorities announced. Jerry and Jaleel Phillips, 24, of Temple Hills, submit bogus Paycheck Protection Program loan applications (PPP), Economic Injury Disaster loan applications (EIDL), and unemployment insurance claims to get the money, United States Attorney for the District of Maryland Erek L. Barron said. The Phillips brothers created aliases, used the personal identifying information of real people, and used out of business or fake corporate entities to apply…