AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoLocal Justice: Ocean City murderer Benjamin Sifrit asked for a reduced sentence under Maryland’s Second Look Act after a 2022 parole denial, following his 2002 conviction in the killing and dismemberment of Joshua Ford and Martha Crutchley. Public Safety: A Maryland grandmother, Lorraine Marie O’Neill, was convicted of child neglect after her 7-year-old grandson fell from a car window and was struck and killed on I-97; sentencing is set for Oct. 2. Crime Update: Baltimore County police say two teens are charged as adults in the Aug. 10 Essex killing of 17-year-old Roman Wright, with a video call and alleged robbery plot at the center of charging documents. Statehouse/Transparency: Some Maryland agencies have stopped answering routine questions from four news outlets, citing legal review tied to a private defamation lawsuit involving Gov. Wes Moore. Energy & Utilities: Baltimore County residents delivered cease-and-desist letters to BGE contractors over additional power-line work tied to the Brandon Shores project. Food Recalls: Lidl recalled a Vitasia Asian wok spice mix after Salmonella was found in a routine sample; no illnesses reported. Community & Education: A STEM center opened at a Boys & Girls Club facility, expanding hands-on science and career exposure for local youth. Immigration Enforcement: We Are CASA says ICE activity is increasing across the Baltimore area and urges people to use its hotline to report incidents.
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