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Our United States Attorney’s Office serves nearly six million residents throughout the state of Maryland. From the Atlantic Ocean to the Chesapeake Bay, from Annapolis to Baltimore, from Fort McHenry to Sharpsburg, from the flatlands of the Eastern Shore to the summits of the Appalachian mountains in the west, Maryland is rich in history and in cultural and environmental diversity. Attorney's Offi

ce works cooperatively with our partners in federal, state and local law enforcement to promote the rule of law, punish criminals, deter crime and safeguard government property. We seek to inspire public trust and confidence by adhering to the highest ethical and professional standards as we pursue justice in each case. Our more than 200 personnel are committed to excellence, integrity and achievement. Employees are organized into Civil, Criminal and Administrative Divisions and based in two offices, the Northern Division in Baltimore and the Southern Division in Greenbelt. We are proud to serve the citizens of Maryland and devoted to enhancing the quality of life in our state.

A Baltimore man is headed to federal prison for his role in a drug trafficking conspiracy.U.S. Chief District Judge Geor...
06/24/2026

A Baltimore man is headed to federal prison for his role in a drug trafficking conspiracy.

U.S. Chief District Judge George L. Russell sentenced Nathaniel Lightford, 47, to nine years in prison, followed by five years of supervised release, for conspiring to distribute and possessing with intent to distribute 500 grams or more of co***ne.

The DEA Washington Division and FBI - Baltimore investigated this case.

Learn more at https://www.justice.gov/usao-md/pr/baltimore-man-sentenced-role-drug-trafficking-conspiracy-following-hstf-investigation.

Six aliens, unlawfully in the United States, are facing indictment, today, stemming from a local drug investigation. The...
06/24/2026

Six aliens, unlawfully in the United States, are facing indictment, today, stemming from a local drug investigation.

The illegal aliens, along with a seventh defendant, are charged with several crimes in connection with a drug trafficking organization operating in the Baltimore metropolitan area.

The DEA Washington Division and Baltimore County Police Department are investigating this case.

Learn more at justice.gov/usao-md/pr/several-illegal-aliens-indicted-connection-baltimore-area-drug-investigation.

Planning to fly your drone in Baltimore during Sail250 Maryland & Airshow Baltimore?The government is issuing temporary ...
06/22/2026

Planning to fly your drone in Baltimore during Sail250 Maryland & Airshow Baltimore?

The government is issuing temporary flight restrictions around the Baltimore Inner Harbor, Fells Point, North Locust Point, Under Armour Pier, Baltimore Peninsula, and Martin State Airport during SAIL250.

Announced with FBI - Baltimore

Learn more at justice.gov/usao-md/pr/law-enforcement-announces-drones-restricted-near-sail250-maryland-events.

🚨Breaking: U.S. and Motor Vessel Dali Chief Engineer, Karthikeyan Deenadayalan, enter into a Deferred Prosecution Agreem...
06/18/2026

🚨Breaking: U.S. and Motor Vessel Dali Chief Engineer, Karthikeyan Deenadayalan, enter into a Deferred Prosecution Agreement in connection with the vessel crash that destroyed the Francis Scott Key Bridge.

The FBI - Baltimore, U.S. Coast Guard and U.S. Environmental Protection Agency are investigating this case.

Learn more at justice.gov/usao-md/pr/mv-dali-chief-engineer-enters-deferred-prosecution-agreement-key-bridge-crash-related.

A West Virginia man pled guilty in federal court to child s*x abuse crimes he committed as a member of the U.S. armed fo...
06/17/2026

A West Virginia man pled guilty in federal court to child s*x abuse crimes he committed as a member of the U.S. armed forces.

Jacob Michael Young, 25, of Charleston, is charged with possession of child s*xual abuse material.

The FBI - Baltimore is investigating this case.

Learn more at justice.gov/usao-md/pr/senior-airman-pleads-guilty-federal-child-s*x-abuse-charge.

A Baltimore man received a federal-prison term, today, stemming from an attempted drive-by shooting.U.S. District Judge ...
06/17/2026

A Baltimore man received a federal-prison term, today, stemming from an attempted drive-by shooting.

U.S. District Judge Matthew J. Maddox sentenced James Beverly, Jr., 40, to 54 months in prison for possession of a firearm by a prohibited person in connection with the East Baltimore shootout.

The ATF and Baltimore Police Department investigated this case.

Learn more at justice.gov/usao-md/pr/baltimore-man-sentenced-role-east-baltimore-shootout

A Florida man pled guilty in federal court in connection with a $1.8-billion cryptocurrency fraud scheme.Rodney “Bitcoin...
06/17/2026

A Florida man pled guilty in federal court in connection with a $1.8-billion cryptocurrency fraud scheme.

Rodney “Bitcoin Rodney,” Burton, 56, of Miami, who also has a residence in Prince George’s County, Maryland, pled guilty to conspiracy to operate an unlicensed money transmitting business stemming from his role as a promoter of the cryptocurrency scam.

IRS Criminal Investigation and Homeland Security Investigations are investigating this case.

Learn more at justice.gov/usao-md/pr/miami-man-pleads-guilty-conspiracy-charge-connected-cryptocurrency-fraud-scheme.

A recidivist s*x offender received a federal-prison term for committing several child s*x abuse crimes.U.S. District Jud...
06/17/2026

A recidivist s*x offender received a federal-prison term for committing several child s*x abuse crimes.

U.S. District Judge Matthew J. Maddox sentenced Patrick Daniel McKernan, 45, of Pasadena, Maryland, to 27 years in prison for s*xually exploiting a child.

The FBI - Baltimore and Anne Arundel County Police Department investigated this case.

Learn more at justice.gov/usao-md/pr/repeat-s*x-offender-sentenced-more-two-decades-prison-s*xually-exploiting-child.

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