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Supreme Court declines ex-Md. officer’s First Amendment appeal
The U.S. Supreme Court has declined to hear a former Maryland Natural Resources Police officer’s claims he was fired in retaliation for exercising his constitutional right to speak in criticizing an MNRP captain’s behavior and was denied his statutory right to carry a gun as a retired law enforcement officer. The justices Monday let stand […]
Frosh urges justices to decline ex-Md. officer’s First Amendment appeal
Maryland’s attorney general Wednesday urged the U.S. Supreme Court not to hear a former state Natural Resources Police officer’s claims he was fired in retaliation for exercising his constitutional right to speak in criticizing an MNRP captain’s behavior and denied his statutory right to carry a gun as a retired law enforcement officer. In papers […]
Justices show interest in ex-Md. officer’s First Amendment appeal
The U.S. Supreme Court has shown interest in hearing a former Maryland Natural Resources Police officer’s claims he was fired in retaliation for exercising his constitutional right to speak in criticizing an MNRP captain’s behavior and denied his statutory right to carry a gun as a retired law enforcement officer. The high court this week […]
A new role for nonprofits saving the bay
While conservation groups typically stick to advocating for policy and regulatory changes, a few Maryland organizations recently found themselves playing an unusual role in helping investigators solve the biggest illegal poaching case on the Chesapeake Bay in 25 years. Earlier this month, the Chesapeake BaySavers Association donated its pledged $10,000 portion of the $20,000 reward […]
DNR warns Isaac could affect holiday boating
ANNAPOLIS — Maryland’s Department of Natural Resources is reminding boaters heading out on the water for the Labor Day weekend to be prepared for the remnants of Hurricane Isaac. DNR officials say boaters should be prepared for high tides, debris and missing or misplaced navigational aids. And boaters should inspect their vessels for damage before […]
Maryland to activate law enforcement council for G8
PIKESVILLE — For the first time, a new team of Maryland public safety officers will work together during the Group of Eight meeting this week in Frederick County. The Maryland State Police said Thursday that the State Law Enforcement Coordinating Council will be in the county until Sunday to work with state troopers, county deputies […]
5 watermen charged with oyster violations
ANNAPOLIS — Five watermen have been charged with oyster violations in Dorchester County. Natural Resources Police said they found four watermen illegally diving for oysters Friday in the Little Choptank River. Officers charged 36-year-old Bryan Grimes of Chester, 61-year-old Edward Grimes of Stevensville, 19-year-old Mason Coursey of Centerville and 19-year-old Christopher Marvel of Grasonville [...]
DNR tracking of hunter education guns criticized
ANNAPOLIS — A recent federal audit says Maryland’s Department of Natural Resources is threatening the public’s safety because of improper tracking of weapons used for hunter education. The audit by the U.S. Department of the Interior released last month found that out of more than 900 guns issued to volunteers, the department did not properly […]
9 anglers hit with rockfish violations on Choptank
PRESTON — Nine fishermen from Texas and Delaware are facing charges for fishing in an off-limits area in Maryland’s Choptank River. Maryland Natural Resources Police say the nine are charged with illegally fishing in a spawning area. Four were charged on April 9 and five more the next day after officers received a tip about […]
