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The Robert C. Murphy Courts of Appeal Building, which houses Maryland's two appellate courts, is seen on March 30. (Ian Round/The Daily Record)
Apr 17, 2026

MD Appellate Court dismisses charges after state fails to provide speedy trial

The Maryland Appellate Court this month dismissed criminal charges against a man after the state failed to provide him with a speedy trial.

The Maryland Supreme Court (formerly the Court of Appeals) building is shown in Annapolis in 2004. (The Daily Record/File Photo)
Mar 2, 2026

MD Appellate Court judge retires, giving Moore at-large pick

Gov. Wes Moore has his first opportunity to appoint an at-large member to the 15-member Maryland Appellate Court.

A man walks past the Washington County Circuit Court building in downtown Hagerstown. Maryland Circuit Court Judge Andrew Wilkinson was shot to death in the driveway of his home on Oct. 19, 2023. (AP Photo/Jon Elswick)
Feb 16, 2026

Bomb threat to Western MD courthouse came from Eastern Shore

A Delaware man is charged with making a false statement regarding a bomb threat that evacuated Washington County Circuit Court.

The Washington County Sheriff's Office, on Feb. 2, 2026, is investigating a bomb threat called into Washington County Circuit Court in downtown Hagerstown. (USA TODAY Network via Reuters Connect)
Feb 13, 2026

MD man charged with courthouse bomb threat was due in court same day

A Baltimore man was charged with making a bomb threat to a Maryland courthouse on the same day he was due in that court.

The Washington County Sheriff's Office, on Feb. 2, 2026, was evacuated after bomb threat that led to an investigation. (USA TODAY NETWORK)
Feb 11, 2026

Baltimore man charged in bomb threat against courthouse, judge

A Baltimore man faces charges related to a Feb. 2 bomb threat that resulted in Washington County Circuit Court being evacuated.

The Washington County Sheriff's Office, on Feb. 2, 2026, is investigating a bomb threat called into Washington County Circuit Court in downtown Hagerstown. (USA TODAY Network via Reuters Connect)
Feb 2, 2026

Western MD courthouse evacuated after bomb threat

No threatening items were found in Washington County Circuit Court after a bomb threat led to the Hagerstown complex being evacuated.

Using a phone in a car texting while driving concept for danger of text message and being distracted. (Depositphotos)
Jan 28, 2026

Touching a phone is not enough for a texting-while-driving stop, MD Supreme Court rules

Police officers can’t pull drivers over for texting while driving merely because they saw the driver touch their phone, the Maryland Supreme Court ruled.

Second family suing Harbour School alleging failure to address abuse
Jan 16, 2026

MD man sentenced in 2021 child sex abuse case

A Washington County man was sentenced for sexually abusing a preteen girl at a Hagerstown-area home in 2021.

The Maryland Supreme Court heard arguments in a case that could make it easier for police to stop people for using their phones while driving. (Depositphotos)
Oct 6, 2025

MD Supreme Court weighs how much proof cops need for texting-while-driving stops

The Maryland Supreme Court heard arguments in a case that could make it easier for police to stop people for using their phones while driving.

Scientist checking hemp flowers (Thinkstock)
Sep 10, 2025

Psychoactive hemp products have never been legal in MD, Appellate Court rules

A Maryland court ruled that delta-8 and delta-10 — hemp-derived substances similar to cannabis — have never been legal in the state.

Washington County Sheriff Brian Albert speaks to the media in Hagerstown on Oct. 20. 2023, about the killing of Judge Andrew Wilkinson. (AP Photo/Jon Elswick)
Oct 26, 2023

Maryland man suspected of killing judge found dead, authorities say; cause of death unknown

The man wanted for killing Washington County Circuit Judge Andrew Wilkinson has been found dead, the Washington County Sheriff's Office said.

Vehicle located, police still seeking suspect in Maryland judge’s shooting
Oct 21, 2023

Vehicle located, police still seeking suspect in Maryland judge’s shooting

Authorities have recovered a silver Mercedes last known to be driven by Pedro Argote, the man who is being sought in Thursday night's fatal attack on a Maryland judge.

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