Gahler provided the update in a video posted on social media and said that the arrests will be featured as a part of episodes by Hansen on Tru Blu this winter.The sheriff said that the arrests occurred during the past month.

“When I was first approached about conducting this operation, it was my sincere hope that we would come up empty-handed, that we would find there were no predators that wanted to terrorize our kids here in Harford County, and that the operation would end with zero arrests,” Gahler said in his video update. “But sadly, that was not the case at all.”

As part of the monthlong operation, Gahler said his detectives engaged in online conversations with “dozens and dozens” of people, resulting in the arrest of nine men from across three states, who Gahler called ‘The Nasty Nine.”

Gahler said each suspect believed they were meeting up with an underage boy or girl for the purpose of sexual activity. Each of the suspects was met by Hansen and Harford County deputies, and taken into custody.

One of the suspects, Nicholas Fountain of Collegeville, Pennsylvania, was found to be the owner of two daycare centers in Pennsylvania.

Another suspect, Tyler Devault of Gaithersburg, told the undercover officer he thought was a 14-year-old girl that he wanted to meet up with her, and tried to figure out if she was a police officer.

Gahler said that Devault actually commented that they didn’t “want to see Chris Hansen from the show ‘To Catch a Predator’ there waiting for him.”

Upon arrival to the meet up location, Gahler said Devault had a pizza box in hand when he was faced with Harford County deputies and Chris Hansen waiting for him.

“If you come to Harford County to victimize a child, you will be caught, and you will be held accountable,” Gahler said.

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Baltimore County police have charged four 14-year-old girls, a 15-year-old girl, Melika Gamble-Thomas, 33, and Tiera Gamble, 37, in connection with the fight. Both Gamble-Thomas and Gamble were taken into custody on open warrants.

Around 8:30 p.m. on Aug. 30, officers responded to the 2200 block of York Road in Timonium for reports of an assault.

A victim was attacked before the suspects fled the scene in a vehicle, police said.

After the fight, a disturbing video showing a 16-year-old girl being dragged and beaten surfaced, along with more details of the incident.

Authorities said the altercation reportedly began at the fairgrounds and concluded in a nearby parking lot.

Baltimore County police officers stationed at the main gate of the fairgrounds responded.

Police told FOX45 News that a male juvenile was arrested for attempting to assault another juvenile in front of officers. A female juvenile was arrested for assaulting an auxiliary officer, who sustained minor injuries.

It’s unclear if those juveniles were charged in connection with the assault or placed under the supervision of the Department of Juvenile Services.

The mother of the victim described the aftermath of the fight, saying, “She had drag marks all up her body, she had bruises on her face.” She expressed frustration over the incident, stating, “I wanted to talk to the parents to see, like, why, what was going on? Why did you allow this to happen, to find some reasoning in it. Like these kids, this shouldn’t even have happened.”

Now, seven people are facing charges in connection with the fight.

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Reginald “Reggie” Carroll, 52, was killed in a shooting on August 20, according to the Southaven Police Department.

On August 20, officers responded to the area of Burton Lane in Southaven, Mississippi, for a report of a shooting.

Police located a victim, later identified as Carroll, suffering from gunshot wounds.

Despite life-saving techniques from medical personnel, Carroll succumbed to his injuries.

Authorities said a man is in custody and has been charged with Carroll’s murder.

Mobtown Comedy posted on Instagram that the Baltimore community “are very saddened by this loss by one of our city’s great talents.”

According to his IMDB page, Carroll was an actor and producer, with his last appearance coming in Knockout Kings of Comedy in 2023.

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Detectives are seeking information from witnesses or anyone who may have knowledge about any of the cases.

Police said that despite lengthy and complex investigations, family members of the homicide victims are still awaiting justice for their parent, sibling or child. Periodically, authorities highlight the unsolved cases in the hopes of generating new tips and information.

Currently, the department has 23 unsolved cold cases it is investigating, originating from 1971 through 2017. All the unsolved cases are listed on the county’s website.

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“Sanctuary policies impede law enforcement and put American citizens at risk by design,” said Attorney General Pamela Bondi, via a press release. “The Department of Justice will continue bringing litigation against sanctuary jurisdictions and work closely with the Department of Homeland Security to eradicate these harmful policies around the country.”

The county is one of four to make the list, alongside two in California and one in Illinois. Twelve states and the District of Columbia are also on the list, along with 17 cities. Baltimore County is the only Maryland jurisdiction on the list.

County Executive Kathy Klausmeier posted on X that she believes Baltimore County’s inclusion on the list was “in error” and that the Office of Law is contacting the Department of Justice.

“Baltimore County is not a ‘santuary jurisdiction,'” she wrote. “Public safety remains a top priority, where we practice community policing — an approach proven to enhance safety by encouraging cooperation with law enforcement at varying levels. We will continue to support our valued law enforcement personnel while following federal, state, and local laws.”

Baltimore County came under fire last year for a policy of not cooperating with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement by holding undocumented immigrants charged with crimes beyond their scheduled detention release dates. After FOX45 reporting on the issue, then County Executive Johnny Olszewski agreed to alert ICE 48 hours before the release of such an individual.

During 2025, the Justice Department has filed lawsuits against sanctuary jurisdictions to compel compliance with federal law.

After President Donald Trump signed an Executive Order on April 28, the Justice Department was directed to publish a list of those jurisdictions.

Federal authorities are expected to update the list after more information is gathered, and said that the government will assist any jurisdiction on the list that desires to be taken off to identify and eliminate their sanctuary policies, so they are no longer in opposition of federal immigration enforcement.

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The Maryland Department of Natural Resources recognized Jack Dorman of Mt. Airy as the new state record holder for false albacore in the Atlantic Division.

Dorman, 22, clinched the record with a 26-pound catch, which surpassed the previous record of 23.5 pounds that was set earlier this month.

DNR said that Dorman was fishing offshore near the Jackspot and 20-Fathom Line on July 20 aboard the charter boat Game On, which was captained by Scott Stapleford, of Ocean City.

Officials said it was Dorman’s first offshore fishing trip, and he was aiming to catch a yellowfin tuna.

However, the record-setting false albacore was the first fish caught that day.

“At first I thought it was a small yellowfin, but it turned out to be the biggest false albacore I’ve ever seen,” said Captain Stapleford, via a news release.

The false albacore was weighed on a certified scale at Sunset Marina in Ocean City.

DNR said the word of the new record catch spread quickly in Ocean City’s fishing community. Kurt Howell, the captain who guided angler Timothy Saarda to the state record false albacore on July 12, called and congratulated all involved. Howell noted that the world record for false albacore is 36 pounds, which was caught in the same general area by an angler fishing out of a New Jersey port in 2006.

Dorman, a recent graduate of Salisbury University, said that the experience has him “hooked” on offshore fishing, and he will take another trip in August.

The DNR stated that false albacore have many nicknames, including Albie, Little Tunny, turkeys, and Fat Alberts, and are one of the most common tuna species in the western Atlantic Ocean.

Any anglers who believe they have caught a potential record-setting fish should complete the state record application and call 410-991-0748.

DNR recommends keeping the fish immersed in ice water to preserve its weight until it can be verified and certified.

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The EPA outlined multiple legal errors in the agency’s approval of the US Wind permit in a letter issued to MDE Secretary Serena McIlwain.

Errors included providing misleading information about the public’s right to appeal under federal law.

Now, the EPA is requiring the MDE to reissue the permit in accordance with proper federal procedures or the permit could be invalidated on appeal.

Congressman Andy Harris issued a statement on the permit error:

“The EPA has confirmed what many of us knew for years — this project was approved with glaring procedural and legal flaws. The Maryland Department of the Environment had no business directing the public to appeal a federal permit to a state court, and such a decision showed both incompetence and a disregard for public input from my affected constituents in Worcester County. For many years, my constituents across the First Congressional District have been overwhelmingly clear: they do not want offshore wind off their coast. This ruling is a major victory for the Eastern Shore, the environment, and our local economies that are existentially threatened by this project.”

Ocean City vacationer Stephanie Corcoran told Spotlight on Maryland on the boardwalk that she might reconsider her beloved trips to Maryland’s beaches if the project were to go through.

“I feel [offshore wind] would ruin the travel industry because people don’t want to look at that when they’re sitting on the beach, enjoying the sun, riding the waves,” Corcoran said. “Nobody wants to see that out there.”

Previously, Adam Ortiz, deputy secretary of the Maryland Department of the Environment, said the state fully intends to move forward with offshore wind despite opposition from individuals and Ocean City leaders.

“There is no question that we have rising energy demand,” Ortiz said. “We have AI, we have data centers and a growing population, so we have to meet that demand. The question is how thoughtfully do we do it.”

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The girl’s mother, Darrian Randle, of Newark, and 44-year-old Cedrick Antoine Britten have been arrested in connection with Dinkns’ death.

Randle is charged with first- and second-degree murder, and first-degree child abuse resulting in death of a minor under 13, as well as additional charges. She was taken into custody at the New Castle County Division of Police and is awaiting extradition, authorities said.

Britten is charged with accessory to first- and second-degree murder after the fact, the failure to report a child’s death, and other additional charges. He was taken into custody in Maryland.

On Tuesday, June 10, around 7:15 p.m., officers responded to the 500 block of Gender Road in Newark, Delaware, after a reported kidnapping.

Randle told officers she had pulled over to calm her daughter after she became upset when a white male suspect armed with a handgun approached the vehicle and took the child. Randle claimed the suspect then fled in a dark-colored SUV driven by a white female.

The report led authorities to issue an Amber Alert and launch a large-scale investigation involving the New Castle County Division of Police Criminal Investigations Unit and the FBI.

However, in a dramatic development on Wednesday, June 11, police announced that detectives had determined Randle’s account was fabricated.

The Amber Alert was canceled, and law enforcement officials confirmed that the case was being treated as a homicide by the Maryland State Police.

At 1:45 p.m. on June 11, Maryland State Police located human remains consistent with Dinkins. Autopsy results brought back a positive identification of the girl’s body.

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He released the following statement:

Serving the city of Baltimore has been an extraordinary honor. I’m deeply grateful for the opportunity to work alongside Mayor Brandon M. Scott and his dedicated leadership team during such a pivotal moment in the city’s journey. From day one, I was proud to lay the foundation for a bold, strategic communications vision that elevated Baltimore’s voice, centered its communities, and reflected the urgency and promise of this moment. I leave with immense respect for the work ahead and full confidence in the Mayor’s leadership. I wish Mayor Scott and the entire administration continued success – there’s no doubt that great things lie ahead for this team and the city we’ve worked so hard to move forward.

Mayor Scott’s Chief of Staff, Calvin Young, released this statement on Marshall’s departure:

Today, Kamau Marshall is stepping down and has concluded his service leading communications & strategy for the City of Baltimore. Mayor Scott and the entire Administration are deeply grateful for his outstanding leadership and strategic vision- particularly at a pivotal moment as we began the Mayor’s second term. Kamau played a central role in the strengthening and rebuilding of the City’s communications team, shaping the narrative of Baltimore’s progress, and elevating the voices of our communities. His contributions have left a lasting mark. While we wish we could keep him, we know he will continue to make a powerful impact wherever he lends his talent and expertise. We thank him for his service and wish him the very best in this next chapter.

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Brown announced the federal firearms litigation with New Jersey Attorney General Matt Platkin and Delaware Attorney General Kathy Jennings on Monday.

During the Biden administration, multiple lawsuits were filed to either enforce or challenge the prohibition on FRTs.

On May 16, the Trump administration announced it had settled those lawsuits in a way that eliminated federal FRT prohibition, and the ATF agreed to abandon its enforcement actions and appeals, the release said.

Now, Brown’s office says under a directive from the Trump administration, a signed agreement promises to stop enforcing federal law against FRTs, and promises to redistribute thousands of FRTs that the ATF had previously seized.

The litigation announced Monday aims to prevent that redistribution.

“Forced reset triggers turn semi-automatic firearms into weapons of war capable of inflicting devastating impacts on Maryland communities,” Brown said in the release. “The Trump administration’s decision to send these previously seized firearms back to Maryland, where they are illegal, makes our neighbors and children more vulnerable to mass shootings.

“We cannot stand by while the federal government violates its own laws and fuels the gun violence epidemic that has already claimed too many lives.”

The plan to return the FRTs could have severe consequences for Maryland, Brown warned, saying he believes the distribution will lead to increased criminal use, higher public safety risks and steeper law enforcement costs.

Brown’s office said MCDs have been used frequently in violent crimes and mass shootings across the United States in recent years, and since at least 1975, the ATF has classified devices that operate similarly as prohibited by federal law.

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