The man convicted of shooting two Baltimore County police officers is set for a hearing in his case Monday morning David Linthicum was found guilty last year of attempted first-degree murder of three Baltimore County police officers and a detective He was convicted in connection to a three-day manhunt that began in Cockeysville in which he’s accused of opening fire on police officers in two separate shootings in February 2023 The incident began when his father called 911 for help with his suicidal He also stole a police car and was later caught in Harford County WBAL NewsRadio 1090, FM 101.5 and the WBAL mobile app. All day, every day: News, weather and traffic. Also, insight and analysis, and the flagship stations for the Baltimore Ravens, the Baltimore Orioles and Navy Football. Hearst Television participates in various affiliate marketing programs, which means we may get paid commissions on purchases made through our links to retailer sites.©2023, Hearst Television Inc. on behalf of WBAL NewsRadio 1090 and FM 101.5 LINTHICUM, MD — Police are investigating after a woman and her passenger robbed at knifepoint after using an ATM in Linthicum. On March 11 around 8:40 p.m., police responded to the 800 block of Nursery Rd. in Linthicum for a reported robbery. Officers say that a victim was using an ATM in the area, and when she returned to her vehicle, a red sedan pulled up behind her and stopped. At that time, the victim said that two suspects emerged from the sedan, approached her vehicle, and one of them brandished a knife while demanding property from the victim and her passenger. Police say that both victims complied and handed over their belongings, and then the suspects fled the area in an unknown direction in a red sedan before police arrival. Detectives are asking anyone with information on the robbery to call 410-222-6135. 2024 3 p.m.OPB asked candidates for secretary of state questions about the office its powers and much more.Dennis Linthicum is the Republican Party's candidate for Oregon secretary of state in 2024 Editor’s note: Election Day is Tuesday, Nov. 5. Stay informed with OPB on the presidential race, key congressional battles and other local contests and ballot measures in Oregon and Southwest Washington at opb.org/elections please give us your name and basic biographical details any elected offices you have held and any key facts you would like voters to know about you My name is Dennis Linthicum and I am running for the office of Oregon’s Secretary of State because our state is at a crossroads and I have had the privilege of living in Klamath County for over 3 decades with our children building their lives and families here in the Pacific Northwest The office of Secretary of State must be a watchdog for our democracy We face a critical moment where transparency My commitment is to audit every corner of our government and ensure that every penny is spent wisely What are the job duties of the secretary of state The Secretary of State’s office fulfills four essential services it oversees elections and ensures their integrity a duty that I believe has suffered under a prevailing single-sided mindset within the office Repairing this tarnished image will be a primary focus as public perception and trust in the electoral process has been severely impacted Transparency and genuine empathy for divergent perspectives is lacking because the office seems to prioritize the majority party’s narrative over its fiduciary responsibility This needs to be corrected to ensure fair and open access to voters the office is responsible for auditing executive branch offices and departments The auditing function is a proficiency test for these executive agencies Like proficiency standards for high-school graduates audits provide a metric to measure performance and identify areas for improvement and comprehensive audits are necessary to enhance departmental efficiency and service Related: What you need to know about voting in Oregon and Southwest Washington Why should you be elected Oregon’s next secretary of state and change to the Secretary of State’s offices timely and rigorous audits and bring a new perspective to the Sustainability Board and the Land Use Board Former Secretary Fagan’s disgraceful resignation brought a flood of office improprieties to light and we are now awaiting the criminal investigations The governor’s hand-picked appointment appears to be the typical do-nothing replacement strategy for a wayward administration The SOS started by initiating a contract with a so-called AI vendor regarding “misinformation disinformation and mal-information (MDM).” Oregonians recognize this as an unconstitutional infringement against their guaranteed right to voice grievances share thoughts and express their truest concerns AI operates based on arbitrary keyword lists created by partisan office-holders which necessarily exposes AI’s tremendous limitations The AI industry space can only function within the simple and predictable but is incapable of determining right from wrong In addition to this job’s many responsibilities the secretary of state is next in line to be governor What in your background prepares you for that responsibility I have a BA in Economics (UCLA) and a Master’s degree (BIOLA) which helped steer my career through the cutting edges of technology—software development I’ve been at the forefront of sectors such as defense private sector portfolio and real-estate management services I’ve spent my life engineering solutions in a world where truth My first foray in to elected office was a Klamath County Commissioner People in the local community asked me to run for office as I was not afraid to share my ideas and step up to challenges that lay in the road ahead and began to recognize circumstances where government had abused its authority and engaged in wasteful spending and bureaucratic overreach which led to the erosion of freedom for the people in Klamath County How would you use the office’s power of the audit agencies or issues do you believe deserve scrutiny from the secretary of state’s office The sensible approach to ensure effective governance and accountability would be to focus on departments and agencies that have a statewide impact These departments typically handle significant budgets and have a direct impact on citizens’ daily lives Conducting regular audits helps identify areas for improvement addressing unique circumstances and shifting resources based on risk assessment and organizational priorities is essential for adapting audit strategies to evolving needs Flexibility in resource allocation allows for targeted audits where they are most needed and ensures that audits remain relevant and effective over time specialized agencies and commissions related to Housing and Public Health play critical roles in supporting dependent populations and maintaining public welfare Conducting comprehensive reviews of these agencies ensures that they are operating efficiently Related: Issues important to Oregon voters Oregon should be and must remain a vote-by-mail state exclusively Vote-by-mail systems are popular because of they are easy to use But vote-by-mail systems also have inherent problems they are worthy of discussion and review the problems involve more than just the tabulation machines and their proprietary software algorithms There are also concerns about internet connections and whether or not the tabulated results can be tampered with or altered by outsiders The primary object of government is to check and control the ambitious and designing people who would abuse government power This is why everyone in America is familiar with the phrase “Innocent until Proven Guilty.” This common phrase did not arise because we believe everyone is actually innocent This phrase focuses our recognition that people in power are the ones most capable of using government as a tool that can issue a verdict by using false charges discretionary prosecution and judicial corruption Related: Listen to 'OPB Politics Now' How would you implement and explain a system to Oregonians if voters approve this election change this fall The Ranked Choices Measure 117 is one of the worst ideas I have ever seen make it to the ballot bad ideas like making it a crime to kill and butcher both private and production class beef the measure has gathered the required signatures Our modern political class doesn’t like to make bold statements and there is no way to measure or rank the subtle nuances of any single candidates’ leanings in different circumstances given different trade-offs Most trade-offs are unseen and difficult to quantify Political pollsters ask simple minded questions like The unasked or unseen variations turn out to be the more relevant parts to the question what if it were more than 36 miles each way Tags: Election 2024, Politics Stand with OPB and protect independent journalism for everyone Listen to the OPB News live stream (opens new window)Streaming Now Corrections & Clarifications: Kate Brown was the most recent secretary of state to complete a full term Nathalie Paravicini and Tobias Read — are running for secretary of state a position marred by scandal and turnover in recent years The position has no incumbent and has been filled by eight different people in the last 10 years Dennis Richardson was the most recent Republican elected as Oregon’s secretary of state He died during his term in 2019 and Bev Clarno was appointed to complete it there had not been a Republican in a statewide office since 2002 The last secretary of state to complete a full term was former governor Kate Brown The Statesman Journal spoke with each of the candidates who are listed alphabetically Linthicum was born in California and attended the University of California Los Angeles and Biola University for his master’s degree Linthicum has been a state senator since 2017 which includes Klamath County and parts of Deschutes and Jackson counties From 2010 to 2014 he was on the Klamath County Board of Commissioners He is barred from seeking reelection in the Legislature because he had 10 or more unexcused absences during the 2023 GOP walkouts Linthicum said the ballot measure preventing his reelection in the Legislature "a Democrat party majority weaponization of the rules regarding elections for their own party gain political power.” His wife Diane is running for his seat Linthicum said he is qualified for secretary of state in part because of his rural background “The secretary of state sits on the Land Use Board and on the Sustainability Board And because I've been in the agricultural arena and used to write as the Dirt Road Economist I know what land use should look like,” he said free speech and the integrity of elections He also said there should be a better balance and more representation for people living in rural areas He said he supports having two senators per county there's 26 senators in that 1/3 portion of the landscape,” Linthicum said “And those 26 senators oftentimes don't even have a single district or county in their senate district Linthicum said Oregon’s election registration laws are flawed and he believes the recent errors with motor voter registrations are just the tip of the iceberg He said a bigger problem is allowing people to register using the last four digits of their Social Security number “You cannot walk into the lottery office here in Oregon and say ‘I won I’ve got four digits of the nine needed for the Super Lotto.’ They’ll laugh you out of their office,” Linthicum said all of this is now on shaky ground because four digits of a Social Security number gets you through the gate.” He said he is focused on being a good steward of the state’s natural resources and using them to benefit the economy “My opponent doesn't think in these large-scale worldview terms He's a saltine cracker in a strip of saltines You cannot tell him from any other Democrat because they all carry the same thought book and they sing the same tune,” Linthicum said is a single mother and naturopathic physician She grew up in Venezuela and has previously lived in Texas Paravicini ran for secretary of state in 2020 and for Governor in 2022 She withdrew from the gubernatorial race in part because current Gov Tina Kotek pledged to pursue campaign finance reform Her top priorities for secretary of state are further reforms of campaign finance and the electoral system via ranked-choice voting. Paravicini said that HB 4024 still has loopholes that could undermine the law She also is in favor of better pay for state legislators more audits of the healthcare industry and greater economic support for rural areas earning the most votes is not the only way for her run to be a success “I do not define winning only as getting elected Winning is also winning the debates and pushing the issues,” said Paravicini “That’s one very important part of our electoral systems: to push the envelope Paravicini referenced her 2020 run for secretary of state as a win that brought focus to the issues She said she believes her campaign’s emphasis on cybersecurity led winner Shemia Fagan to do an audit that exposed IT issues She also said that concerns over third party voters taking votes away from the major parties are overblown “If they're looking at the minuscule percentage of Green Party voters and they're not looking at the massive number of people who are not even voting that tells you that their priorities are totally wrong,” Paravicini said Read was born in Montana and grew up in Idaho before attending Willamette University for his undergraduate degree and the University of Washington for a Master of Business Administration Read has been Oregon’s Treasurer since 2017 He has reached his two-term limit and can no longer run for reelection in that role Read previously was a legislator from 2007 to 2017 He was the House Majority Whip and Speaker Pro Tempore from 2015 to 2017 Read worked in product development at Nike and briefly with the U.S Read said his priorities as secretary of state would be to improve elections and voting accessibility He said his experience as Treasurer has proved he has the leadership skills to manage a large staff and build confidence with constituents “We've seen what shaking things up does in the Secretary of State's Office and the responsibilities that office has are really important … This is a time when tested and that's what I'm going to bring,” Read said He said he is “appalled” by the recent issues with DMV voter registration and would ensure a full review is done as secretary of state “When everyone who is eligible to vote is registered and participates “The question is whether we have the policies and procedures in place appropriately and whether people are doing their jobs effectively in each of those areas.” Read has proposed widespread use of ballot tracking that allows voters to be updated on their ballot’s location at every step of the process He also expressed interest in ride-along programs that follow a ballot through the process of being collected and believed they would help increase confidence in elections Read said the difference between himself and Linthicum is pronounced and “if you set out to find the office or the campaign with the biggest contrast in the entire country I don't know if you’d do any better than this one right here.” How much money has been raised in the race for Oregon secretary of stateLinthicum’s largest contribution is an in-kind contribution of $39,000 from Oregon’s 13 Constitutional Defense Fund In-kind contributions represent services that are assigned a monetary amount The Fund supported Linthicum and the 12 other Republicans who participated in the walkouts Linthicum had received $114,147 in contributions and had a cash balance of $45,685 as of Oct Paravicini had no reported contributions as of Oct but had taken out a short term loan for $3,500 to appear on the Voter’s Pamphlet Paravicini has been vocal about campaign finance reform Read had received $1,562,481 in contributions and had a cash balance of $648,050 as of Oct the Democratic Lieutenant Governors Association The organization has raised more than $3 million in the last year to get Democrats elected as lieutenant governors across the country Oregon’s secretary of state fills the role of the lieutenant governor as the successor for the governor position Because Griffin-Valade was appointed and not elected Read is currently the governor’s first successor in his role as Treasurer The Association describes lieutenant governors as “the Democratic Party’s bench,” politicians on the forefront for larger future positions Anastasia Mason covers state government for the Statesman Journal. Reach her at acmason@statesmanjournal.com or 971-208-5615 there are no recent results for popular articles there are no recent results for popular images there are no recent results for popular videos there are no recent results for popular commented articles Police Investigating Fatal Accident at Linthicum Postal Facility Photo courtesy of Anne Arundel First Alert Fatal Accident at Linthicum Postal Facility MD (Arundel.News) A man standing outside of his car at a United States Postal facility in Linthicum was killed Tuesday when he was struck by his own vehicle suffered fatal injuries in an accident with a tractor trailer as the truck was backing up in a loading dock area at the Incoming Mail Facility Thomas was reportedly standing behind his parked 2017 Nissan Rogue when a 2019 International truck with an attached trailer hit the SUV The impact of the crash caused the Rogue to go over the victim Investigators are looking into what caused the crash The driver of the truck is identified as a 34 year old man from Harrisburg A spokeswoman for the United States Post Office confirmed the incident happened around 12 p.m at the Incoming Mail Facility located at 961 Corporate Blvd "US Postal Inspectors assigned to the Washington Division along with our law enforcement partners with the Anne Arundel County Department of Police responded to the scene The matter remains under investigation," said Tanisha Pryce Anne Arundel First Alert broke the story as first responders rushed to render aid the victim suffered serious life threatening injuries in the accident and died at the scene 2019 International and 2011 Wabash-Nation Trailer To play the media you will need to either update your browser to a recent version or update your Flash plugin Your browser is out of date and potentially vulnerable to security risks.We recommend switching to one of the following browsers: — Sheetz is getting ready to open its first Anne Arundel County location The company has announced a hiring event for the store on Jan This would be the fourth Sheetz location along the general I-95 corridor in Maryland The first Baltimore County location just opened in White Marsh/Middle River Sheetz is also working on a store in Bel Air which would be its second in Harford County the beloved convenience store and gas station chain is making its Anne Arundel County debut with a new location at 1441 West Nursery Road in Linthicum Known for its made-to-order (MTO) sandwiches Sheetz is now hiring for its first-ever store in the county Aspiring Sheetz team members can attend a hiring event on Wednesday, January 8th at the Holiday Inn Express & Suites, located at 1510 Aero Drive in Linthicum Heights. Starting pay for team members is $16 per hour, according to a company job posting While Sheetz enthusiasts eagerly await the chance to grab a Shmonster breakfast sandwich or sip a refreshing Shwip the company has yet to announce an official opening date for the Linthicum location The new Sheetz will bring its signature mix of: With Wawa’s well-established presence in Anne Arundel County Sheetz fans are ready to stir up the age-old rivalry over who reigns supreme in the world of convenience store dining Is this the beginning of a new local food fight Stay tuned as Linthicum welcomes its newest player in the game For updates on the store’s opening and more hiring details, visit Sheetz’s careers page Annapolis and Anne Arundel Prepares for Major Winter Storm Maryland’s Adopt-A-Highway Program Revamped: New Website Makes Cleanup Efforts Easier Eye On Annapolis is a community based site focusing strictly on Anne Arundel County These staff postings are general news postings made by our team of bloggers throughout the day and are not attributed to any one particular staff person Thank you for stopping by and hopefully for engaging with Eye On Annapolis with your comments and opinions both here and on our social channels There has never been a more critical time for community involvement than today–for any number of reasons Annapolis and Anne Arundel County are our homes and this site is about the quality of life we all share It is written for the local community by the local community (WBFF) — A man was robbed by a group of people while walking behind a building in Linthicum Saturday night according to Anne Arundel County Police 1591 West Nursery Road for a strong-arm robbery reported to police that he was walking behind the building when he was approached by five unknown males in dark clothing and ski masks The victim told police the males assaulted him and stole his cash and personal items the victim was taken to a local hospital for minor injuries Northern District detectives are investigating and ask anyone with information to call 410-222-6135 or the Tip Line at 410-222-4700 A 60-year-old man was killed in a tragic accident on February 18 at a loading dock on Corporate Boulevard in Linthicum Heights when a 2019 International truck with an attached trailer was backing into a loading dock area the truck struck a parked 2017 Nissan Rogue The impact pushed the Nissan Rogue over its owner Thomas sustained fatal injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene Authorities are continuing to investigate the circumstances surrounding the crash No further information is available at this time Bicyclist Killed On Ritchie Highway in Early Morning Crash State Treasurer Tobias Read announced victory Tuesday night against Sen and Nathalie Paravicini to be Oregon's next secretary of state Read posted a statement on X saying he was honored to be elected Oregon secretary of state it's a great showing for all the Republicans here in Oregon," Linthicum told the Statesman Journal The secretary of state's office has had frequent turnover with eight people filling the position in the last 10 years Linthicum has been a state senator since 2017 but is barred from seeking reelection due to his participation in 2023 walkouts He and Read campaigned to continue their political careers as secretary of state against Paravicini a Green Party candidate and naturopathic doctor Linthicum campaigned as an alternative to big city Democrats while Paravicini has championed campaign finance reform and ranked-choice voting Read said he would use his experience as treasurer to manage the office Linthicum said on his campaign website that he would "audit every corner of our government to ensure that every penny is spent wisely and that the rights of Oregonians are protected." His other priorities focus on election integrity and protecting free speech has previously run for secretary of state and governor Paravicini is backed by the Pacific Green Party Her main priorities are ranked-choice voting and campaign finance reform Read has served for two terms and is not able to run again due for treasurer to term limits Read was a state representative for 10 years he was the House Majority Whip and Speaker Pro Tempore His priorities include strengthening elections and audits supporting families and protecting the environment He "wants to bring a sense of professionalism of stability to an office that I think really needs it." Read received $1,825,028 in contributions as of Oct Anastasia Mason covers state government for the Statesman Journal. Reach her at acmason@statesmanjournal.com or 971-208-5615 Baltimore County, MD — Following five days of gut-wrenching testimony and chilling body-worn camera footage the state rested its case against 26-year-old David Linthicum Continuously taking center stage throughout the trial, police video showed Linthicum opening fire on Officer Jonathan Chih from just feet away Chih was shot in the face and arms before Linthicum stole his unmarked police truck and drove off Two jury members were brought to tears watching the incident unfold Chih said he thought Linthicum was a hitchhiker in need of help The defense questioned why he confronted a man walking alone on a dark road while a manhunt was underway “You probably wish you didn’t get out of the car that night?” asked Defense Attorney Deborah Levy “That’s a difficult question to ask,” Chih replied not responding when asked if she believed Chih’s emotional testimony hurt her case inside the courtroom she was highly critical of the initial response from three officers trying to make contact with Linthicum Can I talk to you?” one of the officers called out to Linthicum after his dad called 911 asking for a police presence at his house Police body camera footage shows Linthicum’s dad where Linthicum is sitting with an AR15 rifle Linthicum’s only response is a barrage of bullets but Officer Barry Jordan has been struck in his hip and lower back Attempting to throw out a series of attempted murder charges “David Linthicum fired into a wall.” "There is nothing to prove that David Linthicum even knew officers were there," said Linthicum’s attorney not one shred of evidence David Linthicum intended to kill a soul on that day the state called the argument “ludicrous.” “Each of those officers were exposed to a barrage of gunfire,” said prosecutors “It’s disturbing that an argument of that nature would even be made.” 2 of Linthicum’s 27 charges were dismissed Both counts accused Linthicum of attacking his dad but John appeared to be dissatisfied with the decision “The state hasn’t proven a lot of things,” he told FOX45 “There’s a whole lot more they need to throw out.” When asked if he thought Linthicum was trying to shoot him I could train a monkey to shoot me at that distance.” The defense’s first witness was the mom of Linthicum’s ex-girlfriend Attorneys tried to ask her about a previous suicide attempt Linthicum allegedly made years ago that line of questioning was banned for legal reasons that remain unclear to those in the courtroom Wednesday was another dramatic day in the courtroom for day two of David Linthicum’s attempted murder trial. Linthicum is the Cockeysville man accused of shooting two Baltimore County police officers last February body worn footage continued to take center stage as another officer took the stand Officer David Allen was brought to tears numerous times as he struggled to relive the moments his fellow officer was shot in the line of duty Allen is among three officers responding to a 911 call from Linthicum’s dad last February “I have a son who is being suicidal and he has a gun.” In Allen’s video, the chilling moment officers and the father locate Linthicum with a high-powered rifle in his basement. Seconds later, Linthicum fired 16 rounds “As soon as I turned that corner there was a barrage of gunfire,” Allen said Officer Barry Jordan realized he was hit on his lower back and hip A forensic expert showed pictures of the injuries scattered shell casings on Linthicum’s bed and bullet holes lining the walls officers were standing behind The defense argued officers escalated the situation while the prosecution said the video evidence speaks for itself today is actually Linthicum’s 26th birthday The second birthday he’s now spent in custody he was smiling and communicating with loved ones using sign language but did tell us about his current state of mind ““He’s surrounded by his family in the courtroom friends and family there for him and I think that’s helpful for him especially on his birthday,” said Public Defender Deborah Levy BALTIMORE COUNTY (WBFF) — A man accused of shooting two Baltimore County Police officers in 2023 is scheduled to be sentenced Friday in Circuit Court The state has not yet recommended a sentence according to Baltimore County State’s Attorney Scott Shellenberger guilty of four counts of attempted first-degree murder in the shooting of four police officers along with four counts of using a firearm in a crime of violence and one count of armed carjacking The maximum sentence for attempted first-degree murder is life imprisonment The firearms offenses each carry a maximum of 20 years in prison while the maximum sentence for armed carjacking is 30 years Read the full story on the Baltimore Sun Baltimore County, MD — John Linthicum was silent and sick to his stomach as he exited the Baltimore County Courthouse on the first day of his son’s attempted murder trial. a court clerk brought him a trash can as he struggled to emotionally and physically relive the day 25-year-old David Linthicum allegedly opened fire on four Baltimore County police officers the father’s 911 call that started it all played in the courtroom showing three responding officers following John Linthicum to the basement where David Linthicum was sitting with a gun “You’re going to shoot me?” the father asked back-to-back gunshots rang out along with screams for his son to stop Police say one of the officers was hit with shrapnel on both of his hips No one else appeared to be injured in the house Prosecutors say Linthicum fled with his AR-15 rifle Body camera footage from Detective Jonathan Chih shows him alone in his truck pulling over to confront Linthicum on the side of the road and Chih can be heard crying out in agonizing pain “Our community is safer this morning with this individual in custody where he belongs,” said Sheriff Jeffery Gahler after the arrest last February But while the prosecution calls Linthicum dangerous the defense calls law enforcement reckless “Sometimes they don’t make the appropriate call to the mobile crisis unit,” said Former FBI agent Powers plans to testify as an expert witness for the defense barring him from speaking with FOX45 on Tuesday he previously raised concerns surrounding how police responded to the standoff situation questioning why armed officers arrived instead of mental health experts especially in these situations so you don’t escalate and even the individual you’re calling for who’s going through the mental health crisis don’t get hurt.” “David is a sad person who was having a crisis,” said the defense Everyone should be accountable for what happened.” Who was in the wrong will be debated in court over the coming days Linthicum is facing life behind bars for more than two dozen criminal counts Testimony in the case will continue tomorrow Baltimore County (WBFF) — FOX45 News obtained the body worn camera footage from Detective Chih and Officer Arnette that was played in the court proceedings at the David Linthicum trial ALSO READ |SUN: Jury selected in trial of David Linthicum, man accused of shooting two officers Officers responded to Linthicum’s home in February of last year, after his dad called 911 reporting his son suicidal and armed. In Officer Arnette's footage, you can see officers going into the basement looking for David Linthicum. Linthicum was found in his basement holding an AR-15 rifle that he quickly fired off. Officers said, "shots fired, get out," as they were running towards the door. In Detective Chih's footage, multiple gun shots can be heard, followed by Detective Chi saying, "I'm shot, I'm shot, I'm shot," while groaning in pain. Linthicum unleashed 14 rounds from feet away. Along with Chih, two jury members were brought to tears while watching the video. Many others looked visibly disturbed. Linthicum is facing life behind bars for more than two dozen criminal counts. pictured on inauguration day at the Capitol in Salem Courtesy of Tobias Read Campaign/Kristyna Wentz-Graff / OPB Perhaps the most glaring distinction between the two leading candidates for Oregon secretary of state is where they fall on the very basics: how Oregonians vote Democratic nominee Tobias Read would like to see Oregon’s vote-by-mail serve as a national model while Republican Dennis Linthicum recently filed a lawsuit questioning the validity of mail-in voting former President Donald Trump raised issues about absentee voting and falsely claimed the election was stolen which have largely been dismissed by Democrats revelations that Oregon mistakenly registered at least 306 noncitizens to vote injected a new level of intensity in an otherwise relatively drama-free statewide race for Oregon secretary of state “It’s no longer a conspiracy that illegal immigrants can successfully register to vote in Oregon,” Linthicum recently told OPB so our conspiracy theory has turned from hot air to fact and I bet you it’s a lot more than 306 … I bet you it’s 10 times that number.” There is no evidence that the people mistakenly added to the voter rolls are in the United States illegally nor that they intentionally registered to vote They were passively registered through the DMV’s automatic voter registration law has said he was “appalled” by the discovery and said the secretary of state must move quickly to “protect the integrity of our system.” “I absolutely still believe in our vote-by-mail system which has helped make voting more accessible convenient and secure — when it is properly administered,” Read said “The failure of the DMV to complete the proper checks of the data that was sent to the secretary of state did expose a flaw in the administration that must immediately be addressed.” Read, the current state treasurer and former house lawmaker, said he plans to bring stability to the role. The office, he said, has seen enough excitement recently. The previously elected Secretary of State Shemia Fagan announced in May 2023 that she was stepping down before her term was over. Her announcement came after revelations, first reported by Willamette Week that she had signed a lucrative contract with a cannabis company at the same time her office audited state regulations on cannabis business The owners of the cannabis company were also high-profile Democratic donors who also ran an unsuccessful campaign for governor in 2022 served two consecutive terms as state treasurer and can no longer run for the role He said he would bring the same level of no-drama to the state’s second-highest-ranking job that he brought to his treasurer role exciting candidate … I think the secretary of state could stand less drama,” Read said His goal: restore trust to the office. It’s an important job, charged with overseeing elections, auditing state agencies and second-in-line to become governor. This happened in modern history when then-Gov. John Kitzhaber resigned in 2015 and Kate Brown was sworn in as governor. The secretary of state also sits on the state land board, which makes decisions about state-owned land Read spent a decade in the state House of Representatives before winning the treasurer job in 2016. One of his achievements while treasurer, he said, was creating the nation’s first opt-out retirement plan that will help thousands of Oregonians have a retirement fund, a plan called OregonSaves Read said his work to streamline the state’s unclaimed property program has made it easier for Oregonians to recapture lost assets such as forgotten bank accounts or old checks Read noted the treasury department also conducts audits but cannot seek reelection after participating in legislative walkouts Linthicum is also a businessman and rancher and served on the Klamath County Commission The last Republican elected to the role was Dennis Richardson he became the first Republican to hold statewide office in Oregon in nearly four decades Richardson died in 2019 while still serving his term after being diagnosed with brain cancer Tina Kotek tapped LaVonne Griffin-Valade to fill the remainder of Fagan’s term Griffin-Valade is not running for the seat Despite filing a lawsuit claiming there was widespread disenfranchisement of Oregon voters through vote-by-mail Linthicum pushed back on the notion that he would end vote-by-mail if elected “I will direct my effort toward making our vote-by-mail system safe and secure until the will of the people might change legislative direction,” Linthicum wrote in response to questions from OPB I would place my efforts into finding the system that best represents the public interest and can guarantee the security and integrity of every vote.” Linthicum said he would bring a sense of accountability and transparency to the office and deliver audits on agencies and commissions that deal with housing human services and public health departments “An example is the transportation road show where [lawmakers are] traveling throughout Oregon,” Linthicum said “Every meeting highlights what communities need or want followed by discussions of staffing issues and shortfalls within the Department of Transportation is a member of the Pacific Green Party and the Oregon Progressive Party She noted her experience as a doctor has given her the skills to navigate inefficient and convoluted systems Paravicini said Oregon should remain a vote-by-mail state “We give away our credit card numbers every day to purchase things through Amazon; the state can certainly figure out safe identification for voting the backbone of our democracy,” she wrote in response to questions from OPB Tags: Election 2024, Oregon, Voters so he has experience in the arena.","type":"text"},{"_id":"XW2FKNZKYNDE3H3DGVK2JI2KHY","additional_properties":{"_id":1726771266971,"nofollow":false,"openInNewTab":false,"selectedStory":false,"sponsored":false,"storyId":""},"content":"Listen to 'OPB Politics Now'","type":"interstitial_link","url":"https://www.opb.org/show/politicsnow/"},{"_id":"CQ6P6ZUUVVAQTAK2M3NSF3YWG4","additional_properties":{"_id":1727196040686},"content":"Linthicum Linthicum is also a businessman and rancher and served on the Klamath County Commission.","type":"text"},{"_id":"C2INU4VRJRE5VJPXA5H75AWT4Y","additional_properties":{"_id":1727196040687},"content":"The last Republican elected to the role was Dennis Richardson Griffin-Valade is not running for the seat.","type":"text"},{"_id":"62BPA7G43NG3HO3H444FNHJ2TM","additional_properties":{"_id":1727196040688},"content":"Despite filing a lawsuit claiming there was widespread disenfranchisement of Oregon voters through vote-by-mail Linthicum pushed back on the notion that he would end vote-by-mail if elected.","type":"text"},{"_id":"PYQBDZJFSNB4RPL75O4B3T7TRQ","additional_properties":{"_id":1727196040689},"content":"“I will direct my effort toward making our vote-by-mail system safe and secure until the will of the people might change legislative direction,” Linthicum wrote in response to questions from OPB and can guarantee the security and integrity of every vote.”","type":"text"},{"_id":"O47PA6DKJJBMFJ7OMX37FCI57Q","additional_properties":{"_id":1727196040690},"content":"Linthicum said he would bring a sense of accountability and transparency to the office and deliver audits on agencies and commissions that deal with housing human services and public health departments.","type":"text"},{"_id":"XT3CTSLDWZCZZONNU4GEDAI5HM","additional_properties":{"_id":1727196040691},"content":"“An example is the transportation road show Or simply: where did all that money go?”","type":"text"},{"_id":"VSJF23VIERDRJF3DZ24E3553UY","additional_properties":{"_id":1727196040692},"content":"Nathalie Paravicini Paravicini also briefly ran for governor.","type":"text"},{"_id":"EQT2QBW24RE2DNYTDQNS7Q6STM","additional_properties":{"_id":1727196040693},"content":"Paravicini said Oregon should remain a vote-by-mail state.","type":"text"},{"_id":"KCFJICWC3BDPTJV24ZXI3KESLU","additional_properties":{"_id":1727196040694},"content":"“We give away our credit card numbers every day to purchase things through Amazon; the state can certainly figure out safe identification for voting Lauren spent nearly a decade working as a print reporter She’s covered politics and rural issues in Oregon and Washington She’s spent time in a maximum-security prison in Bogota Colombia (for a story!) and sat in a sweat lodge on the Warm Springs Indian Reservation.Send Lauren the best story ideas — A 14-year-old girl was injured following a motorcycle crash in Anne Arundel County Monday afternoon officers responded to the intersection of Hammonds Ferry Road and Ardmore Road for a crash with a motorcycle and a sedan Police say a 2002 Harley Davidson Fatboy struck the side of a 2023 Toyota Camry when it was attempting to turn left was taken to Shock Trauma with life-threatening injuries The 14-year-old passenger's injuries were non-life-threatening Both were wearing helmets at the time of the accident also sustained non-life-threatening injuries The crash is currently under investigation by the Traffic Safety Section This website is using a security service to protect itself from online attacks The action you just performed triggered the security solution There are several actions that could trigger this block including submitting a certain word or phrase You can email the site owner to let them know you were blocked Please include what you were doing when this page came up and the Cloudflare Ray ID found at the bottom of this page Sprinting across Warren Road after he had been shot multiple times, Baltimore County Police Detective Jonathan Chih collapsed and I couldn’t reach my gun,” Chih testified on Thursday in the Baltimore County Courts Building Chih said he sat up and tried to position his body armor to face the gunman That’s when he said it felt like someone had kicked him — and he fell onto his back He said he thought about how he would not survive to make it that weekend to his father’s birthday dinner was “blurry and slow motion.” He managed to return fire as the shooter stole his 2013 Ram 1500 and then peeled off over a bridge spanning the Loch Raven Reservoir For almost three hours, Chih testified during the trial of David Linthicum in Baltimore County Circuit Court about what unfolded that night and watched body camera video of the shooting is charged with five counts of attempted first-degree murder and related offenses argue that their client was going through a mental health crisis and contend that the police fumbled their response Levi is director of special litigation for the Maryland Office of the Public Defender in Baltimore Dills is district public defender for Baltimore County Baltimore County Police officers testify they wanted to help. Then David Linthicum opened fire. Jurors see videos of 2 Baltimore County officers shot as David Linthicum trial begins David Linthicum to stand trial in shootings of 2 Baltimore County Police officers Following manhunt, David Linthicum apprehended, charged in shootings of 2 officers Chih testified that he agreed to check out a report about a person who was walking on Warren Road near Bosley Road on Feb Law enforcement was searching for Linthicum, who wounded Officer Barry Jordan on Feb after he responded to a call about a man with a gun threatening to kill himself he thought that Linthicum had returned to his house on Powers Avenue above Sherwood Road in Cockeysville That’s because there had been chatter on the police radio about the lights at the home flickering on and off Chih drove past a man who was walking on the side of the road and noticed that he had his thumb out climbed out of his pickup and walked to the bed of his truck to activate the police lights He said he wanted to stop and identify the man “I’m out with him,” Chih called out over the police radio Chih wore a body camera on his right shoulder “Are you here to kill me?” Linthicum asked dropped expletives and described where he had been hit threw him in the bed of a pickup and drove to an ambulance He was then taken to the Maryland Shock Trauma Center Several days later, Chih said, he regained consciousness. He estimated that he spent 10 or 11 days in the hospital and then about 2 1/2 weeks in inpatient rehabilitation climbed down from the witness stand and showed the jury one of his arms Chih said the Baltimore County Police Department had communicated that Linthicum was armed and dangerous and directed officers to use extreme caution He said he knew that schools were on lockdown and there was a shelter-in-place order Chih acknowledged that he could have turned around in his pickup But he said he wanted to identify himself as a police officer “I could’ve done a lot of things different that night,” Chih testified When asked whether he wishes that he would have never got out of his truck Dylan Segelbaum dylan.segelbaum@thebaltimorebanner.com Dylan Segelbaum is the courts reporter at The Baltimore Banner Welcome to The Banner's subscriber-only commenting community. 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If the problem persists, please contact customer service at 443-843-0043 or customercare@thebaltimorebanner.com MD (WBFF) — David Linthicum was found guilty of attempted first degree murder by a Baltimore County jury on Thursday afternoon in connection to a police shooting from February of 2023 Linthicum was found guilty on all counts — including four counts of attempted first degree murder four counts of commission of a firearm in a crime of violence The verdict came after seven days of emotional testimony and chilling video evidence presented to the jury The incident took place in February of 2023 all starting with a call from Linthicum’s dad to 911 Three officers responded and attempted to make contact with Linthicum who was sitting in his bedroom with an AR-15 rifle Authorities say Linthicum fired 16 rounds at police striking Officer Barry Jordan in the hip and lower back The defense claims Linthicum was firing at the wall leading police on a 3-day manhunt spanning multiple counties Linthicum encounters another officer along Warren Road Detective Jonathan Chih testified he pulled over for what he thought was a hitchhiker Body camera footage shows Linthicum firing 14 rounds at Chih He survived after ten days in shock trauma the prosecution said Linthicum was on a “terrifying” “homicidal rampage.” Prosecutor Zarena Sita told jurors “If we allow the attempted murder of people who get called to help if we as a society look the other way when the protectors get gunned down ALSO READ | Jury deliberates after intense trial on police shooting in Baltimore County MD (WBFF) — It was a difficult day for the defense as another round of harrowing testimony unfolded in the trail of David Linthicum Officer Jonathan Chih said what he thought was a hitchhiker turned out to be David Linthicum and his attempt to help turned into an attempted murder ALSO READ |Officer brought to tears while watching body camera footage in David Linthicum trial “I couldn’t get up and I couldn’t grab my gun “They believe a bullet went in my face and down my back.” He’s one of two officers shot and the last of four officers involved to testify The first three responded to Linthicum’s home in February of last year after his dad called 911 reporting his son suicidal and armed The officers requested a mobile crisis unit “be on alert” A decision the defense argues was reckless when responding to a mental health crisis and goes against Baltimore County Police policy shows the chilling moments officers approach Linthicum in his basement holding an AR-15 rifle that he quickly fires off “As soon as I turned the corner there was a barrage of gunfire,” officer David Allen recalled “When it started it didn’t stop,” officer April Burton said they discovered officer Barry Jordan bleeding Linthicum escaped with his gun and was on the run said he was working on another assignment that morning and more than 500 law enforcement personnel deployed he is really mentally ill?” defense attorney Deborah Levy questioned “Nobody specifically told me that he had mental illness.” Chih claims he thought the suspect returned to the scene after hearing reports lights were turning on and off at Linthicum’s home So when he saw Linthicum walking along Warren Road nearby “I put the lights on so you could clearly see I was police,” Chih said “I wanted to pick him up and take him home.” More disturbing body camera footage then played for the jury “would I?” – Linthicum unleashed 14 rounds from feet away Chih recalled a “stinging sensation” in his face “I felt like I got kicked as hard as I could when I was on the ground,” Chih said “The next thing I thought of was the person was going to stand over me and shoot me.” He paused to wipe away tears “I remember thinking I wasn’t going to make it to my dad’s birthday weekend.” two jury members were brought to tears while watching the video “Do you think that the testimony today hurt your case?” a FOX45 reporter asked Linthicum’s attorney outside the courthouse Levy unsuccessfully requested a jury field trip to Warren Road attempting to argue Chih should have known Linthicum was in the area and acted more cautiously “You probably wish you didn’t get out of the car that night?” she questioned also refused to speak with FOX45 on Thursday as tensions in the courtroom reached an all-time high on both sides MD (WBFF) — Every time John Linthicum steps back into the Baltimore County Courthouse for his son’s attempted murder trail he’s forced to relive the day that tore his family apart -- starting with his call to 911 “I need police,” Linthicum told the dispatcher ALSO |WATCH: Officer's body worn camera footage in David Linthicum trial “A rifle is down there or something,” he said He then walks them inside and down to the basement Linthicum’s dad is the first to spot his son sitting on a bed holding an AR-15 rifle “When it started it didn’t stop,” Officer April Arnett testified “It felt like the stairs were vibrating around me,” recalled officer David Allen who cried on the stand saying he was “terrified.” they realize Officer Barry Jordan has been hit As Jordan was rushed to an ambulance waiting nearby SWAT teams and more than 500 law enforcement personnel combed the area but it was an unsuspecting narcotics detective who stumbled upon him Driving an unmarked police truck along Warren Road Jonathan Chih spotted what he thinks is a hitchhiker in need of help “I wanted to pick him up and take him home,” Chih said in court “Are you going to kill me?” Linthicum responded Linthicum fires off fourteen shots from just feet away “I couldn’t get up and I couldn’t do anything,” Chih testified Fellow officers quickly came to his aid and took him to shock trauma defense attorneys said the officers responded recklessly to a mental health crisis arguing the department’s trained crisis intervention specialists should have been called in The prosecution said the video speaks for itself Linthicum is fighting more than a dozen criminal charges and a maximum sentence of life behind bars The trial is expected to last another week David Linthicum, a man who shot two Baltimore County Police officers in 2023 and ignited a dayslong manhunt that closed schools and forced people to stay in their homes, was found guilty on Thursday of four counts of attempted first-degree murder and related crimes was also convicted in Baltimore County Circuit Court of four counts of use of a firearm during the commission of a crime of violence and one count of armed carjacking Prosecutors argued that Linthicum intended to kill police officers who were trying to help him while his defense attorneys contended that law enforcement from the beginning botched a response to a mental health crisis Outside the Baltimore County Courts Building Deputy State’s Attorney John Cox told reporters that “justice was done.” The Baltimore Banner thanks its sponsors. Become one. ”This was an individual who attempted to take the lives of four Baltimore County Police officers,” Cox said “There is absolutely no blame on the police for them trying to do their job.” David Linthicum’s defense questions actions of Baltimore County Police Officer recounts shooting during David Linthicum’s trial: ‘It was a bad nightmare’ “I have a son who’s being suicidal,” he told a dispatcher Officers Barry Jordan, April Burton and David Allen responded to their home on Powers Avenue above Sherwood Road Police testified that they saw both men on the driveway outside the garage Linthicum then ran into the house and locked himself in the basement His father followed him back inside the home picked the lock to the basement door with a screwdriver and led police toward a bedroom That’s when Linthicum opened fire with an AR-15 unleashing an initial volley of 12 bullets and then shooting four more times as the officers ran up the stairs Jordan remarked that he felt something but dismissed it as “just shrapnel on my love handles.” But police later realized that he’d been hit The FBI; Maryland State Police; Bureau of Alcohol Firearms and Explosives; and other law enforcement agencies took part in the manhunt Detective Jonathan Chih drove out in an unmarked 2013 Ram 1500 to check on a report of a man walking along Warren Road Chih testified that he saw a man walking with his thumb out and pulled over turned on the police lights and walked to the bed of the truck “Are you here to kill me?” Linthicum replied Linthicum fired 14 bullets, shooting Chih multiple times. Then peeled off and drove over a bridge that spans the Loch Raven Reservoir before eventually ending up in Harford County The Harford County Sheriff’s Office on Feb apprehended Linthicum after an eight-hour standoff He repeatedly called out to law enforcement to kill him The jury watched body camera video of both shootings multiple times throughout the trial Assistant State’s Attorney Zarena Sita said police were trying to help Linthicum because they believed in the sanctity of human life Sita said was it was offensive to imply or suggest that the officers did anything wrong Linthicum terrorized Baltimore and Harford counties and over three days embarked on a “homicidal rampage.” “This defendant tried to kill four officers Burton and Allen sat in the first row of the courtroom gallery for closing arguments and the verdict in full uniform implored the jury to zoom out and look at the bigger picture She represented Linthicum with James Dills district public defender for Baltimore County She said her client was in the throes of a mental health crisis Police did not act in accordance with their training and unnecessarily put themselves in harm’s way “David,” Levi said in her closing argument “never intended to kill anybody but David Linthicum.” Levi characterized what unfolded as a response to a mental health crisis that went terribly wrong She criticized prosecutors for viewing the case with rigidity and bringing what she described as trumped-up charges ‘Everybody was wrong that day.’“ Levi said She urged the jury to only convict her client of stealing the pickup Linthicum faces a maximum sentence of life in prison on each count of attempted first-degree murder did not immediately schedule a sentencing date Linthicum is looking at a mandatory minimum sentence of five years for each count of use of a firearm during the commission of a crime of violence Armed carjacking carries a maximum penalty of 30 years in prison He’s being held in the Baltimore County Detention Center without bond Levi told reporters after the verdict that it’s important for Maryland to adopt alternative responses to mental health crises “so this doesn’t happen to anyone else.” “What happened to the officers that day was unfortunate Linthicum — facing potentially the rest of his life in prison for the county’s inability to respond properly to his mental health crisis — is grossly unfair,” Levi said A man is set to stand trial on charges he shot two Baltimore County Police officers and sparked a dayslong manhunt in 2023 that closed schools and led people to stay in their homes appeared on Monday in Baltimore County Circuit Court for jury selection Both sides selected 12 jurors and four alternates Here’s what you need to know as the trial begins On Feb. 8, 2023, Linthicum’s father, John, who’s known as Whit, called 911 to report that his son was experiencing suicidal thoughts and armed with a gun Baltimore County Police walked with Linthicum’s father into the basement of their home on Powers Avenue above Sherwood Road His son was lying on his bed holding a high-powered rifle Officer Barry Jordan realized he had been hit He was hospitalized for several hours at Sinai Hospital and then released Linthicum took off, igniting a three-day manhunt that spanned Baltimore and Harford counties closed schools and led to a shelter-in-place order Firearms and Explosives; and other agencies took part in the search David Linthicum’s brother speaks out: ‘This was entirely preventable’ Police were called to a Cockeysville home for a man with suicidal thoughts. He opened fire, according to charging documents. Linthicum shot Detective Jonathan Chih while he was on patrol on Warren and Bosley roads Chih was shot in the face, torso, leg and arms and spent 10 days at the Maryland Shock Trauma Center bailed out of the pickup and ran into the woods in Fallston The Harford County Sheriff’s Office arrested Linthicum on Feb “Our community is safer this morning with this individual in custody,” Harford County Sheriff Jeff Gahler told reporters “We are grateful to have restored peace in the communities affected and vow to bring this individual to justice.” Linthicum faces 27 counts: previously said in a statement that their client was a “young man in crisis who needed assistance.” They’ve described what happened as a “mental health crisis with a response gone wrong.” Linthicum, they wrote in court documents, was overcome with his yearslong battle with severe depression and looking for a way to end his life Police did not wait for a specialized team or professionals trained in responding to a mental health crisis And they later recklessly approached Linthicum They said evidence about the police’s prior training conduct during the manhunt and what they described as efforts to cover up what happened is critical “It doesn’t just tend to exculpate or mitigate David’s guilt,” Levi and Dills said “It tells the story of how these events unfolded a callous act of attempted premeditated murder.” Prosecutors unsuccessfully tried to remove Levi from the case claiming she had a conflict of interest because her brother-in-law represented Chih in a workers’ compensation case Meanwhile, Levi and Dills have repeatedly alleged that the state has engaged in a “pattern of prosecutorial misconduct.” They’ve asked a judge no fewer than three times to throw out the charges In the alternative, Levi and Dills have asked the court to bar all witnesses from the Baltimore County Police Department from testifying at trial and kick the Baltimore County State’s Attorney’s Office off the case Deputy State’s Attorney John Cox and Assistant State’s Attorney Zarena Sita have denied wrongdoing Fields marked with an asterisk (*) are required As the chief cloud strategy officer for Deloitte Consulting LLP David is responsible for building innovative technologies that help clients operate more efficiently while delivering strategies that enable them to disrupt their markets David is widely respected as a visionary in cloud computing—he was recently named the number one cloud influencer in a report by Apollo Research he has inspired corporations and start-ups to innovate and use resources more productively As the author of more than 13 books and 5,000 articles David’s thought leadership has appeared in InfoWorld David served as senior vice president at Cloud Technology Partners where he grew the practice into a major force in the cloud computing market helping organizations find value in cloud and other emerging technologies He is a graduate of George Mason University John “Whit” Linthicum was looking for help He demanded to take his father’s motorcycle and threatened to steal one What transpired next was a three-day manhunt during which two Baltimore County Police officers were shot and people sheltered in place inside their homes More than 1 1/2 years later, David Linthicum, 25, of Cockeysville, is standing trial in Baltimore County Circuit Court on five counts of attempted first-degree murder and related offenses Prosecutors argue that he tried to kill the very people who were there to help him But his defense attorneys contend that he was experiencing a mental health crisis — and police botched the response Deputy State’s Attorney John Cox said three officers responded on Feb to the home on Powers Avenue above Sherwood Road in Cockeysville to help Cox played body camera video of what unfolded With police asking questions and following him John “Whit” Linthicum unlocked the basement door with a small screwdriver and descended down the stairs He walked to the entrance of his son’s room and started talking to him That’s when David Linthicum fired an initial volley of 12 shots with an AR-15 through the wall at the three officers He then squeezed off four more rounds as they ran up the stairs Officer Barry Jordan said he felt something and remarked “I think it’s just shrapnel on my love handles.” But he later realized that he “took shots to both flanks,” Cox said Detective Jonathan Chih went to check on a man walking along Warren Road his colleagues believed was a hitchhiker Cox played body camera video from that encounter and told jurors “This is even worse than what I just showed you.” Chih pulled over and got out of his 2013 Ram 1500 “Are you here to kill me?” David Linthicum responded He writhed in agony and shouted expletives arrested David Linthicum after an eight-hour standoff “David Linthicum tried to take those lives.” spoke from her own personal experience and implored the jury to view what happened with a wider lens anxious and gentle person who desperately needed help.” He had a language delay and learning disability and attended the St And his parents went through a “tumultuous her client’s father took him to Sheppard Pratt “He wanted to die again,” Levi said in her opening statement had all kinds of resources available to them including trained therapists and crisis negotiators as well as time “David is a sad person who was having a crisis,” Levi said “He’s shooting to flee in a deranged mental health crisis.” was disorganized and took hours to set up a perimeter her client was able to twice slip back home Levi said her client believed that police were going to kill him Darby admitted that she once texted David Linthicum that if the police killed him She agreed that people do not always mean everything they say testified that he was checking in on the Wegmans in Hunt Valley and buying flowers for his wife when he heard the call over the radio He said he felt a “little stinging” and did not initially believe that he had been shot told him that it would be more harmful to operate and remove them Jordan said he wanted to make sure that the home was safe before calling for the mobile crisis or tactical teams Assistant State’s Attorney Zarena Sita asked about what happened to the flowers that he had bought for his wife “Were you able to deliver them to her?” she asked Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes. If the problem persists, please contact customer service at 443-843-0043 or customercare@thebaltimorebanner.com. On August 10, 2024, at approximately 7:40 a.m., officers responded for a report of an unresponsive male in a vehicle in the 800 block of Nursery Road in Linthicum. When officers arrived, they found the male to be alert and observed suspected CDS inside the vehicle. Further investigation resulted in the seizure of a .22 caliber handgun, approximately 12 grams of suspected crack cocaine, and a digital scale. The male was arrested and charged.   Joe Allen Dillard Grant25-year-old maleFort Washington, Maryland On August 10, 2024, at approximately 6:40 p.m., officers responded to the Roses store located at 7387 Baltimore Annapolis Boulevard in Glen Burnie for a robbery. The investigation revealed a male walked out of the store with a cart filled with merchandise.  When confronted by employees, the male brandished a knife and threatened the employees before fleeing on foot.  Responding officers located the suspect in the 7300 block of Baltimore Annapolis Boulevard and took him into custody. Stephen Zechariah Wiggins21-year-oldBaltimore, Maryland  On August 10, 2024, at approximately 8:10 p.m., officers responded to an assault at the Motel 6 located at 5179 Raynor Avenue in Linthicum. A male suspect and a 24-year-old male victim were engaged in an argument when the suspect displayed a handgun and threatened the victim. Officers located the suspect and recovered the handgun, a 9mm Glock 43x. The suspect was arrested and charged. Cedric Jamal McAllister26-year-old maleLinthicum, Maryland James Nathan Helsel Jr.31-year-old maleSeverna Park, Maryland Use the search box to get back on track or follow the links below. Tobias Read speaks at the Democratic election night party held at the Hilton in Portland Tobias Read appears poised to become Oregon’s next secretary of state Democratic candidate Read had an overwhelming lead over Republican Dennis Linthicum with 73% of the vote counted as of 7:20 a.m The secretary of state’s office is an important one; it’s charged with overseeing elections and auditing state agencies The secretary of state is also second in line to become governor and holds a seat on the State Land Board “I am incredibly grateful tonight for Oregonians' vote of confidence in our vision for safe and secure elections a more accountable government and bringing stability and competence back to the secretary of state‘s office,” said Read at the Democratic Party of Oregon’s election night event in Portland Read, the current state treasurer and former state lawmaker, said he plans to bring stability to the role after a period of relatively high turnover Leading up to the general election, the low-key race for secretary of state became slightly more heated after officials with Oregon’s Driver and Motor Vehicles Division acknowledged they had mistakenly registered more than 1,000 noncitizens to vote who filed a lawsuit in 2020 questioning the validity of mail-in voting Linthicum is from outside of Klamath Falls and has served as a state lawmaker since 2017 but cannot seek reelection to his Senate seat after participating in legislative walkouts Linthicum is also a businessman and rancher who has served on the Klamath County Commission Read and Linthicum are on vastly different ends of the political spectrum and even when it comes down to the very basics — how Oregonians vote — their views differ dramatically Read would like to see Oregon’s vote-by-mail serve as a national model while Linthicum repeatedly raised questions about the validity of mail-in voting Read said he was “appalled” by the voter registration errors and said the secretary of state must move quickly to “protect the integrity of our system.” But he said he still believes in the vote-by-mail system and that it could serve as a national model Oregon has been voting by mail since the early 1990s “Oregon continues to lead the way when it comes to safe and secure voting but we cannot take that for granted,” said Read Tuesday night “We have to be committed to building on that success.” OPB reporter Tiffany Camhi contributed to this story Linthicum is also a businessman and rancher who has served on the Klamath County Commission.","type":"text"},{"_id":"KTUCIRLP3ZGNJKGJ6MR7ZREUF4","additional_properties":{},"content":"Read and Linthicum are on vastly different ends of the political spectrum and even when it comes down to the very basics — how Oregonians vote — their views differ dramatically.","type":"text"},{"_id":"4TTF2IXFORFZZNHFQ6B6QNTWYY","additional_properties":{},"content":"Read would like to see Oregon’s vote-by-mail serve as a national model while Linthicum repeatedly raised questions about the validity of mail-in voting.","type":"text"},{"_id":"FMY22ZK6IJGHZL4YMF7MLUXAAU","additional_properties":{},"content":"Read said he was “appalled” by the voter registration errors and said the secretary of state must move quickly to “protect the integrity of our system.” But he said he still believes in the vote-by-mail system and that it could serve as a national model Oregon has been voting by mail since the early 1990s.","type":"text"},{"_id":"EAZ7X3CUMFCHNNZTROZX5UPOVU","additional_properties":{},"content":"“Oregon continues to lead the way when it comes to safe and secure voting “We have to be committed to building on that success.”","type":"text"},{"_id":"ME24HTQ3ZJAPBBK7WPIDWXXY7Q","additional_properties":{},"content":"Despite filing a lawsuit claiming there was widespread disenfranchisement of Oregon voters through vote-by-mail Jurors in the attempted first-degree murder trial of David Linthicum started deliberating on Wednesday afternoon one day after defense attorneys laid out a story that they argued showed Baltimore County Police bungling a response to a mental health crisis The panel retired to the jury room at about 3:30 p.m. after both sides delivered closing arguments to weigh the fate of Linthicum, 26, of Cockeysville, who’s standing trial in Baltimore County Circuit Court on charges including attempted first-degree murder use of a firearm during the commission of a crime of violence and armed carjacking Jurors were excused for the day around 5:30 p.m called multiple witnesses to try to make their case They rested after their client elected to not testify in his own defense Ezra Van Auken was picking up a prescription from the Giant Food on York Road after class at the Community College of Baltimore County Catonsville and saw two helicopters flying above him His mother, he said, had told him about an ongoing manhunt. Van Auken said he was surprised that police had not found the man he drove out toward a bridge on Warren Road that goes over the Loch Raven Reservoir — and “I knew it was him,” Van Auken testified over Zoom But Van Auken said when he told police Feb he felt that they either did not take him seriously or doubted the accuracy of his account Later, Linthicum shot Detective Jonathan Chih, who went out by himself in an unmarked 2013 Ram 1500 to check out a report of a man walking along Warren Road Matthew Anthony DeMarino testified that he started a conversation with Linthicum and tried to build an emotional connection so police could arrest him with the least possible amount of force Linthicum had stolen the detective’s unmarked pickup bailed out in Harford County and took off into the woods DeMarino said he wanted to bring the temperature down and peacefully end the situation He even shared with Linthicum a fun fact about himself: He used to work as the personal chef for Baltimore Orioles legend Cal Ripken Jr “Can’t make it up,” DeMarino said to laughs from spectators in the courtroom gallery “I’m not that kind of person,” DeMarino responds While DeMarino continued to converse with Linthicum law enforcement moved in and took him into custody over his rulings to sustain objections to her questions Glennon admonished Levi in front of the jury for what he described as editorializing after she made a comment about how her client has the constitutional right to present a defense Levi objected to a question that Deputy State’s Attorney John Cox posed to a witness and then added testified that officers are taught how to deal with people experiencing a mental health crisis should establish a perimeter when there are no hostages — either to try to deescalate a situation themselves “How long it takes is irrelevant,” said Powers who added that there is no urgency to initiate a confrontation had essentially barricaded himself in the basement People experiencing suicidal thoughts are not making logical decisions and officers moving in can aggravate or escalate a situation police are trained not to approach people considered armed and dangerous alone they’re supposed to wait for backup — or “force multipliers.” Though police might have had noble intentions he found their actions in the case to be inconsistent with training Powers said he was being paid $325 per hour for his work for the defense But he drew a distinction earlier between his time and his testimony — David Linthicum has been found guilty of all charges was convicted of shooting and injuring two Baltimore County Police officers back in February 2023 RELATED: Police searching for suspect involved in barricade situation in Cockeysville It all started when police were called to the 10000 block of Powers Avenue for a person in crisis Linthicum then barricaded himself inside the home Officers learned Linthicum fled the scene launching a massive search RELATED: Manhunt continues for suspect who allegedly shot police officer in Cockeysville He was spotted again the next day along Warren Road near Bosley Road That's where he shot another officer with a rifle before stealing their vehicle and leading police on a chase to Harford County After a month of recovery, that officer, Detective Chih, was released from the hospital. Police would finally capture Linthicum in a heavily wooded area near the Fallston Mall Shopping Center on February 10 around 5:45 am He has been found guilty of four counts of first-degree attempted murder Please select what you would like included for printing: Copy the text below and then paste that into your favorite email application           On Friday MD passed away peacefully with family by her side Zylka and his wife Kathleen and Whitney Bourdelaise and her husband Neil Step-mother of  Beth Burgess and her husband Will Seth was preceded in death by her parents; Mildred and Carl Seth            Family and friends are invited to gather at St 2024 for her Celebration of Life Memorial Service at 11:00 am Her Inurnment will be held at a later date privately Memorial Contributions may be made in her name to the Helping Up Mission Enter your phone number above to have directions sent via text This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply Service map data © OpenStreetMap contributors A fire burned through the roof of a house Friday afternoon in the 200 block of Berlin Avenue in Linthicum No further information was immediately available Print A new constitutional amendment targets GMO corn seeds produced in the United States and other countries.In Mexico corn is central to culture and national identity “Corn is Mexico,” President Claudia Sheinbaum says.Threats by President Trump to impose tariffs and launch the U.S military against drug cartels increased support for the amendment MEXICO CITY — There’s a popular saying in Mexico where corn is as central to national mythology as it is gastronomy Mexico’s leaders voted to enshrine that concept in the Constitution declaring native corn “an element of national identity” and banning the planting of genetically modified seeds “Corn is Mexico,” President Claudia Sheinbaum said recently describing the reform as a way to secure Mexico’s sovereignty “We have to protect it for biodiversity but also culturally because corn is what intrinsically links us to our origins Felipe Martinez harvests his corn on his farm in San Jeronimo Xayacatlan (Associated Press) The amendment to the Constitution comes after the defeat in December of a related effort that sought to phase out all imports of genetically modified corn Then-President Andrés Manuel López Obrador issued a presidential decree in 2023 banning the use of genetically engineered corn in dough and tortillas and for animal feed and industrial use but a trade dispute panel ruled that it violated the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement Mexico agreed to abide by the panel’s ruling The amendment received the last approval needed from Congress on Wednesday and it has been sent to Sheinbaum for her signature It was also approved by a majority of state legislatures sells Mexico about $5 billion of genetically modified corn which has been designed to resist pests and tolerate herbicides Most of that corn is used to feed livestock it was mostly illegal to plant modified corn in Mexico thanks to a 2013 lawsuit brought by farmer activists And they say the presence of engineered seeds and corn in Mexico threatens the vast diversity of maize crops here which span from burnt orange to purple and pink and which have been adapted over centuries to be grown at different altitudes and climates “There’s a disturbing level of contamination of native maize with genetically modified traits,” said Timothy Wise a researcher at the Global Development and Environment Institute at Tufts University Some ancestral varieties of Mexican corn have already gone extinct “the product of illegal plantings and uncontrolled and undetected cross-pollination.” where corn has become not just a staple of the diet but a symbol of Mexico itself The invention of corn by Mexicans is only comparable to man’s invention of fire when Mesoamerican farmers started to domesticate the wild grass known as teosinte It has been revered here ever since, with sculptors carving images of Centeot, the Aztec deity of corn, into pre-Hispanic temples and artists such as Diego Rivera and Frida Kahlo prominently featuring corn husks, cornfields and corn dishes in their paintings. The poet Octavio Paz was one of many to extol the plant’s virtues, saying, “The invention of corn by Mexicans is only comparable to man’s invention of fire.” Probably no people in the world get a larger share of their calories from corn than Mexicans, with researchers estimating that the average person here eats one to two pounds per day. A man sells corn in Coatzacoalcos, Veracruz. (Gary Coronado / Los Angeles Times) It is mashed into masa and cooked into tortillas, tamales and tlacoyos. Its kernels are soaked in fragrant pozole and brewed into a hearty breakfast drink known as atole. “It’s at the root of our culture, giving us strength and identity,” said María Elena Álvarez-Buylla, a researcher in molecular genetics at the National Autonomous University of Mexico. “It’s our staple. Losing sovereignty over a fundamental aspect of our life and health is very risky.” Álvarez-Buylla led Mexico’s National Council on Humanities, Science and Technology until last year, and has published studies claiming risks to health and the environment from genetically modified corn and the herbicides associated with it. She says U.S. corn is less nutritious than the Mexican version and is linked to liver disease and other problems. Her research found that 9 in 10 tortilla samples from several cities in Mexico had traces of genetically modified corn. The U.S., its farmers and the companies that sell engineered corn seeds reject Mexico’s claim that their products come with risks. They celebrated the December trade dispute ruling, which came after a concerted lobbying effort by corn producers in states such as Iowa, Illinois and Nebraska. “This win illustrates the power of corn advocacy,” said Kenneth Hartman Jr. of the National Corn Growers Assn. Mexico was an exporter of corn until as recently as the 1980s. The passage of the North American Free Trade Agreement in 1994, which laid the groundwork for the current trade pact, changed that. Many small family farms in Mexico could not compete with big U.S. farmers who enjoy hefty federal subsidies. In the three decades since NAFTA took effect, annual corn imports to Mexico grew from roughly 3.1 million metric tons to nearly 23.4 million metric tons, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture and the U.S. Grains Council. The change forced many Mexican farmers to shift to subsistence farming or to take up seasonal work far from their homes. Many others left to find work in the United States. Wise said it was ironic that the U.S. had used the free trade agreement to oppose Mexico’s efforts to ban corn imports at the same time that Trump imposed — and then reversed — tariffs on U.S. imports. U.S. trade policy, he said, appears to be: “We’ll ignore the agreement when it’s convenient for us. We’ll enforce it when it has an impact on some biotech companies.” He said Mexicans had long ago decided that they don’t want genetically modified corn, and that it largely came down to one thing: taste. Special correspondent Cecilia Sánchez Vidal in Mexico City contributed to this report. Kate Linthicum is a foreign correspondent for the Los Angeles Times based in Mexico City. World & Nation Subscribe for unlimited accessSite Map 2025 at 6:09 pm ET.css-79elbk{position:relative;}The Anne Arundel County Police Department said 60-year-old Charles Edward Thomas III of Taneytown died in a Tuesday crash in Linthicum Heights (Jacob Baumgart/Patch Stock Photo)LINTHICUM HEIGHTS MD — A man was fatally struck at a Linthicum Heights loading dock on Tuesday Officers identified the victim as 60-year-old Charles Edward Thomas III of Taneytown Authorities said the accident happened around noon in the 900 block of Corporate Boulevard Police said a 2019 International truck with an attached 2011 Wabash National trailer was backing into the loading dock area when it hit a parked 2017 Nissan Rogue but officers said he was standing behind the Rogue at the time of the collision Authorities said the truck and trailer pushed the Nissan over the victim Police said Thomas was pronounced dead at the scene This map shows the area where the Anne Arundel County Police Department said the collision happened Get more local news delivered straight to your inbox. Sign up for free Patch newsletters and alerts. 2025 at 11:46 pm ET.css-79elbk{position:relative;}Sheetz is hiring for its first Anne Arundel County location The soon-to-open gas station and eatery will be located in Linthicum Heights at 1441 West Nursery Road near Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (Editorial Credit: Alejandro Guzmani/Shutterstock)LINTHICUM HEIGHTS MD — Sheetz will soon open its first Anne Arundel County location The Pennsylvania-based gas station chain is known for its made-to-order food Mid-Atlantic foodies have long debated whether Sheetz or Wawa has the better menu The new store will be in Linthicum Heights' BWI Business District at 1441 West Nursery Road The exact opening date has not been announced Sheetz is hosting a hiring fair Wednesday from 9 a.m at the nearby Holiday Inn Express & Suites at 1510 Aero Drive Sheetz is hiring full-time team members for days These employees must work at least four weekend days per month Supervisor positions are also available for evenings and nights Base pay is $16 per hour for team members and $19 per hour for supervisors The hourly wage jumps by $1.50 for shifts from 10 p.m Visit jobs.sheetz.com to apply The company opened its first Baltimore County location in September 2024 in Middle River The Baltimore Sun reported that Sheetz "leased three acres of land in Bel Air to build a 6,200-square-foot store with 12 fuel pumps and a drive-thru that is expected to open this summer." This will be Harford County's second Sheetz The company has over 750 stores spread across Pennsylvania Related: Sheetz Opening 1st Baltimore County Location Get more local news delivered straight to your inbox. Sign up for free Patch newsletters and alerts. 1/22Battle at the Beach Football: Oakcrest vs Hammonton, August 31, 2024.st1{fill-rule:evenodd;clip-rule:evenodd;fill:#2a2a2a}By Kevin Minnick | NJ Advance Media for NJ.comWith less than 30 seconds left Donovan Linthicum raced down field on kickoff coverage with his team clearly on the verge of victory By the time the returner had gathered the ball It was as hard a hit as the junior had delivered at any point in the game A statewide All-Group 2 first-team linebacker a year ago Linthicum brings relentless energy to the point that even the casual fan in the stands is drawn in to see what No Josiah Miller (2) of Hammonton is brought down by Donovan Linthicum (44) of Oakcrest during the Battle at the Beach game Saturday.Dave Hernandez | For NJ Advance “He’s the guy that does the extra; he’s that guy everybody wants on their team,” Oakcrest coach Mike Forest said “He’s a special kid and I’m glad he’s on my team He’s the type of kid that you don’t have to second guess on what he’s doing If you say we have a certain workout and the coaches aren’t looking He does everything the way you want it done Known for his outstanding defensive play - which was on display again Saturday - Linthicum showed off his offensive skills maybe to the point where he just might have the ball in his hands a few more times as the season progresses Linthicum rushed for 109 yards on six carries and scored two touchdowns to lead Oakcrest past Hammonton in a Battle at the Beach matchup at Egg Harbor Township High School Donovan Linthicum (44) of Oakcrest grabs Deandre Clemons (10) of Hammonton during the Battle at the Beach game Saturday at Egg Harbor Township High School.Dave Hernandez | For NJ Advance the team might need something else to pick up the pace,” said Linthicum I’ve always been a team player and I’m not going to stop that now.” The 73-yard TD proved to be the only points Oakcrest would need putting the Falcons on the scoreboard with 2:44 left before halftime “We just needed something to give us a push His second score came just three plays in the fourth quarter Linthicum also collected the two-point conversion Zicri Forest added a 28-yard punt return for a touchdown in the closing minutes to account for the final scoring “We’re building something very special over here and best believe we’re going to be back at it soon,” Linthicum said Aiden Oldfield (87) of Oakcrest tackles Josiah Miller (2) of Hammonton during action in the Battle at the Beach on Saturday.Dave Hernandez | For NJ Advance Linthicum finished with eight tackles - five of those for loss Jaleel “Tank” Williams also had a pair of tackles for loss as the Falcons held Hammonton to just 75 yards of total offense A team that has traditionally been strong on the ground the Blue Devils managed just 51 yards on 26 carries Oakcrest picked up 170 yards on the ground with quarterback Andrew Estrada completing 9-of-16 passes for 120 yards Linthicum collected 122 1/2 tackles - 60 were solo and 26 went for loss It proved to be a breakout year for someone who still hasn’t picked up a college offer He’s ready for what the 2024 season will bring and if Saturday’s performance is any indication those scholarship opportunities should be coming real soon think to myself to do what you can do and play to the best of your ability,” Linthicum said of his mindset inside the white lines The N.J. 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All rights reserved (About Us) The material on this site may not be reproduced except with the prior written permission of Advance Local Community Rules apply to all content you upload or otherwise submit to this site YouTube's privacy policy is available here and YouTube's terms of service is available here Ad Choices Closing arguments are set for today in the trial of a Cockeysville man accused of trying to kill two Baltimore County police officers last year The defense for 26-year-old David Linthicum rested its case on Tuesday. Linthicum’s father says Baltimore County Police ignored the fact that his son was suicidal ‘I just want this to end peacefully.’ I tried to get him to just walk out and give himself up Anthony DeMarino with the Harford County Sheriff’s Office said the state made sure to highlight how that did not happen He fought back during the arrest and was subdued by officers with a stun gun Linthicum faces charges that include five counts of attempted murder in a shooting that began at his Baltimore County home and led to a three-day manhunt that ended in Harford County The jury is expected to begin deliberations following the closing arguments and the flagship stations for the Baltimore Ravens Hearst Television participates in various affiliate marketing programs which means we may get paid commissions on purchases made through our links to retailer sites.©2023 on behalf of WBAL NewsRadio 1090 and FM 101.5 BALTIMORE COUNTY (WBFF) — Did David Linthicum attempt to kill four Baltimore County Police officers -- or did those officers aggravate a mental health crisis That’s what was up for debate in court Wednesday Following seven days of emotional testimony and chilling video evidence both the prosecution and defense have given closing arguments ALSO READ|Rodgers Forge community comes together, amid shooting investigation “everyone was wrong that day” including the police Defense Attorney Deborah Levi continued to question why police initially approached Linthicum instead of calling in crisis intervention specialists She also questioned why Detective Chih approached Linthicum alone on a dark road with a manhunt underway for an armed and suicidal suspect “The only person David wanted to kill was himself “If every officer had done what they were trained to do ALSO READ|Series of carjackings across Baltimore leads to multiple arrests, including two teens The prosecution called the argument “ridiculous” saying officers were simply doing their jobs and did nothing to threaten Linthicum The jury is now deliberating what they believe Linthicum should be charged with Those 10 were either duplicate charges or they pertained to crimes committed against Linthicum’s dad Linthicum’s more serious counts still stand including attempting to murder four police officers the Jury has been dismissed and will continue deliberating tomorrow 26 students from schools in the Northwest Missouri region competed to be the area's top speller Eighth-grader Kynzington Clint from Osborn took second place and eighth grader Natalie Linthicum from the North Daviess RIII School District took first place with the word "mauve." Linthicum will go on to compete in the 2025 National Spelling Bee in Washington D.C Jump to comments ↓ Kendra Simpson joined the KNPN team in May 2023 Saturday newscasts for News-Press NOW and reports on the latest news for St News-Press Now is committed to providing a forum for civil and constructive conversation Please keep your comments respectful and relevant. You can review our Community Guidelines by clicking here If you would like to share a story idea, please submit it here 2024 at 5:51 pm ET.css-79elbk{position:relative;}David Linthicum was found guilty in Baltimore County Circuit Court of shooting two Baltimore County law enforcement officers during a three-day manhunt in February 2023 MD — A Cockeysville man was convicted Thursday of shooting two Baltimore County law enforcement officers during a three-day manhunt in February 2023 prosecutors argued Linthicum intended to kill police officers who were trying to help him while defense attorneys accused law enforcement of botching their response to a mental health crisis On Feb. 8, 2023, Baltimore County police responded to a call about a person in distress at a home on Sherwood Road in Cockeysville. Linthicum fired several shots, hitting one officer before fleeing Police searched for Linthicum for over two days Linthicum shot a Baltimore County detective several times and stole his official police vehicle Linthicum then drove out of Baltimore County and abandoned the vehicle after police used spike strips to disable it according to the Harford County Sheriff's Office He sought refuge in a wooded area near a shopping mall in Fallston Linthicum is facing a mandatory minimum sentence of five years and up to 20 years in prison for each firearm charge Get more local news delivered straight to your inbox. Sign up for free Patch newsletters and alerts.