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Maryland Department of Health partners with Baltimore Ravens for new campaign addressing addiction [VIDEO]
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BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland Department of Health this week announced the recent launch of a new ad campaign featuring Baltimore Ravens tight end Mark Andrews to increase public awareness about addiction, reduce stigma and provide information on how Marylanders can seek help.
In recognition of this campaign, Governor Wes Moore issued a citation (PDF) honoring the Baltimore Ravens and their partnership with the Maryland Department of Health on behavioral health messaging.
“Marylanders are losing their lives to addiction and overdoses,” said Deputy Secretary for Behavioral Health Alyssa Lord. “In addition to directly reaching out to the people who are struggling, this campaign will also reach their families, their loved ones, and their communities. This will further reduce stigma by normalizing conversations about drugs and substance use disorders and connecting everyone to available resources and support.”
The campaign aims to raise awareness among Marylanders that addiction is a medical condition and that those struggling with addiction are not alone. Maryland residents can find more information and seek help by calling or texting 988 or by visiting https://StopOverdose.maryland.gov. The campaign will run until October 27.
“We will always embrace meaningful opportunities that help improve Maryland communities through awareness, education and advocacy,” said Ravens Chief Sales Officer Kevin Rochlitz. “This vitally important campaign addresses a serious issue affecting the health and well-being of many people every day. We salute the Maryland Department of Health for its continued commitment to saving lives and driving positive change.”
In the 12 months ending in June, there were 2,030 fatal overdoses in Maryland, according to the Department’s new Overdose Data Dashboard. Based on initial data, fatal overdoses in Maryland have been on the decline in recent years.
The Maryland State Ad Agency, a division of Maryland Public Television, helped develop the campaign. Their previous Baltimore Ravens and 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline campaign earned an Impact Communications Award Honorable Mention in the Mental Health category.
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The incident happened at around 7:15 p.m., when officers responded to the 8500 block of Loch Raven Blvd following multiple reports of a shooting, Baltimore County Police Chief Robert McCullough said.
“This is an incident that is shocking, particularly for those of us in Baltimore County,” Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski said. “These types of incidents are really unheard of here, so it really shocks the conscience.”
The first officer to arrive on the scene found a vehicle on its side that had caught fire, Mccullough said.
The Baltimore County Fire Department was called to the scene, where they put out the fire, treated victims and transported them to a hospital, said Baltimore County Fire Department Chief Joseph Dixon.
BCPD believes the shooting was a targeted incident and there is no threat to the public.
BCPD is currently investigating and is asking anyone with information about the shooting to contact them.
The Baltimore County Fire Department and the Baltimore Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives are also on the scene assisting police.
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Maryland man sentenced for assaulting police during Jan. 6, 2021, U.S. Capitol insurrection
BALTIMORE — A Fredrick County man was sentenced Tuesday for assaulting police officers during the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol insurrection.
According to prosecutors, Adam Ryan Obest, 43, of Thurmont attended the “Stop the Steal” rally before going to the Captiol’s Lower West Terrace.
Video footage showed Obest holding a large American flag attached to a metal flagpole, and swinging it at police officers after being told not to advance up a stairway.
Minutes later, Obest engaged in another confrontation with police, raising the lagpole above his head and bringing it down abruptly toward a line of police officers before another officer tried to confiscate the flagpole.
He also attempted to take a baton from a Metropolitan Police Department officer and later threw a smoke grenade at law enforcement, according to court documents.
In June 2023 detectives identified Obest as a suspect, matching photos from his social media account to photos captured of him at the Million MAGA March in November 2020. The photos showed an American glag tattoo on his left shoulder, which resembled a similar tattoo shown in his booking photos from an unrelated arrest in 2018.
The FBI arrested Obest in Maryland on June 13, 2023. He was found guilty of two felony charges, including civil disorder, and one count of assaulting, resisting, or impeding a law enforcement officer.
Obest was sentenced to 18 months in prison and 36 months of supervised released.
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