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New audit report details allegations of failures within Maryland’s Department of Juvenile Services

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12 months ago

May 7, 2025

New audit report details allegations of failures within Maryland’s Department of Juvenile Services

A new audit report revealed scathing allegations of failures within Maryland’s Department of Juvenile Services.

Among the problems pointed out by the state’s Department of Legislative Services, DJS did not conduct thorough background checks for its contractors who were providing youth care services.

The report notes that an employee working for a DJS contractor was a convict who may have been ineligible to work. As of January, that employee was still there.

The report also pointed out some financial issues and an issue with how DJS handled cybersecurity concerns over a three-year period.

DJS Secretary Vincent Schiraldi said that many of the issues highlighted in the report preceded him and his team. He went on to say that DJS is being proactive about correcting the issues outlined in the report.

“Upon receipt of the preliminary findings, we acted swiftly and proactively to begin correcting the deficiencies outlined in the report,” Schiraldi said.

Abuse allegations in Maryland juvenile detention centers

According to the New York-based law firm, 650 lawsuits have exposed cases of abuse that occurred between the 1970s and 2018 in Maryland’s juvenile detention centers.

Some lawsuits, filed by New York-based firm Levy Konigsberg, allege that survivors suffered repeated abuse at one of 12 juvenile detention facilities in the state.

“It is both appalling and disappointing to our clients that the State of Maryland has refused to take any responsibility for this horrific sexual abuse,” law firm Partner Jerome Block said.

According to the firm, the juvenile detention system has delayed or ignored reform despite investigations, warnings and reports that revealed abusive staff and invasive strip searches.

Survivors allege that the instances of sexual abuse were carried out by officers, counselors, teachers, managers and other staff members.

“The Maryland Department of Juvenile Services, entrusted with protecting these children, instead enabled an environment of silence and suffering,” attorneys said in a statement.

The 650 lawsuits were filed under the Maryland Child Victims Act, a 2023 law that eliminated the statute of limitations for child sexual abuse survivors and allowed them to receive a payout of $890,000 for each claim.

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Adam Thompson is a digital content producer for CBS Baltimore.

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Open thread: Maryland women’s basketball

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3 hours ago

April 21, 2026

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Hey Testudo Times community! This is your open space to discuss all things Maryland women’s basketball. Keep things respectful as always.

Be sure to keep up with all of our women’s basketball coverage here.

All open threads will be restarted periodically as needed. Please direct any questions/comments/concerns to managing editor Matt Germack(mgermack@gmail.com). Enjoy!

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Maryland Lottery Powerball, Pick 3 results for April 20, 2026

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15 hours ago

April 21, 2026

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Maryland Lottery Powerball, Pick 3 results for April 20, 2026

The Maryland Lottery offers several draw games for those aiming to win big.

Here’s a look at April 20, 2026, results for each game:

Winning Powerball numbers from April 20 drawing

09-17-36-47-64, Powerball: 26, Power Play: 3

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Winning Pick 3 numbers from April 20 drawing

Midday: 9-0-3

Evening: 2-5-5

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Winning Pick 4 numbers from April 20 drawing

Midday: 3-9-2-7

Evening: 7-1-6-4

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Winning Pick 5 numbers from April 20 drawing

Midday: 8-1-3-5-6

Evening: 5-1-8-0-5

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Winning Cash Pop numbers from April 20 drawing

9 a.m.: 11

1 p.m.: 11

6 p.m.: 04

11 p.m.: 05

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Winning Bonus Match 5 numbers from April 20 drawing

01-12-21-25-26, Bonus: 36

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Winning MultiMatch numbers from April 20 drawing

06-11-19-31-32-38

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Winning Powerball Double Play numbers from April 20 drawing

04-29-35-40-43, Powerball: 21

Check Powerball Double Play payouts and previous drawings here.

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Are you a winner? Here’s how to claim your lottery prize

Maryland Lottery retailers will redeem prizes up to $600. For prizes above $600, winners can claim by mail or in person from the Maryland Lottery office, an Expanded Cashing Authority Program location or cashiers’ windows at Maryland casinos. Prizes over $5,000 must be claimed in person.

Claiming by Mail

Sign your winning ticket and complete a claim form. Include a photocopy of a valid government-issued ID and a copy of a document that shows proof of your Social Security number or Federal Tax ID number. Mail these to:

Maryland Lottery Customer Resource Center

1800 Washington Boulevard

Suite 330

Baltimore, MD 21230

For prizes over $600, bring your signed ticket, a government-issued photo ID, and proof of your Social Security or Federal Tax ID number to Maryland Lottery headquarters, 1800 Washington Boulevard, Baltimore, MD. Claims are by appointment only, Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. This location handles all prize amounts, including prizes over $5,000.

Winning Tickets Worth $25,000 or Less

Maryland Lottery headquarters and select Maryland casinos can redeem winning tickets valued up to $25,000. Note that casinos cannot cash prizes over $600 for non-resident and resident aliens (tax ID beginning with “9”). You must be at least 21 years of age to enter a Maryland casino. Locations include:

Horseshoe Casino: 1525 Russell Street, Baltimore, MD
MGM National Harbor: 101 MGM National Avenue, Oxon Hill, MD
Live! Casino: 7002 Arundel Mills Circle, Hanover, MD
Ocean Downs Casino: 10218 Racetrack Road, Berlin, MD
Hollywood Casino: 1201 Chesapeake Overlook Parkway, Perryville, MD
Rocky Gap Casino: 16701 Lakeview Road NE, Flintstone, MD

Check previous winning numbers and payouts at Maryland Lottery.

When are the Maryland Lottery drawings held?

Powerball: 11 p.m. ET Monday, Wednesday and Saturday.
Mega Millions: 11 p.m. ET Tuesday and Friday.
Pick 3, Pick 4 and Pick 5 Midday: 12:27 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, 12:28 p.m. ET Saturday and Sunday.
Pick 3, 4 and 5 Evening: 7:56 p.m. ET Monday through Saturday, 8:10 p.m. ET on Sunday.
Cash4Life: 9 p.m. ET daily.
Cash Pop: 9 a.m., 1 p.m., 6 p.m. and 11 p.m. daily.
Bonus Match 5: 7:56 p.m. ET Monday through Saturday, 8:10 p.m. ET on Sunday.
MultiMatch: 7:56 p.m. Monday and Thursday.
Powerball Double Play: 11 p.m. Monday, Wednesday and Saturday.

This results page was generated automatically using information from TinBu and a template written and reviewed by a Maryland editor. You can send feedback using this form.

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Maryland State Police charge Queen Anne’s County man in trooper-involved shooting

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1 day ago

April 20, 2026

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Maryland State Police charge Queen Anne’s County man in trooper-involved shooting

CHESTER, MD. (WBFF) — Maryland State Police have charged a Queen Anne’s County man with attempted murder in connection with a trooper-involved shooting in Chester last week.

Police said Preston Scott Carter, 21, of Chester was arrested and, after consultation with the Office of the State’s Attorney in Queen Anne’s County, charged with attempted first- and second-degree murder, reckless endangerment and related assault charges. After being treated at a local hospital, Carter was transported to the Queen Anne’s County Detention Center, where he is being held without bond, police said.

The shooting happened at about 3:40 p.m. on April 16, when troopers from the Centreville Barrack responded to the unit block of Sherman Way in Chester for a reported disturbance. A 9-1-1 caller told police a man with a knife was making threats, according to Maryland State Police.

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Troopers met with the complainant when they arrived. While a trooper was making contact with the complainant, police said a man later identified as Carter advanced toward the trooper while wielding a knife. The trooper then fired her agency-issued firearm, striking him.

Police said medical treatment was immediately administered at the scene and Carter was flown by Maryland State Police Aviation Command to a local trauma center. No other injuries were reported.

The trooper involved has been placed on administrative leave pending the outcome of the investigation, in line with department policy and standard procedures.

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The Maryland State Police Homicide Unit is leading the investigation, and the Maryland State Police Internal Affairs Unit will also conduct an investigation.

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