Five From Edgewood Arrested In Auto Theft And Burglary Ring
September 14, 2008
Harford County Sheriff’s Office and the Maryland State Police Joint Criminal Investigation Team have charged and arrested several individuals connected with the auto theft and burglary ring. Details are as follows: Continue reading Five From Edgewood Arrested In Auto Theft And Burglary Ring
Stealing An Empress: Illegal Harvesting Of Maryland Paulownia Trees For The Asian Bridal Industry
July 16, 2008
With blades and ropes, they came for her in the night. Neighbors heard only the roar of a motor and the squeal of the getaway, before awakening to find their empress was gone.
It has been several years now since local police have logged reports for any stolen Paulownia trees, also known as the empress or princess trees, but the inconspicuous plant is still widely cherished in the Far East because of its traditional and mystical functions. Continue reading Stealing An Empress: Illegal Harvesting Of Maryland Paulownia Trees For The Asian Bridal Industry
