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My prosecutors, investigators and support staff work tirelessly to serve justice, protect victims and to ensure Harford County continues to be a safe and welcoming place to live and work. On behalf of all of us, I thank you for visiting our site.
Press Releases
NOTTINGHAM WOMAN CONVICTED IN HOA THEFT SCHEME
May 18 2026
Date: May 14, 2026 Re: State vs. Sarah Chester On Monday, May 11, 2026, Sarah Chester, 44, of Nottingham, pled guilty to one count of Theft Scheme over $100,000, one count of Forgery and Counterfeit – Private Documents, and one count of Embezzlement, before the Honorable Paul W. Ishak in the Circuit Court for Harford […] Read More →
ABINGDON MAN CONVICTED OF FIRST-DEGREE MURDER
April 18 2026
Date: April 17, 2026 Re: State v. David Williams On Friday, April 17, 2026, David Williams, 67, of Abingdon, was convicted of First Degree Murder, Use of a Firearm in a Felony or Crime of Violence, Possession of a Regulated Firearm By a Prohibited Person, Possession of Ammunition by a Prohibited Person, and Impairing the […] Read More →
911 DISPATCHER SENTENCED IN DUI
April 16 2026
Date: April 16, 2026 Re: State v. Nadene Smith On Wednesday, January 21, 2026, Nadene Letonya Smith, 42, of Reisterstown, entered into a plea agreement and was found guilty of Driving While Under the Influence of Alcohol and Fleeing and Eluding by Failing to Stop before the Honorable Judge Donald Walter in the District Court […] Read More →
ABINGDON WOMAN CONVICTED ABOVE SENTENCING GUIDELINES IN MULTIPLE RETAIL THEFT CASES
March 23 2026
Date: March 23, 2026 Re: State v. Jessica Mary Hubbard On Friday, March 13, 2026, Jessica Mary Hubbard, 33, of Abingdon, Maryland pled guilty to Organized Retail Theft, Theft Scheme, Second Degree Assault, and two counts of Theft having a value between $100 and $1,500 in four criminal cases before the Honorable Judge Paul Ishak […] Read More →