Emerging news reporter

Dan Belson

Dan Belson is a breaking news reporter for The Baltimore Sun. Previously, he covered crime and courts for The Capital. Before joining Baltimore Sun Media in 2022, Dan was editor of The Dundalk Eagle, and earlier he worked multiple beats at Southern Maryland News. He was raised in Millersville and graduated from St. Mary's College of Maryland.

Harborplace's owners filed a counterclaim in Hooters' lawsuit against its landlord, alleging the sports bar and wings chain violated hours stated in its lease and didn't pay rent after closing this summer.

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Harborplace owner sues Hooters back, alleges Inner Harbor location breached lease

November 1, 2024 at 4:24 p.m.

Harborplace's owners filed a counterclaim in Hooters' lawsuit against its landlord, alleging the sports bar and wings chain violated hours stated in its lease and didn't pay rent after closing...

A “voting report card” showed up in the mail of Maryland voters this week from the Center for Voter Information in Richmond, Virginia. The name of the recipient of this one has been blacked out.

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Group behind ‘Voter Report Card’ defends election mailers after Maryland AG’s letter

November 1, 2024 at 4:35 p.m.

The Maryland AG's office is sending a cease-and-desist letter to a nonprofit sending mail that includes voter participation in recent elections.

Joel Biermann, the former mayor of University Park, was arrested this week on 28 child pornography offenses after a monthslong investigation and search of his home.

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Former University Park mayor accused of possessing 45K child pornography files

October 31, 2024 at 5:10 p.m.

Joel Biermann, the former mayor of University Park, was arrested this week on 28 child pornography offenses after a monthslong investigation and search of his home.

Four people are accused of stealing tens of thousands of dollars from a woman in what Prince George's County Police described as a "pigeon drop" scheme.

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4 charged in alleged ‘pigeon drop’ scam in Prince George’s County

October 31, 2024 at 6:07 p.m.

Four people are accused of stealing tens of thousands of dollars from a woman in what Prince George's County Police described as a "pigeon drop" scheme.

With unionized workers at the city-owned Hilton Baltimore Inner Harbor set to see a raise after ratifying their first new contract since 2020, city officials say the convention center hotel will become more competitive as an employer as they struggle to prop up the ailing accommodation.

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Economist: Baltimore-owned Hilton’s issues will continue, despite new labor contract

October 31, 2024 at 5:03 a.m.

With unionized workers at the city-owned Hilton Baltimore Inner Harbor set to see a raise after ratifying their first new contract since 2020, city officials say the convention center hotel...

A Baltimore Police officer was stripped of his police powers after he was arrested last week on charges including first-degree assault.

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Baltimore Police officer suspended, faces felony for domestic violence allegations

November 1, 2024 at 5:40 p.m.

A Baltimore Police officer was stripped of his police powers after he was arrested last week on charges including first-degree assault.

Two crashes on southbound Interstate 95 snarled traffic on Tuesday morning and injured at least three people, Maryland State Police said.

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At least 3 hospitalized in 2 crashes on I-95 Tuesday in Baltimore, Harford counties

October 29, 2024 at 1:41 p.m.

Two crashes on southbound Interstate 95 snarled traffic on Tuesday morning and injured at least three people, Maryland State Police said.

A man died at a hospital after being shot Sunday night in White Marsh, hours after another shooting, according to Baltimore County Police.

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Man killed in White Marsh shooting, Baltimore County Police say

October 28, 2024 at 4:09 p.m.

A man died at a hospital after being shot Sunday night in White Marsh, hours after another shooting, according to Baltimore County Police.

A judge ruled that the Department of Justice may seize funds from a bank account belonging to former Larry Hogan aide Roy McGrath.

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DOJ may seize $119K from late Hogan aide Roy McGrath’s bank account, judge rules

October 28, 2024 at 5:59 p.m.

A judge ruled that the Department of Justice may seize funds from a bank account belonging to former Larry Hogan aide Roy McGrath.

A 16-year-old died after being shot Sunday afternoon in Pikesville, according to Baltimore County Police.

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Teen killed in seemingly ‘isolated’ Pikesville shooting at hotel

October 28, 2024 at 2:23 p.m.

A 16-year-old died after being shot Sunday afternoon in Pikesville, according to Baltimore County Police.

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