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Cody Boteler

Cody

Cody Boteler is a reporter on The Banner’s Express Desk, reporting on breaking news, trending stories and interesting things in and around Baltimore. He’s lived in Baltimore since 2017, when he graduated from Towson University and lives in North Baltimore with his wife and two rescue dogs. Cody’s work has appeared in The Baltimore Sun, USA TODAY, Baltimore magazine, Industry Dive and more. If he’s not working, Cody enjoys checking out different bars in Baltimore, playing Dungeons & Dragons and working through his “to be read” pile.

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New Jersey wildfire smoke is lowering the Baltimore region’s air quality
The Maryland Department of Emergency Management warned of “moderate” air quality issues and areas of “light” visible smoke from a wildfire in New Jersey.
Air quality reached dangerous levels in Baltimore on June 7, as smoke from Canadian wildfires continued to fill the sky.
Man allegedly armed with bow and arrow shot dead by police in Arbutus
Baltimore County Police fatally shot a man Wednesday morning after officers responded to reports that he was armed with a bow and arrow in a residential neighborhood in Arbutus, officials said.
Law enforcement on Leeds Avenue in Arbutus investigate a shooting on Wednesday.
Tim Hortons plans Maryland expansion in Howard, Carroll counties
Tim Hortons, the Canadian coffee chain, is searching for 10 locations to open in Maryland, according to a news release.
OAKVILLE, CANADA - AUGUST 26:  An exterior view of a Tim Hortons Restaurant in front of the Tim Hortons Corporate Headquarters on August 26, 2014 in Oakville, Ontario, Canada.  Burger King has agreed to pay $11 billion to buy the Tim Hortons chain.
Sheriff’s office won’t cooperate with Maryland power line developer ‘under any circumstance’
The Carroll County Sheriff’s office said it would not “force” a landowner to comply with a civil access order.
An existing set of transmission lines crosses over Old York Road near the start of the proposed route of the Maryland Piedmont Reliability Project (MPRP) in northern Baltimore County.
Mr. Trash Wheel joins the Ravens flock, gets ‘bodacious’ California cousin
The Waterfront Partnership wasn't involved in the Newport Beach trash wheel, but said they’re very excited to see it.
The Baltimore Ravens, The Stephen and Renee Bisciotti Foundation and Waterfront Partnership of Baltimore unveiled a new Ravens-themed look for Mr. Trash Wheel.
Raven, a beloved dog, was supposed to be cremated. But her body was found by the road.
The Baltimore County Police Department said on Thursday it’s investigating “theft by deception” involving Loving Care Pet Cremations.
Raven, one of the dogs handled by Loving Care Pet Cremations — but who was found dumped on the side of the road.
Woman joins growing wave of lawsuits alleging sexual abuse at Calvert Hall
A woman who says she was sexually abused as a child at Calvert Hall College High School has filed a lawsuit against the Baltimore County institution, marking the first time a female survivor has brought allegations.
Calvert Hall College High School photographed on Thursday, April 17, 2025.
Baltimore man charged with shooting his 21-year-old daughter after ‘dispute’
Kelvin Evans, 40, is charged with attempted first-degree murder, first-degree assault and related charges. He is being held without bail, according to online court records.
A Baltimore Police vehicle is seen in Fells Point on April 14, 2024.
New court filings reveal total of 19 men allege sexual abuse and cover-up at Calvert Hall
The number of men who say they were victims of sexual abuse at Calvert Hall College High School has grown to 19, according to lawsuits filed this week.
Attorney Steve Kelly, who is working with some of those who claim to be survivors of abuse, accused Calvert Hall of retaliating against victims when they came forward with concerns.
Survivors allege ‘decades’ of sexual abuse and cover-up at Calvert Hall
New complaints allege that staff at Calvert Hall College High School “repeatedly ignored credible reports of sexual abuse.”
Attorney Robert Jenner, center, called on Gov. Wes Moore to veto legislation that would slash what survivors of childhood sexual abuse can win in civil court cases in Maryland.
Comet visible in Maryland this weekend: ‘Once every couple years event’
To take a look at the comet yourself, you’ll want to head outside just before dawn and look toward the northeast horizon.
Comet SWAN25F is visible across the star field as a bright green dot with a faint tail.
Family of 9-year-old girl killed in I-695 crash calls for release of dashcam footage
The family of a 9-year-old girl who died in a car crash on the Baltimore Beltway is calling on Maryland State Police to share any video footage of the incident.
Attorney Thiru Vignarajah, center, stands with the family of Bailee Brooks, one of the two girls who died in a car accident almost a week ago.
Man charged in 2020 cold case killing of pregnant woman and her baby in Columbia
Nearly five years after Rabiah Ahmad was shot and killed in Howard County, police have arrested a suspect.
Foundation CEO on Key Bridge fund backlash: ‘This issue now has my full attention.’
After days of public blowback, the Baltimore Community Foundation CEO said she plans to support the families of the six men who died in the Key Bridge collapse.
The Baltimore Community Foundation CEO said honoring donor intent is a key value.
Baltimore County mourns 2 third grade girls killed in I-695 crash
The children, Bailee Brooks and Serenity Gross, were described as bright, happy, joyful and beloved members of the school community.
The exterior of Lutherville Laboratory, an elementary school in Baltimore County, on April 8, 2025.
BWI’s new top official comes from the Federal Aviation Administration
Shannetta R. Griffin was named the administration’s new head at the end of last week.
Shannetta Griffin, the incoming CEO and executive director of the Maryland Aviation Administration.
Ex-priest accused of sex abuse in Baltimore County indicted on 15 charges
William Mannion Jr., known as “Father Bill,” now faces 15 felony counts.
“Father Bill” is alleged to have abused a boy while he was in grades two through four in the early ’90s.
Ex-detention center employee, charged with sexually abusing boys, eligible for home detention
The former staff member at a state-run juvenile detention center accused of sexually abusing six boys was ruled eligible for home detention.
Charles H. Hickey Jr. School, run by the Maryland Department of Juvenile Services.
O’Malley fires up ‘Hands Off!’ protesters: ‘Never gonna give up in this fight for Social Security!’
Hundreds of thousands of people attended more than 1,000 “Hands Off!”-related protests nationwide focused on President Donald Trump and billionaire Elon Musk.
Former Maryland Gov. Martin O’Malley addresses a crowd of protesters outside at the Social Security Administration headquarters in Woodlawn on Saturday.
Baltimore County Fire Lt. Raymond Vargas showed courage and selflessness when others couldn’t
Lt. Raymond Vargas, who spent nearly 12 years with the Baltimore County Fire Department, died March 27 from complications related to leukemia. He was 42.
Lt. Raymond Vargas Jr. stands in front of an American flag
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