Baltimore DPW Supervisor Indicted In Extortion Scheme

BALTIMORE (WJZ) — A Baltimore Department of Public Works supervisor was indicted Wednesday on federal extortion and gun charges after officials said he used city resources to install services for private developers and residents without applying for city permits or paying city fees.
Ronald Maurice Smith, 46, of Baltimore, is also accused of personally enriching himself by using city employees, equipment and materials to install water, sewer and fire lines for lower prices than city-approve