Item 8.01. Other Events

On January 8, 2009, Carrollton Bancorp, (the "Company") announced that it had received preliminary approval to receive up to $9.2 million from the U.S. Department of the Treasury under the Treasury's Capital Purchase Program. The Treasury would purchase up to $9.2 million in preferred stock from the Company and receive warrants to purchase up to approximately $1.4 million of the Company's common stock. A copy of the press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1.

Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(c) Exhibits

Exhibit Description

99.1 Press Release issued January 8, 2009

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