Maryland officials react to beating death of Tyre Nichols

BALTIMORE, MD—Local leaders in Baltimore and around the state of Maryland are reacting to the beating death of Tyre Nichols in Tennessee. Bodycam footage released on Friday appears to show 29-year-old Tyre Nichols being beaten by multiple Memphis police officers during a traffic stop on January 7th. Fox News reports that the Shelby County Sheriff’s Office has placed two deputies […]

Public comment period under way for I-95 ETL Northbound Extension, I-695 ramps toll rate range setting

BALTIMORE, MD—At Thursday’s meeting of the Maryland Transportation Authority Board, MDTA staff presented an updated proposal and public hearing dates as part of the toll rate range setting process for the new I-95 Express Toll Lanes (ETL) Northbound Extension and I-695 ramps.  The toll proposal mirrors the existing ETL tolling plan. The project combines safety and environmental enhancements, congestion relief, new community […]

Police searching for 16-year-old reported missing from Middle River

MIDDLE RIVER, MD—Police in Baltimore County are searching for a missing teen. Cameron Chan, 16, is 5’2” tall and weighs 90 pounds. Cameron was last seen on Thursday, January 26 in the area of Middle River wearing glasses, a black hoodie, black pants, and black shoes. Anyone with information on Cameron Chan’s whereabouts is asked to dial 9-1-1.

Shooting reported in Middle River

MIDDLE RIVER, MD—Police are on the scene of a Friday evening shooting in Middle River. At around 6:30 p.m. on January 27, officers responded to the 7500-block of Clearlake Lane (21220) for a report of a shooting. At the scene, authorities found a juvenile victim suffering from a non-life threatening gunshot wound. There has been no word on the victim’s […]

Attempted carjacking reported in Nottingham

NOTTINGHAM, MD—Police are investigating an attempted carjacking that was reported on Thursday in Nottingham. At just after 4 p.m. on January 26, a man was in a parking lot in the 5300-block of Campbell Boulevard in Nottingham (21236). As the victim was loading his vehicle with purchased items, three suspects brandished a knife and demanded the vehicle. The man refused […]

Freedom Federal Credit Union announces new philanthropic foundation

BEL AIR, MD—Freedom Federal Credit Union has announced that it has established The Freedom to Help Foundation to further its commitment to community support and to give back to the people, the organizations, and the communities it serves within Baltimore and Harford Counties. Going forward, all community outreach and financial support will now flow through the Foundation. The Freedom to […]

$8,000 worth of appliances stolen from Nottingham storage unit, vehicle stolen from Parkville driveway

NOTTINGHAM, MD—Police are investigating a burglary and two vehicle thefts that were reported this week. Sometime between 9:30 a.m. on Sunday, January 22 and 10 a.m. on Monday, January 23, an individual broke into the a  storage unit in the 7900-block of Belridge Road in Nottingham (21236) and stole more than $8,000 worth of appliances. Sometime between Monday, January 23 […]

Lottery and Gaming Commission finds five applicants qualified for sports wagering

BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland Lottery and Gaming Control Commission this week approved the qualifications of three sports wagering facility applicants and two mobile sports wagering applicants. The businesses are expected to be considered for license awards during the Sports Wagering Application Review Commission’s (SWARC) next scheduled meeting on February 15. Under Maryland’s sports wagering law, the MLGCC conducts background investigations to […]