Overnight house fire reported in Glen Arm

GLEN ARM, MD—Crews responded to a house fire in the Glen Arm area overnight. At just after 2:15 a.m., units responded to a fire on Wineberry Court (21057). Arriving units found heavy smoke showing from a two-story dwelling.  The blaze was contained to the attached garage. The home itself sustained little damage, according to the Long Green Volunteer Fire Company. Photos […]

Maryland casinos generate $165.2 million in gaming revenue in December

BALTIMORE, MD—Maryland’s six casinos combined to generate $165,175,099 in revenue from slot machines and table games during December 2022. The total represents a decrease of $7,726,403 (-4.5%) compared to December 2021. Casino gaming contributions to the state in December 2022 totaled $69,686,506, a decrease of $1,411,802 (-2.0%) compared to December 2021. Contributions to the Education Trust Fund (ETF) in December […]

Maryland drug dealer sentenced to life in prison for murder of a woman, her child in connection with drug trafficking crimes

BALTIMORE, MD—A Maryland drug dealer has been sentenced to life in prison for the murder of a woman and her 7-year-old child in connection with federal drug trafficking crimes. U.S. District Judge Richard D. Bennett this week sentenced Andre Ricardo Briscoe, a/k/a “Poo”, 39, of Baltimore and Cambridge, to life in federal prison for federal drug distribution charges, use of […]

Carney convenience store sells winning $100,000 Maryland Lottery scratch-off

CARNEY, MD—Finding Maryland Lottery Ravens scratch-offs tucked in their holiday stockings is a holiday tradition for one Harford County family, and this year they had more than just the fun of playing the games to celebrate. On the day after Christmas, the parents of two young boys found a $100,000 top-prize winner among the scratch-offs in the adults’ stockings. The […]

POLL: Should Baltimore County ban plastic bags?

UPDATE: The Baltimore County Council has passed the bag ban bill. Original story below… —— NOTTINGHAM, MD—Baltimore County officials are considering a bill that would ban plastic bags. The Bring Your Own Bag Act hopes to address trash buildup across the county and in its streams. Baltimore County Councilman Izzy Patoka (D-District 2) introduced and serves as one of the […]

Home invasion reported in Rosedale; vehicles stolen in Middle River, Hillendale

NOTTINGHAM, MD—Police are investigating a home invasion, two robberies, and two vehicle thefts that were reported over the past week. Between 5:30 p.m. on December 27 and 8:30 a.m. on December 28, a 2012 Subaru Forrester was stolen from a parking lot in the 9000-block of Pulaski Highway in Middle River (21220). Between 10:15 and 10:45 p.m. on December 29, […]

Police searching for missing Towson man

UPDATE: Police say Wayne Reed Jr. has been located. Original story below… ——— TOWSON, MD—Police in Baltimore County area searching for a missing Towson man. Wayne Reed Jr., 82, is 6’1″ tall and weighs 193 pounds. Authorities say he was last seen in the Towson area wearing unknown clothing. Anyone with information on Wayne Reed Jr.’s whereabouts is asked to […]

Fatal Baltimore County crash leaves one dead

OWINGS MILLS, MD—Police in Baltimore County are investigating a fatal, Monday morning crash that left one person dead. At just before 11:30 a.m. on January 2, a 2015 Infiniti was traveling southbound on Reisterstown Road approaching Dolfield Road when it lost control and struck a 2022 Dodge Ram. The Dodge Ram was pushed on top of a 2019 Kia, and […]