Police/Fire

Forecasters warn of elevated fire danger in Baltimore area on Tuesday

BALTIMORE, MD—Forecasters say elevated fire weather conditions are expected on Tuesday across most of Maryland. Relative humidity values are expected to drop back to around 20 to 25 percent by Tuesday afternoon, with some areas possibly seeing relative humidity values below 20 percent for a couple of hours. Westerly winds gust of 15 to 20 mph are expected in the …


Crime, Police/Fire

Arrests reported following Nottingham burglary, Middle River assault

NOTTINGHAM, MD—Police are investigating three local crimes that were reported over the past week. At around 12:45 p.m. on Thursday, March 14, 2024, a suspect entered a location in the 8700-block of Cottington Road in Nottingham (21236), stole property, and was subsequently arrested. At just after midnight on Friday, March 15, two suspects robbed someone in the unit block of …


Woman, dog killed in overnight Dundalk fire caused by discarded smoking materials

DUNDALK, MD—One person has died and another is in critical condition following an overnight fire in Dundalk. At just after 2:30 a.m. on Monday, March 18, crews responded to a house fire in the 3100-block of Shortway (21222). The Baltimore County Fire Department reports that an adult female died in the fire and an adult male is in critical condition.  …

Police investigating after man’s body found on Baltimore County trail

COCKEYVILLE, MD—The Baltimore County Police Department is investigating after a man’s body was found on a county trail on Sunday. At just before 4 p.m. on March 17, officers were called to the Oregon Ridge Trail (21030) for a report of a dead body found off the trail. The identity of the man is currently unknown, and an autopsy is …

Fatal street racing crash in Baltimore County leaves 1 dead

OWINGS MILLS, MD—Maryland State Police are investigating a fatal Sunday crash linked to street racing in Baltimore County. The victim has been identified as Leo Anthony Brooks Jr., 56, of Reisterstown. He was pronounced dead at the scene by emergency medical services personnel. According to a preliminary investigation, Brooks was the driver of a 2017 Mercedes believed to be engaged …

Overnight house fire reported in Carney

CARNEY, MD—Crews responded to a house fire in the Carney area overnight. At just after 2:45 a.m. on Monday, March 18, units responded to a residential fire on Pearlwood Court (21234). Crews arrived to find fire showing from both floors of the home. No injuries were reported.  The cause of the blaze remains under investigation. Photo via Baltimore County Fire …

House fire reported in Nottingham

UPDATE: One dog was rescued and no injuries were reported, according to the Baltimore County Fire Department. Original story below… NOTTINGHAM, MD—Crews are on the scene of a house fire in the Nottingham area. The fire was reported at around 5 p.m. on Sunday, March 17, on Heavrin Court near Necker Avenue (21236). Crews arrived to find heavy fire from …

Baltimore County detective receives National Life Do Good Heroes Award

TOWSON, MD—National Life Group recently announced Baltimore County Police Department Detective Tyler Rivers as the recipient of the 2024 National Life Do Good Heroes Award. Sponsored by the National Life Group Foundation, this award program honors fire rescue and police personnel and departments who perform community service activities above and beyond their public safety duty. Rivers was nominated by Ryan …