Indiana man arrested for alleged threat to U.S. Naval Academy

CHESTERTON, Ind.—A Chesterton man was arrested on Friday for allegedly sending an online threat directed at the United States Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland. Jackson Fleming, 23, was taken into custody on Sept. 12, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of Indiana. He is suspected of making the threat on Sept. 11 through a social media […]

Suspicious package under investigation in Middle River

UPDATE: Police have determined that the package is not a threat. All roads have been reopened. Original story below… ——— MIDDLE RIVER, MD—Authorities are investigating a suspicious package in the Middle River area. At around 2:30 p.m. on Saturday, the Baltimore County Police Department said officers were investigating a suspicious package that had been left in the 900-block of Middle […]

Suspicious package prompts police response at Festival at Perry Hall shopping center

NOTTINGHAM, MD—A suspicious package resulted in a heavy police response in the Nottingham area on Thursday afternoon. At just after 12 p.m. on May 22, 2025, officers responded to a reported suspicious package at the Festival at Perry Hall shopping center, located in the 4100-block of E. Joppa Road (21236), according to Councilman David Marks. A heavy police presence was […]

Maryland man pleads guilty in sweeping swatting conspiracy

BALTIMORE, MD—A Maryland man has pleaded guilty to federal charges related to his role in a swatting conspiracy that targeted law enforcement and emergency services across the United States. Owen Jarboe, 19, of Hagerstown, admitted to participating in a swatting scheme from December 2023 to January 18, 2024, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Maryland. Swatting […]

Police investigating bomb threat received by Baltimore County Board of Elections

UPDATE: determined that the threat was unfounded, and there is no danger to the public. Original story below… ——— TOWSON, MD—Police in Baltimore County are investigating a bomb threat. At approximately 10:30 p.m. on Friday night, November 8, authorities said they were investigating a bomb threat that was made against the Baltimore County Board of Elections. Officials say the threat […]

Juvenile arrested after making threats against Fallston High School

FALLSTON, MD—The Harford County Sheriff’s Office says a juvenile has been arrested after making threats against a local school. Over the past two days, authorities have investigated five threats made against area schools and have charged a juvenile with crimes related to making threats involving the school system. Police say the School Resource Officer assigned to Fallston High School was […]

AMC Theatres in White Marsh evacuated following phone threat

UPDATE: Police say a search of the theater revealed no threat to the public. Regular activity will resume shortly. Original story below… ——— NOTTINGHAM, MD—Police say the AMC Theatres on THE AVENUE at White Marsh has been temporarily evacuated and closed due to a telephone threat. At just before 2:15 p.m. on Sunday, September 15, officers from responded to AMC […]

Maryland man, two others charged in federal court for alleged bomb threat swatting scheme

BALTIMORE, MD—A federal grand jury has indicted three people, accusing them of placing a series of bomb threats against schools, hospitals, airports, and other institutions. Owen Jarboe, 18, of Hagerstown, Maryland; Evan Strauss, 26, of Moneta, Virginia; and Brayden Grace, 18, of Columbus, Ohio; were charged in a six-count indictment with conspiracy, cyberstalking, interstate threatening communications and threats to damage […]