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Harford County sheriff blasts Democratic congresswoman’s remarks on woman murdered by illegal immigrant as ‘deeply troubling’

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BEL AIR, MD—The sheriff of Harford County, Maryland, issued a sharp rebuke on Monday against U.S. Rep. Jasmine Crockett, a Texas Democrat, for referring to a slain 20-year-old local woman as a “random dead person” during a congressional debate on immigration policy. Sheriff Jeffrey Gahler, whose county includes the site of the 2022 killing, described Crockett’s comments as “deeply troubling” […]

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Harford County Sheriff’s Office warns of high-pressure driveway repair scam, suspect’s identity sought

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BEL AIR, MD—The Harford County Sheriff’s Office is warning residents, particularly the elderly, about a high-pressure driveway repair scam after an incident in Darlington earlier this week. Authorities are seeking the public’s help in identifying a man accused of pressuring an elderly woman into overpriced and unwanted repairs. According to a Facebook post by the Sheriff’s Office, on July 20, […]

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Edgewood woman sentenced to life for fatal 2019 arson

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EDGEWOOD, MD—An Edgewood woman was sentenced this week to life in prison, with all but 180 years suspended, for a 2019 arson that killed four people. Bobbie Sue Hodge, 66, received the new sentence after her previous 2022 conviction was remanded for a new trial by the Appellate Court of Maryland. The Harford County State’s Attorney’s Office announced the sentencing of […]

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Edgewood double-shooting leaves two wounded, one critical

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EDGEWOOD, MD—Harford County Sheriff’s detectives are investigating a double-shooting in Edgewood that left two people wounded, one critically, late Sunday night. Deputies were dispatched to the 1600-block of Candlewood Court at just after 10:45 p.m. on Sunday, July 6, after receiving a report of a shooting. Upon arrival, they found a 24-year-old female and a 23-year-old male both suffering from […]

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Harford County Sheriff’s Office announces passing of Sergeant George Gregory Dietz

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HARFORD COUNTY, MD—The Harford County Sheriff’s Office on Tuesday announced the passing of one of its sheriffs. Sergeant George Gregory “Greg” Dietz served with the department for 27 years and passed away suddenly at his residence on Monday night. “Throughout his career, Sgt. Dietz served in many roles exemplifying his commitment to public safety and community involvement, including Patrol Services, […]

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66-year-old man arrested following domestic-related homicide in Harford County

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ABINGDON, MD—A 66-year-old Abingdon man has been arrested and charged with first-degree murder in connection with the fatal shooting of his wife, the Harford County Sheriff’s Office announced on Tuesday. David Williams was taken into custody after deputies responded to a shooting report late Monday night in the 2800-block of Bynum Overlook Drive. Deputies, dispatched around 10:45 p.m. Monday, June […]

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