Labor Day: Maryland State Police to step up patrols for impaired, distracted, aggressive drivers

PIKESVILLE, MD—Maryland State Police officials are urging motorists to stay safe during the Labor Day weekend and avoid impaired, distracted, and aggressive driving. State troopers from all 23 barracks will conduct saturation patrols throughout the holiday weekend as part of the “No DUI Friday” National Highway Traffic Safety Administration initiative. Enforcement is bolstered by funds from the Maryland Department of […]

Barricade situation unfolding in Dunfield

UPDATE 2: Police say the barricade situation, which involved a warrant, has been resolved peacefully. UPDATE: Authorities have confirmed that this incident is occurring in the 8500-block of Hydra Lane (21236). Residents are advised to avoid the immediate area while police work to resolve this matter. Original story below… ——— NOTTINGHAM, MD—Police are responding to a Wednesday morning barricade situation […]

U.S. News & World Report ranks BCPS high schools among best in state, nation

TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County’s public high schools placed well in the annual U.S. News & World Report’s Best High Schools list that was released on Wednesday, with five placing among the top 30 high schools in the state, 10 among the top 150, three among the state’s top five magnet schools, and two among the nation’s best magnet schools. Eastern Technical […]

Nottingham woman claims winning $50,000 Pick 5 ticket

BALTIMORE, MD—A Baltimore County woman believes she is on a winning streak after claiming one prize at Maryland Lottery headquarters only to score $50,000 later that day playing Pick 5. The lucky Nottingham woman happily claimed her latest prize last week and shared her story. The lucky lady was leaving Maryland Lottery headquarters after claiming a second-chance prize and eager […]

BOOM ALERT: Aberdeen Proving Ground announces testing schedule for week of August 28

ABERDEEN, MD—Loud noise alert! Aberdeen Proving Ground officials say the base has firing operations scheduled the week of August 28, 2023. APG has firing operations scheduled this week between approximately 8:30 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. Noise may be heard in some areas off the installation. Military weapons, watercraft, and/or aircraft will be visible during daytime and nighttime hours. Residents may […]

Robberies reported in Nottingham, Rosedale

NOTTINGHAM, MD—Police are investigating three local crimes that were reported over the past week. Sometime between 11:40 and 11:45 a.m. on Tuesday, August 22, 2023, an armed suspect entered a location in the 8100-block of Honeygo Boulevard in Nottingham (21236), stole items, and committed a first-degree assault against the victim. At just after 7:15 a.m. on Wednesday, August 23, a […]