Baltimore County Police Department announces community events in observance of National Crime Victims’ Rights Week 2024

TOWSON, MD—Every April, the Office for Victims of Crime leads communities throughout the country in their annual observances of National Crime Victims’ Rights Week (NCVRW). Through NCVRW, the Baltimore County Police Department will honor crime victims and survivors, recognize the professionals and volunteers who provide critical services to victims of crime, and raise awareness about crime victims’ rights and services. […]

Fire reported at Target in White Marsh

NOTTINGHAM, MD—Crews are responding to a reported fire at the Target on Campbell Boulevard. At just after 4:30 p.m. on Thursday, the White Marsh Volunteer Fire Company reported that units were responding to a fire in the “seasonal” section of the store. WMVFC reports that the fire was intentionally set and had been extinguished with fire extinguishers prior to their […]

Suspect arrested after stealing vehicle near Nottingham Post Office

NOTTINGHAM, MD—A police pursuit has concluded and a suspect has been arrested after a vehicle was stolen in the Nottingham area on Wednesday morning. Police had reportedly responded to a report of a stolen vehicle near the Nottingham Post Office on Mercantile Road. The suspect fled and a pursuit began, with the suspect eventually bailing out and running into the […]

Councilman Marks to cosponsor Adequate Public Facilities legislation

NOTTINGHAM, MD—Baltimore County Councilman David Marks will cosponsor legislation that reforms the Adequate Public Facilities Ordinance (APFO), a statute that governs how development is approved in school districts. The bill is sponsored by Councilman Izzy Patoka, chair of the County Council. The current APFO has been widely criticized by many community leaders and parents as allowing development in areas where […]

Local community, business organizations send letter to MDOT regarding ‘unsafe’ stretch of I-95

NOTTINGHAM, MD—More than a dozen local community groups and business organizations have written a letter to Maryland Department of Transportation Secretary Paul Wiedefeld regarding what they deem to be an unsafe stretch of Interstate 95 in northeastern Baltimore County and southern Harford County. The letter reads as follows: Secretary Paul Wiedefeld (MDOT), We are writing today concerning the ongoing construction […]