BALTIMORE, MD—Federal and local law enforcement agents arrested 14 people and seized narcotics, guns and drug paraphernalia in an operation that spanned Annapolis, Anne Arundel County, and the Baltimore area, authorities announced this week. The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Maryland said in a news release that the “large-scale drug and gun bust” involved more than 500 officers, […]
ROSEDALE, MD—Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski and Department of Recreation and Parks officials on Friday joined state and local elected leaders and skateboarding advocates to debut the new Hazelwood Skate Park, the County’s second public skate bowl facility. “Our residents deserve modern and inclusive recreational opportunities, and Hazelwood Skate Park – the first new skate bowl in Baltimore County in […]
TOWSON, MD—This week, three Baltimore County Police Department members were recognized by the the Maryland Police & Correctional Training Commissions for their outstanding work. Officer R. Rayner (pictured above at left) was honored as the Baltimore County Academy Instructor of the Year. Detective S. Duley (right) received the Baltimore County Non-Academy Instructor of the Year. Sergeant S. Roesler (center) received […]
TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County Public Schools’ Online Learning Program will begin accepting applications for the 2025-2026 school year on November 8 at 1 p.m., officials said on Friday. The program offers full-time online instruction for students in grades 4-12 and is open to any student eligible to attend a Baltimore County public school. Classes are taught by certified BCPS teachers from […]
BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland Department of Transportation has announced major lane closures for the coming weekend and week in Baltimore County. Officials say the closures could impact travel for those driving in the area. All work is weather permitting. The planned closures include the following: Baltimore County MD 140 (Reisterstown Rd.) between Pleasant Hill Rd. and Stocksdale Ave. – County Waterline […]
BALTIMORE, MD—A federal grand jury charged a Maryland man with conspiracy, wire fraud, and aggravated identity theft for his role in a scheme to fraudulently obtain over $1 million in unemployment benefits, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office, District of Maryland. Mervyn Fombe Abiko, 35, also known as “Magic,” was indicted on May 22, 2024. The indictment was unsealed upon […]
KINGSVILLE, MD—A new extension of a well-known local brand will soon be opening at the site of the former Greene’s Butcher Shop. The Kingsville shop closed its doors following the sudden death of its founder, John Greene, back in June. Butcher & Bay at Geresbeck’s is set to open around November 1, according to Councilman David Marks. “I joined Delegates […]
BALTIMORE, MD—A Baltimore County man was arrested on Thursday after he allegedly pointed a gun at a woman during a road rage incident on I-695, Maryland State Police said in a news release. David Belt Jr., 41, of White Hall was charged with first- and second-degree assault and firearm offenses following the incident, which occurred around 2:30 p.m. on Thursday, […]