Edgewood man arrested in scrap metal theft scheme

EDGEWOOD, MD—Maryland State Police have arrested three men connected with the theft of more than $400,000 in scrap metal over several months in Montgomery County. The suspects, Anthony Coles, 51, of Edgewood, Larry Beasley, 69, Baltimore, and Raymond Mason Jr., 31, of Baltimore, are charged with theft over $100,000, theft scheme over $100,000, conspiracy to commit a theft scheme, and […]

Officials discuss crime, traffic during Seven Courts community walk [PHOTOS, VIDEO]

PERRY HALL, MD—Elected officials and law enforcement leaders took a community walk through the Seven Courts area on Thursday evening. County Executive Johnny Olszewski, Councilman David Marks, Delegate Harry Bhandari, and Police Chief Melissa Hyatt were among the participants. Councilman Marks said that, during the course of the walk, they discussed pressing issues that were relevant to the local community. […]

Baltimore County Police Department officers and county citizens honored at annual award ceremony

TOWSON, MD—On Thursday night, the Baltimore County Police Department presented awards to officers and county residents as part of an annual awards ceremony. The event was held at Notre Dame Preparatory School, located at 815 Hampton Lane (21286). Baltimore County Police Chief Melissa R. Hyatt presented the awards, while Pastor Melvin Rascoe presided over the invocation and benediction. Awards were […]

Multiple injuries reported in Parkville crash

PARKVILLE, MD—Multiple injuries were reported in a Friday morning Parkville crash. The Baltimore County Fire Department says that the crash occurred at around 8:30 a.m. at the intersection of Joppa Road and Perring Parkway. One vehicle flipped over in the crash and witnesses were able to rescue a trapped occupant. A second medic unit responded to the scene and multiple […]

Rosedale church evacuated after report of burning smell

ROSEDALE, MD—A Rosedale church was evacuated on Thursday evening. At just before 5:30 p.m., the Baltimore County Fire Department reported that units responded to the 8200-block of Philadelphia Road (21237) to investigate a burning odor. The church was evacuated along with a children’s daycare at the location. The source of the odor was determined to be a malfunctioning heating unit. […]

Serious crash reported in Joppa

JOPPA, MD—Crews are on the scene of a serious, Thursday afternoon crash in Joppa. The crash was reported at about 3:15 p.m. in the 1600-block of Philadelphia Road. Injuries and entrapment have been reported at the scene. A third medic unit is being dispatched. Motorists should avoid the area. [Image via JMVFC]

AAA: More than 55 million travelers taking to the roads and skies this Thanksgiving

TOWSON, MD—More than 55 million travelers are making plans to kick off the holiday season with a trip of 50 miles or more away from home this Thanksgiving. This will be the second-highest Thanksgiving travel volume since AAA began tracking in 2000, trailing only the record set in 2005. Overall, an additional 1.6 million people will travel compared with last […]