Baltimore County Public Schools teacher arrested on alleged sex abuse charges

UPDATE: Baltimore County Public Schools officials have issued a statement. Original story below… NOTTINGHAM, MD—A Baltimore County Public Schools teacher has been arrested on sex abuse charges. Detectives from the Baltimore County Police Department’s Crimes Against Children Unit arrested 40-year-old Sean Brooks with sexual abuse of a minor, which stemmed from alleged crimes that occurred on school premises. Brooks, who […]

Dundalk man arrested following road rage incident on I-695

NOTTINGHAM, MD—A Dundalk man has been arrested and charged with gun and drug offenses in Baltimore and Harford counties following an alleged road rage incident involving a firearm, Maryland State Police announced Friday. Travis Dontray Thomas, 26, faces charges including two counts of felony assault, two counts of misdemeanor assault, and using a firearm during a felony crime in Baltimore […]

NOW YOU KNOW: Celebrate National Drive-In Movie Night at Bengies Drive-In Theatre in Middle River

The following is an update from Delegates Kathy Szeliga and Ryan Nawrocki. MIDDLE RIVER, MD—Delegates Kathy Szeliga and Ryan Nawrocki are encouraging Marylanders to celebrate National Drive-In Movie Night this June 6th by visiting a true local treasure, the Bengies Drive-In Theatre, located in Middle River. On June 6th, Bengies Drive-In marks its 69th anniversary this year, coinciding with the […]

ICE arrests MS-13 gang member in Maryland after four prior deportations

BALTIMORE, MD—U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement arrested a 20-year-old Salvadoran national and validated MS-13 gang member in Frederick, Maryland, on May 27, marking his fifth apprehension after four previous deportations, ICE officials said. Moises Alberto Figueroa-Bonilla, who is illegally present in the U.S., was taken into custody at his residence, according to ICE. The agency described Figueroa as a threat […]

Essex middle school teacher arrested on sex offense charges

ESSEX, MD—An Essex middle school teacher has been arrested on sex offense charges, police said on Friday. On May 30, 2025, detectives with the Baltimore County Police Department arrested 61-year-old Roger Myers, of Towson, on multiple sex offense and assault charges which stem from alleged crimes that occurred on the premises of Deep Creek Middle School in Essex. Myers, who […]

Two dogs die in Harford County house fire caused by lightning strike

JARRETTSVILLE, MD—Fire investigators say two dogs died in a Harford County house fire that was caused by a lightning strike over the weekend. The fire broke out at just before 6:15 p.m. on Friday, May 16, 2025 in the 2300-block of Schuster Road in Jarrettsville. Upon arrival, firefighters discovered heavy fire throughout the house. Due to the home’s location, firefighters […]