House fire reported in Rosedale

ROSEDALE, MD—Crews are on the scene of a Friday evening house fire in Rosedale. The fire was reported at just before 5:30 p.m. in the 2000-block of Wintergreen Place (21237). Arriving units found heavy smoke showing from the residence. There has been no word on any injuries. Motorists should use caution in the area.

Two Joppa men arrested, charged in connection with 2019 murder of delivery driver in Edgewood

UPDATE: Amir Stanley Turner, 20, of Edgewood, has also been sentenced to over 18 years in prison in connection with this case. Original story below… —— JOPPA, MD—Two Joppa men are in custody following an indictment by a Harford County Grand Jury for the February 10, 2019, murder of food delivery driver in Edgewood. On February 10, 2019, at approximately […]

Parkville’s FOP Lodge 4 accuses Police Chief Hyatt of ending due process for police officers following HB 670 vote

PARKVILLE, MD—Baltimore County Fraternal Order of Police, Lodge #4, located in Parkville, released a statement on Thursday accusing Baltimore County Police Chief Melissa Hyatt of ending due process for police officers who make an error while on the job. The statement was issued in response to a vote on HB670 by the Maryland Police Training and Standards Commission, which included […]

Attorney General Frosh announces $6 billion settlement with owner, controller of OxyContin manufacturer Purdue Pharma

BALTIMORE, MD—Attorney General Brian E. Frosh has announced that Maryland, joined by seven other states and the District of Columbia, reached a $6 billion settlement with the Sackler family. The agreement, reached after weeks of mediation in the wake of his successful challenge to the former $4.325 billion Purdue bankruptcy plan that released the Sackler family from all liability for […]

Fitbit recalls one million smartwatches due to burn hazard

BALTIMORE, MD—Fitbit is recalling around one million smartwatches sold in the U.S. due to a potential burn hazard. The recall involves only the Fitbit Ionic Smartwatch. It was sold with a polyurethane band and has a 1.4-inch color LCD screen. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commissions says the lithium-ion battery in the Ionic smartwatch can overheat, posing a burn hazard. […]

Police seek to identify Overlea burglary suspects

OVERLEA, MD—Police are asking for the public’s help in identifying two burglary suspects. The two pictured suspects broke into a business located in the 6800-block of Belair Road (21206). Authorities say the burglary occurred on February 16, 2022. Anyone with information on either suspect is asked to call the Baltimore County Police Department Burglary Unit at 410-887-6296 or 410-307-2020.

Police searching for missing Essex 13-year-old

ESSEX, MD—Police are searching for a 13-year-old girl who has gone missing from the Essex area. Mariah Rothenhoefer is 5’6” tall and weighs 180 pounds. She has been reported missing from the 900-block of Arncliffe Road (21221) and was last seen on March 2 wearing a hoodie, gray sweat pants, and black shoes. Anyone with information on Mariah Rothenhoefer‘s whereabouts […]