PERRY HALL, MD—Police say a driver in Perry Hall was arrested on Monday after nearly running over fire department personnel. The incident occurred at 5:30 a.m. on October 25 when the driver of a vehicle in the 4200-block of Silver Spring Road (21128) failed to obey a police officer’s order and fled the scene. The driver went into reverse and […]
PARKVILLE. MD—A Parkville resident was able to walk away after foiling a robbery attempt overnight. The incident occurred at just after midnight early Tuesday morning in the area of Woodside Avenue at Wilson Avenue (21234). Police say the suspect assaulted the victim, then demanded money. The victim fought back and was able to walk away. Authorities say no property was stolen. No […]
UPDATE 2: A suspect has been arrested in connection with this case. UPDATE: The victim in this case has been identified as 21-year-old Barry Ransom of Philadelphia, Pa. Original story below… ———- TOWSON, MD—Detectives with the Baltimore County Police Department are investigating a fatal shooting that occurred in Towson on Monday night. At just before 10:30 p.m., officers responded to […]
NOTTINGHAM, MD—Police are investigating three local crimes that were reported over the past week. At just after 10:45 a.m. on Wednesday, October 20, two people got into a physical altercation in the unit block of Ambo Circle in Middle River (21220). The armed suspect assaulted the victim and his mother and then fled the scene. The suspect was subsequently arrested. […]
TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski on Tuesday announced the formation of an independent Blue Ribbon Commission on Ethics and Accountability, which will perform a comprehensive review and evaluation of Baltimore County’s current laws and policies governing public ethics, open government, and the Office of Inspector General. “Over the last three years, we’ve made Baltimore County’s government more open, accessible, […]
NOTTINGHAM, MD—The National Weather Service has issued a Wind Advisory for the Baltimore area. The advisory will be in effect from noon until midnight on Tuesday. An offshore low pressure system will bring strong winds to the area on Tuesday. Winds of 25–35 MPH are expected with gusts of up to 50 MPH. Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. […]
NOTTINGHAM, MD—Freedom Federal Credit Union this week announced the launch of the fourth annual #FreedomToHelpChallenge, inspired by the giving season and the Credit Union Philosophy of ‘people helping people.’ The six-week social media challenge will accept submissions from November 1st through December 9th and is open to the general public. Individuals, businesses, and local non-profits are invited to post pictures […]
NOTTINGHAM, MD—The National Weather Service has issued a Flash Flood Watch for the Baltimore metro area. The watch will be in effect until 2 a.m.EDT on Tuesday. Showers and thunderstorms are expected to produce 1 to 2 inches of rain through Monday evening, with localized amounts of up to 4 inches possible. Heavy rain in a short amount of time […]