House fire reported in Glen Arm

UPDATE: Approximately 70 firefighters are on the scene working to extinguish the blaze. No injuries have been reported at this time. Original story below… ——— GLEN ARM, MD—Crews are on the scene of a Sunday afternoon house fire in Glen Arm. The fire was reported at around 2 p.m. in the 12000-block of Manor Road (21057). Arriving units found fire […]

Judge rules against ending Maryland pandemic unemployment benefits, state will appeal

BALTIMORE, MD—A Baltimore judge on Saturday night issued a temporary restraining order halting Governor Larry Hogan’s decision to end federal pandemic unemployment benefits. The decision was reached just prior to benefits expiring at midnight. Saturday’s ruling will expire on July 13, according to CBS Baltimore, unless it is renewed or extended. Marylander’s will now continue to receive the $300 in […]

31-year-old man killed in overnight motorcycle crash in Rosedale

NOTTINGHAM, MD—A 31-year-old man was killed in an overnight motorcycle crash in Rosedale. Jose Andres Gonzalez Perla did not survive an early morning crash that occurred at the intersection of King Avenue and Franklin Square Drive (21237), at just after 1:15 a.m. on Saturday. A preliminary investigation found that Perla failed to stop at a red light while driving a […]

Two arrested on gun, drug charges on Pulaski Highway

BALTIMORE, MD—Two individuals prohibited from possessing firearms were arrested during recent enforcement by a task force working along Baltimore County/Baltimore City line. Phillip J. Desmarais, 23,  and David D. Genius, 23, both of Baltimore, are now facing numerous drug and weapon charges. On June 30, Maryland State Police Strike Force 7, a component of the Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task […]

Governor Hogan announces salary increases to attract, retain correctional officers

ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Larry Hogan on Friday announced $13 million in salary increases for employees who are charged with the care and custody of inmates within Maryland’s correctional facilities. This follows the administration’s announcement last week of increased salaries for new hires into these critical positions. These salary enhancements are designed to enhance the state’s ability to compete in an area […]

Kingsville man finds winning $50,000 Powerball ticket in his laundry basket

KINGSVILLE, MD—Double-checking pockets before doing laundry is essential for Maryland Lottery players. Just ask a lucky Kingsville man who found his $50,000 winning Powerball ticket in a pair of trousers that were about to go into the washing machine. The 75-year-old retired firefighter said that his wife was just about to do the laundry when he decided to double-check his […]

Olszewski announces legislation to create oversight board for Inspector General

UPDATE 2: UPDATE: Baltimore County officials have announced that the administration will be postponing plans to introduce legislation to create an oversight board for the Office of the Inspector General. UPDATE: The Association of Inspectors General has issued an open letter to Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski and the Baltimore County Council expressing “grave concerns” about Olszewski’s bill to restructure the […]