BALTIMORE, MD—A new illegal firearms initiative announced on Friday, Project Guardian-DMV, is designed to reduce violent crime and further enforce federal firearms laws across the District of Columbia, Maryland, and Virginia (DMV). The new initiative builds upon the Justice Department’s national effort, Project Guardian, announced by Attorney General William P. Barr on Wednesday. The initiative was announced by United States […]
ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Larry Hogan on Friday announced that he had appointed Nicole Williams to the Maryland House of Delegates. The governor appointed Williams following the recommendation of the Prince George’s County Democratic Central Committee. “I am confident that Nicole Williams will represent the citizens of Prince George’s County admirably in her new role as state delegate,” said Governor Hogan. “I […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
MIDDLE RIVER, MD—A Middle River water main break has left some residents without service. The Department of Public Works reports that an eight-inch water main has broken at 94 Kingston Park Lane (21220). Fifty customers and one hydrant are out of service. There has been no ETA on repairs.
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. […]