Baltimore County officials encourage residents to dispose of unwanted medications on National Drug Take-Back Day

TOWSON, MD—On Saturday, October 26, Baltimore County officials are recognizing National Prescription Drug Take Back Day, a nationwide initiative organized by the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration to highlight safe, convenient, and responsible means of disposing of prescription drugs in communities, while raising awareness about the disease of prescription drug addiction. On National Prescription Drug Take Back Day, residents are encouraged […]

Woman arrested in connection with Fallston vehicle arson

FALLSTON, MD—Deputies from the Office of the State Fire Marshal’s Northeast Region arrested a woman on Friday morning in connection with a vehicle fire that occurred in Fallston on Sunday afternoon, October 20, 2019. Kyra Lynn Compton, 22, of Edgewood, was arrested on charges of second-degree arson, second-degree malicious burning, and destruction of property after taking her mother’s 2007 Jeep […]

Crash with rescue reported in Glen Arm

GLEN ARM, MD—Crews are on the scene of a serious, Friday night crash in Glen Arm. Th crash was reported at 9:30 p.m. along Manor Road at Wineberry Court (21057). At the scene, a vehicle reportedly struck a utility pole and one person is trapped. There has been no word on any injuries. Motorists should use caution in the area. […]

Major crash shuts down I-695 inner loop in Parkville

UPDATE 2: The Baltimore County Fire Department reports that 4 adult patients and 3 pediatric patients were transported to hospitals. The extent of their injuries in unknown at this time. UPDATE: The State Highway Administration reports that all lanes on the inner loop have been reopened. Original story below. PARKVILLE, MD—Crews responded to a major crash on I-695 in Parkville […]

Councilman Marks: Mountain Christian Church to drop wastewater plan at Gunpowder Falls

JOPPA, MD—Baltimore County Councilman David Marks said on Thursday that he had received word from the Maryland Department of the Environment that Mountain Christian Church has withdrawn its request for a permit to discharge treated wastewater near the Little Gunpowder Falls. The plan met resistance from numerous Kingsville, White Marsh, and Joppa residents and environmentalists such as the Gunpowder Riverkeeper. […]