BALTIMORE, MD—Millions of steam cleaners are being recalled because they can expel hot water or steam onto users while heating or during use, posing a burn hazard. This recall involves multiple models of the BISSELL Steam Shot Handheld Steam Cleaners in the model series 39N7 and 2994. “STEAM SHOT” or “POWER STEAMER” is printed on the side of the product. […]
BALTIMORE, MD—The FBI and local law enforcement partners are investigating a surge of armed robberies, known as “jugging” crimes, at financial institutions in Maryland. At least 21 bank and ATM customers have been victimized by these crimes just in the first week of July. “Jugging” refers to a crime in which a suspect, or group of suspects, targets customers believed […]
ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Wes Moore this week attended the inaugural Service Year Option and Maryland Corps member commencement. Together with member participants, Governor Moore, Lieutenant Governor Aruna Miller and members of the Moore-Miller Administration, City of Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott, members of the Maryland General Assembly, and host site partner representatives from across the state gathered to celebrate the milestone achievement. […]
NOTTINGHAM, MD—Wednesday evening’s storms are wreaking havoc on local roadways, with wires down and several rescues under way. Pulaski Highway at Rosedale Avenue in Rosedale is flooded with several people trapped in their vehicles, according to the White Marsh Volunteer Fire Company. Eastern Boulevard is closed in both directions between White Marsh Boulevard and Martin Boulevard due to live power […]
WHITE MARSH, MD—Crews are on the scene of a crash involving a tractor-trailer on Interstate 95. The crash was reported at around 5:15 p.m. on Wednesday evening in the Express Toll Lane along southbound I-95 near I-695. A passenger vehicle and a tractor-trailer were involved in the crash. The tractor-trailer has overturned and is leaking diesel fuel, according to the […]
BALTIMORE, MD—There were nine boating accidents in Maryland over the July 4 weekend, down from 12 in each of the previous two years, according to a news release from the Maryland Natural Resources Police. The DNRP said that there were no boating fatalities recorded over Independence Day weekend, which is the busiest boating holiday of the year. Police said that […]
BEL AIR, MD—A Harford County Sheriff’s Office deputy has been indicted on theft and forgery charges, officials said Wednesday. Shawn Forton, 40, was suspended without pay after a grand jury indicted him on July 16. The charges stem from allegations that were investigated by the Criminal Investigations Division and the Office of Professional Standards. A female victim told police that […]
ANNAPOLIS, MD—A man from Anne Arundel County was arrested Wednesday for shooting at the driver of a black Jeep on the Bay Bridge in June, the Maryland Transportation Authority announced in a press release. Melvin Clark, 41, of Severn, was charged with first-degree assault, reckless endangerment, driving a vehicle while impaired by alcohol and other charges, MDTA police said. Clark […]