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 […]
BALTIMORE, MD—The National Weather Service has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Watch for the Baltimore area. The watch will remain in effect until 10 p.m. on Wednesday, July 17th. Forecasters say quarter-sized hail, frequent lightning, and wind gusts of up to 70 mph will be the main risks associated with any storms that develop. Residents should stay tuned to local forecasts.
COLLEGE PARK, MD—Maryland State Police rescued a dog that was left unattended in a hot vehicle on Tuesday. Trooper Shane McGregor, assigned to the Aviation Command, assisted the College Park barrack with a reported dog left in a hot car on the shoulder of I-495 near the Baltimore-Washington Parkway on July 16th. Once on scene, troopers observed a dog left […]
UPDATE: Miami Beach will also be closed on Friday, July 19, 2024. Original story below… MIDDLE RIVER, MD—A popular beach in the Middle River area will be closed on Thursday. The Baltimore County Department of Recreation and Parks says Miami Beach Park will be closed for the day on July 18 for maintenance. Beach access will be available at nearby […]
OWINGS MILLS, MD—Baltimore County Public Schools is looking to collaborate with more businesses and organizations to support students’ success, and it’s doing so by hosting the BCPS Partnership Fair on Wednesday, July 17. The fair, which runs from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at New Town High School in Owings Mills, is an opportunity for BCPS to strengthen its partnerships […]
BALTIMORE, MD—A Baltimore woman is celebrating a huge $240,000 lottery win. “Shawn,” who has played Keno for six years, says she was at a loss for words when she checked her ticket on the Maryland Lottery app on July 15. “I was just stopping by to pick up some party favors and decided to play Keno on a whim,” Shawn […]