State officials announce launch of Maryland Sexual Assault Evidence Kit tracking program

BALTIMORE, MD—Governor Wes Moore and Attorney General Anthony Brown, in partnership with the Maryland Sexual Assault Evidence Kit (SAEK) Policy and Funding Committee and the Governors’ Office of Crime Prevention and Policy (GOCPP), have announced the launch of a statewide tracking system for Sexual Assault Evidence Kits (SAEKs). “When survivors can count on accountability in our justice system, we have […]

Air Quality Alert issued for Baltimore area on Saturday

BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland Department of the Environment has issued an Air Quality Alert for Saturday in the Baltimore area. A Code Orange Air Quality Alert will be in effect for June 22, 2024. A Code Orange Air Quality Alert means that air pollution concentrations within the region may become unhealthy for sensitive groups. Sensitive groups include children, people suffering from […]

Missing Dundalk child found in water dies

DUNDALK, MD—The missing 6-year-old child who was found in the water in Baltimore County on Friday has died. At just after 9 a.m. on June 21, crews responded to the 2000-block of Inverton Road in Dundalk for a report of a missing child near a boat ramp. Members from the Baltimore County Fire Department and the Baltimore County Volunteer Firefighter’s […]

Baltimore County lane closures announced for June 21 – 28

BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland Department of Transportation has announced major lane closures for the coming weekend and week in Baltimore County. Officials say the closures could impact travel for those driving in the area. The planned closures include the following: Baltimore County    I-95/I-695 Southwest Interchange – 10 Bridges Rehabilitation – Expect the following single double and triple lane overnight closures between […]

Missing Dundalk 6-year-old found in waters of Lynch Cove

UPDATE: Officials say Marcel has died from his injuries. Original story below… DUNDALK, MD—Police say a missing six-year-old has been found, but is critically injured. The Baltimore County Fire Department located Marcel Traore in the waters of Lynch Cove in Dundalk. Marcel is non-verbal and was reported missing at around 4:45 a.m. on Friday morning.  He was found at around […]

Governor Moore declares state of preparedness for heat wave

ANNAPOLIS, MD—A state of preparedness has been declared for Maryland ahead of an upcoming heat wave that is expected to bring potentially dangerous temperatures this weekend. The declaration (PDF) was signed by Governor Wes Moore and it directs state emergency management officials to coordinate efforts in advance of the potential impacts from the heat and humidity. “The health and safety […]