BALTIMORE, MD—With 17 state capitals being the most populated cities in their states, the personal-finance website WalletHub this week released its report on 2023’s Best State Capitals for Safety & More. Annapolis ranked in the top 20, coming in at No. 18 on this year’s list. Austin, TX came in at No. 1 following by Raleigh, NC (No.2) and Madison, […]
UPDATE 4: David Linthicum has been sentenced to consecutive life sentences. UPDATE 3: A police pursuit is now in progress in the Fallston area. UPDATE 2: Police now say David Linthicum is believed to be wearing a dark short-sleeved shirt and dark shorts. UPDATE: Six BCPS schools will be closed on Thursday as the manhunt continues. An updated photo of […]
TOWSON, MD—Through funding made available by the Federal Bureau of Justice Assistance, the Baltimore County Police Department on Wednesday announced the launch of Maryland’s first Sexual Assault Forensic Evidence – Inventory, Tracking, and Reporting (SAFE-ITR) website. This public-facing tool allows users to track the handling of sexual assault kits (SAKS) within the department’s possession. This is accomplished by tracking the […]
UPDATE 2: Police are actively searching for the armed-and-dangerous suspect involved in this incident. UPDATE: Police are asking nearby residents to shelter-in-place. Original story below… ——— COCKEYSVILLE, MD—Police are responding to a Wednesday afternoon shooting in Cockeysville. Initial reports indicate that shots were fired at just before 3 p.m. on February 8 in the area of Powers Avenue at Sherwood […]
TOWSON, MD—County Executive Johnny Olszewski on Wednesday announced that Baltimore County has been selected to participate in the competitive second phase of Results for America’s Good Jobs & Equity Project, backed by the Families and Workers Fund, which will help 12 U.S. jurisdictions implement innovative job quality strategies that promote economic mobility and strengthen local economies. “We’re thrilled that Baltimore […]
PARKVILLE, MD—A woman sustained serious injuries in a Wednesday morning house fire in Parkville. The fire broke out at around 11:45 a.m. on February 8 in the 7900-block of Beverly Avenue (21234). One woman was rescued from the fire, then medics transported her to Bayview Burn Center with serious injuries, according to the Baltimore County Fire Department. The cause of […]
UPDATE: One woman sustained serious injuries in this fire. Original story below… —— PARKVILLE, MD—Crews are on the scene of a Wednesday morning house fire in the Parkville area. The fire was reported at around 11:45 a.m. on February 8 in the 7900-block of Beverly Avenue (21234). The Baltimore County Volunteer Firefighter’s Association reports that one occupant has been rescued […]
NOTTINGHAM, MD—Crews are responding to reports of smoke inside of a Nottingham-area church. At around 11:30 a.m., units from White Marsh Volunteer Fire Company responded to Faith Fellowship Church, located at 4375 Ebenezer Road (21236), after witnesses reported seeing smoke inside of the building. WMVFC reports that the issue was caused by a faulty HVAC air handler. No injuries were […]