Police searching for missing Overlea teen

OVERLEA, MD—Police in Baltimore County are searching for a missing teen. Germiya Day, 14, is 5’8” tall and weighs 170 pounds. She was last seen in the Overlea area with long brown braids, white and black jacket gray sweatpants, white crocs, and black glasses. Anyone with information on Germiya Day’s whereabouts is asked to dial 9-1-1 or call police at […]

Assault reported in Middle River, Nottingham business burglarized

NOTTINGHAM, MD—Police are investigating three local crimes that were reported over the weekend. At just after 4:30 a.m. on Saturday, December 3, officers responded to the 700-block of Peterson Road in Middle River (21220) for a report of a disturbance. At the scene, two individuals stated that they were strangled by one other during an altercation. Both were placed under […]

Councilman Marks creates task force to begin drafting vision for White Marsh Town Center

WHITE MARSH, MD—Baltimore County Councilman David Marks on Tuesday announced the creation of a task force that will set a vision for the White Marsh Town Center. The 15-member committee includes a blend of residents and community leaders, planners, and business owners. It will be chaired by Pat Keller, former head of the Baltimore County Office of Planning and president […]

Interim Baltimore County Police Chief sworn in

TOWSON, MD—Interim Baltimore County Police Chief Dennis Delp has been sworn in. Chief Delp was sworn in Tuesday morning by the Honorable Julie Ensor, Clerk of the Circuit Court. Delp replaces outgoing Police Chief Melissa Hyatt, who last month announced that she would be stepping down on December 5, 2022. “This morning, Colonel Dennis J. Delp was sworn in as […]

Police searching for missing Towson teen

UPDATE: Police say Hermonie Quick has been located. Original story below… —— TOWSON, MD—Police in Baltimore County are searching for a missing Towson girl. Hermonie Jean Quick, 17, is 5’2” tall and weighs 130 pounds. She was last seen in the Towson area wearing unknown clothing. Anyone with information on Hermonie Jean Quick’s whereabouts is asked to dial 9-1-1 or […]

Governor Hogan announces emergency order banning TikTok, other China-/Russia-based apps in state government

ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Larry Hogan on Tuesday announced that the State of Maryland has issued an emergency cybersecurity directive to prohibit the use of certain Chinese and Russian-influenced products and platforms for the executive branch of state government, including TikTok. These entities present an unacceptable level of cybersecurity risk to the state, and may be involved in activities such as cyber-espionage, […]

Maryland State Board of Education appoints new Executive Director

BALTIMORE, MD—Following a thorough recruitment and hiring process, the Maryland State Board of Education on Tuesday announced the selection of Zachary Hands as the State Board’s Executive Director.  Hands will begin in his new role on December 14, 2022. The Executive Director supports the independent functioning of the State Board. Hands also serves as the de facto Chief Operating Officer […]

Frozen raspberries sold in Maryland recalled due to possible Hepatitis contamination

WAHSINGTON—Exportadora Copramar is recalling 1,260 cases of James Farm frozen raspberries due to the potential of the product being contaminated with Hepatitis A. U.S. Food and Drug Administration testing indicated the presence of Hepatitis A in James Farm branded frozen raspberries identified by UPC Code: 76069501010 and Lot Code – 22-165. Hepatitis A is a contagious liver disease that results […]