Maryland’s DNA database records 10,000th total hit

PIKESVILLE, MD—Colonel Woodrow W. Jones III, Superintendent of the Maryland State Police, this week announced the latest milestone for Maryland’s DNA database, supporting its role as a tool for law enforcement in the ongoing effort to reduce crime, apprehend criminals, and exonerate the innocent. Maryland’s DNA database, housed at the State Police Forensic Sciences Division laboratory, has now recorded 10,000 […]

Motorcycle crash reported on I-95

UPDATE: The driver of the motorcycle has been pronounced dead. Traffic is being diverted onto I-695. Original story below… ——— WHITE MARSH, MD—Crews are on the scene of a Wednesday evening motorcycle crash on Interstate 95. The crash was reported at around 8 p.m. along southbound I-95 just prior to I-695, according to the White Marsh Volunteer Fire Company. There […]

Catalytic converter stolen in Rosedale, assault reported in Middle River

NOTTINGHAM, MD—Police are investigating several local crimes that were reported this week. Between 7 p.m. on Saturday, October 8 and 7 a.m. on Monday, October 10, an individual cut off the locks to four containers in the 9100-block of Pulaski Highway in Middle River (21220) and stole construction tools. Between 8 p.m. Sunday, October 9 and 7:30 p.m. Monday, October […]

Baltimore County releases draft Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan for public comment

TOWSON, MD—The Department of Public Works and Transportation on Wednesday released a draft report, which includes recommendations to bolster the County’s ongoing efforts to expand bicycle and pedestrian infrastructure improvements in Baltimore County. The public will have the opportunity to provide feedback on the recommendations until Tuesday, November 1, and may submit comments online. “We are proud to have reimagined […]

Attorney General Frosh announces Final Order against unlicensed Middle River home improvement contractor

MIDDLE RIVER, MD—Maryland Attorney Brian E. Frosh has announced that the Consumer Protection Division has entered a Final Order against Patrick Michael Savage, who did business as Extreme Backyard’s, resolving charges that Savage violated the Consumer Protection Act when he took deposits from consumers for home improvement services, failed to provide the services, and refused to refund consumers’ money. The […]

BCPS to hold virtual town hall on student, staff safety

TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County Public Schools officials are inviting parents, staff, students, and community members to a live virtual town hall to learn more about the school system’s efforts to ensure student and staff safety, available community resources, and opportunities to build positive partnerships for student support. The town hall will include a question-and-answer period. Families can submit questions in advance […]

Councilman Marks recommends Perry Hall man for Veterans Commission

NOTTINGHAM, MD—Baltimore County Councilman David Marks has recommended Perry Hall resident Robert (Rob) Eckert to the Commission on Veterans Affairs. Eckert enlisted as an Infantryman in the U.S. Army National Guard in 2010. After returning home from basic training in September, he attended Rutgers University and joined the Rutgers Army ROTC program. Eckert graduated in the spring of 2013 with […]

Police searching for clues in 2015 missing person case

ROSEDALE, MD—Detectives in Baltimore County continue to search for information that may help solve a missing person case from 2015. Martise Brian Williams, who was reported missing by his father, was last seen by his family on August 4, 2015, at his home in the 6000-block of Mannington Avenue (21206). A witness reported seeing Martise around the Liberty Road corridor the […]