Gas prices jump as West Coast skyrockets

NOTTINGHAM, MD—For the second straight week, gas prices have headed higher, with the nation’s average gas price posting a rise of 11.1 cents from a week ago to $3.78 per gallon on Monday, according to GasBuddy data compiled from more than 11 million individual price reports covering over 150,000 stations nationwide. The national average is up 0.4 cents from a […]

Faith & Blue Weekend: Maryland State Police to celebrate with communities in Perry Hall, Rosedale

PIKESVILLE, MD—Maryland State Police will join faith-based organizations and law enforcement agencies across the state to celebrate National Faith & Blue Weekend, which is set for Oct. 7-10, 2022. National Faith & Blue Weekend is a collaborative initiative that builds bridges and breaks down biases through activities and outreach amongst law enforcement professionals and the communities they serve. The weekend […]

Man arrested after exposing himself in Overlea, car thief sets vehicle on fire in Rosedale

NOTTINGHAM, MD—Police are investigating several local crimes that were reported over the past week. At just before 1 p.m. on Sunday, September 25, officers responded to the 5100-block of Terrace Drive in Overlea/Nottingham (21236) after a known individual exposed himself and threatened his neighbor with a knife. Police placed the suspect under arrest. At just after 4:15 a.m. on Thursday, […]

Local groups to hold ‘Safe Schools 911’ rally at Perry Hall High School on Monday

PERRY HALL, MD—Local organizations will be holding a “safe schools” rally in Perry Hall on Monday. Minister Karen Bush, Family Comprehensive Ministry Church, and the Baltimore County Parent and Student Coalition will host a “Safe Schools 911” rally at Perry Hall High School. The rally will take place at 5:30 p.m. on Monday, October 3, 2022. The event description reads […]

Crews responded to five crashes Saturday night, Sunday morning

WHITE MARSH, MD—The wet weather is causing headaches for local motorists as the remnants of Hurricane Ian pass through the Baltimore area. The White Marsh Volunteer Fire Company reports that units responded to five motor vehicle crashes from Saturday night to Sunday morning. At just after 9:30 a.m. on Sunday morning, crews responded to a crash on White Marsh Boulevard […]

Maryland man convicted for his role in $28 million Ponzi scheme

GREENBELT, MD—A federal jury in Maryland has convicted Arley Ray Johnson, 63, of Bowie, on charges of conspiracy, wire fraud, and securities fraud, in connection with a $28 million Ponzi scheme involving 1st Million, a purported wealth management and financial literacy company. Johnson was convicted after a 10-day trial. The conviction was announced by United States Attorney for the District […]

Crash reported on I-695 in Carney

CARNEY, MD—Crews are on the scene of a Saturday morning crash on I-695 in Parkville/Carney. The crash was reported at around 10:30 a.m. along the outer loop at Perring Parkway. Injuries have been reported and several outer loop lanes are closed at Perring Parkway, according to the Providence Volunteer Fire Company. Motorists should expect delays in the area.