Reward offered for information on fatal shooting in northeast Baltimore

BALTIMORE, MD—Metro Crime Stoppers of Maryland is offering a reward for information after a man was killed in northeast Baltimore earlier this month. At just before 8:45 p.m. on September 10, Mohammed Seid was shot and killed in the 4800-block of Moravia Road (21206). Anyone with information on this crime as asked to submit a tip by calling Metro Crime […]

3 BCPS students named National Merit semifinalists

TOWSON, MD—Three Baltimore County Public Schools students have been named semifinalists in the 68th annual National Merit Scholarship Program coordinated by the National Merit Scholarship Corp. The honored students are: Max Kumar Abubucker, Towson High School Noah W. Duncan, Eastern Technical High School Alexis C. Russell, Dulaney High School “Congratulations to Max Kumar Abubucker, Noah Duncan, and Alexis Russell for […]

Maryland Department of Emergency Management receives $693,000 grant to help partners prevent targeted violence, terrorism

REISTERSTOWN, MD—The Maryland Department of Emergency Management has received a Targeted Violence and Terrorism Prevention grant of $693,000 to help community partners build capacity to keep Marylanders safe. The grant will cover activities from October 1, 2022 to September 30, 2024. “The TVTP grant provides the funding that will improve our understanding of targeted violence aimed at public spaces where […]

Baltimore County Public Schools officials seek input on possible virtual learning during snow days

TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County Public Schools officials are asking for input on how to handle inclement weather days this school year. The Maryland State Department of Education has local school systems with an opportunity to use virtual inclement weather days throughout the year. The 2022-2023 school year includes 5 inclement weather days. BCPS is asking parents, staff, students, and community members […]

Two teens arrested after gun found in backpack outside Chesapeake High School

ESSEX, MD—Police in Baltimore County arrested two teens on Monday after a gun was found in a backpack outside of an Essex school. The incident took place on Monday afternoon outside of Chesapeake High School. At the scene, officers arrested a 14-year-old and a 16-year-old. The initial call was for a report of a suspicious person, according to WBAL-TV. No […]

Fall Festival returns to Hawks Hollow Farm in October

KINGSVILLE, MD—After a two-year hiatus, Hawks Hollow Farm will be holding its 2022 Fall Festival in October. The event will take place 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. on Saturday, October 22 and Sunday, October 23. The festival will feature pony rides, a petting zoo, vendors, and much more. Additional information can be found on Facebook here, at http://www.hawkshollowfarm.com, or in […]

Olszewski nominates Baltimore County Police Accountability Board members

TOWSON, MD—County Executive Johnny Olszewski has nominated nine applicants to serve on Baltimore County’s Police Accountability Board. The nominees have been submitted to the County Council for discussion for this afternoon’s work session and confirmation at its September 19 legislative session. The Police Accountability Board (PAB), a civilian panel charged with working with law enforcement and county officials to make […]