Police searching for missing Essex 16-year-old

UPDATE: Jasmine has been located. Original story below… —— ESSEX, MD—Police in Baltimore County are searching for a missing 16-year-old from the Essex area. Jasmine Persaud is 5’3” tall, weighs 140 pounds, and has brown eyes and black hair. She was last seen at around 7:45 a.m. on Thursday. Anyone with information on Jasmine Persaud’s whereabouts is asked to contact […]

Maryland state flag lowered to half-staff on Friday for Fallen Heroes Day

ANNAPOLIS, MD—The Maryland state flag will fly at half-staff on Friday, May 6, 2022. Governor Hogan ordered the flag to be lowered from sunrise to sunset. Friday marks Maryland’s Fallen Heroes Day. The day honors police, firefighters, and emergency medical/rescue personnel who have died in the line of duty during the last year. There will be a ceremony at the […]

Flood Watch issued for Baltimore area on Friday

NOTTINGHAM, MD—The National Weather Service has issued a Flood Watch for the Baltimore area. The watch covers southern Baltimore County and Baltimore City and will be in effect from 5 p.m. on Friday through noon on Saturday. Forecasters say expected heavy rains may lead to flooding. Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and […]

Baltimore County Professional Firefighters Association unanimously endorses Councilman David Marks for reelection

NOTTINGHAM, MD—At its annual meeting on May 7th, the Baltimore County Professional Firefighters Association (IAFF #1311) unanimously endorsed Councilman David Marks for reelection. The organization represents 1,050 career firefighters and paramedics throughout Baltimore County. “David Marks is a champion for our firefighters,” said President  John Sibiga, Jr. “He has our full trust and support.” “I am deeply humbled and honored […]

Adult struck, child killed in fatal Edgewood hit-and-run

EDGEWOOD, MD—Maryland State Police are investigating a fatal hit-and-run pedestrian crash that occurred Thursday evening in Harford County. Shortly before 10:45 p.m., troopers responded to northbound Route 24 at Edgewood Road in Edgewood for a report of an adult and child being struck by a vehicle. According to a preliminary investigation, James Marnell Sanders, 35, and Trayln Marnell Sanders, 5, […]

Maryland State Police to participate in NHTSA’s ‘Move Over’ awareness campaign this weekend

PIKESVILLE, MD—The Maryland State Police will be joining law enforcement agencies across the country by participating in the U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s “Slow down – Move Over” campaign Friday, May 6 through Sunday, May 8. Every day, thousands of first responders and road workers take to the streets to help keep Americans safe. And every […]

Foundation for Baltimore County Public Library launches ‘Big Give’ campaign to raise funds for BCPL

TOWSON, MD—The Foundation for Baltimore County Public Library will be hosting a day of giving on Wednesday, May 18 to raise additional funds for vital projects for the 21st-century library. Donations can be made online to support Baltimore County Public Library initiatives including Social Worker in the Library, Summer Reading Challenge, STREAM bookmobile for youth, Storyville, and building improvements. Anyone […]