Olszewski to introduce legislation to create Police Accountability Board

TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski has announced that he will introduce legislation to establish a Police Accountability Board (PAB), a civilian panel charged with working with law enforcement and county officials to make recommendations to improve policing. The Board is required by the Maryland Police Accountability Act of 2021. “We are continually working to improve accountability across our government, […]

BOOM ALERT: Aberdeen Proving Ground to conduct testing this weekend

ABERDEEN, MD—Loud noise alert! Aberdeen Proving Ground officials have announced that the base will conduct firing tests this weekend. APG has firing tests scheduled for Saturday, April 2 from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The base has firing tests scheduled for Sunday, April 3 from 8:30 a.m. to 11:59 p.m. The surrounding communities may hear weapons firing and see flashes […]

Skippy recalling various jars of reduced fat peanut butter that may contain pieces of steel

BALTIMORE, MD—Skippy is voluntarily recalling 9,353 cases, or 161,692 total pounds, of a limited number of code dates of SKIPPY® Reduced Fat Creamy Peanut Butter Spread, SKIPPY® Reduced Fat Chunky Peanut Butter Spread and SKIPPY® Creamy Peanut Butter Blended With Plant Protein due to the possibility that a limited number of jars may contain a small fragment of stainless steel […]

Drug dealer admits to distributing fentanyl, cocaine to fatal overdose victim in Joppa

UPDATE: Fields has been sentenced to ten years in prison. Original story below… —— BALTIMORE, MD—A Baltimore drug dealer has admitted to dealing fentanyl and cocaine to a fatal overdose victim in Harford County. Aaron Arthur Fields, a/k/a “Handz”, 33, of Baltimore, pleaded guilty on March 30, 2022, to distribution of controlled substances, conspiracy to distribute controlled substances, and possession […]

Fallston mom claims massive $2 million Maryland Lottery scratch-off prize

FALLSTON, MD—“It was the clerk’s eyes,” a Harford County woman told Maryland Lottery officials when asked about the moment she realized that she’d won $2 million playing a scratch-off. “Her face told me everything.” The retired office worker from Fallston is Maryland’s newest multimillionaire. The 55-year-old, who dubbed her win “Summer Home,” and her husband plan to invest much of […]

Baltimore County Police Department invites teens to join summer Youth Leadership Academy

TOWSON, MD—In an effort to keep youth engaged during the summer months, the Baltimore County Police Department is providing Baltimore County youths with an opportunity to attend the 2022 Youth Leadership Academy. The program strives to encourage young people to understand their role in our communities and society. Young people will learn leadership, decision-making, teamwork, and communication skills. Baltimore County […]

Parkvile men facing federal indictment for charges related to illegal trafficking of ‘ghost guns’

BALTIMORE, MD—Four Baltimore County residents are facing federal charges for illegally trafficking guns. A federal grand jury has returned a superseding indictment charging four men with conspiracy and with engaging in the business of dealing firearms without a license, including privately-made firearms. Charged in the superseding indictment are: Tyjae Bladen, 21, of Parkville; Brian Brownell, a/k/a “Cole,” 31, of Dundalk; […]