Governor Hogan announces supplemental budget for new public safety facilities, expanded cyber readiness, infrastructure and public health investments

ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Larry Hogan this week announced that he has submitted a $2.8 billion supplemental budget to the General Assembly that makes key investments in some of his administration’s core priorities, including support for police and public safety, an expanded cyber readiness and workforce initiative, and critical infrastructure and public health investments. This supplemental budget also funds top priorities for […]

Shot fired at vehicle during White Marsh road rage incident

WHITE MARSH, MD—Maryland State Police are searching for the person who fired a shot at a vehicle in Baltimore County early Tuesday morning during an apparent road rage incident. The suspect vehicle is described as a white Yukon Denali. After the alleged shooting, the vehicle continued traveling south on I-95 toward Baltimore. The victim was driving a gold Chevrolet SUV. […]

Man arrested attempting to break into White Marsh store, assault reported on Campbell Boulevard

NOTTINGHAM, MD—Police are investigating three local crimes that were reported over the past week. At approximately 9:30 a.m. on Thursday, March 24, an armed employee threatened another employee in the 5300-block of Campbell Boulevard in Nottingham (21236). At 10:15 p.m. on Friday, March 25, an individual attempted to break into a store at White Marsh Mall, located in the 8200-block […]

Olszewski announces $1 million in grants to Baltimore County volunteer fire companies

UPDATE: Additional details on these grants is available here. Original story below… —— TOWSON, MD—County Executive Johnny Olszewski on Tuesday announced the allocation of $1 million in grants to Baltimore County’s volunteer fire companies, which are a key component of the County’s public safety infrastructure. The funds will come from the County’s American Rescue Plan Act allocation. Our volunteers have […]

House fire reported in Perry Hall

NOTTINGHAM, MD—Crews are on the scene of a Tuesday afternoon house fire in Perry Hall. The fire was reported at around noon in the 4100-block of Glen Park Road (21236). Upon arrival, units found heavy fire in the basement of a single-family home, according to Baltimore County Breaking News. There has been no word on any injuries.  Motorists should use […]

Police seek to identify Joppa shoplifter

JOPPA, MD—Police in Harford County are asking for the public’s help in identifying a shoplifting suspect. At just before 12:30 p.m. on Friday, March 24, deputies with the Harford County Sheriff’s Office responded to the Dollar General in the 500-block of Pulaski Highway (21085) for a report of a theft. Authorities determined that the suspect entered the store, placed childcare […]

Fraternal Order of Police endorses Councilman Marks for re-election

NOTTINGHAM, MD—Baltimore County Councilman David Marks has been endorsed for reelection by the Baltimore County Fraternal Order of Police Lodge #4, which represents 3,200 active and retired police officers. The endorsement was made at the organization’s meeting on Monday, March 28th. “Baltimore County Fraternal Order of Police Lodge #4 looks forward to working with Councilman Marks, a strong supporter of […]

Office of the Attorney General warns of text message phishing scam targeting Maryland unemployment insurance claimants

BALTIMORE, MD—The Office of the Attorney General is warning residents of a scheme in which fraudsters are impersonating the Maryland Department of Labor, Division of Unemployment Insurance in text messages. To remain protected from fraud, residents should access the BEACON claimant portal by visiting https://beacon.labor.maryland.gov/beacon/claimant-page.html directly, or by using the MD Unemployment for Claimants mobile app. Anyone who receives a […]