Maryland 2024 Volunteer Fire Assistance grants help local firefighters enhance wildfire protection

BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland Department of Natural Resources Forest Service has awarded Volunteer Fire Assistance grants to 55 volunteer fire departments across 18 counties in the state to help enhance wildland fire protection in rural communities, according to a press release. The grants were given to 55 volunteer fire departments out of 64 that applied for funding from the Maryland Forest […]

Suspect arrested following shooting in Harford County

ABINGDON, MD—A 41-year-old man is in custody after being charged in a Monday afternoon shooting in Abingdon. At just after 4:00 p.m. on November 4, 2024, deputies with the Harford County Sheriff’s Office responded to the 3500-block of Woodsdale Road in Abingdon for a report of a shooting. Upon arrival, deputies discovered a 27-year-old male victim who had sustained a […]

Perry Hall/White Marsh soccer coach arrested for secretly recording minor victim in his home

NOTTINGHAM, MD—A local soccer coach has been arrested after police say he secretly recorded a minor in his home. On Monday November 4, 2024, detectives with the Baltimore County Police Department arrested and charged 42-year-old Nicholas Fioravanti. Detectives say Fioravanti placed recording devices inside two areas of his home including a bedroom and bathroom. Fioravanti, who was a volunteer soccer […]