Drone Flying

Three public meetings to be held on Baltimore County Police Department’s proposed drone program

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TOWSON, MD—The Baltimore County Police Department is inviting members of the public to attend upcoming community input meetings regarding the proposed Drone as First Responder (DFR) program. This initiative, which is designed to complement the Department’s existing Aviation Team, aims to enhance public safety and emergency response capabilities through the strategic deployment of unmanned aerial systems (UAS). As part of […]

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US Immigration and Customs Enforcement

Baltimore County named in DOJ’s new ‘sanctuary jurisdiction’ list, Executive disputes claim

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BALTIMORE, MD—The U.S. Department of Justice on Tuesday released a list of 35 states, counties, and cities identified as “sanctuary jurisdictions” for allegedly impeding federal immigration enforcement, with Baltimore County, Maryland, among those included. The designation, part of an executive order signed by President Donald Trump in April, signals potential legal action against jurisdictions deemed to hinder cooperation with federal […]

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Edgewood MD Crash 20250804a

Edgewood crash leaves 5 injured

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EDGEWOOD, MD—Crews responded to a crash in the Edgewood area on Monday night. At around 11 p.m. on August 4, units from Joppa-Magnolia Volunteer Fire Company responded to a motor vehicle collision in the area of Edgewood Road and Willoughby Beach Road. A total of five patients were taken to various local hospitals and trauma centers by Harford County Department […]

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Gavel Scales Justice Crime

Repeat offender found guilty of all charges in northeast Baltimore shooting

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BALTIMORE, MD—A man with a history of handgun convictions was found guilty of first-degree murder Monday in the fatal shooting of a 34-year-old man last year, the Baltimore City State’s Attorney’s Office announced. A jury convicted Amir Barnes-Henderson of first-degree murder and other related charges in the death of Gary Lee Matthews. Barnes-Henderson, who prosecutors identified as a “repeat violent […]

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I-695 CDS Weapons Arrest MSP 20250804

Men from Middle River, Baltimore arrested on I-695 with loaded firearms

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BALTIMORE, MD—Maryland State Police arrested three men and recovered two loaded handguns during a traffic stop in Baltimore County on Saturday night, officials announced Monday. Brandon Darrell Thomas Jr., 20, and Keshon Terrance Greene, 18, both of Middle River, along with De’Sean Devontay Thornton, 19, of Baltimore, were arrested following the stop on the outer loop of I-695. All three […]

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Hazmat crews respond to fire, unknown odor in Middle River

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UPDATE 2: The leak has been contained and units are clearing the scene. UPDATE: Authorities confirm a chemical leak at Tilley Distribution. No injuries have been reported and there is no threat to the community. Residents and motorists should avoid the area as crews continue to work at the scene. Original story below… ——— MIDDLE RIVER, MD—Hazmat crews are responding […]

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MaKenzy Jones

Police searching for missing teen last seen in Dundalk area

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UPDATE: MaKenzy Jones has been located. Original story below… ——— BALTIMORE, MD—Police in Baltimore County are searching for a missing teen. MaKenzy Jones, 14, is 5’01” tall and weighs 100 pounds. She was last seen in the Dundalk area wearing a black hooded sweatshirt, black shorts, and shoes. Anyone with information on MaKenzy Jones’ whereabouts is asked to dial 9-1-1 […]

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