ANNAPOLIS, MD—The Maryland Natural Resources Police (NRP) charged nine impaired boaters and investigated nine reportable boating accidents during its annual “Operation Dry Water” campaign over the July 4 weekend. No boating fatalities were recorded during the holiday period, which ran from July 4 to July 6. NRP officers made nine arrests for Operating While Under the Influence of Alcohol (OUI) […]
TOWSON, MD—The Baltimore County Fire Department has promoted two of its members. Fire Chief Joseph Dixon, Sr., has announced the promotions of two BCoFD members to the rank of Fire Captain. The following members have been promoted: FIRE CAPTAIN: Fire Lieutenant Katherine Coleman Fire Lieutenant Brian Woodley The promotions will become effective on July 26th. Photo via Atlantic Emergency Solutions
BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland Office of the State Fire Marshal has released its 2024 Annual Fire Fatality Report, featuring a complete redesign that offers interactive graphics and county-level breakdowns to enhance public understanding of fire-related deaths across the state. The report details 73 fire-related fatalities recorded in Maryland during 2024. It provides insights into contributing factors such as the absence of […]
PARKVILLE, MD—State Sen. J.B. Jennings visited the Charles H. Hickey Jr. School in Parkville on Tuesday, July 8, to assess safety conditions and address ongoing concerns about staffing and accountability at the juvenile detention facility. The tour comes amid increased scrutiny of the Department of Juvenile Services (DJS) and followed the resignation of the former secretary. Jennings was joined by […]
UPDATE: David Widender has been located. Original story below… ——— MIDDLE RIVER, MD—Police in Baltimore County are searching for a missing person. David Widender, 29, is 5’05” tall and weighs 115 pounds. He was last seen in the Middle River area wearing a back shirt and pants. Anyone with information on David Widender’s whereabouts is asked to dial 9-1-1 or […]
NOTTINGHAM, MD—Police are investigating a robbery and several assaults and burglaries that were reported in northeast Baltimore County this month. At approximately 7:30 p.m. on Friday, July 4, 2025, an armed suspect was arrested after assaulting someone in the 4900-block of Hazelwood Avenue (21206). At approximately 11:30 p.m. on Friday, July 4, multiple suspects burglarized a residence in the 1600-block […]
TOWSON, MD—The Baltimore County Police Department celebrated the graduation of its 174th recruit class on Wednesday evening. The 174th recruit class includes five former cadets from the department. Six recruits have a military background and five recruits have family members who have previously served or are currently serving with the Baltimore County Police Department. The ceremony was held at 7 […]
UPDATE: Ryan Atkins has been located. Original story below… MIDDLE RIVER, MD—Police in Baltimore County are searching for a missing person. Ryan Atkins, 35, is 5’08” tall and weighs 195 pounds. He was last seen in the Middle River area wearing a black tank top, dark pants, shoes. He is believed to be operating a Black Subaru Crosstrek with MD […]