BALTIMORE, MD—A Baltimore man pleaded guilty Monday to a charge stemming from a 2016 murder-for-hire plot that resulted in the death of a woman mistaken for her neighbor, a federal witness. Matthew Hightower, 43, faces a maximum sentence of life in federal prison. Hightower admitted to using a firearm during and in relation to a violent crime that resulted in […]
PARKVILLE, MD—Crews are on the scene of a crash on I-695 in the Parkville area. The crash was reported at just before 12:30 p.m. on Monday, June 16, 2025 along the inner loop just past the MD 43/White Marsh Boulevard exit. All inner loop lanes have been shut down. There has been no word on any injuries. Motorists should use […]
EDGEWOOD, MD—Crews responded to a house fire in Edgewood on Sunday evening. The fire broke out in the 2500-block of Hanson Road during the evening hours June 15, 2025. The blaze was quickly contained to the kitchen, according to the Joppa-Magnolia Volunteer Fire Company. Three adults and one child have been displaced and are being assisted by Harford County Disaster […]
TOWSON, MD—The Baltimore County Police Department is set to host two significant events next week: its annual Law Enforcement Torch Run benefiting Special Olympics Maryland and the unveiling of a new Information Nexus for Operations (INFO) Center. Both events are scheduled for Wednesday, June 18, at police headquarters in Towson. The 39th annual Law Enforcement Torch Run will kick off […]
UPDATE: Erica & Antonio have been found safe. Original story below… ——— DUNDALK, MD—An Amber Alert has been issued as police in Baltimore County are searching for a missing woman and child. Erica Brooks, 33, and Antonio Jackson, 5, were last seen in the Dundalk area wearing navy blue scrubs and a gray t-shirt. Authorities say they may be in […]
ANNAPOLIS, MD—The Maryland Natural Resources Police held its annual awards ceremony Thursday, recognizing conservation law enforcement officers and professional staff for their achievements in 2024, including acts of bravery and significant contributions to public safety and environmental protection. Maryland Department of Natural Resources Secretary Josh Kurtz and Natural Resources Police Col. Orlando Lilly presented the honors at Annapolis High School […]
ANNAPOLIS, MD—The Maryland Freedom Caucus has issued a statement condemning recent violence in Los Angeles, urging Maryland officials to take preventative measures as protests are anticipated to spread. The Caucus emphasized the importance of maintaining order and protecting communities from potential unrest. Vice Chair Delegate Kathy Szeliga stated, “What began as protests around ICE actions in Los Angeles has spiraled […]
BALTIMORE, MD—A Baltimore County man has been indicted on federal bribery charges, accused of paying more than $10,000 to a former Baltimore City finance official to extinguish his financial obligations to the city, including unpaid water bills. James Carroll Erny Jr., 54, of Glen Arm, Maryland, was charged with one count of bribery, U.S. Attorney for the District of Maryland […]