ESSEX, MD—A two-alarm home explosion that occurred in Essex last month has been ruled an arson by Baltimore County fire investigators. On Monday, May 6, investigators with the Baltimore County Police Department arrested 52-year-old Michael Greensfelder in connection to the home explosion that occurred in the unit block of Crafton Road (21221) at just after 11 p.m. on April 20, […]
BALTIMORE, MD—With National Police Week starting on May 12 and the median annual salary for a police officer reaching over $69,000, the personal-finance website WalletHub this week released its report on the Best & Worst States to Be a Police Officer in 2024 to help identify where this hazardous but rewarding career is the most worthwhile. WalletHub compared the 50 […]
TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski on Monday made two senior leadership announcements. Baltimore County Fire Department Chief Joanne Rund on Monday announced her plans to retire from County service, effective July 2024. Additionally, Kimberly Routson will serve as acting director of Government Affairs. Routson will succeed Jennifer Aiosa who has departed from her role as of director of Government […]
BELCAMP, MD—Maryland State Police are actively investigating a bus crash that left one person dead and several others injured on Interstate 95 in Harford County on Sunday morning. At just after 6:00 a.m. on May 5, police responded to the scene of a single bus crash on northbound I-95 just before the MD 543 exit in Belcamp. Authorities say a […]
PARKVILLE, MD—Police are investigating a shooting that was reported overnight in the Parkville area. At just after 1:30 a.m. on Saturday, May 4, officers responded to the 1800-block of Taylor Avenue (21234) for a reported shooting but were unable to locate a victim. A short time later, police responded to a local hospital after an adult male walked in suffering […]
BALTIMORE, MD—A Harford County financial advisor who also had a home in Perry Hall has been sentenced to prison for stealing an elderly client’s life savings. On April 30, a judge sentenced Eddy Ray Blizzard, 45, of Havre de Grace, to 42 months’ imprisonment followed by two years of supervised release. The sentence was announced by United States Attorney for […]
BALTIMORE, MD—On Friday, May 3, crews will begin to remove the section of the collapsed Francis Scott Key Bridge that is sitting on top of the M/V DALI vessel. Officials say this operation requires the careful handling of roadbed materials, crushed containers, and bridge fragments. The salvage team is also ensuring that all aspects of the wreckage are thoroughly evaluated […]
BALTIMORE, MD—Governor Wes Moore has ordered the Maryland Flag lowered to half-staff from sunrise until sunset on Friday, May 3, 2024. The flag is being lowered to commemorate Fallen Heroes Day. This day honors Maryland police, firefighters, and emergency medical personnel who have lost their lives in the line of duty. A list of those Marylanders who have been honored […]