Police seek to identify suspect in attempted Middle River burglary

MIDDLE RIVER, MD—Authorities are seeking to identify a suspect following a recent burglary attempt in Baltimore County. At around 3:15 a.m. on January 3, the subject pictured above attempted to break into Freestate Gun Range, located at 11500 Crossroads Circle in Middle River. The man arrived in a black sedan.  Police do not know if others were inside. Anyone who […]

Maryland State Police respond to over 100 crashes during winter storm

BALTIMORE, MD—Since 1 a.m. on Monday, Maryland State Police say they have responded to 475 calls for service, including 123 reported crashes and 156 unattended vehicles. All Maryland counties now have Snow Emergency Plans in effect. Baltimore County government is closed on Monday, as is Harford County government, Baltimore County Public Schools, and Harford County Public Schools. A second round […]

DOJ: Violent crime in Maryland continues to decline

BALTIMORE, MD—Violent crime in Maryland continued to decrease in 2024, with homicides and non-fatal shootings down statewide, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Maryland. Baltimore City saw its lowest homicide total since 2011, marking the third consecutive year of decreasing violent crime. The U.S. Attorney’s Office attributes the positive trend to strategic collaboration among federal, state, […]

Three arrested during New Year’s Eve car rally busts in Maryland

BALTIMORE, MD—Three people were arrested and five car rallies were prevented from happening across Maryland on New Year’s Eve thanks to a joint task force, according to the Maryland State Police. The rallies planned roadway shutdowns and disruptive car-related activities in industrial areas, public streets, and parking lots across Prince George’s County, and Baltimore. Members of the Maryland Car Rally […]

CPSC, Maryland State Fire Marshal warn against using liquid-fueled fire pits

BALTIMORE, MD—The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has issued a strong warning to consumers, urging them to avoid using fire pits designed to burn pooled alcohol or other liquid fuels. The agency cited two deaths and at least 60 injuries associated with these products since 2019 as evidence of their extreme danger. Acting State Fire Marshal Jason M. Mowbray […]

Robberies reported in Rosedale, Nottingham, Essex, Parkville

NOTTINGHAM, MD—Police are investigating a handful of robberies that were reported in and around the Nottingham area during the holiday week. At just before 2:30 a.m. on Wednesday, December 25, a suspect robbed an individual of an undisclosed amount of cash in the 8800-block of Philadelphia Road in Rosedale (21237) before fleeing. At just before 1:30 a.m. on Saturday, December […]