ESSEX, MD—An early morning two-alarm fire in Essex sent a civilian and firefighter to area hospitals with minor injuries. Fire crews responded to the unit block of Warren Road (21221) at around 2 a.m. on Wednesday, January 17, for a report of a dwelling fire. At the scene, firefighters found fire visible from the rear of the home on multiple […]
WASHINGTON, DC—Two winged representatives from the Maryland Park Service attended the White House this month. Rehabilitated bald eagles Buck and Mo, along with a contingent of Maryland Park Service Rangers, were invited to the White House to celebrate the anniversary of the Endangered Species Act, which was signed into law 50 years ago this week. “Bald eagles are such a […]
UPDATE: Police say the owner has been located. Original story below… ——— TOWSON, MD—Police are searching for the possible owners of two stray dogs who were found on Saturday. At just after 10:30 a.m. on November 11, the Baltimore County Police Department said that officers had located two dogs without identification in the area of Loch Raven Boulevard and Loch […]
BOWLEYS QUARTERS, MD—Crews sprung into action after a dog became stuck in a duck pond in Bowleys Quarters this week. The incident occurred in the area of Nollmeyer Road and Tidewood Road (21220). After receiving a call that the dog was stuck, units from Bowleys Quarters Volunteer Fire Rescue & Marine were able to rescue the pooch and bring it […]
BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland Transportation Authority Police released its second generation of collectible K-9 trading cards on Friday, recognizing MDTA Police K-9s who have joined the agency in the last few years: K-9 Uzi, K-9 Nelly, K-9 Maximus, K-9 Max, K-9 Llano, K-9 Brick, and K-9 Archi. Fun facts about the K-9 officers, provided by their human partners, are included on […]
TOWSON, MD—The Baltimore County Police Department has announced the loss of a K9 member. The department has announced the passing of retired K9 Wiley. K9 Wiley was the long-time partner of Corporal J. List. He began training with the Baltimore County Police K9 Unit in September 2010. Wiley was certified in patrol and narcotics detection, conducting over 325 criminal searches […]
BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration is reminding motorists to use extra caution during the autumn months. With milder temperatures, motorists should expect to see more pedestrians and bicyclists along the roadways. White-tailed deer mating season, falling leaves, and less visibility with later sunrises and early sunsets are among some of the seasonal factors that challenge highway […]
PERRY HALL, MD—Who said pedestrian crosswalks are only meant for people? A pig that had gotten loose used the brand new raised crosswalk at Chapel Hill Elementary School in Perry Hall on Friday, according to the Baltimore County Department of Public Works and transportation. From DPWT: Even the locals are getting in on the pedestrian safety action! A colossal pig […]