Baltimore County street racing crackdown leads to 120 citations

PIKESVILLE, MD – A joint law enforcement initiative to combat aggressive driving and illegal street racing on Friday night led to 120 citations issued to motorists in Baltimore County. Traffic enforcement efforts by Maryland state troopers and Baltimore County officers during the eight-hour operation resulted in 130 traffic stops on Friday, June 7, 2019. The initiative resulted in 130 traffic […]

Baltimore County 911 Center is hiring

NOTTINGHAM, MD – For those residents who enjoy helping others and serving the community, Baltimore County’s 911 Center is hiring Emergency Communications Technicians. The 911 Center is staffed by civilian personnel and is a separate agency from the Baltimore County Police Department and Baltimore County Fire Department. All new employees join the 911 Center as Emergency Communications Technician Trainees (ECT-T). […]

County Executive to host public safety forums with newly-confirmed Baltimore County Chief of Police

TOWSON, MD – Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski, Jr. and Police Chief Melissa Hyatt will be holding three public safety forums across the county.  They say the goal is to listen to the residents and business owners in Baltimore County. Residents are invited to attend any of the forums. “These will be more listening sessions than us speaking,” said Olszewski. […]

Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued for Nottingham area

NOTTINGHAM, MD – The National Weather Service has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Watch for the entire Nottingham area. The watch covers all of Baltimore and Harford Counties and will remain in effect until 8 p.m. on Sunday evening. Forecasters say storms could bring lime-sized hail, frequent lightning, and wind gusts of up to 70 MPH. Residents should stay tuned to […]

Councilman Marks: Baltimore County to prioritize storm-related permits

Baltimore County Councilman David Marks on Thursday passed along the following memorandum issued by John Bryan in Baltimore County government. The memorandum states that permits will be prioritized for those homes and businesses recovering from the storm that hit the region on Wednesday, May 29th. “I would like to thank the County Executive’s staff for prioritizing permits needed to recover […]

Baltimore County government offices and facilities closed for Memorial Day holiday, no trash or yard waste collection on Monday

TOWSON, MD – Baltimore County government offices and the District and Circuit Courts will be closed on Monday, May 27, 2019, in recognition of the Memorial Day holiday. Health Department clinics and senior centers will be closed and CountyRide vans will not operate. All branches of the Baltimore County Public Library will be closed and parking meters are free on the […]

Councilman Marks passes legislation requiring developer funding for schools

TOWSON, MD – The Baltimore County Council has passed legislation requiring developers to pay impact fees for new residential construction. It is the first time Baltimore County has authorized an impact fee. The Maryland General Assembly recently gave the county the power to pass such an ordinance, and Baltimore County Councilman David Marks immediately sponsored the legislation. Under the bill, […]

Rosedale shooting victim dies

UPDATE: Police are still actively seeking tips in connection with this cold case. Original story below… —— ROSEDALE, MD – Authorities say that the woman shot in an early morning shooting on Fontana Lane in Rosedale last week has died. Kitera Alishia Bishop, 23, of the 8800-block of Fontana Lane (21237), died on Friday after suffering multiple gunshot wounds to […]