Maryland State Police to increase patrols over St. Patrick’s Day weekend

BALTIMORE, MD—Maryland State Police will increase patrols over St. Patrick’s Day weekend in an effort to reduce drunk driving, officials say. According to state police, the State Police Impaired Driving Reduction Effort team will be working this weekend to help reduce alcohol-related injuries and fatalities. The team is made up of specially trained troopers tasked with identifying impaired drivers. The […]

Police searching for missing teen last seen in Essex area

UPDATE: Police say Justin Sunssun has been located. Original story below… ESSEX, MD—Police in Baltimore County are searching for a missing teen. Justin Sunssun, 14, is 5’10” tall and weighs 130 pounds. He was last seen in the Essex area wearing a green t-shirt, black jeans and possibly Crocs. Anyone with information on Justin Sunssun’s whereabouts is asked to dial […]

Finalists chosen for 2024-2025 BCPS Teacher, Principal, Assistant Principal of the Year

TOWSON, MD—Nine outstanding school educators from across Baltimore County have been selected as this year’s finalists for the BCPS Teacher of the Year, Principal of the Year, and Assistant Principal of the Year. The honorees will be recognized at a special Champions for Children Celebration Gala at 4 p.m. on Thursday, April 18, at George Washington Carver Center for Arts […]

Stabbing reported at Metro station in Baltimore County, medevac responding

OWINGS MILLS, MD—Police are responding to a reported stabbing at a Metro station in Baltimore County. Initial reports indicate that, at just after 11 a.m. on Wednesday, someone was stabbed multiple times at the Metro platform in Owings Mills. The victim was reportedly stabbed multiple times and sustained life-threatening injuries.  Medevac is responding, according to AlertPage. Preliminary reports from the […]

Police in Baltimore County arrest 5 suspects believed to be part of South American Theft Group

TOWSON, MD—Police in Baltimore County have arrested and charged five adult males believed to be part of a South American Theft Group (SATG). At around 6:45 p.m. on February 3, 2024, officers responded to the 2300-block of Tufton Springs Lane in Reisterstown following a reported burglary in progress. Officers located the suspects in a vehicle attempting to flee the area. […]

Controlled burn in Monkton may produce smoky skies

MONKTON, MD—Fire officials will be closely monitoring a controlled burn in northern Baltimore County on Wednesday. The Baltimore County Fire Department  and other state agencies are monitoring a permitted burn scheduled for March 13 at Ladew Topiary Gardens, located at 3535 Jarrettsville Pike in Monkton. Those nearby may see flames and smoke during the burn and the smell of smoke […]