UPPERCO, MD—Baltimore County police are investigating a fatal crash that left a 35-year-old woman dead after her SUV veered off Dark Hollow Road and into a private pond. Brittany Howard, 35, was pronounced dead at the scene Sunday after emergency crews pulled her from a submerged 2024 Ford Edge in the 15600-block of Dover Road, police said in a news […]
BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland Office of the State Fire Marshal has released its 2024 Annual Fire Fatality Report, featuring a complete redesign that offers interactive graphics and county-level breakdowns to enhance public understanding of fire-related deaths across the state. The report details 73 fire-related fatalities recorded in Maryland during 2024. It provides insights into contributing factors such as the absence of […]
WASHINGTON, DC—The number of people killed in traffic crashes in the United States decreased significantly in the first three months of 2025, marking the 12th consecutive quarterly decline, according to new data released Thursday by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). NHTSA estimates that traffic fatalities fell by approximately 6.3% in the first quarter, with 8,055 lives lost. This […]
UPDATE: Detectives with the Baltimore County Police Homicide Unit have identified 35-year-old James Skarda IV as the victim in this case. The adult male who was located with an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound has been identified as 37-year-old Ricky Stem. Original story below… ——— DUNDALK, MD—Police in Baltimore County are investigating a homicide after one man was found fatally shot […]
ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Wes Moore has ordered the Maryland flag lowered to half-staff effective immediately following the death of Deputy Mark Porter of the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office. Deputy Porter died in the line of duty on Tuesday, July 1, 2025 in what officials believe was a medically related incident. Deputy Porter was one of the longest-serving sworn deputies in […]
LOCHEARN, MD—Police in Baltimore County have arrested and charged 42-year-old Michele McCray with first-degree murder following a fatal domestic shooting on Tuesday evening in Lochearn. Police responded to reports of a shooting in the 3600-block of Tulsa Road at around 6:45 p.m. on July 1, 2025. Officers found 46-year-old Antoine Johnson suffering from a gunshot wound to the upper body. […]
COCKEYSVILLE, MD—Baltimore County Police are investigating a fatal hit-and-run crash that killed a pedestrian on Sunday night in Cockeysville. Benjamin Ganger, 37, was struck while crossing York Road near Halesworth Road around 9:10 p.m., police said. The striking vehicle, an Acura TL, fled the scene. Ganger was transported to an area hospital, where he was pronounced dead. Detectives with the […]
HARFORD COUNTY, MD—The Harford County Sheriff’s Office on Tuesday announced the passing of one of its sheriffs. Sergeant George Gregory “Greg” Dietz served with the department for 27 years and passed away suddenly at his residence on Monday night. “Throughout his career, Sgt. Dietz served in many roles exemplifying his commitment to public safety and community involvement, including Patrol Services, […]