Three public meetings to be held on Baltimore County Police Department’s proposed drone program

TOWSON, MD—The Baltimore County Police Department is inviting members of the public to attend upcoming community input meetings regarding the proposed Drone as First Responder (DFR) program. This initiative, which is designed to complement the Department’s existing Aviation Team, aims to enhance public safety and emergency response capabilities through the strategic deployment of unmanned aerial systems (UAS). As part of […]

Baltimore County Police Department to hold public input meeting on Drones as First Responder program

UPDATE: A second community meeting has been added.  It will be held on Thursday, August 7, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Randallstown Community Center, 3503 Resource Drive, Randallstown MD., 21133. Original story below… DUNDALK, MD—The Baltimore County Police Department is seeking public input on a proposed “Drones as First Responder” (DFR) program, designed to enhance emergency response and public […]

Baltimore to light up Fourth of July with dual celebrations at Inner Harbor, Middle Branch Park

BALTIMORE, MD—Baltimore is set to host a dual Fourth of July celebration on Friday, featuring traditional fireworks at the Inner Harbor and, for the first time, an innovative drone show in Cherry Hill. Mayor Brandon M. Scott announced the festivities, which also include live music, street activations, and extended hours for the Pratt Street Market, promising “fun for the whole […]

Maryland man pleads guilty to illegally operating drone over NFL Wild Card game

BALTIMORE, MD—A Baltimore man pleaded guilty Wednesday to illegally operating a drone over M&T Bank Stadium during an NFL Wild Card game in January, the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Maryland announced. Alexis Perez Suarez, 43, of Baltimore, admitted to knowingly and willfully violating national defense airspace. Magistrate Judge Charles D. Austin sentenced Suarez to one year of […]

Baltimore’s July 4th celebration to include drones for first time

BALTIMORE, MD—Baltimore City will host two distinct Fourth of July celebrations this year, featuring the traditional fireworks at the Inner Harbor and an inaugural partnership with the Annual Cherry Hill Arts & Music Waterfront Festival, which will include a drone show, Mayor Brandon M. Scott announced this week. “This year, we’re partnering with one of my favorite festivals, the Cherry […]

Maryland Farm & Harvest to visit locations in Baltimore, Prince George’s, and Frederick counties during February 18 episode

ANNAPOLIS, MD—Maryland Public Television’s original series Maryland Farm & Harvest, now in its 12th season, will feature farms and locations in Baltimore County, Prince George’s County, and Frederick County during an episode premiering on Tuesday, February 18. A preview of the new episode can be found on the series’ webpage at https://www.mpt.org/farm. Maryland Farm & Harvest airs on Tuesdays at […]

Baltimore man faces federal charges after flying drone over M&T Bank Stadium during NFL Wild Card game

UPDATE: Alexis Suarez has been sentenced. Original story below… BALTIMORE, MD—A Baltimore man is facing federal charges after he illegally flew a drone over M&T Bank Stadium last month. A federal criminal complaint has been filed charging Alexis Perez Suarez, 43, of Baltimore, on federal felony charges related to flying a drone over M&T Bank Stadium during the Ravens’ National […]

Police in Harford County use drones to catch theft-from-vehicle suspects

JOPPA, MD— Harford County Sheriff’s Office deputies, with the aid of advanced drone technology, have successfully apprehended two juveniles following a series of vehicle break-ins in Abingdon and Joppa. At just after 4:15 a.m. on Monday, November 25, deputies responded to Deep Well Court in Abingdon for reports of thefts from vehicles, discovering that 21 vehicles had been rummaged through. […]