ESSEX, MD—Detectives with the Baltimore County Police Department are investigating an officer-involved shooting that occurred on Thursday evening. At around 9:30 p.m. on May 15, 2025, officers responded to a call for a missing “suicidal subject.” When authorities located the subject in the 1000-block of Pine Road (21221), he was armed with a knife. Officers ordered the individual to drop the […]
UPDATE: Jakayla Henry has been located. Original story below… MIDDLE RIVER, MD—Police in Baltimore County are searching for a missing girl. Jakayla Henry, 12, is 5’06” tall and weighs 140 pounds. She was last seen at 7 a.m. on Thursday, May 15, 2025 in the Middle River area wearing a blue hooded sweatshirt, blue shorts, black and white shoes, and […]
BALTIMORE, MD—An active weather day lies ahead for the Baltimore area on Friday, with multiple rounds of showers and thunderstorms possible. The National Weather Service says there will be plenty of fuel for these potential storms to work with given the increasing heat and humidity throughout the day. Forecasters say a slight risk for severe storms covers the entire area, […]
BALTIMORE, MD—Walgreens is closing dozens of stores across 13 states this month, continuing a downsizing effort announced last year. The closures could impact access to healthcare services for some customers, but the company is encouraging those affected to transfer their prescriptions and explore alternative options. The only Maryland location that will be closing is the Walgreens located at 6 S. […]
UPDATE: Jacqueline Cespedes has been located. Original story below… ——— ESSEX, MD—Police in Baltimore County are searching for a missing woman. Jacqueline Cespedes, 48, is 5’07” tall and weighs 190 pounds. She was last seen at 9:30 p.m. on Monday, May 12, 2025 in the Essex area operating a black Volkswagen Tiguan with MD plate “4GD0513.” She is wearing a blue […]
UPDATE: The voluntary water restrictions have been lifted. Original story below… BALTIMORE, MD—The Baltimore Department of Public Works is urging residents to voluntarily reduce water consumption due to low levels at Liberty Reservoir, one of the city’s main water sources. The reservoir is currently at its lowest point in nearly two decades due to insufficient rainfall. While the city is […]
TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County Executive Kathy Klausmeier is calling on residents to nominate individuals for the county’s third annual Community Heroes Awards. The awards recognize seven individuals—one from each County Council district—who have made significant contributions to their communities. Nominations are open until June 30 and can be submitted online. To nominate an individual, residents must submit a 350-word description of […]
TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County Public Library has announced that Sunday, May 18, 2025 will be the last day for Sunday hours as it adjusts to its summer schedule. Seven branches—Arbutus, Cockeysville, North Point, Owings Mills, Perry Hall, Pikesville and Towson—will be closed on Sundays starting May 25, and will resume Sunday hours on Sunday, September 7. The decision was based on […]