Baltimore County Police Department warns of family member impersonation telephone scam

TOWSON, MD—The Baltimore County Police Department is warning residents of a recent increase in scam phone calls. Specifically, police are warning of a scam whereby callers impersonate a grandchild – or another close relative – in a crisis and ask for immediate financial assistance. Authorities say these calls may appear to come from a trusted phone number, but are most […]

Suspects arrested during Hillendale auto theft attempt, assault reported on Route 40

NOTTINGHAM, MD—Police are investigating an assault, a theft, and an attempted burglary that were reported over the past week. Sometime between December 1, 2022, and May 3, 2023, an inflatable boat was stolen from the 3300-block of Edwards Lane in Middle River (21220). At 11:45 p.m. on Thursday, May 4, a first-degree assault occurred in the 8000-block of Pulaski Highway […]

Two winning $50,000 Pick 5 tickets sold in Fallston, $50,000 scratch-off sold in Parkville

NOTTINGHAM, MD—It was quite a big week for Maryland Lottery players in and around the Nottingham area, as winning tickets were sold in Fallston, Parkville, Nottingham, and other nearby locations. In all, a total of 85 winning tickets worth $10,000 or more were sold or redeemed in Maryland in the seven days ending May 7, and the Maryland Lottery paid […]