Halloween safety tips from the NFPA

Halloween is fast approaching, and with it, the rush to find the perfect costume, that great pumpkin, and just the right decorations to cover your house. Hidden within all this fun and excitement are potential fire hazards, and NFPA wants to remind everyone about some simple Halloween safety tips to help avoid seasonal hazards. During the years 2011-2015, U.S. fire […]

Baltimore County Police watching for offenders barred from contact with children on Halloween

Baltimore County Police will be keeping an eye on sex offenders that are not allowed to have contact with children this Halloween. Out of the hundreds of registered sex offenders in Baltimore County, only about 10 percent have what is called a “no contact order” as part of their probation. This, in effect, prohibits them from handing out candy to […]