Suspect arrested following shooting in Harford County

ABINGDON, MD—A 41-year-old man is in custody after being charged in a Monday afternoon shooting in Abingdon. At just after 4:00 p.m. on November 4, 2024, deputies with the Harford County Sheriff’s Office responded to the 3500-block of Woodsdale Road in Abingdon for a report of a shooting. Upon arrival, deputies discovered a 27-year-old male victim who had sustained a […]

Police officer assaulted during theft at Royal Farms in Joppa, suspect arrested

JOPPA, MD—The Harford County Sheriff’s Office has charged multiple suspects in connection with an attempted theft and assault that occurred in Joppa. At just after midnight on October 23, 2024, a deputy from the Southern Precinct was flagged down by employees of the Royal Farms store located in the 500-block Joppa Farm Road reporting an active robbery, later determined to […]

Police searching for missing Joppa runaway

JOPPA, MD—Police in Harford County are searching for a missing runaway from the Joppa area. The Harford County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the public’s assistance in obtaining information regarding the location of Melody Fofana. She was last seen on October 11, 2024 in Joppatowne. Authorities say Melody is believed to be in the Windsor Mill area. Additional information is available […]

Harford County Sheriff’s Office searching for abducted 7-year-old

UPDATE 3: Khalil Ringgold has been safely located. UPDATE 2: Authorities say the operator of the vehicle is believed to be known to the child. UPDATE: An Amber Alert has been issued – details here. Original story below… BEL AIR, MD—The Harford County Sheriff’s Office is seeking assistance in obtaining information regarding the location of 7-year-old Khalil Ringgold. Authorities say […]

Maryland sends teams to hurricane-ravaged southern states

ANNAPOLIS, MD—Maryland has deployed teams of first responders and other support personnel to help with recovery efforts in the southeastern United States following the devastation of Hurricanes Helene and Milton. Governor Wes Moore has announced the deployment of various state agencies and military units, including the Maryland Army National Guard and the Maryland Task Force 1, a federally deployable urban […]

Maryland State Police to celebrate National Faith & Blue Weekend with communities across the state

BALTIMORE, MD—Maryland State Police will join communities across the state in celebrating National Faith & Blue Weekend later this month. The initiative is a collaboration between law enforcement and faith-based organizations that aims to strengthen communities. National Faith & Blue Weekend takes place October 11-14, 2024.  The weekend’s events will include a trunk-or-treat event for Harford County residents hosted by […]

Local first responders deploy to North Carolina to assist with Hurricane Helene recovery efforts

BALTIMORE, MD—Several local first responders have been deployed to North Carolina to help with recovery efforts following historic flooding caused by Hurricane Helene. The Associated Press reports that at least 121 deaths in six states have been attributed to the storm — a toll that climbed Monday as a clearer picture emerged of the devastation it inflicted on an area […]