Contractor struck by lightning in Nottingham

NOTTINGHAM, MD—Fire officials say a man was struck by lightning in Nottingham on Thursday night. During the severe storms that moved through Baltimore County on the evening of August 4, crews responded to the 8400-block of Walther Boulevard (21236) for a report of a contractor who had been struck by lightning. The Baltimore County Fire Department says the adult male […]

WMVFC ambulance involved in overnight crash

WHITE MARSH, MD—A White Marsh Volunteer Fire Company ambulance was involved in an accident overnight. WMVFC officials say that, at around 3 a.m. on Sunday morning, one of its medic units was transporting a patient to a hospital under non-emergency conditions. Upon approaching the Route 40 and Route 43 intersection, another vehicle attempted to turn in front of it, striking […]

Crash with injuries reported in White Marsh

UPDATE: Four vehicles were involved in the crash and eight people were injured, according to the White Marsh Volunteer Fire Company. Original story below… ——— WHITE MARSH, MD—Crews are on the scene of a Saturday afternoon crash in White Marsh. The crash was reported at around 4:45 p.m. at the intersection of Ebenezer Road and Pulaski Highway (21162). Multiple injuries […]

Philadelphia Road shut down due to Joppa crash

JOPPA, MD—Crews are on the scene of a Friday afternoon crash in Joppa. The crash was reported at just before 4:45 p.m. on Philadelphia Road. The Joppa-Magnolia Volunteer Fire Compant reports that crews are evaluating two injured patients. Route 7 is blocked between Mountain Road and Clayton Road. Motorists should use an alternate route. Photo via JMVFC

Joppa Farm Road shut down due to crash

JOPPA, MD—Crews are on the scene of a Thursday evening crash in Joppa. The crash was reported at around 5:30 p.m. in the 1200-block of Joppa Farm Road. One vehicle overturned in the crash and one patient is being treated for injuries. Joppa Farm Road has been shut down from Philadelphia Road to Route 40. Motorists should use an alternate […]

Police say Middle River double-shooting was targeted, town hall scheduled

UPDATE: The victims in this case are now facing drug and weapons charges. Original story below… —— MIDDLE RIVER, MD—Police have confirmed that Tuesday’s double-shooting in Middle River was a targeted incident. At around 10:15 a.m., officers responded to the area of Compass Road at Martin Boulevard (21220) for a report of a double-shooting. When officers arrived on scene, they […]

Ten dogs rescued from Towson house fire

TOWSON, MD—Firefighters rescued several dogs, including six puppies, from a one-alarm house fire in Towson’s Rodgers Forge area on Wednesday. Firefighters treated the animals, which had been exposed to heat and smoke, using a special oxygen delivery device designed for pets. The dogs — a female Pointer and her puppies — were turned over to Baltimore County Animal Services’ shelter […]

Robberies reported in White Marsh, Middle River

NOTTINGHAM, MD—Police are investigating several local crimes that were reported over the past week. At 10:30 p.m. on Saturday, July 9, an individual robbed someone at gunpoint in the unit block of Ballard Avenue in Middle River (21220).  The suspect stole cash, then fled the scene. At 1:30 p.m. on Wednesday, July 13, an individual walked into a location in […]