Maryland State Police to step up patrols over Independence Day weekend

BALTIMORE, MD—Maryland State Police will increase patrols across the state this Independence Day weekend, targeting impaired, aggressive and distracted drivers. The heightened enforcement begins Friday, July 4, and continues through Sunday, July 6. All 23 Maryland State Police barracks will participate in high-visibility patrols. The State Police Impaired Driving Reduction Effort (SPIDRE) team, a specialized unit, will also be deployed […]

Crash shuts down Route 40 in Joppa

JOPPA, MD—Crews responded to a crash on Route 40 in Joppa on Tuesday evening. At around 6:30 p.m. on July 1, units responded to a motor vehicle collision on Pulaski Highway at Oak Avenue. Personnel from Joppa-Magnolia Volunteer Fire Company and the Harford County Department of Emergency Services responded to the scene. Route 40 was shut down in both direction […]

Flood Watch issued as more severe storms expected in Baltimore area on Tuesday

UPDATE: A Severe Thunderstorm Watch has been issued for much of the state. Original story below… BALTIMORE, MD—The National Weather Service has issued a Flood Watch for the Baltimore area as more severe storms are expected on Tuesday. The watch will be in effect from 2 p.m. until 11 p.m. on July 1, 2025. Forecasters say numerous thunderstorms are expected […]

Water rescues, homes struck by lightning, and roads closed after severe storms batter northeast Baltimore County, southern Harford County

FALLSTON, MD—Monday evening’s severe storms have caused damage to homes, prompted water rescues, and led to Flash Flood Warnings & Tornado Warnings being issued by the National Weather Service. Belair Road has been flooded out at the entrance to Fallston Mall, as has Belair Road at Connolly Road. Units from Fallston Volunteer Fire & Ambulance company performed a swift water […]

Tornado Warning issued for parts of Baltimore County, Harford County

UPDATE 2: A second Tornado Warning has been issued for Kingsville, Joppa, Perryman, and other nearby locations until 8:15 p.m., as indicated in the graphic below. UPDATE: A Flash Flood Warning has also been issued. See graphic below. Original story below… ——— NOTTINGHAM, MD—The National Weather Service has issued a Tornado Warning for parts of Baltimore County and Harford County […]

Maryland Car Rally Task Force dismantles several car rallies in Baltimore County, Harford County

BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland Car Rally Task Force and its partner law enforcement agencies dismantled six large-scale illegal car rallies across Baltimore County, Harford County, and Baltimore City on Saturday, leading to three arrests. The coordinated enforcement effort, which began at 11 p.m. on June 28, focused on public roads, industrial zones, and parking lots. Authorities conducted high-visibility patrols and enforcement […]