UPDATE: Cumbo has been sentenced to more than 75 years in prison. Original story below… JOPPA, MD—An Edgewood man has been convicted in connection with a homicide that occurred in the Joppa area in December 2021. On Wednesday, February 21, 2024, Alton Cumbo, 30, of Edgewood, was found guilty of second-degree murder and weapons charges following a five-day jury trial. […]
TOWSON, MD—The Baltimore County Police Department is encouraging families to participate in a program to help keep track of people with dementia and autism. Project Lifesaver is a free program that uses a tracking device that emits a unique radio frequency signal to help locate people who are missing. The device is worn on the wrist or ankle and is […]
WHITE MARSH, MD—Crews are on the scene of a crash on Interstate 95 in the White Marsh area. The crash was reported at around 8:00 a.m. on Wednesday along southbound I-95 prior to the White Marsh Boulevard / MD 43 exit. As many as seven vehicles were involved in the accident and several southbound lanes are currently blocked and traffic […]
JOPPA, MD—Crews are on the scene of two crashes on Interstate 95 in the Joppa area. The first crash was reported on Monday afternoon on the northbound I-95 ramp to MD 152. The ramp is currently closed. The second incident was reported along northbound I-95 near Bradshaw Road. Injuries have been reported. Several lanes are blocked along northbound I-95 and […]
JOPPA, MD—Crews are on the scene of a house fire in Joppa. The fire was reported at just after 7 p.m. on Saturday in the 3400-block of Dorothy Avenue. The structure was engulfed in flames upon arrival and found to be abandoned, according to the Joppa-Magnolia Volunteer Fire Company. No injuries have been reported. Photos via T. Spurell & JMVFC
NOTTINGHAM, MD—Maryland Lottery officials say a Joppa woman has won $50,000 after she purchased a Pick 5 ticket in Nottingham. The woman, who is a retired banker, purchased a $5 ticket at the Nottingham Walmart for the February 9 drawing and then forgot about the $1 quick-pick ticket. “I didn’t check it until Monday. When I saw that I had […]
JOPPA, MD—Crews battled a brush fire in Joppa on Friday evening. The fire was reported on February 16 in the 2400-block of Taylor Brook Lane. Units from Joppa-Magnolia Volunteer Fire Company, Kingsville Volunteer Fire Company, and Fallston Volunteer Fire Company were able to contain the blaze before it could extend to any homes. No injuries were reported. Photos via JMVFC
ABERDEEN, MD—Loud noise alert! Aberdeen Proving Ground officials say the base has a single test scheduled for Friday. Between approximately 11:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. on February 16, there is a single testing event scheduled that will be heard in some off-post locations. Officials say these operations are not hazardous to residents in surrounding communities and are integral to ensuring […]