Olszewski to introduce legislation to create Police Accountability Board

TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski has announced that he will introduce legislation to establish a Police Accountability Board (PAB), a civilian panel charged with working with law enforcement and county officials to make recommendations to improve policing. The Board is required by the Maryland Police Accountability Act of 2021. “We are continually working to improve accountability across our government, […]

BOOM ALERT: Aberdeen Proving Ground to conduct testing this weekend

ABERDEEN, MD—Loud noise alert! Aberdeen Proving Ground officials have announced that the base will conduct firing tests this weekend. APG has firing tests scheduled for Saturday, April 2 from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The base has firing tests scheduled for Sunday, April 3 from 8:30 a.m. to 11:59 p.m. The surrounding communities may hear weapons firing and see flashes […]

Baltimore County Police Department invites teens to join summer Youth Leadership Academy

TOWSON, MD—In an effort to keep youth engaged during the summer months, the Baltimore County Police Department is providing Baltimore County youths with an opportunity to attend the 2022 Youth Leadership Academy. The program strives to encourage young people to understand their role in our communities and society. Young people will learn leadership, decision-making, teamwork, and communication skills. Baltimore County […]

BCPS officials cancel Thursday afternoon athletic events due to severe weather threat

TOWSON, MD—All Baltimore County Public Schools athletic events scheduled for Thursday afternoon, March 31, have been postponed due to forecasted severe weather. Officials say practices may continue under the direction of the schools’ athletic director. A Hazardous Weather Outlook has been issued for the Baltimore area for Thursday. Severe storms, high winds, and a few isolated tornadoes are expected on […]

Strong wind gusts, tornadoes possible in Baltimore area on Thursday afternoon, evening

UPDATE: A Severe Thunderstorm Watch and Wind Advisory are now in effect. Original story below… ——— NOTTINGHAM, MD—The National Weather Service has issued a Hazardous Weather Outlook for the Baltimore area on Thursday as severe weather approaches the area. The Hazardous Weather Outlook covers the entire I-95 corridor and central Maryland. Forecasters say scattered severe thunderstorms are possible on Thursday […]

Shots fired during Hillendale robbery, Kingsville home burglarized

NOTTINGHAM, MD—Police are investigating several local crimes that were reported in recent days. At 6:30 p.m. on Monday, March 21, an individual approached someone in the 5400-block of Kenwood Avenue in Overlea (21206), displayed a firearm, and stole items from the victim. The suspect fled the scene, but police were later able to arrest him. At 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday, […]