Suspect arrested in connection with 2018 Overlea homicide

OVERLEA, MD—Police have made an arrest in connection with a homicide that occurred in the Overlea area in 2018. On Wednesday, May 24, 2023, detectives arrested and charged 32-year-old Kenneth Davis in connection with the fatal shooting of 25-year-old Tracey Carrington, of Essex. The homicide occurred on September 6, 2018, in the unit block of W. Overlea Avenue (21206). Carrington […]

Baltimore County offices, facilities to close for Memorial Day holiday on Monday

TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County government offices and the District and Circuit Courts will be closed on Monday, May 29, 2023 in recognition of the Memorial Day holiday. All branches of the Baltimore County Public Library will be closed, parking meters free, and CountyRide vans and the Towson Loop will not operate on the holiday. Additionally, trash, single stream recyclables and yard […]

Police in Baltimore County warn residents of deception burglaries

TOWSON, MD—Detectives with the Baltimore County Police Department remind residents to remain vigilant as the weather warms. This is the time of year when criminals impersonating legitimate contractors, handypersons, or utility workers appear in local neighborhoods looking for unsuspecting homeowners to deceive, scam or burglarize. These transient imposters/deception burglars often work in tandem to gain access to your home. While […]

Maryland State Fire Marshal offers outdoor safety tips ahead of Memorial Day weekend

BALTIMORE, MD—With Memorial Day weekend right around the corner, families across Maryland will venture outside – either to the beach or the mountains – or maybe just to their backyard. Increased outdoor activities also result in an increase of outdoor fire risks; therefore State Fire Marshal Brian S. Geraci is providing a few common-sense tips that will help Marylanders enjoy […]

Baltimore County launches new Park Finder web tool

TOWSON, MD—The Baltimore County Department of Recreation and Parks on Monday announced the launch of its new Park Finder web tool. The tool, which provides users with comprehensive information on 362 parks and recreation centers throughout the County, makes exploring and enjoying Baltimore County easier than ever. Park Finder provides options to search for parks and recreation centers by name, […]

Second round of bulk trash collections for Baltimore County residents to begin in July

TOWSON, MD—This year’s second bulk item collection schedule for Baltimore County residents will begin in July and run through December. Postcards with upcoming bulk hauling collection dates have been mailed to residents and can be found in the annual Program Guide and Collection Schedule, by calling the Bureau of Solid Waste Management at 410-887-2000 or searching by address on the […]