Shooting reported in Edgewood

IUPDATE: The victim, a Rosedale man, is in critical condition. Original story below… EDGEWOOD, MD—Police are responding to a shooting in Harford County. The incident was reported at just before 9:30 p.m. on Wednesday night in the area of Harford Square Drive and O & P Court, according to initial reports. The victim reportedly sustained multiple gunshot wounds and is […]

Freezing drizzle to continue through midday in Baltimore area, Maryland State Police respond to 186 crashes

BALTIMORE, MD—The bulk of the wintry weather has ended in and around the Baltimore area, however the National Weather Service says freezing drizzle and sleet will continue through midday.  The precipitation may end with another period of light snow. From 2 p.m. on Monday to 5 a.m. on Tuesday morning, Maryland State Police responded to 186 crashes and 117 disabled […]

Trees fall into homes, motorists stranded, residents flooded out during severe Baltimore storm

NOTTINGHAM, MD—Residents in northeastern Baltimore County and southern Harford County are recovering after a major rain and wind storm moved through the area on Tuesday night. Saturated ground combined with high winds caused several trees to fall, hitting homes and blocking roadways.  In the Long Green area, trees fell onto two homes causing significant structural damage (photo above and below), […]

Maryland Department of State Police seeking candidates for new State Fire Marshal

PIKESVILLE, MD—The Maryland Department of State Police is accepting applications for qualified individuals to serve as the new State Fire Marshal. The State Fire Marshal, a management level position, is the agency head of the Office of the State Fire Marshal. The selected candidate will be charged with the overall responsibility for leading all operations and functions of the Office […]

Maryland State Police to increase patrols as New Year’s Eve approaches

PIKESVILLE, MD—With New Year’s Eve quickly approaching on Sunday, Maryland State Police are urging those who plan to celebrate to be safe and smart and avoid impaired, distracted, and aggressive driving. State troopers from all 23 barracks, including the State Police Impaired Driving Reduction Effort (SPIDRE) team, will focus on impaired, distracted, and aggressive driving while conducting saturation patrols on […]

Maryland State Fire Marshal Brian Geraci retires after 50-year career

STATEWIDE—State Fire Marshal Brian S. Geraci has announced his retirement from the Office of the State Fire Marshal after a 50-year career, including ten years with the agency. Geraci’s announcement coincided with the agency’s holiday luncheon in Pikesville. He was surrounded by his family, current and retired employees, including former and current police and fire chiefs, and other representatives from […]