Suspicious package under investigation in Middle River

UPDATE: Police have determined that the package is not a threat. All roads have been reopened. Original story below… ——— MIDDLE RIVER, MD—Authorities are investigating a suspicious package in the Middle River area. At around 2:30 p.m. on Saturday, the Baltimore County Police Department said officers were investigating a suspicious package that had been left in the 900-block of Middle […]

Police searching for missing man last seen in Middle River

UPDATE: David Widender has been located. Original story below… ——— MIDDLE RIVER, MD—Police in Baltimore County are searching for a missing person. David Widender, 29, is 5’05” tall and weighs 115 pounds. He was last seen in the Middle River area wearing a back shirt and pants. Anyone with information on David Widender’s whereabouts is asked to dial 9-1-1 or […]

JULY 10 POLICE BLOTTER: Several assaults, burglaries reported in northeast Baltimore County

NOTTINGHAM, MD—Police are investigating a robbery and several assaults and burglaries that were reported in northeast Baltimore County this month. At approximately 7:30 p.m. on Friday, July 4, 2025, an armed suspect was arrested after assaulting someone in the 4900-block of Hazelwood Avenue (21206). At approximately 11:30 p.m. on Friday, July 4, multiple suspects burglarized a residence in the 1600-block […]

Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued for central, western Maryland on Wednesday

BALTIMORE, MD—The National Weather Service has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Watch for central and western Maryland. The watch will remain in effect until 9 p.m. on Wednesday, July 9th. Forecasters say quarter-sized hail is possible with any storms that develop, along with 70 mph winds and frequent lightning. There is also the potential for a tornado or two. A Flood […]

Severe storms expected in Maryland on Wednesday, Flood Watch issued

UPDATE: A Severe Thunderstorm Watch is now in effect. Original story below… ——— BALTIMORE, MD—The National Weather Service has issued a Flood Watch for central Maryland and the Eastern Shore on Wednesday as more severe storms are expected throughout the region. The watch will be in effect from 2 p.m. until midnight on July 9, 2025. Forecasters say numerous showers […]

House fire reported in Middle River

MIDDLE RIVER, MD—Crews are on the scene of a house fire in Middle River. The blaze broke out at just before 5:45 p.m. on Tuesday, July 8, in the 6700-block of Mallard Road (21220). Arriving units found fire in the basement, possibly caused by a lightning strike, according to the Baltimore County Fire Department. No injuries have been reported at […]