Perry Hall fentanyl kingpin pleads guilty to possession with intent to distribute

PERRY HALL, MD—A Perry Hall man has pleaded guilty to possession with intent to distribute fentanyl, after a lengthy investigation revealed his role in a drug trafficking organization. Terrell Ridgley, 34, faces up to 20 years in prison for his involvement. Kelly O. Hayes, U.S. Attorney, announced the plea, joined by Ibrar A. Mian, Special Agent in Charge of the […]

Severe storms produce tornado, sewage overflow in Baltimore County

BALTIMORE, MD—Friday night’s severe storms wreaked havoc on the Baltimore area, producing a tornado, causing excessive damage, and resulting in a sewage overflow and water quality advisory. The National Weather Service has confirmed that an EF-1 tornado formed in Baltimore City and continued to move through the Dundalk/Sparrows Point area. The tornado was on the ground from 5:51 to 6:01 […]

Foundation for Baltimore County Public Library launches 2025 fundraising campaign

TOWSON, MD—Foundation for Baltimore County Public Library has announced the launch of The BIG Give – Let’s Do Something BIG, Together!, a six-week fundraising campaign dedicated to supporting critical programs and services. The campaign runs from May 19 to June 30, with a special Kickoff Day Celebration happening at select library branches on Monday, May 19, from 3 p.m. to […]

Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued for Baltimore area

BALTIMORE, MD—The National Weather Service has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Watch for the Baltimore area. The watch will remain in effect through 10 p.m. on Friday, May 16, 2025. Forecasters say that severe storms may develop on Friday afternoon and into the evening hours. Multiple rounds of storms are possible. The main threats associated with these storms will be damaging […]

Robberies reported in Nottingham, Parkville, Rosedale

NOTTINGHAM, MD—Police are investigating an assault, a burglary, and three robberies that were reported over the past week. At approximately 2:30 p.m. on Tuesday, May 13, 2025, multiple armed suspects robbed victims in the 1700-block of Chesaco Avenue in Rosedale (21237) before fleeing. At approximately 9:30 a.m. on Wednesday, May 14, a suspect robbed someone in the 8600-block of Old […]