Career and Technical Education annual ceremony recognizes 154 outstanding BCPS students

TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County Public Schools premiered a virtual 51st Annual Career and Technical Education (CTE) Student Recognition Ceremony on May 14. During the ceremony, 154 seniors – one student from each CTE program at each high school – were recognized as exemplary students. Students honored in the ceremony are listed below: Catonsville High School Apprenticeship Maryland Program – Jacob Gundlach […]

Parkville trio plead guilty to Medicaid fraud

BALTIMORE, MD—Three individuals have admitted to defrauding Maryland Medicaid of over $3.6 million through two behavioral health companies. The guilty pleas were announced on Monday by Attorney General Anthony G. Brown. On February 25, 2025, Tasha S. Saunders, 44, of Parkville, admitted to defrauding the program on two counts. Saunders, who was previously convicted and served time for a similar […]

Three winning $25,000 lottery tickets sold in Parkville remain unclaimed

BALTIMORE, MD—Three winning lottery tickets that were sold in the Parkville area last week remain unclaimed, officials said on Monday. Across Maryland, and across all games, the Lottery paid nearly $31.2 million in prizes during the week of May 12-18, including 34 tickets worth $10,000 or more that were sold or redeemed in that seven-day span. Three winning $25,000 Pick […]

Baltimore County Police Department warns of storm damage repair scams

TOWSON, MD—Following recent storms in the area, the Baltimore County Police Department is urging residents to be cautious of potential scams related to storm damage repair. The department emphasizes the importance of researching contractors thoroughly before making any decisions regarding home or business repairs. Residents are advised to be wary of unsolicited offers from individuals going door-to-door offering repair services. […]

Teen suspects arrested after crashing stolen car near Parkville

PARKVILLE, MD—Police say three juveniles have been arrested after crashing a stolen vehicle near the Parkville area. On Friday, May 16, 2025, officers with the Baltimore Police Department observed a stolen vehicle being driven in the of Perring Parkway at McLean Boulevard (21234).  The juvenile suspects then crashed the vehicle in the 5700-block of Perring Parkway and fled on foot […]

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 […]