NOTTINGHAM, MD—Police are investigating several local crimes that were reported over the past week. At around 8:45 p.m. on Monday, October 24, an individual shattered the glass door to a business located in the 2200-block of East Joppa Road in Parkville/Carney (21234). The suspect then entered the business and stole an undisclosed amount of currency. At around 7:30 a.m. on […]
TOWSON, MD—The Baltimore County Police Department is offering some safety tips for Halloween. For residents planning to go door-to-door trick-or-treating, police would like families to keep the following information in mind: Encourage children to trick-or-treat with a group, and before dark. After dark, an adult chaperone should carry a flashlight and choose well-lighted streets. Wear costumes that are short, snug […]
REISTERSTOWN, MD—The Maryland Department of Emergency Management has distributed more than $10.87 million to prepare State and local governments against terrorist attacks. The State award was issued in May by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, and MDEM recently announced its distribution to partners in Maryland. “The safety of Maryland and the protection of our residents is a top priority […]
BALTIMORE, MD—The National Weather Service has issued a Frost Advisory for the Baltimore area. The advisory will be in effect for Baltimore County and Baltimore City from 2 a.m. to 10 a.m. on Sunday morning. Forecasters say temperatures as low as 34 degrees will result in frost formation. Frost could kill sensitive outdoor plants if left uncovered. Residents should take […]
ABERDEEN, MD—Loud noise alert! Aberdeen Proving Ground has announced that the base will conduct testing on Saturday, October 29, from approximately 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Military weapons and watercraft will be visible during daytime and nighttime hours. Residents may hear weapons firing and see flashes or light visible off post from illumination devices. These operations are not hazardous to […]
BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland State Police and Baltimore County Police Department, in partnership with the Drug Enforcement Administration, are asking citizens to dispose of unwanted prescription drugs during the National Prescription Drug Take Back Day, on Saturday, October 29, 2022 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. State police barracks throughout Maryland will be participating in the National Drug Take Back Day. […]
NOTTINGHAM, MD—County surveyors are surveying the Lower Gunpowder tributary at the Seven Oaks environmental protection area, Councilman David Marks reported on Tuesday morning. Currently, surveyors are merely assessing conditions. “This area was targeted for study due to the number and extent of headcuts – spots of extreme streambed erosion – that are impacting the network of tributaries within the environmental […]
PERRY HALL, MD—Crews responded to a two-vehicle crash in Perry Hall on Tuesday morning. The crash was reported at around 8:30 a.m. in the area of Brewers Drive near East Joppa Road (21128), according to the White Marsh Volunteer Fire Company. No injuries were reported, but a utility pole was struck and snapped in half as a result of the […]