Assault & robbery, burglaries reported in Rosedale

ROSEDALE, MD—Police are investigating an assault & robbery and two residential burglaries that were reported in the Rosedale area last week. At 3 a.m. on Thursday, May 25, 2023, armed individuals assaulted and robbed someone in the 8000-block of Duvall Avenue (21237).  The suspects then fled the scene. At around 7:15 p.m. on Thursday, May 25, an individual broke into […]

Baltimore County Public Library introduces long-term device lending program to help close the digital divide

TOWSON, MD—The Baltimore County Public Library has announced a new service for qualified customers to borrow either a Wi-Fi enabled Chromebook, a high-speed 5G LTE internet router, or both for up to six months. The program is designed to reach adult customers who have unmet digital connectivity needs to help close the digital divide in Baltimore County. The program is […]

Baltimore County Council passes Olszewski’s FY 2024 budget

TOWSON, MD—Earlier this week, the Baltimore County Council passed County Executive Johnny Olszewski’s $4.9 billion FY 2024 budget. The budget was passed by a unanimous vote. County Executive Olszewski has issued the following statement: “Thank you to my partners on the County Council for their advocacy and partnership as we continue to invest in a better Baltimore County. This budget […]

Six residents displaced following overnight 2-alarm house fire near Rosedale

BALTIMORE, MD—Crews responded to a house fire in northeast Baltimore overnight. At just before 2 a.m. on Friday, May 26, 2023, units responded to a fire in the 6000-block of Radecke Avenue. Units arrived to find heavy fire showing and a second alarm was sounded. The blaze damaged multiple townhouses and six residents were displaced. No injuries were reported. The […]

Maryland State Police to step up patrols over Memorial Day weekend

PIKESVILLE, MD—Maryland State Police will bolster enforcement efforts over the Memorial Day weekend to prevent dangerous driving behaviors as more motorists are expected to travel this holiday. State troopers from 23 barracks, including members of the State Police Impaired Driving Reduction Effort Team, known as the SPIDRE team, will be focusing enforcement efforts on impaired driving, aggressive driving, speeding, distracted […]

Baltimore County offices, facilities to close for Memorial Day holiday on Monday

TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County government offices and the District and Circuit Courts will be closed on Monday, May 29, 2023 in recognition of the Memorial Day holiday. All branches of the Baltimore County Public Library will be closed, parking meters free, and CountyRide vans and the Towson Loop will not operate on the holiday. Additionally, trash, single stream recyclables and yard […]

Police in Baltimore County warn residents of deception burglaries

TOWSON, MD—Detectives with the Baltimore County Police Department remind residents to remain vigilant as the weather warms. This is the time of year when criminals impersonating legitimate contractors, handypersons, or utility workers appear in local neighborhoods looking for unsuspecting homeowners to deceive, scam or burglarize. These transient imposters/deception burglars often work in tandem to gain access to your home. While […]