Maryland drug dealer sentenced to life in prison for murder of a woman, her child in connection with drug trafficking crimes

BALTIMORE, MD—A Maryland drug dealer has been sentenced to life in prison for the murder of a woman and her 7-year-old child in connection with federal drug trafficking crimes. U.S. District Judge Richard D. Bennett this week sentenced Andre Ricardo Briscoe, a/k/a “Poo”, 39, of Baltimore and Cambridge, to life in federal prison for federal drug distribution charges, use of […]

Carney convenience store sells winning $100,000 Maryland Lottery scratch-off

CARNEY, MD—Finding Maryland Lottery Ravens scratch-offs tucked in their holiday stockings is a holiday tradition for one Harford County family, and this year they had more than just the fun of playing the games to celebrate. On the day after Christmas, the parents of two young boys found a $100,000 top-prize winner among the scratch-offs in the adults’ stockings. The […]

POLL: Should Baltimore County ban plastic bags?

UPDATE: The Baltimore County Council has passed the bag ban bill. Original story below… —— NOTTINGHAM, MD—Baltimore County officials are considering a bill that would ban plastic bags. The Bring Your Own Bag Act hopes to address trash buildup across the county and in its streams. Baltimore County Councilman Izzy Patoka (D-District 2) introduced and serves as one of the […]

Home invasion reported in Rosedale; vehicles stolen in Middle River, Hillendale

NOTTINGHAM, MD—Police are investigating a home invasion, two robberies, and two vehicle thefts that were reported over the past week. Between 5:30 p.m. on December 27 and 8:30 a.m. on December 28, a 2012 Subaru Forrester was stolen from a parking lot in the 9000-block of Pulaski Highway in Middle River (21220). Between 10:15 and 10:45 p.m. on December 29, […]

Police searching for missing Towson man

UPDATE: Police say Wayne Reed Jr. has been located. Original story below… ——— TOWSON, MD—Police in Baltimore County area searching for a missing Towson man. Wayne Reed Jr., 82, is 6’1″ tall and weighs 193 pounds. Authorities say he was last seen in the Towson area wearing unknown clothing. Anyone with information on Wayne Reed Jr.’s whereabouts is asked to […]

Fatal Baltimore County crash leaves one dead

OWINGS MILLS, MD—Police in Baltimore County are investigating a fatal, Monday morning crash that left one person dead. At just before 11:30 a.m. on January 2, a 2015 Infiniti was traveling southbound on Reisterstown Road approaching Dolfield Road when it lost control and struck a 2022 Dodge Ram. The Dodge Ram was pushed on top of a 2019 Kia, and […]

Baltimore County to develop framework for new Resilience Authority to combat ‘climate change’

TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County officials have announced plans to develop a framework for a Resilience Authority that will finance, and support sustainability infrastructure projects to protect Baltimore County’s shorelines, communities, and residents from “climate threats,” according to the official press release. In addition, officials on Thursday announced that Baltimore County was awarded nearly $2 million to support climate resilience efforts in […]

Winning $50,000 Powerball ticket sold in Rosedale

ROSEDALE, MD—Check your tickets!  Even though no one hit the jackpot, one winning $50,000 Powerball ticket was sold in Baltimore County along with 14,700 other winning tickets in Maryland ranging from $4 to $100. One lucky player bought a third-tier winning ticket from Dan’s Cigar Lounge located at 8300 Pulaski Highway in Rosedale. The winning numbers to match are 12, […]