BALTIMORE, MD—Violent crime in Maryland continued to decrease in 2024, with homicides and non-fatal shootings down statewide, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Maryland. Baltimore City saw its lowest homicide total since 2011, marking the third consecutive year of decreasing violent crime. The U.S. Attorney’s Office attributes the positive trend to strategic collaboration among federal, state, […]
PARKVILLE, MD—Crews responded to a fire that broke out in a shopping strip on East Joppa Road overnight. The blaze broke out during the early morning hours on Saturday, January 4, 2025 in the 1800-block of E. Joppa Road (21234). Upon arrival, firefighters found fire showing through the roof of the shopping strip and a second alarm was sounded. No […]
NOTTINGHAM, MD—Police in Baltimore County recovered a stolen vehicle in the Nottingham area overnight. At just before 1 a.m. on Saturday, January 4, an officer observed a stolen vehicle in the area of Perry Hall Boulevard and Silver Spring Road (21236). The officer followed the vehicle for a short time before all occupants fled on foot. At this time, no […]
BALTIMORE, MD—Three people were arrested and five car rallies were prevented from happening across Maryland on New Year’s Eve thanks to a joint task force, according to the Maryland State Police. The rallies planned roadway shutdowns and disruptive car-related activities in industrial areas, public streets, and parking lots across Prince George’s County, and Baltimore. Members of the Maryland Car Rally […]
BALTIMORE, MD—The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has issued a strong warning to consumers, urging them to avoid using fire pits designed to burn pooled alcohol or other liquid fuels. The agency cited two deaths and at least 60 injuries associated with these products since 2019 as evidence of their extreme danger. Acting State Fire Marshal Jason M. Mowbray […]
NOTTINGHAM, MD—Police are investigating a handful of robberies that were reported in and around the Nottingham area during the holiday week. At just before 2:30 a.m. on Wednesday, December 25, a suspect robbed an individual of an undisclosed amount of cash in the 8800-block of Philadelphia Road in Rosedale (21237) before fleeing. At just before 1:30 a.m. on Saturday, December […]
DUNDALK, MD—An overnight house fire in Dundalk has left eight people injured. Fire crews responded to a house fire in the 3400-block of Loganview Drive at just after 2:15 a.m. on January 2, 2025. Upon arrival, firefighters found heavy fire conditions and requested a second alarm. Fortunately, all residents had escaped the fire, but all eight suffered injuries. Crews contained […]
OWINGS MILLS, MD—A 27-year-old man died Wednesday morning after his vehicle crashed into a retaining wall in Owings Mills, according to Baltimore County police. Officers responded to the crash on Owings Mills Boulevard near Interstate 795 at around 10:30 a.m. on January 1, police said. According to a preliminary investigation, the 2013 Ford Expedition was traveling south on Owings Mills […]