Baltimore County Police Department celebrates recipients of 2024 departmental awards

TOWSON, MD—On Tuesday evening, the Baltimore County Police Department celebrated the outstanding achievements of its members, “whose dedication and commitment to upholding the highest standards of service have significantly enhanced the safety and security of communities throughout Baltimore County,” the department said in a statement. “This I extend my deepest gratitude to all our award recipients for their tireless efforts, […]

Man who murdered Rosedale father & son receives additional life sentence in Baltimore City case

BALTIMORE, MD—A Baltimore City judge has sentenced Ameer Gittens to life plus 15 years, with the first five years without the possibility of parole. The sentence will be served consecutively to the sentence he is currently serving for a Baltimore County homicide case. Gittens is currently serving two life sentences without the possibility of parole, plus 50 years for the […]

Crash reported in Glen Arm

GLEN ARM, MD—Crews are on the scene of a crash in the Glen Arm area. The crash was reported at just before 11 a.m. on Friday, November 15, 2024 in the area of Loch Raven Drive an Morgan Mill Road, according to the Long Green Volunteer Fire Company. There has been no word on any injuries. Motorists should use caution […]

Maryland men charged in alleged odometer tampering scheme based in Rosedale

BALTIMORE, MD—Federal authorities have charged two Maryland men with conspiracy to commit odometer tampering and securities fraud, alleging they sold hundreds of vehicles with falsely lowered odometers. Jerry John Mathins, 50, of Laurel, and Braysean Owens, 23, of Baltimore, were indicted by a federal grand jury, the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Maryland said in a news release. […]

Fatal pedestrian crashes spike in Baltimore County

TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County police are urging drivers and pedestrians to be extra cautious after dark following a recent spike in fatal pedestrian crashes. The Baltimore County Police Department responded to four fatal pedestrian crashes over the past five days, three of which occurred during the evening or early morning hours. According to the department, pedestrian safety is a major community […]

Multiple injuries reported in White Marsh crash

WHITE MARSH, MD—Crews responded to a serious crash in White Marsh on Thursday morning. At just after 7:45 a.m. on November 14, 2024, units from White Marsh Volunteer Fire Company responded to a motor vehicle collision in the area of Pulaski Highway and Ebenezer Road. Units from Middle River and Kingsville also responded after crews found multiple injured patients. There […]