TOWSON, MD—The Baltimore County Fire Department has promoted three of its members. Fire Chief Joseph Dixon Sr. has announced the following promotions to Fire Captain: Fire Lieutenant John Dentler Fire Lieutenant Taylor Russell Fire Lieutenant Kaitlyn Stalnaker The promotions will be effective as of January 11, 2025.
ARBUTUS, MD—A 38-year-old man died in a one-alarm Arbutus apartment fire on Wednesday morning, according to the Baltimore County Fire Department. Urian Bridges was found dead in a second-floor apartment in the 4400-block of Alan Drive. Firefighters responded to the apartment complex at just after 4:15 a.m. on December 11 for a reported apartment fire, authorities said. The resident called […]
BALTIMORE, MD—A tractor-trailer carrying vegetables and other produce caught fire early Thursday morning after crashing into the divider wall separating the southbound lanes of I-95 prior to the entrance to the Fort McHenry Tunnel, according to the Maryland Transportation Authority (MDTA) Police. The crash occurred around 6 a.m., prompting a response from MDTA Police. Upon arrival, officers found the tractor-trailer […]
BOWLEYS QUARTERS, MD—Over the weekend, Ravens Roost 139 members were joined by first responders and local elected officials to distribute full meals to 215 families – including turkey, pie, green beans, stuffing, yams, etc. – who are experiencing financial difficulties. The event took place at the Bowleys Quarters Improvement Association headquarters, located at 1124 Bowleys Quarters Road in Baltimore County. […]
BOWLEYS QUARTERS, MD—A 50-year-old Bowleys Quarters man has died after sustaining burn injuries from a fire pit accident on November 16, according to a news release from the Baltimore County Fire Department. Glen Himmelheber Jr., of the 3600-block of Bay Drive (21220), was transported to Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center with serious burns following the incident. He succumbed to his […]
UPDATE 2: No victims were found and police believe the individuals involved in the crash fled the scene. UPDATE: The White Marsh Volunteer Fire Company reports that the rescue mission has transitioned to a recovery mission. Divers with the Baltimore County Police Department will continue the search during daylight hours on Wednesday. Prior reports of a pedestrian struck involved a […]
TOWSON, MD—The Baltimore County Fire Department officially has a new leader. Joseph Dixon was sworn in as Fire Chief in a Monday morning ceremony in Towson. Dixon began his career as a firefighter in Howard County in 1993. He has served in many different roles including Assistant Fire/EMS Chief and Public Information Officer. He was also a Battalion Chief, Captain […]
UPDATE: The victims have been identified as Kevin Johnson, 53, of Ruther Glen, Virginia and James Hutson, 61, of Ephrata, Pennsylvania. Original story below… SPARKS, MD—Maryland State Police are investigating a double fatal multiple-vehicle crash that occurred on Wednesday afternoon in Baltimore County. The driver of a pickup truck and the driver of a mobile crane, whose identities are being […]