Chase Archives - Page 48 of 90

Baltimore County Police Deception Burglary

Police in Baltimore County warn residents of deception burglaries

Posted on May 24, 2023 by Chris Montcalmo

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 […]

Maryland State Fire Marshal offers outdoor safety tips ahead of Memorial Day weekend

Posted on May 24, 2023 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—With Memorial Day weekend right around the corner, families across Maryland will venture outside – either to the beach or the mountains – or maybe just to their backyard. Increased outdoor activities also result in an increase of outdoor fire risks; therefore State Fire Marshal Brian S. Geraci is providing a few common-sense tips that will help Marylanders enjoy […]

Baltimore County launches new Park Finder web tool

Posted on May 22, 2023 by Chris Montcalmo

TOWSON, MD—The Baltimore County Department of Recreation and Parks on Monday announced the launch of its new Park Finder web tool. The tool, which provides users with comprehensive information on 362 parks and recreation centers throughout the County, makes exploring and enjoying Baltimore County easier than ever. Park Finder provides options to search for parks and recreation centers by name, […]

Second round of bulk trash collections for Baltimore County residents to begin in July

Posted on May 21, 2023 by Chris Montcalmo

TOWSON, MD—This year’s second bulk item collection schedule for Baltimore County residents will begin in July and run through December. Postcards with upcoming bulk hauling collection dates have been mailed to residents and can be found in the annual Program Guide and Collection Schedule, by calling the Bureau of Solid Waste Management at 410-887-2000 or searching by address on the […]

Target recalls nearly 5 million Threshold candles due to laceration, burn risks

Posted on May 19, 2023 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—Target is recalling nearly 5 million Threshold Glass Jar Candles, saying that the candle’s jar can crack or break during use, posing laceration and burn hazards. This recall involves certain Threshold Glass Jar 5.5 ounce 1-Wick, 14 ounce 3-Wick and 20 ounce 3-Wick Candles in multiple scents. The recalled item numbers are printed on the bottom of the glass […]

Attorney General: Marylanders should be wary of deceptive online sports betting companies and scams

Posted on May 19, 2023 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown on Friday issued a consumer alert urging Marylanders to always be aware of deceptive online sports betting companies, especially in advance of large-scale popular events like the 2023 Preakness. Companies in Maryland’s online sports betting industry, which also operate through mobile apps, have enticed bettors with aggressive marketing, such as so-called “risk-free” bets. […]

Motorists should expect closings at CSX crossings due to repairs

Posted on May 16, 2023 by Chris Montcalmo

NOTTINGHAM, MD—Baltimore County Councilman David Marks on Tuesday evening passed along the news that CSX will be making repairs to two railroad crossings along the Pulaski Highway corridor. The repairs will force the closure of the Jones Road intersection on May 18th and May 19th, and Ebenezer Road from May 23rd to May 25th. Specifically, Jones Road will be closed […]

Baltimore County Police Department warns of family member impersonation telephone scam

Posted on May 9, 2023 by Chris Montcalmo

TOWSON, MD—The Baltimore County Police Department is warning residents of a recent increase in scam phone calls. Specifically, police are warning of a scam whereby callers impersonate a grandchild – or another close relative – in a crisis and ask for immediate financial assistance. Authorities say these calls may appear to come from a trusted phone number, but are most […]

Tag: Chase