Police: Over 200 firearms collected during Saturday’s Firearm Buyback

TOWSON, MD—The Baltimore County Police Department on Monday announced that over 200 firearms were collected during Saturday’s Firearm Buyback. The event was a collaboration between the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP), Baltimore County Chapter, in partnership with the Kingdom Worship Center, Brooks Clinton Funeral Service, and the Baltimore County Police Department. Officials say the weapons collected […]

Baltimore County Police Department, Baltimore County NAACP to fost first-ever firearm buyback event

TOWSON, MD—The Baltimore County Police Department and the NAACP, Baltimore County Chapter, in partnership with the Kingdom Worship Center and Brooks Clinton Funeral Service, will jointly host a firearm buyback event to keep unwanted firearms out of communities and to help prevent criminals from accessing these weapons. The first-of-its-kind event in Baltimore County will be held on Saturday, April 15, […]

County Executive Olszewski announces distribution of 100,000 rapid at-home COVID-19 test kits, county testing expansion

TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski on Friday announced updates on Baltimore County’s ongoing efforts to expand access to COVID-19 testing, including plans for the distribution of 100,000 rapid at-home COVID tests for residents and the expansion of county-run testing sites. “Expanding Baltimore County’s testing availability will help ensure residents can take every precaution to protect themselves and their loved […]