Ten Harford County schools on modified lockdown due to police investigation

UPDATE: Some after-school activities have also been cancelled. Parents should check with their child’s school for details. Original story below… ——— JOPPA, MD—Ten Harford County schools have been placed on a modified lockdown due to an ongoing police investigation in the area, officials say. The Harford County Sheriff’s Office is reportedly searching for a person in crisis in the area, […]

House fire reported in Edgewood

EDGEWOOD, MD—Crews are on the scene of a house fire in the Edgewood area. The fire broke out at just after 12:45 p.m. on Friday, September 20, in the 2100-block of Railroad Avenue. Arriving units found fire showing from the dwelling.  Multiple units from multiple fire companies responded to the scene. No injuries have been reported, according to the Joppa-Magnolia […]

Two Baltimore County men sentenced for armed carjackings

BALTIMORE, MD—Two Baltimore County men were sentenced to federal prison on Monday, September 9, 2024, for their involvement in three armed carjackings, the U.S. Attorney’s Office, Maryland announced. Franklin Jay Smith, 34, of Catonsville, received 9 years in prison for carjacking and 60 months consecutive for use of a firearm during a crime. Davon Tramont Dorsey, 30, of Gwynn Oak […]

GoFundMe campaign established for family of slain Joppatowne High School student

JOPPA, MD—A GoFundMe campaign has been established for the family of Warren Grant, the student who was killed in a shooting at Joppatowne High School on Friday. The page has been established by the Brandon Tolson Foundation, an organization that provides emotional support and financial relief to families who have lost a child. “Warren Grant was a smart, charismatic, funny, […]

Arrest made in deadly Joppatowne High School shooting

JOPPA, MD—An arrest has been made in connection with Friday’s deadly shooting at Joppatowne High School. At just after 12:30 p.m. on September 6, deputies from the Harford County Sheriff’s Office responded to Joppatowne High School for an active assailant. A School Resource Officer assigned to the school immediately responded to identify and address the threat. Authorities arrived within minutes […]

13th annual 9/11 Patriot Day Ride to roll through parts of Harford County, Baltimore County on Saturday

PARKVILLE, MD—The 13th annual 9/11 Patriot Day Ride will roll through parts of Harford County and Baltimore County on Saturday morning. Organized by The Hope & Peace Foundation, ride registration begins at 8 a.m. and will begin at around 10:45 a.m.  The trip will be a 28-mile fully police-escorted and fire-supported ride that begins at the Darlington Volunteer Fire Company […]