Forecasters issue Halloween storm arrival timeline

NOTTINGHAM, MD—When will the storms arrive on Halloween night in Baltimore? Forecasters had previously warned of severe weather just in time for trick-or-treating and on Thursday, the National Weather Service issued a timeline for when to expect the storms across Maryland. The NWS now says storms should arrive in Baltimore County between 9 and 11 p.m., but the forecast is […]

MDOT offers light-up bracelets to help keep trick-or-treaters safe on Halloween

BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration (MDOT SHA) and Motor Vehicle Administration (MDOT MVA) want children to see and be seen this Halloween. To help increase visibility of Maryland’s youngest pedestrians, the agencies will distribute light-up bracelets Wednesday, October 30, from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. at participating Giant Food stores, and at select MDOT SHA Maintenance […]

Maryland State Police stepping up patrols for Halloween

PIKESVILLE, MD—Maryland State Police are gearing up for Halloween and are urging both motorist and pedestrians to use common sense, take responsibility, and be courteous on Maryland’s roadways. Beginning on Thursday, October 31, 2019, troopers from each of the 23 Maryland State Police barracks statewide will be focusing enforcement efforts on impaired driving, aggressive driving, speeding, distracted driving, and other […]

Police to monitor sex offenders on Halloween

Police in Baltimore County will be keeping an eye on sex offenders that are not allowed to have contact with children this Halloween. Out of the hundreds of registered sex offenders in Baltimore County, only about 10 percent have what is called a “no contact order” as part of their probation. This, in effect, prohibits them from handing out candy to […]

Police: Increased impaired driving enforcement planned through Halloween

Do your Halloween plans include alcohol? The Maryland State Police is reminding drivers that troopers will be working additional impaired driving patrols beginning Friday night and continuing through Halloween. Barracks across Maryland are using impaired driving grant funding from the MDOT/MVA Maryland Highway Safety Office to put additional troopers on the road. These troopers will be saturating areas known to have […]

Halloween safety tips from the NFPA

Halloween is fast approaching, and with it, the rush to find the perfect costume, that great pumpkin, and just the right decorations to cover your house. Hidden within all this fun and excitement are potential fire hazards, and NFPA wants to remind everyone about some simple Halloween safety tips to help avoid seasonal hazards. During the years 2011-2015, U.S. fire […]

Baltimore County Police watching for offenders barred from contact with children on Halloween

Baltimore County Police will be keeping an eye on sex offenders that are not allowed to have contact with children this Halloween. Out of the hundreds of registered sex offenders in Baltimore County, only about 10 percent have what is called a “no contact order” as part of their probation. This, in effect, prohibits them from handing out candy to […]