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Harford County man posing as home improvement contractor arrested for theft scheme targeting seniors

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BEL AIR, MD—A Harford County man is facing charges after allegedly defrauding senior citizens in the area, offering unnecessary home repairs and presenting forged documents to scare them into paying for his services, according to the Harford County Sheriff’s Office. David Anthony Desell, 33, of Bel Air, is charged with 12 criminal counts, including passing forged documents, theft scheme under […]

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Police use drone to catch Fallston thief

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FALLSTON, MD—The Harford County Sheriff’s Office recently utilized a drone to capture a thief in the Fallston area. On Friday morning, November 8, 2024, deputies were dispatched to the 2100-block of Albrook Court for a report of someone trespassing through private property. Authorities say the area had recently been victimized by someone going through vehicles to steal items. In an […]

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Suspect arrested following shooting in Harford County

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ABINGDON, MD—A 41-year-old man is in custody after being charged in a Monday afternoon shooting in Abingdon. At just after 4:00 p.m. on November 4, 2024, deputies with the Harford County Sheriff’s Office responded to the 3500-block of Woodsdale Road in Abingdon for a report of a shooting. Upon arrival, deputies discovered a 27-year-old male victim who had sustained a […]

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Police officer assaulted during theft at Royal Farms in Joppa, suspect arrested

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JOPPA, MD—The Harford County Sheriff’s Office has charged multiple suspects in connection with an attempted theft and assault that occurred in Joppa. At just after midnight on October 23, 2024, a deputy from the Southern Precinct was flagged down by employees of the Royal Farms store located in the 500-block Joppa Farm Road reporting an active robbery, later determined to […]

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Melody Fofana

Police searching for missing Joppa runaway

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JOPPA, MD—Police in Harford County are searching for a missing runaway from the Joppa area. The Harford County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the public’s assistance in obtaining information regarding the location of Melody Fofana. She was last seen on October 11, 2024 in Joppatowne. Authorities say Melody is believed to be in the Windsor Mill area. Additional information is available […]

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Khalil Ringgold

Harford County Sheriff’s Office searching for abducted 7-year-old

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UPDATE 3: Khalil Ringgold has been safely located. UPDATE 2: Authorities say the operator of the vehicle is believed to be known to the child. UPDATE: An Amber Alert has been issued – details here. Original story below… BEL AIR, MD—The Harford County Sheriff’s Office is seeking assistance in obtaining information regarding the location of 7-year-old Khalil Ringgold. Authorities say […]

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Maryland sends teams to hurricane-ravaged southern states

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ANNAPOLIS, MD—Maryland has deployed teams of first responders and other support personnel to help with recovery efforts in the southeastern United States following the devastation of Hurricanes Helene and Milton. Governor Wes Moore has announced the deployment of various state agencies and military units, including the Maryland Army National Guard and the Maryland Task Force 1, a federally deployable urban […]

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