Harford County Sheriff’s Office announces passing of agency’s first bloodhound

HARFORD COUNTY, MD—The Harford County Sheriff’s Office is saying goodbye to a furry companion. This week, HCSO announced the passing of retired K-9 Carley. Carley was HCSO’s first bloodhound and was partnered with Sr. Dep. Charlie Holthaus in 2010. Carley “retired” from the department in 2020. “Join us in our prayers for Sr. Dep. Holthaus and his family,” HCSO said […]

Final member of Harford County drug ring sentenced to six years in prison

HARFORD COUNTY, MD—The final member of a Harford County drug ring has been sentenced to prison. On Wednesday, U.S. District Judge Richard D. Bennett sentenced Tremayne Murphy, 40, to six years in federal prison, followed by four years of supervised release, for conspiracy to distribute and possess with intent to distribute crack cocaine. The sentence was announced by United States […]

Harford County to remember fallen deputies on February 10, six years after line-of-duty deaths

ABINGDON, MD—County Executive Barry Glassman has ordered the Harford County flag lowered and plans a moment of silence for two sheriff’s deputies who gave their lives in the line of duty six years ago. In honor of Senior Deputy Patrick Dailey and Deputy First Class Mark Logsdon, the Harford County flag will fly at half-staff from sunrise through sunset on […]

Police searching for missing Joppa woman

UPDATE: Police found Debra Hurdel’s body on Sunday afternoon. No foul play is suspected and no further details are available at this time. Original story below… ——— JOPPA, MD—Police are asking for the public’s help in locating a missing Joppa woman. Debra Hurdel, 64, was last seen at 3 p.m. on Saturday in the 500-block of Trimble Road. She is […]

Towson drug dealer arrested following fatal overdoses in Joppa, White Hall

JOPPA, MD—A Towson man has been arrested following an investigation into two fatal overdoses in Harford County. On October 25, 2021, deputies with the Harford County Sheriff’s Office responded-to the 2200 block of Dunwood Lane in Joppa for a report of a cardiac arrest. Upon arrival, deputies located an adult male who had died of a fatal drug overdose. On […]

Joppa homicide suspect arrested in Towson

JOPPA, MD—A man has been arrested in connection with the weekend murder of William Doran in Joppa. At 6:45 p.m. on December 10, 2021, officers responded to the 500-block of Dembytown Road in Joppa for a report of a single vehicle collision. Upon the arrival of deputies, medics were performing CPR on an adult male, identified as William James Doran, […]

Police in Harford County dive into freezing waters to rescue woman whose vehicle plunged into Bush River [VIDEO]

JOPPA, MD—Friday was hardly “just another day at the office” for a few brave police officers in Harford County. On December 10, in 40-degree temperatures, deputies with the Harford County Sheriff’s Office Southern Precinct dove into the chilly waters of the Bush River to save a 25-year-old woman whose vehicle had plunged into the river. There has been no word […]

Police: Joppa homicide victim identified, crashed after being shot

UPDATE 2: A second suspect has been arrested. UPDATE: Police have arrested a suspect in connection with this case. Original story below… —— JOPPA, MD—Police have released additional details on Friday’s fatal shooting in Joppa. At around 6:45 p.m. on Friday evening, deputies with the Harford County Sheriff’s office responded to the 500-block of Dembytown Road for a report of […]