Police arrest three suspects in connection with alleged assault, kidnapping in Harford County

DARLINGTON, MD—Maryland State Police have arrested three suspects in connection with an alleged assault and kidnapping that occurred last week in Harford County. The suspects have been identified as Chris Lamar Cochran, 48; Grace Elizabeth Amanda Johnson, 38; and Leland Charles Lewis, 48; all of Darlington, Maryland. Cochran is charged with kidnapping, first- and second-degree assault, and false imprisonment. Johnson […]

Gas Prices drop for 4th week in a row

BALTIMORE, MD—The national average gas price in the U.S. has fallen for the fourth week in a row, according to GasBuddy. The national average gas price fell 1.3 cents compared to last week, reaching $3.02 per gallon. This is 10.6 cents lower than a month ago and 42.4 cents lower than a year ago. Diesel prices have fallen 5.0 cents […]

Edgewood apartment building fire leaves 1 injured, 5 displaced

EDGEWOOD, MD—Crews responded to an apartment fire in Edgewood on Saturday night. At around 10:15 p.m. on March 16, 2025, units responded to an apartment fire in the 1700-block of Crimson Tree Way. Units arrived to find flames showing from the two-story four-unit structure. The Office of the Maryland State Fire Marshal reports that the 71-year-old occupant of one of […]

Severe storms possible in Baltimore area on Sunday, Wind Advisory issued

BALTIMORE, MD—Sunday could prove to be a stormy day in the Baltimore area. The National Weather Service says confidence has increased for isolated to scattered severe thunderstorms capable of producing damaging wind gusts on Sunday afternoon and evening. Forecasters say a tornado or two is also possible. Gusty winds of up to 45 mph are possible on Sunday, which may […]

Former Harford County Sheriff’s Office detective facing federal charges for sexual exploitation of two minors

BALTIMORE, MD—A former detective with the Harford County Sheriff’s Office is facing federal charges relating to the sexual exploitation of two children. A federal grand jury has indicted Ryan Christopher Hall, 50, of Woodstock, Maryland, charging him with sexual exploitation of a child and possession of child sexual abuse material. Hall is a former domestic violence detective who served 27 […]

Maryland State Police to step up St. Patrick’s Day DUI patrols

BALTIMORE, MD—In anticipation of increased DUI risks, the Maryland State Police have announced increased patrols and enforcement efforts targeting aggressive, distracted, and impaired driving throughout the St. Patrick’s Day weekend. Starting Friday, March 14th, and continuing through Monday, March 17th, troopers from all 23 barracks will be deployed in saturation patrols, focusing on roadways known for high rates of impaired […]