Edgewood man convicted of attempted murder following 9-day jury trial

EDGEWOOD, MD—An Edgewood man has been convicted on attempted murder, assault, and weapons charges. On Monday, December 11, Luke Edward Powell, 24, was convicted of attempted first-degree murder, first-degree assault, and weapons charges following a nine-day jury trial in the Circuit Court for Harford County before the Honorable M. Elizabeth Bowen. Evidence presented at trial showed that on September 5, […]

Edgewood man receives maximum sentence on attempted rape, drug charges

EDGEWOOD, MD—An Edgewood man will spend decades behind bars after being convicted on rape and drug charges. On Monday, December 4, Bernard Lamont Staten, 68, pled guilty to attempted second-degree rape and possession with intent to distribute cocaine in two separate cases before the Honorable Judge Diane Adkins-Tobin. Both pleas were binding plea agreements, and Staten will be sentenced to […]

Firefighters trapped after JMVFC engine crashes while responding to Edgewood collision

JOPPA, MD—Firefighters with the Joppa-Magnolia Volunteer Fire Company were trapped in their engine on Tuesday after crashing while responding to a separate accident. At just before 12 p.m., JMVFC was alerted to a motor vehicle collision in the 1000-block of Pulaski Highway in Edgewood. At just after noon, JMVFC engine was responding to the accident with its lights and siren […]

Jaws of Life used to rescue trapped motorist following Edgewood crash

UPDATE: Four firefighters were trapped after their engine crashed while responding to this accident. Original story below… EDGEWOOD, MD—Crews responded to a serious crash in Harford County on Tuesday afternoon. At around 12 p.m., units from Joppa-Magnolia Volunteer Fire Company and Abingdon Fire Company responded to a motor vehicle collision in the 1000-block of Pulaski Highway. Firefighters had to use […]

BOOM ALERT: Aberdeen Proving Ground announces testing schedule for week of December 11

ABERDEEN, MD—Loud noise alert! Aberdeen Proving Ground officials say the base has firing operations scheduled for the week of December 11, 2023. APG has testing and training scheduled this week from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Noise may be heard in some areas off the installation. Military weapons, watercraft and/or aircraft will be visible during daytime and nighttime hours. Residents […]

Crash with vehicle fire, injuries shuts down northbound I-95 in Harford County

UPDATE: All lanes have been reopened. Original story below… ——— EDGEWOOD, MD—Crews are on the scene of a serious crash on Interstate 95 in Harford County. The crash was reported at around 7:30 a.m. on Tuesday along northbound I-95 prior to exit 77, Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway (MD-24). One vehicle is on fire and injuries have been reported. All northbound […]

House fire reported in Joppa

JOPPA, MD—Crews are on the scene of a Monday evening house fire in Joppa. The fire was reported at around 4:30 p.m. in the 300-block of Springdale Court. Units arrived to find fire showing from the residence. One person was rescued by firefighters and is being evaluated, according to the Joppa-Magnolia Volunteer Fire Company. Motorists should use caution in the […]