PARKVILLE, MD—Authorities are investigating a double shooting that occurred in the Parkville area this week. At approximately 1:45 a.m. on Monday, August 5, police received a call for shots fired in the area of Taylor Avenue and Oakleigh Road (21234). Once officers arrived on the scene, they could not locate any victims. A short time later, officers responded to a […]
PARKVILLE, MD—A Parkville woman won a $50,000 prize after she turned up at a local lottery store to buy a ticket, then decided to go to a different one. The self-described “frequent” player said she enjoys the process of selecting a store, picking the game, and purchasing tickets. However, on August 3, she did something that made all of the […]
PARKVILLE, MD—Police are investigating a weekend shooting that left one person injured in Baltimore County. At just after 10:30 p.m. on Sunday, August 4, officers responded to the 1200-block of Halstead Road in Hillendale (21234) for a reported shooting. Once on the scene, authorities located an adult male who had sustained multiple gunshot wounds. The victim was transported to a […]
TOWSON, MD—Police are on the scene of a shooting in the Towson area. The shooting was reported at just after 1:30 p.m. on Sunday, July 21, in the 6800-block of Loch Raven Boulevard near Taylor Avenue (21286). At the scene, officers located a male victim who had sustained multiple gunshot wounds. The victim was transported to a local hospital. There […]
TOWSON, MD—The Baltimore County Police Department will be participating in the 41st Annual National Night Out on Tuesday, August 6, 2024. This national campaign aims to promote police and community partnerships through positive activities. Through scheduled events such as block parties, cookouts, games, educational workshops and more, the goal is to foster a spirit of togetherness to ensure that every […]
TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County government offices and the District and Circuit Courts will be closed on July 4 in recognition of the Independence Day holiday. All branches of the Baltimore County Public Library will be closed, parking meters free, and CountyRide vans and the Towson Loop will not operate on the holiday. Additionally, trash, single stream recyclables and yard materials will […]
BALTIMORE, MD—The National Weather Service has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Watch for the Baltimore area. The watch will remain in effect until 11:59 p.m. on Wednesday night. Forecasters say hail, frequent lightning, and wind gusts of up to 60 mph are possible. Residents should stay weather-aware throughout the evening.
BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland Department of the Environment has issued an Air Quality Alert for Saturday in the Baltimore area. A Code Orange Air Quality Alert will be in effect for June 22, 2024. A Code Orange Air Quality Alert means that air pollution concentrations within the region may become unhealthy for sensitive groups. Sensitive groups include children, people suffering from […]