NOTTINGHAM, MD—The Independence Day holiday weekend means more boaters on the water, which can also bring an increase in boating incidents and fatalities. From July 3-5, the Maryland Natural Resources Police will partner with the National Association of State Boating Law Administrators and the U.S. Coast Guard in the Operation Dry Water campaign of awareness and enforcement to reduce boating […]
NOTTINGHAM, MD—Several Maryland law enforcement agencies are joining forces to assist the American Red Cross in encouraging the public to donate blood during the coronavirus pandemic. The push to donate blood is an effort by state law enforcement employees in Maryland who want to honor the memories of those Marylanders who lost their lives to COVID-19 and honor the service […]
BALTIMORE, MD—Governor Larry Hogan on Monday issued an executive order instituting a Stay-at-Home directive. Officials say that no Maryland resident should be leaving their home unless it is for an essential job or reason, such as obtaining food or medicine, seeking urgent medical attention, or for other necessary purposes. While the order does allow for outdoor exercise recreation, the Maryland […]
FALLSTON, MD—A Fallston Volunteer Fire & Ambulance Company paramedic has received a big honor. Edward Benesch, who is also a Maryland Department of Natural Resources Police Reserve Officer, has been given a 2019 Baltimore Ravens Community Quarterback Award for his selfless contributions to the local community. Through the annual Community Quarterback Award, the Baltimore Ravens, together with T. Rowe Price […]
BALTIMORE, MD – Aiming to keep local waterways safe this holiday weekend, Maryland Natural Resources Police will again join the nationwide effort by local, state, and federal agencies in the tenth annual Operation DryWater. Officers will be on the water providing heightened enforcement and awareness about the dangers of drinking while boating. Boating under the influence continues to be a leading […]
UPDATE: Officials with the Parkville Precinct believe the body may have been that of a homeless person. They do not see any reason to suspect foul play at this time. Original story below… —— Police are investigating after a dead body was found along a trail in Perry Hall on Friday afternoon. The deceased adult male body was discovered at about […]
The Maryland Natural Resources Police are attempting to locate the owner of a kayak that was found in the Gunpowder River. The yellow Cobra Tandem was found in Harford County’s Joppatowne Canal on Tuesday morning. The kayak did not have any registration numbers on it. The rightful owner is asked to call MDNRP at 410-260-8888.
The body of a missing man has been recovered in the Essex area. On Monday, September 4, John G. Martin, of Fallston, was reported missing after he failed to return home. Police were told that the 58-year-old was believed to be in the area of his boat at the Baltimore Yacht Club, in the 800-block of Baltimore Yacht Club Road […]