Crews to improve pavement on roads in Baltimore County, Harford County next week

BALTIMORE, MD—Maryland State Highway Administration crews will improve highway safety by treating sections of asphalt pavement on several roads in Baltimore County and Harford County next week.  Officials say the work should be complete by the end of the month, weather permitting. Beginning on Sunday night, September 22, crews will travel to selected locations and use slow-moving, specialized heavy equipment […]

19-year-old dies following Dundalk motorcycle crash

DUNDALK, MD—Police say a man has died following a motorcycle crash in Dundalk last week. At just before 5:45 p.m. on November 8, officers responded to a collision on German Hill Road near Merritt Boulevard. Detectives with the Baltimore County Police Department have determined that the collision occurred when a motorcycle that was heading eastbound collided with a westbound 2013 […]

Baltimore County Police Department joins community partners in providing free vehicle anti-theft software update, steering wheel locks

TOWSON, MD—In response to persistent thefts targeting certain Hyundai vehicles without push-button ignitions and immobilizing anti-theft devices, the Baltimore County Police Department is collaborating with Thompson Hyundai and the Precinct-12 Community Police Alliance in hosting a one-day event to provide Baltimore County Hyundai owners whose vehicles are equipped with a standard “turn-key-to-start” ignition with the necessary anti-theft software upgrade. Additionally, […]

Pedestrian struck & killed in Dundalk

DUNDALK, MD—Police say a pedestrian was struck and killed in Dundalk on Friday night. At just after 9:45 p.m. on June 30, 2023, officers with the Baltimore County Police Department responded to a reported pedestrian crash that occurred near the intersection of Merritt Boulevard and Rabon Avenue (21222). Detectives have determined that 60-year-old Robert Bryden was struck by a 2011 […]

Baltimore County announces vehicle height monitoring cameras to reduce truck traffic in residential areas

TOWSON, MD—In an effort to reduce truck traffic in residential areas and address long-standing community concerns, Baltimore County Department of Public Works on Wednesday announced plans to install vehicle height monitoring camera systems at seven designated residential roadway locations in southwestern and southeastern Baltimore County. The vehicle height monitoring system is an automated enforcement tool that uses cameras and computer […]

2022 We Back Blue ride rolls through Baltimore County

PARKVILLE, MD—The 2022 We Back Blue ride is rolling through Baltimore County on Sunday. This year’s ride begins on Merritt Boulevard in Dundalk and ends at McAvoy’s in Parkville. We Back Blue is a grassroots law enforcement advocacy organization that hosts events, rallies in support, and provides support to law enforcement officers. The event features live music, tolling of the […]

Baltimore County Public Library kicks off 2022 Summer Reading Challenge, announces summer meal program

TOWSON, MD—The Baltimore County Public Library has announced the launch of the 2022 Summer Reading Challenge. This year’s theme is “Oceans of Possibilities” and the challenge will run from June 21 to August 28, with a kickoff party on Saturday, June 18th. Families are invited to join the event from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the North Point Branch, […]