Harford County denies request to close Joppa Road at CSX railroad crossing in Joppa

JOPPA, MD—Harford County Executive Bob Cassilly this week denied a request from the Maryland Transportation Authority on behalf of CSX rail service to close Joppa Road on both sides of its railroad crossing in Joppa. The request was denied after investigations by Harford County Executive Bob Cassilly’s administration found that a closure of the crossing would slow emergency vehicle response […]

Joppa crash leaves 1 injured

JOPPA, MD—Crews responded to a crash in the Joppa/Edgewood area on Friday afternoon. At around 2 p.m. on February 9, units from Joppa-Magnolia Volunteer Fire Company responded to a motor vehicle collision involving a dump truck and a passenger vehicle along Philadelphia Road near Clayton Road. Paramedics transported one patient to a local trauma center. There has been no word […]

JMVFC officials speak out against proposed closure of Joppa Road in Joppa

UPDATE: Harford County officials have denied the request to close Joppa Road. Original story below… JOPPA, MD—The Joppa-Magnolia Volunteer Fire Company is speaking out against a proposal to close a portion of Joppa Road in Joppa. The Maryland Transportation Authority is proposing the closure of Joppa Road at the CSX crossing in Joppa. JMVFC officials say this decision, if implemented, […]

Robberies reported in Carney, Rosedale, Middle River

NOTTINGHAM, MD—Police are investigating an assault, a burglary, and three robberies that were reported over the past week. At around 3:45 p.m. on Thursday, January 25, 2024, five suspects attempted to rob someone in the 2100-block of Vailthorn Road in Middle River (21220). At around 7 p.m. on Thursday, January 25, an armed suspect committed a first-degree assault against someone […]

Police seek to identify Rosedale burglary suspect

ROSEDALE, MD—Police in Baltimore County are asking for the public’s help in identifying a burglary suspect. On January 17, 2024, the suspect pictured above broke into a business in the 7300-block of Philadelphia Road (21237). Detectives are seeking help in identifying this suspect. Anyone who recognizes this individual, or who may have information about this crime, is asked to call […]