Police in Baltimore County training to detect cannabis-impaired drivers

TOWSON, MD—The Baltimore County Police Department will hold a cannabis-impaired driving lab next week at the Chesapeake Region Safety Council in Windsor Mill. Green Lab training is held six times a year by the Baltimore County Police Department. A “green lab” is where officers are trained on cannabis impairment. The labs provide members of the Department with unique training that […]

Police responding after potentially hazardous material found inside Parkville home

PARKVILLE, MD—Parkville residents can expect to see a heavy police presence in the 8900-block of Harford Road and Manns Avenue (21234) on Thursday afternoon. At just after 1 p.m. on May 11, 2023, the Baltimore County Police Department Hazardous Device Team responded to the location after a resident discovered potentially hazardous material inside a home. There has been no word […]

Maryland Department of Transportation and partners strive to keep pedestrians, bicyclists, and motorists safe this summer in Ocean City

BALTIMORE, MD—Preparations are underway for the start of the upcoming beach season, and the Maryland Department of Transportation’s State Highway Administration and Motor Vehicle Administration’s Highway Safety Office are again partnering with stakeholders to promote pedestrian, bicycle and driver safety in Ocean City. At a press conference on Thursday, the agencies were joined by representatives of the Town of Ocean […]

How to avoid celebrity scams

The following is a sponsored post from Freedom Federal Credit Union. Celebrity scams prey on society’s trust in celebrities and the adulation many people have for the rich and famous. Unfortunately, celebrity scams are becoming increasingly common and can be challenging to spot. Here’s what you need to know about these scams and how to protect yourself from falling victim. […]

COVID-19 tests recalled, declared unsafe due to presence of potentially harmful bacteria

SEOUL, South Korea—SD Biosensor, Inc. is requesting that consumers stop using and dispose of specific Pilot COVID-19 At-Home Tests in the U.S. because potentially harmful bacteria were found in the tube with liquid inside (pouch 2 of the kits). The affected tests can be identified by the lot number on the outer packaging and should be appropriately discarded. Dispose of […]

Maryland State Police issue 800 citations, arrest 34 impaired drivers over Cinco de Mayo weekend

ESSEX, MD—The Maryland State Police partnered with local allied law enforcement agencies to conduct a cooperative high-visibility patrol initiative to combat dangerous driving over Cinco de Mayo weekend. Enforcement efforts were concentrated on driving behaviors that often lead to injuries or fatalities such as aggressive, distracted and impaired driving. During the course of the operation, police issued almost 800 citations […]