Police searching for missing teen last seen in Essex area

UPDATE: Samuel Thornton has been located. Original story below… ——— ESSEX, MD—Police in Baltimore County are searching for a missing teen. Samuel Thornton, 17, is 5’06” tall and weighs 180 pounds. He was last seen in the Essex area wearing the clothing pictured. Anyone with information on Samuel Thornton’s whereabouts is asked to dial 9-1-1 or call police at 410-307-2020.

Outdoor burning discouraged in Baltimore area as fire risks increase

BALTIMORE, MD—Outdoor burning is being discouraged across the state of Maryland on Tuesday afternoon and evening due to dry conditions and gusty winds. The National Weather Service says elevated conditions conducive to wildfire spread are expected through early evening with northwest winds gusting 20-30 mph and minimum relative humidity values between 15 and 30 percent across much of the Mid-Atlantic. […]

Baltimore County SAO: Homeowner won’t be charged after shooting 2 burglars

DUNDALK, MD—The Baltimore County Police is investigating a double shooting that occurred during an attempted burglary on Thursday. At just before 4:30 a.m. on November 9, officers responded to the 4200-block of Lynhurst Road in Dundalk for reports of a shooting. Once on the scene, officers located an adult male who had sustained a gunshot wound. While investigating, officers were […]

Baltimore County Public Library to launch community holiday drive next week

TOWSON, MD—The Baltimore County Public Library will launch its “Connecting the Community” holiday drive next week. BCPL will be accepting donations of new and unused toys, clothing, and other items for families in need from Monday, November 13, through Wednesday, December 20. Donations can be dropped off during regular business hours—Monday through Thursday, 9 a.m. to 8 p.m., Friday and […]

Freeze Watch issued for Baltimore area

UPDATE: The Freeze Watch has been upgraded to a Freeze Warning and will be in effect from 11 p.m. on Wednesday through 10 a.m. on Thursday. Original story below… BALTIMORE, MD—The National Weather Service has issued a Freeze Watch for the Baltimore area. The watch will be in effect from late Wednesday night through Thursday morning. Sub-freezing temperatures as low […]