Police seek to identify vehicle, driver involved in fatal Baltimore County crash

TOWON, MD—The Baltimore County Police Department is investigating a fatal crash that occurred just after 11:45 a.m. on September 1, 2022 at W. Seminary Avenue and Roundtop Court in Timonium (21093). Investigators are asking for the public’s assistance in identifying the pictured pickup truck, trailer, and driver. The pickup truck has a logo on the front driver door. The trailer […]

Baltimore County Police Department to hold hiring event this weekend

TOWSON, MD—The Baltimore County Police Department will hold a community hiring event this weekend. The event will be held 2:00 – 6:00 p.m. on Saturday, December 10, 2022 at the Maryland State Fairgrounds Exhibition Hall. The job fair will feature recruiters, agility tests, specialized units, demonstrations, and more. Attendees are asked to bring non-perishable food items and/or unopened toys. The […]

MTA corridor study could see Light Rail expand into Towson via Loch Raven Boulevard, public comments due by Nov. 7 [VIDEO]

TOWSON, MD—Transportation officials are exploring options that could see the Light Rail expand into Towson via the Loch Raven Boulevard corridor. The Maryland Department of Transportation’s Maryland Transit Administration says its Central Maryland Regional Transit Plan identifies 30 transit corridors that together would create a strong transit network in Central Maryland. The East-West portion of the plan expands transportation options […]

BCPS seeking volunteers for upcoming robotics events in Baltimore County

TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County Public Schools officials are seeking volunteers to serve in key roles during upcoming robotics tournaments. The Robotics Education and Competition (REC) Foundation and VEX have partnered to provide free, online training, testing, and certification for those interested in serving as volunteers. “This will be our first full year of hands-on robotics events since the onset of the […]

Foundation for Baltimore County Public Library announces Tales of the Dead contest winners

TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County Public Library challenged writers of all ages to write original horror stories with a “Moonlit Masquerade” theme in its Tales of the Dead Short Horror Story Contest. Six winners were chosen, and for the first time ever, one of the winners isn’t local. The winner of the Over 21 category, Carrie Donovan, lives in Germany. The Tales […]

Three juveniles to be charged, weapons seized following high-speed chase on I-695

BALTIMORE, MD—Police say three juveniles were arrested & will be charged and weapons were seized following Friday’s high-speed chase on I-695 in Baltimore County. At around 12:15 p.m. on September 16, 2022, a Baltimore Police Department officer’s license plate reader alerted them to a vehicle that was wanted in connection to an armed robbery. The occupants of the vehicle saw […]

High-speed police pursuit in progress on I-695 in Parkville

UPDATE 3: Three juveniles were taken into custody and their weapons were seized. UPDATE 2: All suspects were arrested after bailing out of the vehicle on I-83 north in the Lutherville area. UPDATE: The three suspects have bailed out of their vehicle on I-695/I-83.  After a brief foot chase, police have apprehended all three suspects. Original story below… —— PARKVILLE, […]

Baltimore County hit man sentenced to 12 years in prison on murder-for-hire, extortion charges

BALTIMORE, MD—A Baltimore County man will spend 12 years in prison on murder-for-hire and extortion charges. U.S. District Judge Ellen L. Hollander on Thursday sentenced Stepfen Gerard Gaither, 30, of Randallstown, to 12 years in federal prison, followed by four years of supervised release, for a murder-for-hire conspiracy and for interstate communications with intent to extort, in connection to the […]