National Night Out 2026 events in eastern Baltimore County

The Baltimore County Police Department is pleased to announce its participation in the 43rd annual National Night Out on Tuesday, August 4. This year’s event will include neighborhood block parties, cookouts, outdoor movies, face painting, back-to-school giveaways, and much more. National Night Out is an annual community-building event that aims to further strengthen or establish … Read more

Cyclist killed in Dundalk hit-and-run crash over weekend

Baltimore County Police reported a cyclist was struck and killed in Dundalk during a hit-and-run accident early Saturday morning. According to police, a vehicle hit the victim around 2 a.m. in the area of Merritt Boulevard and North Point Road and police said the suspect then fled the scene. The cyclist was transported to an … Read more

County Crash Team investigating Parkville bus crash

–photo courtesy of Baltimore County Fire Department- Detectives with the Baltimore County Police Department’s Crash Team are conducting an investigation into a crash that occurred on Tuesday, July 21 at approximately 2:25 p.m. in the 7800 block of Harford Road. A preliminary investigation indicates the driver of a 2017 Ford Focus was traveling southbound on … Read more

Fatal shooting reported Chestnut Oak Road in Parkville

Baltimore County Police Department reported homicide detectives are investigating a fatal shooting that occurred in the 8500 block of Chestnut Oak Road in Parkville early Tuesday morning. Officers responded to the location following reports of shots fired. Upon arrival, officers located a person deceased from an apparent gunshot wound around 1 a.m. As detectives continue … Read more

Bus crashes into a building in Parkville

–photos courtesy of Baltimore County Fire Department- Crews are on the scene in Parkville after bus went into a building on Tuesday. According to the Baltimore County Fire Department, the collision took place in the 7800 block of Harford Road around 2:25 p.m. No entrapments were reported but two adults and one child was transported … Read more

Fire Department Push-In ceremony scheduled in Dundalk

Baltimore County Fire Department will celebrate the Push-In Ceremony commemorating the  Department’s Battalion expansion and honor newly promoted Battalion Chiefs. The ceremony takes place on Wednesday, July 22 at 10 a.m. at Eastview Station 15 in Dundalk.  This ceremony marks a major milestone as BCFD will expand from three battalions to six. “This vital growth … Read more

Dundalk house fire reported on Grove Rd

–photo courtesy of Wise Avenue Volunteer Fire Company- Baltimore County Fire Department reported a Dundalk house fire in the 900 block of Grove Road around 3:45 p.m. on Saturday. Crews arrived to the scene with the fire showing. The Wise Avenue Volunteer Fire Company reported crews were called for a propane tank leak but the … Read more

Police: Body found near Beltway/702 could be missing NJ woman

–photo courtesy of Baltimore County Police Department- Baltimore County Police reported that homicide detectives are investigating whether skeletal remains discovered earlier today in a tributary of Back River are those of 46-year-old Kimberly Gordon, who was reported missing from New Jersey and was last seen on June 21, 2026, at approximately 2 p.m. Officers responded … Read more

Tractor trailer crashes into homes along Dundalk Avenue

–photos courtesy of Baltimore County Fire Department- Crews were on the scene in Dundalk after a tractor trailer crashed into multiple residential porches and a light pole on Wednesday afternoon. According to the Baltimore County Fire Department, the incident took place before 5 p.m. in the 20th block of Dundalk Avenue. BGE was called to … Read more

Juveniles arrested after a disturbance in Rosedale

Baltimore County Police reported officers arrested several juveniles following a large gathering in the 6200 block of Hazelwood Avenue on Friday evening. There was no further information about this situation but Baltimore County Police released a statement for the community. “The Baltimore County Police Department wants young people to be able to enjoy themselves safely. … Read more

Baltimore County Police unveil new patrol vehicle

Baltimore County Police unveil new patrol vehicle The Baltimore County Police Department  unveiled its newly designed patrol vehicle last week, marking the first significant change to the appearance of the Department’s marked vehicles in more than 30 years. This updated design reflects the Department’s commitment to officer safety, innovation, and service to the community. Developed … Read more

Vehicle fire extinguished near railroad tracks in White Marsh

-photo courtesy of White Marsh Volunteer Fire Company- According to the White Marsh Volunteer Fire, crews were called for a reported vehicle fire near the intersection of Ebenezer Road and Railroad Avenue on July 2. CSX Police advised crews that a vehicle was located alongside the railroad tracks and appeared to be on fire. Brush … Read more