Baltimore County Public Schools celebrated its 2026 School Resource Officers (SROs) of the Year during surprise ceremonies this week. Two of the honorees are assigned to eastern Baltimore County schools: Officer Aundre (Smitty) Smith, Middle School Resource Officer of the Year and Officer Hector Pomales, High School Resource Officer of the Year. “BCPS SROs serve … Read more
Baltimore County Fire Department reported an overnight building fire in Middle River. According to BCOFD, a detached commercial garage fire was fully engulfed in the 500 block of Earls Road before 2 a.m. Crews arrived and the fire was under control at 2:40 a.m. No injuries were reported.
–photos courtesy of Baltimore County Police Department- Baltimore County Police reported a police officer rescued a dog from a Dundalk rooftop in Turners Station on Tuesday. Officers responded to the 300 Block of Pine Street in Turners Station after receiving reports of a dog stranded on the rooftop of a two-story townhouse and unable to … Read more
Baltimore County Police reportee a 16 -year-old waa killed in crash while ridding his bicycle. The bicyclist was traveling eastbound along W. Joppa Road and attempting to make a left turn onto Abell Ridge Drive when a collision occurred with a vehicle traveling westbound on May 5 at approximately 5:30 p.m The victim was transported … Read more
Baltimore County Fire Department reported Perry Hall Station 55 has honored Lieutenant Raymond Vargas Jr. He died of cancer in March 2025. “PerryHall Station 55 proudly dedicated a memorial to Lieutenant Raymond Vargas Jr., a lasting tribute to the impact he made on our members, the station, and the department as a whole,” said a … Read more
A barricade incident was reported in the 8500 block of Castlemill Circle in Nottingham on Sunday morning. Police reported after 5:30 p.m. on Sunday that the incident has been resolved. Police addded that reduced police presence will remain in the area.
Baltimore County Fire Department reported a house fire in Essex on Friday night . Units arrived after 8 p.m. with fire coming from the basement of a home in the 1200 block of S Marlyn Avenue No injuries were reported and no one was found inside the house. The fire was extinguished at 8:25 p.m.
Baltimore County Police are investigating what appears to be a murder-suicide in Perry Hall. According to police, two elderly victims were pronounced deceased after they were found on Friday around 10:15 a.m. in the 9000 block of Tammy Road. The victims were identified as seventy-three-year-old Shirley Waclawski and eighty-year-old Paul Waclawski. Both were transported to … Read more
The Office of Attorney General Anthony G. Brown announced the convictions and sentencing in the Perry Hall Family Dental case. They sent the following release. Attorney General Anthony G. Brown announced the convictions and sentencing of Samantha Cook, Alice Deese, and Janice Deese for illegally distributing oxycodone prescription drugs to a licensed dentist. “Abusing Medicare … Read more
Maryland Transportation Authority [MDTA] announced officers were targeting dangerous driving in the area on Monday, April 20. MDTAsent the following release. On Monday, MDTA Police Officers targeted dangerous driving in and around work zones on I-95 and I-695 in Baltimore and Harford Counties. MDTA Police Officers partnered with troopers from the Maryland State Police during … Read more
–photo courtesy of North Point Edgemere Volunteer Fire Department- The Wise Avenue Volunteer Fire Company reported a Dundalk house fire in the 200-block of Oakwood Road on Wednesday afternoon. Crews arrived to heavy fire showing from a two-story single-family home with flames visible from the front. It was reported two vehicles in the driveway are … Read more
Baltimore County Police reported a 69-year-old pedestrian was killed in a hit-and-run accident in Overlea on Friday. According to police, officers were called to Belair Road and Prague Avenue in reference to a pedestrian crash on April 10 around 8:20 p.m. Once on scene, detectives with the Crash Team determined that the individual was struck … Read more
Baltimore County Police said a dine & dasher in the White Marsh and Parkville area was caught over the weekend. Police reported officers arrested 57-year-old Randy Nelson in connection with several thefts that occurred throughout northeastern Baltimore County since April 8, 2026. Detectives were able to link the suspect to at least five cases that … Read more
Baltimore County Police reported officers are on the scene of a shooting in the 1800 block of Dunmere Road in Dundalk on Saturday. Police located a 48-year-old male with a gunshot wound to the lower body. The victim was transported to an area hospital. As the investigation into this incident continues, detectives are asking anyone … Read more
Baltimore County Police Department reported officers were on the scene of a barricade in the 6900 block of Myersview Drive in Chase The incident was reported on the morning of Wednesday, April 8. Police said the issue was later resolved in the morning. According to police a subject was taken in custody.
Baltimore County Police reported an “accidental shooting” that left one person injured in Middle River on Tuesday around 11:20 a.m. Officers responded to the 11500 block of Crossroads Circle in Middle River for reports of an accidental shooting at an area business. Once on scene, officers located a 26-year-old male suffering from a gunshot wound … Read more
Baltimore County Fire Department reported a Middle River house fire on Sunday morning. Crews arrived to the 100 block of Sunflower Lane with smoke showing from a one-story dwelling around 11:15 a.m. One person was initially reported trapped, but all occupants were removed from the house. Two patients were being evaluated. The fire was under … Read more
–photo courtesy of North Point Volunteer Fire Department- Fire crews were on the scene of a house fire in Dundalk on Sunday morning. North Point Volunteer Fire Department reported the fire in the 7600 block of Cedar Road around 10 a.m. North Point Road was closed near the National Guard Armory. The fire was under … Read more
Baltimore County Fire Department reported two workers have been rescued after being stuck in an elevator within a silo at a Sparrows Point concrete plant. Crews were called to the 1100 block of Wharf Road on Wednesday around 1:30 p.m. A high-angle rescue was reported and workers were rescued with no reported injuries around 3:20 … Read more
Baltimore County Fire Department reported a house fire in Essex that trapped occupants in the home on Tuesday, March 24 around 5:53 p.m. The fire was reported in a single family home in 1800 block of Kittyhawk Road. Crews rescued occupants from house. Fire was extinguished at 6:13 p.m. No injuries were reported. The cause … Read more
–photo courtesy of White Marsh Volunteer Fire Company- It was a scary scene on I-95 in the White Marsh area as one crash led to another crash on Saturday night According to White Marsh Volunteer Fire Company, crews responded to an accident on I 95 south just prior to 695 on Saturday around 11 p.m. … Read more