Coast Guard Gives Upfate on Cargo Ship Explosion

The United States Coast Guard released the following information about last night’s ship explosion in the waterways near the Key Bridge site The Coast Guard and local partners are responding to reports of an explosion aboard the 751-foot merchant vessel W-Sapphire in Baltimore Harbor, Monday. Responders from Coast Guard Sector Maryland – National Capital Region … Read more

Cargo Ship Explosion Reported Near Key Bridge Site

–photo courtesy of NPEVFD- North Point Edgemere Volunteer Fire Department reported Marine Emergency Team 26 responded alongside Marine Emergency Team 21, Baltimore City Fire Department, U.S. Coast Guard Sector NCR, Maryland Department of Natural Resources Police, and other partner agencies were called after explosion aboard a cargo ship outbound near the Key Bridge. Crews assisted … Read more

Chase House Fire Reported on Joggins Court

Baltimore County Fire Department

Bowleys Quarters Volunteer Fire Rescue & Marine reported its crews responded to a structure fire in the unit block of Joggins Court on Friday night. Arriving crews found fire showing from a second-floor bedroom window. Baltimore County Fire Department and the Maryland Air National Guard fire department brought the fire under control and helped all … Read more

Former Youth Pastor From Rossville Church Arrested on Sex Abuse Charges

Baltimore County Police reported detectives with the Baltimore County Police Department’s Crimes Against Children Unit have arrested 52-year-old Thomas Pinkerton on multiple sex offense charges stemming from abuse that occurred between 2006 and 2010. According to police, Pinkerton worked at Central Christian Church during that time. The church is located in the 7400 block of … Read more

Police Arrest Two Middle River Men After Firearm Recovery

Maryland State Police announced three men, two from Middle River, have been arrested with firearm-related charges after a traffic stop in Towson. Here is the full release. Maryland State Police arrested three people in Baltimore County on Saturday night following the recovery of two loaded firearms, including one that was reported lost in 2024.  The … Read more

National Night Out Schedule for Eastern Baltimore County

The Baltimore County Police Department announced its participation in the 42nd annual National Night Out on Tuesday, Aug. 5. This national campaign aims to promote police partnerships between the Department and its community members through positive activities. The events include block parties, cookouts, games, nature displays, face painting, and so much more. The goal is … Read more

Public Meeting on Baltimore County Police Department’s “Drones as First Responder” Program

The Baltimore County Police Department invites members of the public to attend an upcoming community input meeting regarding the proposed Drones as First Responder (DFR) program. This initiative, which is designed to complement the Department’s existing Aviation Team, aims to enhance public safety and emergency response capabilities through the strategic deployment of unmanned aerial systems … Read more

Chase Fire Reported on Gunder Avenue

Baltimore County Fire Department

Baltimore County Professional Firefighters Association reported an overnight fire on Gunder Avenue in Chase. The fire was reported on Friday just prior to midnight. Crews were alerted for an odor of smoke in a residential structure and arrived with heavy smoke throughout the structure. The fire was placed under control. There is no further information.

Parkville Man Charged With Obstruction of Justice

The Maryland Attorney General announced in the following press release that Parkville resident Michael C. Okolo has been charged with obstruction of justice and fabricating physical evidence. Attorney General Anthony G. Brown announced today the filing of a criminal information in the Circuit Court for Baltimore County charging Michael C. Okolo, 68, of Parkville with … Read more

Roof Fire Reported at Sparrows Point Distribution Center

–photo courtesy of Wise Avenue Volunteer Fire Company- Baltimore County Fire Department reported crews were on the scene of a fire in the 6300 block of Tradepoint Avenue in Sparrows Point on Sunday. Units are working to extinguish a  roof fire at a Home Depot distribution center around 3 p.m. No injuries have been reported … Read more

Teen Suspect in Custody in Carroll Island Road Case

Baltimore County Police reported a 16-year-old suspect has been taken into custody following an incident that occurred Wednesday night in the 100 block of Carroll Island Road in Middle River. The teen, who will be charged as an adult, faces numerous charges including attempted second-degree murder, first-degree assault, and handgun violations. The 16-year-old will be … Read more