CRIME & SAFETY
Harford police officer honored with Do Good Heroes Award
Harford County Sheriff’s Department Corporal Janelle Myers was awarded the 2024 National Life Do Good Heroes Award, according to a news release. The National Life Group Foundation, part of a life insurance and financial services company based on Vermont, sponsors the award program, which honors fire rescue and police personnel and departments who perform community service activities above and ...
Harford County releases $1 million demand letter from attorneys representing estate of man killed by police
BEL AIR, Md. — Harford County Executive Bob Cassilly released documentation undercutting claims by Sheriff Jeffrey Gahler that county officials caved to a million dollar ransom. The whole ordeal stems from a deadly deputy involved shooting that took place back in April 2022 in Forest Hill. Deputies were initially...
Harford County paid $1 million to avoid lawsuit in fatal shooting by sheriff’s deputies
Harford County has agreed to pay $1 million to avoid a lawsuit in the 2022 fatal shooting of John Fauver by sheriff’s deputies, according to county officials. Harford County’s insurer will pay $650,000 toward the settlement with the balance of $350,000 coming from county government. However, the county does not admit wrongdoing by the sheriff’s office, County Executive Bob Cassilly said in a ...
Fire causes $2.5 million in damage to Conowingo butchery business
CONOWINGO — An early-morning blaze Tuesday destroyed a well-known meat butchering shop in Conowingo that has been in operation for more than 50 years, causing an estimated $2.5 million in damage, according to the Maryland Office of the State Fire Marshal. An employee called 911 at approximately 5:45 a.m. Tuesday after discovering fire within the ceiling in a utility room inside the Galvinell Meat Company in the 400 block of Ragan Road while working on the premises, prompting numerous volunteer fire companies from Cecil County,...
Police raid near North East nets drugs, loaded handgun, one arrest
NORTH EAST — A man remained jailed on Tuesday after investigators confiscated more than one ounce of suspect heroin mixed fentanyl, a loaded handgun and other drug-related evidence while raiding his residence near North East and searching his vehicle, according to the Cecil County Sheriff’s Office. Investigators identified the suspect as 28-year-old Zachary Paul Rhoades, whom investigators arrested on Thursday after conducting a court-approved search of his residence in the unit block of West Clairborne Road, police reported. ...
Injuries reported in Edgewood crash
EDGEWOOD, MD—Crews are on the scene of a crash in the Edgewood area. At around 2:15 p.m. on Tuesday afternoon, units from Joppa-Magnolia Volunteer Fire Company responded to a motor vehicle collision in the area of eastbound Pulaski Highway at Gateway Road. Two medic units are being dispatched to...
Victims of crime, family members experience catharsis
WORTON — There was healing through pain, and hope shining through exceedingly dark times during the Maryland Statewide Memorial Service for crime victims and their families on Sunday. Held at the Kent County Community Center, the service was hosted by the Baltimore, Carroll, Kent and St. Mary’s County State’s Attorney offices and the Maryland State Board of Victim Services. Victim/Witness Coordinator for the Kent County State’s Attorney’s Office Shelly McMath...
Chesapeake City barn destroyed in blaze
CHESAPEAKE CITY — An investigation is continuing after a Sunday night fire destroyed a Chesapeake City barn, causing an estimated $10,000 in damages, according to the Maryland Office of the State Fire Marshal. At 8:14 p.m. Sunday evening, a passerby called 911 to report the barn fire, located at 415 Lock Street in Chesapeake City, which prompted local fire companies to respond. Chesapeake City Volunteer Fire Company served as the primary responders and on-scene command unit, fire officials said. ...
Crash reported on Belair Road in Fallston
FALLSTON, MD—Crews are on the scene of a crash in the Fallston area. The crash was reported at around 3:15 p.m. on Tuesday along Belair Road at Mountain Road. There has been no word on any injuries. Motorists should use caution in the area.
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