CRIME & SAFETY
Police: Former employee shows up to Hanover Utz facility with machete, disarmed by manager
YORK COUNTY, Pa. (WHTM)– A former Utz Quality Foods employee was disarmed by a manager after they brought a machete into the facility in Hanover, police say. The 25-year-old man, who was not identified by police, was subdued by the 52-year-old manager and other employees Friday, Conewago Township Police say. The man reportedly had a […]
Discover the 5 Most Dangerous Neighborhoods in Essex, Maryland!
Essex is a neighborhood town in Baltimore County, Maryland, with about 40,000 people living there. It was founded in 1909 as a place for people from Baltimore to get away from the country. Even though Essex has a lot of history, not all of its places are safe and peaceful.
Fire breaks out at lumber company in Reisterstown
BALTIMORE -- Firefighters responded to a two-alarm fire at a building materials supplier in Reisterstown early Friday morning, Baltimore County Fire Department said. Crews responded to the blaze shortly before 4 a.m. to the Reisterstown Lumber Company on the 13000 block of Old Hanover Road, where they found a building with a "well involved" fire. Officials said that good progress had been made fighting the fire as of 5 a.m.WJZ has learned the fire is at a manufacturing facility that builds roof trusses. No injuries have been reported. This is a developing story and will be updated.
Weekly Safety Report: Fatal Crash, Townhouse Fire, and Stabbing Incident in Howard County, Maryland
This week in Howard County, Maryland, there were three notable incidents. Firstly, a driver was killed in a single-car crash in Ellicott City. The vehicle veered off the road and struck a tree, and it is believed that the driver may have suffered a medical emergency prior to the collision. Secondly, Howard County Fire responded to a townhouse fire in Jessup, which had extended to two adjacent townhouses. One person was injured and taken to the hospital, and it is unclear how many people were displaced by the fire. Lastly, a man allegedly stabbed his twin sister in Ellicott City, Maryland, and was arrested after a 65-mile car chase in New Jersey.
Weekly Safety Report: Shooting and Barricade Incidents Impact Pikesville, Maryland
Two incidents occurred in Pikesville, Maryland this week. In the first incident, a 17-year-old was shot after two suspects broke into his home on Bonnie Ridge Drive. The victim sustained a non-life-threatening injury and was taken to the hospital. The second incident involved a barricade situation in the Woodholme area of Pikesville, resulting in temporary road closures. The situation was peacefully resolved, and the police department expressed gratitude for cooperation. Both incidents are currently under investigation.
Four Arrested in Baltimore County Carjacking: Teens Among Those Apprehended
In a recent incident that has raised concerns in Baltimore County, four individuals have been arrested in connection with a carjacking that occurred over the weekend. The incident took place in the 6200 block of Charles Street, and it has left residents in the area surprised and worried about their safety.
Robbery reported in Essex, suspect arrested following Rosedale burglary
NOTTINGHAM, MD—Police are investigating a robbery and three burglaries that were reported this week. At just before 2:45 a.m. on Monday, December 4, 2023, a suspect broke into a business located in the 7800-block of Old Harford Road in Parkville (21234) and stole property. At approximately 5:45 a.m. on...
Local Heroics: 175th Wing Fire Department and BCoFD Rescue Senior Citizen from Icy Waters at Safe Harbor Marina
On December 1, 2023, a 65-year-old man was rescued from icy waters near Martin State Air National Guard Base. The Maryland Air National Guard's 175th Wing and the Baltimore County Fire Department (BCoFD) worked together on the rescue. The man was found in a hypothermic state at Safe Harbor Marina in Bowleys Quarters, Maryland. Firefighters and rescue swimmers from BCoFD Station 21 successfully extracted him from the water and provided initial care before transferring him to BCoFD Medic 54 for hospital transportation.
Police searching for missing girl last seen in Parkville area
UPDATE: Jazzmin Samuels has been located. PARKVILLE, MD—Police in Baltimore County are searching for a missing girl. Jazzmin Samuels, 11, is 5’03” tall and weighs 100 pounds. She was last seen in the Parkville area wearing a turquoise jacket, a gray hoodie, blue jeans, and black shoes.
String of carjackings on Dundalk has residents on edge
BALTIMORE (WBFF) — Baltimore County Police are investigating several attempted or actual carjackings in Dundalk. On Monday night just after 7:30 there were two attempted carjackings near Admiral Blvd and Dunmanway, about twenty minutes apart. Then, on Yorkway, a few minutes later a man was carjacking his white Toyota...
1976 Woodlawn Jane Doe Mystery Solved: Identified as Margaret Fetterolf
Margaret was last seen in 1975 almost a year before she was found. On September 12th, 1976, the serenity of Woodlawn, Baltimore, was shattered by a horrific discovery. On Dogwood Road, close to the Lorraine Park Cemetery, a pedestrian going about their morning found the body of a young woman wrapped in a sheet. Shocked at what they had discovered, the passing stranger called the Baltimore County Police Department to the scene. When police arrived, they determined the young girl’s head had been wrapped in two bandanas and a grass seed bag.
Man Crushed To Death While Working On Car In Dundalk, Police Say
Police in Baltimore County are investigating after a man was killed while working on a car in Dundalk. On Saturday morning, officers from the Baltimore County Police Department were called to the intersection of Jaydee Avenue and German Hill Road, where there was a reported fatal crash that involved a 54-year-old man who suffered grievous injuries.