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House fire reported in White Marsh
WHITE MARSH, MD—Crews are on the scene of a house fire in the White Marsh area. The fire was reported at around 9:15 p.m. on Monday night in the 6000-block of Ebenezer Road (21162). Units arrived to find heavy fire showing from the dwelling, according to the White Marsh...
Torched Tractor-Trailer Ties Up Traffic On I-95 In Baltimore County (Developing)
A tractor-trailer was fully engulfed and destroyed by fast-moving flames shortly after 3:30 p.,. on May 21 in Rosedale near the city-county line, officials say. The fire was reported in the southbound lanes of the interstate near the split with I-895, leading to lane closures in the area for several hours as first responders extinguished the blaze and began clearing the scene.
Baltimore gas station owner battles open-air drug market, says city response lackluster
Baltimore (WBFF) — A frustrated gas station owner is sharing his concern about a familiar and lingering issue for Baltimore -- open-air drug markets. When he spoke to Fox45 News Tuesday, he singled out three people allegedly involved but says the city is doing little about it. Muhammad Sajid...
Century-old Glen Burnie summer tradition comes to a halt. Residents say decision is "heartbreaking."
BALTIMORE - The long-running Glen Burnie Carnival is no longer economically feasible and will be coming to an end.The century-old tradition, which has been held nearly every summer since 1908, has been canceled because of rising prices, organizers say.When the Glen Burnie Carnival started, the carousel was pulled by a mule and the big attraction was a 10-cent ride in an automobile. 'Staple of Glen Burnie' Residents say they are disappointed the decades-long community summer staple has been called off."Since I was a little girl, it's been a staple of Glen Burnie," said Kathy Breach, who has lived in Glen Burnie...
41-Year-Old Man Pleads Guilty to Attempted Murder in West Baltimore
Thank you for reading Baltimore Witness. Help us continue our mission into 2024. A 41-year-old Baltimore man accused of an attempted murder in West Baltimore last summer was sentenced to 15 years in prison as part of a plea agreement with the prosecution. On May 22, Michael Childs pleaded guilty...
30-unit apartment, retail complex planned for Harford County suburb
BEL AIR, Md. — A 30-unit apartment hub with retail and office space will be the latest residential addition to Bel Air as the small Harford County town looks to spark a revitalization after years of stagnation. Plans for The Standard on Bond were approved in April by the...
41-year-old man dies in fatal Essex motorcycle crash
ESSEX, MD—Detectives with the Baltimore County Police Department are investigating the circumstances surrounding a fatal motorcycle crash that occurred in Essex over the weekend. The accident occurred at around 11:30 p.m. on Saturday, May 18, 2024, in the area of Orems Road and Old Orems Road (21221). Authorities say...
Tractor-trailer fire reported on I-95 in Rosedale area
ROSEDALE, MD—Crews are on the scene of a tractor-trailer in the Rosedale area. The fire was reported at around 3:30 p.m. on Tuesday afternoon along southbound I-95 near the Baltimore County/Baltimore City line. Units arrived to find the tractor-trailer engulfed in flames. Several southbound lanes have been shut down...
Key Bridge collapse: Largest channel opens for 24/7 traffic to Port of Baltimore
Crews on Tuesday opened the largest channel yet allowing for access to the Port of Baltimore weeks after a cargo ship hit the Francis Scott Key Bridge, killing six people and blocking the path to the port.
Trial for man accused of shooting two Baltimore County officers rescheduled for September
BALTIMORE -- The trial for a man accused of shooting two Baltimore County police officers last year, igniting a manhunt, has been rescheduled to September 16, according to court records.It's the second time the case has been postponed. David Linthicum, 25, of Cockeysville was charged with attempted first-degree murder, first-degree assault, and related charges after a near three-day manhunt, and a shooting at his home in Cockeysville.Police said Linthicum's father called the police, saying he was suicidal. When police arrived at his home, he allegedly shot at his father and the responding officer numerous times before fleeing the residence. In the course of the multi-day manhunt, Linthicum allegedly shot another officer, and stole a police vehicle. After an eight-hour standoff in a wooded area near Fallston Mall, Linthicum was arrested.
Several dirt bikes seized in North Baltimore after reports of illegal dirt bike riding, hazardous dumping
BALTIMORE - Five dirt bikes were seized by police in North Baltimore following reports of illegal dirt bike riding activity and the hazardous dumping of oil in the community drain.Police executed a search and seizure warrant around 1:30 p.m. on Tuesday in the 2100 block of Druid Park Avenue.The investigation involved the input of the community residents, as well as the reporting of illegal dirt bike riding activity and the hazardous dumping of oil in the community drains to the Dirt Bike Tipline. Recovered during the search were five dirt bikes, some of which were a mechanical rebuild of a dirt bike. Maryland lawmakers announced last year millions in federal funding for the nation's first-ever dirt bike campus in Baltimore. These funds will provide a safe place for dirt bikers to ride off city streets and help them with career-focused opportunities.If you know of anyone who is illegally riding and/or storing dirt bikes in Baltimore City, contact the Dirt Bike Tip Line at 443-902-4474.
Bus driver injured after losing control into woods in Owings Mills
OWINGS MILLS, Md. — The driver of a bus transporting private school students lost control and the school bus ended up in a wooded area Wednesday morning in Owings Mills, sending one person to the hospital. According to fire officials, crews were called around 8:20 a.m. to the unit...
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