Columbus
LATEST NEWS
Baltimore County police raise reward to $8,000 for leads in Dundalk homicide investigation
BALTIMORE COUNTY, MD (WBFF) — Baltimore County police are still investigating the circumstances surrounding a homicide in Dundalk, and have increased the reward to $8,000 for information leading to an arrest. On Monday night, at approximately 10:00 p.m., officers responded to the 7700 block of Gough Street for a...
Police: Man fatally shot near Baltimore County elementary school
A person was shot and killed near a school late Monday, according to Baltimore County police. Officers were called around 10 p.m. to a location near Colgate Elementary School for shots fired. Police said officers found a man suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. He died at the scene. Police on...
UPS to close Baltimore County warehouse, lay off 540 people
United Parcel Service intends to close a Baltimore County distribution warehouse and lay off 540 workers, according to a state database. UPS notified the Maryland Department of Labor on June 20 that it is closing its facility at 3901 Vero Road on Aug. 23. The 182,000-square foot facility is located off of Interstate 95 and […]
Baltimore County officers won't be charged for killing man in Parkville shootout
BALTIMORE -- Baltimore County Police officers who shot and killed a man during a domestic dispute last November in Baltimore County will not be charged, according to the Maryland Attorney General's Office.Officers responded to the 2700 block of Maple Avenue for a reported domestic disturbance.When the first officer arrived at the front door of the house, a woman was heard screaming for help, according to police. Police said the woman, identified as Maxine Redfern, was shot and killed by Arnel Redfern, who then exchanged gunfire with officers.Arnel Redfern died after he was shot in the shootout. A handgun was recovered near his body, police said.The Office of the Attorney General determined that none of the officers involved in the deadly shooting committed a crime under Maryland law and none of them will be prosecuted.
Cockeysville resident's car stolen amid rising thefts in her ZIP code
Baltimore (WBFF) — According to Baltimore County Police it was a busy weekend for car thieves. A Cockeysville woman--who lives in a ZIP code hit hard by the crime--shares her story. Outside Mitzi Brandon's home there's only a small pile of glass in the space where a car is...
Police: Officer fired shots at fleeing drug suspect before making arrest in Dundalk
DUNDALK, Md. — An officer fired their weapon at a fleeing drug suspect before making an arrest in Dundalk, according to Baltimore County police. County police said an officer conducted a traffic stop just before midnight in the 3300 block of McShane Way. Police said officers saw a gun...
Jamel Nation Killed In Baltimore County Shooting, Police Say
Jamel Nation has been identified by investigators as the person who was gunned down in Dundalk, not far from Colgate Elementary School. Officers from the Baltimore County Police Department were called at around 10 p.m. on Monday, July 1 to the 7700 block of Gough Street, where they found Nation outside suffering from multiple gunshot wounds.
Officials announce ribbon-cutting to celebrate upgrades to Essex Field at Renaissance Park
ESSEX, MD—The Baltimore County Department of Recreation and Parks will hold a ribbon-cutting in Essex next week. A ribbon-cutting will be held to celebrate upgrades to Essex Field at Renaissance Park. Additions include a new synthetic turf field, an energy efficient LED field lighting system, permanent seating stands, and...
Baltimore County to consider dredging at Hart-Miller Island following Key Bridge collapse
SPARROWS POINT, MD—As part of the latest effort to support regional port infrastructure following the collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge, Baltimore County on Tuesday announced a call for applications to serve on a new steering committee to lead an extensive public engagement process regarding the development of a potential new community benefit agreement to support Hart-Miller Island.
Olszewski names acting fire chief, director of aging
Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski made the following personnel announcements on July 1: Assistant Fire Chief Scott Ebbert has been named Acting Fire Chief of the Baltimore County Fire DepartmentElisabeth A. Sachs has been named Acting Director of the Baltimore County Department of Aging Assistant Chief Scott Ebbert brings over 29 years of firefighting and EMS experience and is 25-year veteran of the Baltimore County Fire Department, where he has...
Baltimore County sees drastic drop in homicides, shootings
TOWSON, MD—Officials this week announced that Baltimore County has continued to experience sharp declines in homicides and nonfatal shootings over the first half of 2024. Baltimore County has reported a 31% decrease in homicides and a 30% decrease in nonfatal shootings through July 2024, compared to the same time period in 2021. Officials say this is a significant milestone in the county’s efforts to reduce violence and make it a safer place to live.
Welcome to NewsBreak, an open platform where diverse perspectives converge. Most of our content comes from established publications and journalists, as well as from our extensive network of tens of thousands of creators who contribute to our platform. We empower individuals to share insightful viewpoints through short posts and comments. It’s essential to note our commitment to transparency: our Terms of Use acknowledge that our services may not always be error-free, and our Community Standards emphasize our discretion in enforcing policies. We strive to foster a dynamic environment for free expression and robust discourse through safety guardrails of human and AI moderation. Join us in shaping the news narrative together.