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Harford County correctional officer indicted on theft, forgery charges
BEL AIR — A Harford County grand jury has handed up an indictment against a suspended Harford County Sheriff’s Office correctional officer who is accused of stealing money from a woman by forging one of her checks, police reported. The suspect — Shawn Forton, 40 — is charged with felony theft of more than $1,500 and three forgery-related counts, two of which also are felonies, according to Harford County Circuit Court records. Forton is scheduled for an Aug. 19 initial appearance, court records show. ...
No injuries in senior living facility fire in Harford County
Firefighters responded to Common Wealth Senior Living in Bel Air early Friday morning for a kitchen blaze, according to the state fire marshal’s office. At about 12:41 a.m., the Bel Air Volunteer Fire Company was called to a fire in a kitchen at a senior living center in the 1400 block of St. Francis Road, a release said. The blaze was controlled within five minutes by the automatic fire ...
Inmate Death At Harford County Detention Center Was Due To COVID, Sheriff Says
In May, Brittani Ugrotzi was found unresponsive in her cell, and she was later pronounced dead after being treated by staff members and paramedics. On Saturday, July 20, the Harford County Sheriff's Office announced that her death was determined to be "of natural causes with contributing factors of COVID-19 pneumonia with dehydration complicated by opioid withdrawal."
Middle River Man Arrested After Alleged Road Rage Case
Maryland State Police arrested a Middle River man last night after he allegedly brandished a firearm during a reported road rage incident in Baltimore County. The accused is identified as Jason Catanzariti, 53, of Middle River. After consultation with the Baltimore County State’s Attorney’s Office, Catanzariti was charged with felony assault, use of a gun in commission of a felony, and other related offenses. Catanzariti is currently being held without bond at the Baltimore County Detention Center.
Driver arrested on drug charges following traffic stop
TIMONIUM — Maryland State Police arrested a man early Sunday morning after uncovering suspected cocaine, hallucinogenic mushrooms, ecstasy and heroin during a traffic stop in Baltimore County. The accused is identified as Dwayne Purdie Jr., 31, of Baltimore. Purdie is charged with felony drug distribution, two counts of possession with intent to distribute narcotics, possession with intent to distribute fentanyl/heroin and possession of drug paraphernalia. Shortly before 3:30 a.m. Sunday,...
State fire marshal: Fire in Edgewood being investigated for Arson
An arson investigation is underway in Edgewood, with the state fire marshal trying to figure out who may be responsible. The home sustained $200,000 worth of damages, 11 News learned. The house had smoke alarms, and the owner lived in the house. “Just busted out windows, glass all over the...
Police prepare for Night Out
The Baltimore County Police Department will participate in the 41st annual National Night Out on Tuesday, Aug. 6. This national campaign aims to promote police and community partnerships through positive activities. Through scheduled events such as block parties, cookouts, games, educational workshops and more, the goal is to foster a spirit of togetherness to ensure that every Baltimore County community remains a safe and happy place to live work and play. ...
Police respond to a motorcycle crash in Shrewsbury Township
STEWARTSTOWN, Pa. — Emergency services were called for reports of a motorcycle crash in York County. Video above: Headlines from WGAL News 8 Today. The report came in around 4:20 p.m. by the Stewartstown Road and Victor Court in Shrewsbury Township. No road closures or injuries have been reported...
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