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BLACK BEAR SIGHTING in Baltimore County!
PARKTON, Md. — A viewer in Parkton sent us this video of a black bear cub caught foraging in their back yard. Black bears are usually found in Western Maryland but they have been known to venture east and south into other parts of the state. The Maryland Department of Natural Resources recommends the following if you encounter a bear:
Marks: 'Thank you to our Eastside heroes'
On August 8 and 9, eastern Baltimore County was hit by one of the strongest storms since Hurricane Isabel over two decades ago. Then as now, the Eastside showed grit, resolve and an uncommon degree of neighborliness in responding to the aftereffects of Hurricane Debby. On Saturday morning, I toured the waterfront with Captain Shannon Stallings, Chief at Bowleys Quarters Volunteer Fire Rescue & Marine. We were joined by Delegate...
Marks to recommend open space protections for 225 acres near Bird River
Baltimore County Councilman David Marks announced Monday that he will recommend Neighborhood Commons zoning for 225 acres and over 25 acres of RC 7 zoning along Pulaski Highway near the Bird River. This is part of Issue 5-055, filed by Marks as part of the Comprehensive Zoning Map Process. Neighborhood Commons zoning protects open space throughout Baltimore County. ...
Baltimore County Motorcyclist Killed in Southern District Collision
Thank you for reading Baltimore Witness. Help us continue our mission into 2024. On Aug. 9, at approximately 11:33 p.m., Southern District patrol officers responded to the 1000 block of South Caton Avenue for a report of a serious crash with injury. Once there, Baltimore Police Department officers located a...
MACo alerts county agencies to threat of malware in Public Information Act requests
Maryland officials are warning county agencies and employees to be wary when handling requests under the state’s Public Information Act, after malware attacks using a similar scheme reportedly hit some county attorneys in Virginia. Maryland Association of Counties (MACo) officials, who posted the warning last week, said they are not aware of any attempts against […]
MVA distributing free catalytic converter labels for theft prevention
GLEN BURNIE, Md. — The Maryland Department of Transportation Motor Vehicle Administration (MVA), in partnership with the Maryland Vehicle Theft Prevention Council, is offering customers catalytic converter labels at no charge to deter catalytic theft and improve the chances in the recovery of stolen converters. The catalytic converter label and etching provides a visible identification number, making a catalytic converter traceable by law enforcement if it is removed from a vehicle. The labels are free to Maryland...
Drought concerns remain despite last week's heavy rainfall
Despite some heavy rain late last week, residents in D.C., Maryland, and Virginia are still being asked to conserve water. FOX 5's Josh Rosenthal has more on the regional drought impacting nearly 6 million people.
Maryland "Gold Bar" scam victims, arrests lead to warning by law enforcement
A new warning has been issued by Montgomery County law enforcement partners about a "Gold Bar" scam that steals residents' life savings. During a press conference Monday, State's Attorney John McCarthy said the widespread scam with links to China and India surfaced in Montgomery County over the last year or so, leading to at least seven victims and five arrests.How the scam worksPeople who pose as federal agents will cold call or use computer pop-up ads to lure a victim, typically seniors.The thief then convinces the victim to convert their money into gold bars and meet up to hand it over...
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