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Harford County, MD

Arrest Made In Murder Of Maryland Mom Rachel Morin, Officials Say Arrest Made In Murder Of Maryland Mom Rachel Morin, Officials Say
Arrest Made In Murder Of Maryland Mom Rachel Morin, Officials Say An arrest has been made nearly a year after Rachel Morin was found dead near a Harford County trail, authorities said on Saturday. Victor Antonio Martinez-Hernandez, 23, was taken into custody in Tulsa, OK, in connection with Morin's August 2023 killing, according to the Harford County Sheriff and Morin's family's legal team. Harford County Sheriff Gahler said that DNA evidence was key in linking Martinez-Hernandez to the murder. "Three weeks ago, on May 20, which should have been Rachel's 38th birthday, investigators uncovered a lead, and we're here today to tell you Rachel's murde…
Tractor-Trailer Crash, Fuel Spill Closes I-95 (PHOTOS) Tractor-Trailer Crash, Fuel Spill Closes I-95 (PHOTOS)
Tractor-Trailer Crash, Fuel Spill Closes I-95 (Photos) First responders in Harford County had a busy morning dealing with separate crashes involving tractor-trailers on I-95.  Shortly before 3 a.m. on Wednesday, June 12, crews from the Susquehanna Hose Company were called to a fuel spill at the scene of a crash in the northbound lanes of the interstate in Havre de Grace. The fuel spill in Harford County Susquehanna Hose Company While investigating the spill, officials say that they heard another crash happen near the initial scene involving two tractor-trailers that collided, leaving one driver entrapped. Susquehanna Hose Company Af…
Man Messaging Teen Girl On Instagram Convicted Of Rape Behind Maryland Home: State's Attorney Man Messaging Teen Girl On Instagram Convicted Of Rape Behind Maryland Home: State's Attorney
Man Messaging Teen Girl On Instagram Convicted Of Rape Behind Maryland Home: State's Attorney A 30-year-old man who preyed on a teen girl looking to end their relationship in Harford County has been convicted of multiple counts of rape, the state's attorney's office announced on Monday. Forest Hill resident Kareem Anthony Parker was found guilty following a near weeklong trial regarding the rape of a then 18-year-old girl in a wooded area behind her family home near the Rock Spring Swim Club in Bel Air last summer. Prosecutors say that on Aug. 6, 2023, Parker met the girl after the pair communicated through Instagram messages for several weeks leading up to the assault. "Testimony …
One Injured After Falling Off Roof Of Maryland Home (DEVELOPING) One Injured After Falling Off Roof Of Maryland Home (DEVELOPING)
One Injured After Falling Off Roof Of Maryland Home (Developing) One person was injured in Harford County after reportedly falling off the roof of a house. Volunteer firefighters in Bel Air and Harford County paramedics were called to the 2200 block of Gibson Road in Forest Hill at approximately 10 a.m. on Wednesday morning when a person suffered undisclosed injuries after falling, officials say. #FORESTHILL | *TRAUMA W/HELO* | 2200BLK GIBSON RD | MALE FELL FROM ROOF OF DWELLING | MEDEVAC RQSTD FOR PRI-1B #BREAKING #HarfordCounty — Harford Fire Blog (@HarfordFireBlog) May 29, 2024 According to Harford County Volunteer Fire and EMS personnel, a Maryl…
10-Month Investigation Leads To Charges For Nine In July 4th Maryland Shooting, Sheriff Says 10-Month Investigation Leads To Charges For Nine In July 4th Maryland Shooting, Sheriff Says
10-Month Investigation Leads To Charges For Nine In July 4th Maryland Shooting, Sheriff Says Nine search and seizure warrants have been executed and seven arrests were made in Harford County following a nearly yearlong investigation into a fatal shooting on the Fourth of July last year, authorities announced on Tuesday. Deputies were called shortly before 4:15 p.m. on Tuesday, July 4 last year to the 600 block of Edgewood Road, where there was a report of shots fired in the area of Harr Park Court in Edgewood involving at least four people. They were taken by first responders to area hospitals for treatment of non-life-threatening injuries. On May 23, seven people were arrested an…
Minors In Stolen Vehicles Crash 29 Hours Apart In Separate Incidents In MD, Sheriff Says Minors In Stolen Vehicles Crash 29 Hours Apart In Separate Incidents In MD, Sheriff Says
Minors In Stolen Vehicles Crash 29 Hours Apart In Separate Incidents In MD, Sheriff Says Teens in Harford County continue to keep running the sheriff's office through the ringer following a pair of incidents involving stolen cars that resulted in crashes over the course of 29 hours. On Tuesday, the sheriff's office reported that investigators have resolved two separate incidents involving underage suspects who stole vehicles and property, resulting in a host of charges for the children. A long day for members of the Harford County Sheriff's Office began at approximately 1:40 p.m. on Friday, May 10, when deputies responded to a report of a stolen white Kia Optima on Harford…
One Killed By Fast-Moving Maryland House Fire, Officials Say One Killed By Fast-Moving Maryland House Fire, Officials Say
One Killed By Fast-Moving Maryland House Fire, Officials Say The person pulled from a Harford County home died at the scene of a house fire, according to officials. Late on Tuesday morning on May 14, first responders from the Bel Air Volunteer Fire Company and nearby agencies were called to the 100 block of Marshall Drive in Forest Hill, when motorists on the Belair Bypass reported seeing smoke and flames coming from an area home. At 2 p.m., Harford County Fire and EMS officials announced that firefighters searching the home found a person inside who was rescued and ultimately pronounced dead at the scene after being treated. Firefighters arrived wi…
Traffic Delayed On I-95 For Dump Truck Crash Under Maryland Overpass Traffic Delayed On I-95 For Dump Truck Crash Under Maryland Overpass
Traffic Delayed On I-95 For Dump Truck Crash Under Maryland Overpass Some lanes were blocked on I-95 in Northern Maryland in advance of Tuesday's afternoon commute following a crash involving a dump truck and vehicle under a busy bridge in Harford County. First responders from the Joppa-Magnolia Volunteer Fire Company and Abington Fire Department were called before 2:30 p.m. on May 14 to a stretch of the northbound lanes of the interstate under the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Parkway to investigate the crash. According to Harford County Fire and EMS officials, the crash involved a passenger vehicle and dump truck under the overpass (MD-24) just pass exit 77 on…
Parents Convince Daughter To Surrender After Setting Bedroom Blaze In Maryland: Fire Marshal Parents Convince Daughter To Surrender After Setting Bedroom Blaze In Maryland: Fire Marshal
Parents Convince Daughter To Surrender After Setting Bedroom Blaze In Maryland: Fire Marshal A 35-year-old woman has been accused of starting a bedroom blaze in her parent's Harford County home while they were out of the country, fire officials say. Edgewood native Lorpu Mulbah has been charged with arson following an investigation by the Maryland Fire Marshal, which determined she allegedly intentionally set her parent's house ablaze late on Friday night.   At around 11:30 p.m. on May 10, crews from the Abington Fire Company and nearby agencies were called to the 600 block of Mulberry Lane, when an automatic fire alarm was sounded. Joppa-Magnolia VFC Upon arrival…
Three-Vehicle Crash Backs Up Traffic On I-95 In Harford County Three-Vehicle Crash Backs Up Traffic On I-95 In Harford County
Three-Vehicle Crash Backs Up Traffic On I-95 In Harford County Motorists on I-95 in Northern Maryland were met by delays on Monday afternoon following a three-vehicle crash in Harford County. Volunteer firefighters and paramedics from the Aberdeen fire Department were called to investigate a crash in Belcamp at around 1 p.m. on May 13, tying up traffic in the area. The crash was reported in the right shoulder of the southbound lanes near MD-543 (exit 80/Riverside Parkway). As of 1:30 p.m. on Monday afternoon, traffic was moving slowly on the interstate while crews probed the incident. The cause of the crash remains under investigation. Want breaking…
Motorcyclist Killed After Going Off Road, Striking Telephone Pole, Maryland State Police Say Motorcyclist Killed After Going Off Road, Striking Telephone Pole, Maryland State Police Say
Motorcyclist Killed After Going Off Road, Striking Telephone Pole, Maryland State Police Say A 50-year-old motorcyclist was killed in a single-vehicle overnight in Harford County, according to Maryland State Police. Shortly after 10:30 p.m. on May 12, Maryland State Police troopers were called to the 2600 block of Whiteford Road, where it was determined Fawn Grove, Pennsylvania resident Jason Birley was riding a Honda motorcycle when he went off the roadway and struck a telephone pole. Google Maps street view Birley was pronounced dead at the scene by Harford County Emergency Medical Services personnel who responded to a crash on Sunday night. At 10:30 last night, Volunteer …
MASS CASUALTY: Deadly Party Bus Crash On I-95 Sends 23 People To Hospital In Maryland MASS CASUALTY: Deadly Party Bus Crash On I-95 Sends 23 People To Hospital In Maryland
Mass Casualty: Deadly Party Bus Crash On I-95 Sends 23 People To Hospital In Maryland One person was killed and more than 20 people were evaluated for various injuries after a single-bus crash on I-95 in Harford County early on Sunday morning, state police say. Shortly after 6 a.m. on May 5, troopers were called to a stretch of the northbound lanes of the interstate in Belcamp, when a bus carrying 24 people struck a guardrail and lost control, leading to the crash. The scene of the fatal crash in Harford County. Joppa-Magnolia VFC One person was pronounced dead at the scene by first responders and several other passengers were taken by paramedics to several area hospital…
Woman Dies After Being Trapped Under Lawn Mower In Maryland Ravine Woman Dies After Being Trapped Under Lawn Mower In Maryland Ravine
Woman Dies After Being Trapped Under Lawn Mower In Maryland Ravine A woman was killed after going into cardiac arrest after being trapped under a commercial lawn mower in Harford County, officials say. Late on Thursday afternoon, crews from the Fallston Volunteer Fire and Ambulance Company and Harford County Department of Emergency Services paramedics responded to the 2300 block of Willow Vale Drive, where there were reports of a woman who was unconscious and not breathing. The scene of the fatal incident in Fallston. Fallston Volunteer Fire Company According to investigators, first responders found a woman trapped shortly after 5:15 p.m. on May 2 in a…
Well-Known Meat Butchering Shop Destroyed By Two-Alarm Blaze In Maryland: Fire Marshal Well-Known Meat Butchering Shop Destroyed By Two-Alarm Blaze In Maryland: Fire Marshal
Well-Known Meat Butchering Shop Destroyed By Two-Alarm Blaze In Maryland: Fire Marshal A two-alarm blaze destroyed a well-known Maryland meat butchering shop and caused upwards of $2.5 million in damages, officials say. Fire crews were called at approximately 5:45 a.m. on Tuesday morning to the Galvinell Meat Company in Cecil County, where there was a reported fire with flames showing through the roof and smoke billowing through the air on Ragan Road in Conowingo. Multiple fire departments, including around 50 firefighters from Cecil, Harford, Lancaster, and Chester counties, responded to the two-alarm blaze, helping to bring the flames under control in just over an hour. …
Tractor-Trailer, Charter Bus Crash Ties Up Traffic On MD-40 In Harford County Tractor-Trailer, Charter Bus Crash Ties Up Traffic On MD-40 In Harford County
Tractor-Trailer, Charter Bus Crash Ties Up Traffic On MD-40 In Harford County A strange scene caused chaos for some motorists in Northern Maryland on Thursday afternoon. Shortly after 2 p.m. on April 25, first responders were called to a stretch of Pulaski Highway involving a tractor-trailer and charter bus that blocked several lanes. The crash was reported in the westbound lanes of MD-40 near MD-152 (Mountain Road).  Harford County Department of Emergency Service paramedics were called to the scene to assist, and there were lengthy delays while the incident was investigated and the scene was cleared. The cause of the crash is under investigation. #jmvfc8…
Strategic Pennsylvania Couple Wins $150K Powerball Prizes On Tickets Purchased In Maryland Strategic Pennsylvania Couple Wins $150K Powerball Prizes On Tickets Purchased In Maryland
Strategic Pennsylvania Couple Wins $150K Powerball Prizes On Tickets Purchased In Maryland A trip to Maryland to pick up Powerball tickets paid off handsomely for a Pennsylvania couple who crossed over state lines to maintain their anonymity.  The husband and wife from York County who made the most of a trek across state lines won't need gas money after coming home with a $150,043 cash windfall playing a golden ticket that was sold at the Street Highs on Rocks Road in Harford County. According to the happy couple, while Powerball is available in Pennsylvania, they prefer taking the ride to Maryland, where there is the option to remain anonymous, a choice not available in the…
Triple-Fatal Aberdeen Fire Being Probed As Homicide (UPDATE) Triple-Fatal Aberdeen Fire Being Probed As Homicide (UPDATE)
Triple-Fatal Aberdeen Fire Being Probed As Homicide (Update) A fatal fire that left three dead in Harford County is now being investigated as a triple homicide, according to the Aberdeen Police Department. Aberdeen Police Capt. Will Reiber said on Monday afternoon that the circumstances surrounding the early-morning fire were "highly suspicious," and now the department has launched a homicide investigation into the incident. New Release (video)April 15, 2024Police Investigating Triple Homicide pic.twitter.com/9WWg4Mnj4v — Aberdeen Police Department, MD (@AberdeenPDMD) April 15, 2024 Shortly after 5:30 a.m. on April 15, firefighters were called t…
State Police ID Two Drivers Killed In Head-On Route 165 Crash (UPDATED) State Police ID Two Drivers Killed In Head-On Route 165 Crash (UPDATED)
State Police ID Two Drivers Killed In Head-On Route 165 Crash (Updated) New details were released by Maryland state police investigators after two people were killed in a head-on crash on Maryland Route 165 in Harford County on Thursday morning, state police confirmed. Shortly before 8:30 a.m. on April 11, troopers were called to a stretch of the highway near St. Mary's Road in Pylesville, where there was a reported multi-vehicle crash. 8:36 AM ‪Both patients have been pronounced dead. The road will remain shut down for Maryland State Police... Posted by Harford County Md Fire & EMS PIO Media Page on Thursday, April 11, 2024 According to the prelim…
Body Of Missing PA Woman Pulled From Susquehanna River 60+ Miles Away In Maryland: Officials Body Of Missing PA Woman Pulled From Susquehanna River 60+ Miles Away In Maryland: Officials
Body Of Missing PA Woman Pulled From Susquehanna River 60+ Miles Away In Maryland: Officials The case of a Pennsylvania woman missing for more than five weeks came to a tragic end in Maryland, Daily Voice has learned. The body of Rebecca "Becky" Shanice Beamer-Hicks, 35, of Harrisburg, was recovered from the Susquehanna River Tuesday morning, April 9 in Harford County, a spokesman for the Maryland Natural Resources Police said. Beamer-Hicks' body was recovered near Glen Cove, more than 66 miles up the river from where he sent missing, the MNRP said. The extensive search was launched on March 1, when Beamer-Hicks was first reported missing. The search was later …
Woman's Body Pulled From Susquehanna River In Northern Maryland (DEVELOPING) Woman's Body Pulled From Susquehanna River In Northern Maryland (DEVELOPING)
Woman's Body Pulled From Susquehanna River In Northern Maryland (Developing) A woman's body was pulled from the Susquehanna River on Tuesday morning, according to officials in Harford County. Shortly before 7:30 a.m. on April 9, first responders from several agencies were called to a stretch of the river to search for a reported person in the water near Glen Cove. UPDATE: Body Of Missing PA Woman Pulled From Susquehanna River 60+ Miles Away In Maryland: Officials She was pronounced dead at the scene at approximately 7:45 a.m. on Monday by members of the Maryland Department of Natural Resources Police. 7:43 AM The person has been pronounced dead at the sce…
Extreme Hoarding Conditions Hinder Firefighters Battling Maryland Blaze: Fire Marshal Extreme Hoarding Conditions Hinder Firefighters Battling Maryland Blaze: Fire Marshal
Extreme Hoarding Conditions Hinder Firefighters Battling Maryland Blaze: Fire Marshal Hoarding conditions made things difficult for fire crews on Sunday afternoon who were called in to battle a blaze that broke out in a Harford County duplex, officials say. Crews from the Susquehanna Hose Company and nearby agencies were called at around 1:30 p.m. on April 7 to Deaver Street in Havre de Grace, where a fire broke out, the homeowner reported. #SHCo & surrounding mutual aid companies are on scene of a house fire in the 100 block of Deaver Street. Please avoid area while crews work to extinguish the blaze. #HavredeGrace #HdG Posted by Susquehanna Hose Company on Sun…
'Happy Mistake' Lands Maryland Man $50K 'Pick 5' Lottery Win 'Happy Mistake' Lands Maryland Man $50K 'Pick 5' Lottery Win
'Happy Mistake' Lands Maryland Man $50K 'Pick 5' Lottery Win Opportunity knocked twice for a Harford County man who made the most at his second chance and won $50,000 playing his wife's license plate number on a Pick 5 Maryland Lottery ticket. The lucky Lottery player told officials that he thought he missed out on his chance for a big win last week when he saw his license plate numbers in the results of a recent Pick 5 drawing that he didn't hit on.  However, fate had other plans for him. According to Lottery officials, a week after that disappointment, a winning Pick 5 number he played based on different license plate numbers l…
Adults-Only Easter Egg Hunt Lands Maryland 911 Operator Winning $50K Lottery Scratcher Adults-Only Easter Egg Hunt Lands Maryland 911 Operator Winning $50K Lottery Scratcher
Adults-Only Easter Egg Hunt Lands Maryland 911 Operator Winning $50K Lottery Scratcher A lucky Maryland woman got a special blessing this Easter after winning a $50,000 prize celebrating a beloved family tradition. An adults-only Easter Egg hunt that has become a yearly thing for a Harford County family involving instant tickets and eggs resulting in a big win this year for a woman going by an apt name. Melissa Blessing's family members all bring instant tickets to the party each year, separate them randomly into groups and assign each a number, she said. Each hidden egg is then numbered, with the corresponding scratch-offs going to the finder.  “We all like scratch ti…
Retird Couple Losing Sleep After $2.1M 'Multi-Match' Jackpot Win In Maryland Retird Couple Losing Sleep After $2.1M 'Multi-Match' Jackpot Win In Maryland
Retird Couple Losing Sleep After $2.1M 'Multi-Match' Jackpot Win In Maryland A Harford County couple went to sleep last week, and when they woke up, were the state's newest multi-millionaires after winning a massive Maryland Lottery jackpot. Now, they can hardly sleep at all. An Aberdeen pair headed to Lottery Headquarters in. Baltimore - and may do some more traveling soon - to collect a $2.1 million prize after hitting big playing "Multi-Match" on Monday, March 25 on a ticket sold at Klein's ShopRite on Riverside Parkway in Belcamp. The winning numbers for their lucky drawing were: 08-15-18-30-36-38.  The winning ticket was sold at Klein’s ShopRite…
Repeat Offender Gets Prison Term Five Times Maryland Sentencing Guideline: State's Attorney Repeat Offender Gets Prison Term Five Times Maryland Sentencing Guideline: State's Attorney
Repeat Offender Gets Prison Term Five Times Maryland Sentencing Guideline: State's Attorney A Maryland man who ran afoul of the law one too many times was sentenced to a prison term five times longer than the traditional guidelines for illegal possession of weapons in Harford County in front of a child, the state's attorney's office announced this week. William Quinton Yourman, 34, was sentenced to 46 years in prison, with all but 40 suspended after being found guilty earlier this year by a jury on multiple charges for illegal possession of weapons. According to officials, prosecutors "argued that the facts surrounding the case, (Yourman's) violent tendencies, and the fact that th…
Funeral Arrangements Set For Missing Firefighter Found Dead In Maryland Funeral Arrangements Set For Missing Firefighter Found Dead In Maryland
Funeral Arrangements Set For Missing Firefighter Found Dead In Maryland Funeral arrangements have been set for a beloved firefighter in Maryland who went missing and was found dead days later in Harford County. Friends and family reported David Starr missing on Thursday March 14 after he was last seen in the 600 block of Erie Street with the intention of heading to the area of Susquehanna State Park.  It is with deep regret that the Officers and Members of the Susquehanna Hose Company announce the passing of firefighter... Posted by Susquehanna Hose Company on Monday, March 18, 2024 The search for Starr lasted days, until Sunday afternoon, when th…
Maryland Firefighter Reported Missing Near State Park Found Dead In Maryland, Police Say Maryland Firefighter Reported Missing Near State Park Found Dead In Maryland, Police Say
Maryland Firefighter Reported Missing Near State Park Found Dead In Maryland, Police Say A firefighter in Maryland who was reported missing last week was found dead, authorities in Harford County confirmed. Friends and family reported David Starr missing on Thursday March 14 after he was last seen in the 600 block of Erie Street with the intention of heading to the area of Susquehanna State Park.  It is with deep regret that the Officers and Members of the Susquehanna Hose Company announce the passing of firefighter... Posted by Susquehanna Hose Company on Monday, March 18, 2024 The search for Starr lasted days, until Sunday afternoon, when the Havre de Grace Poli…
Alleged Arsonist Who Burned Initials Into Tree May Have Set More Fires, Officials Say Alleged Arsonist Who Burned Initials Into Tree May Have Set More Fires, Officials Say
Alleged Arsonist Who Burned Initials Into Tree May Have Set More Fires, Officials Say An alleged arsonist who possibly burned his initials on things is facing charges following a lengthy investigation in Harford County, the Maryland Fire Marshal's Office announced on Saturday afternoon. Aberdeen resident Bryan Keith Gilley, 45, was arrested overnight after it was determined that he was responsible for at least one fire, and potentially several others, dating back to May last year, officials say. In June 2023, the fire marshal and ATF launched an investigation into fires involving woods, trees, and train tracks in the area of 200 South Post Road in Aberdeen.  Inves…
12 Indicted For Drug Trafficking Operation In Maryland: State’s Attorney 12 Indicted For Drug Trafficking Operation In Maryland: State’s Attorney
12 Indicted For Drug Trafficking Operation In Maryland: State’s Attorney A dozen members of an an alleged Drug Trafficking Organization that was operating out of an Irvington neighborhood have been indicted on a slew of charges following the discovery of mass quantities of fentanyl, heroin, cocaine, and pot, officials said Thursday, March 14. The charges came following a four-month investigation by the State’s Attorney’s Office and BPD resulting in 10 search warrants on a trafficking organization operating out of 200 block of Collins Avenue and the 4100 block of Frederick Avenue. Ten members were apprehended, and detectives recovered nine firearms, 38 grams…
Cop Impersonators Cuffed, Kidnapped Victims During Maryland Robberies: Feds Cop Impersonators Cuffed, Kidnapped Victims During Maryland Robberies: Feds
Cop Impersonators Cuffed, Kidnapped Victims During Maryland Robberies: Feds A police impersonator who carjacked drivers and their employers is expected to get 15 years in prison for a summertime crime spree in Maryland three years ago, federal authorities announced. Davonne Tramont Dorsey, 30, of Gwynn Oak, pleaded guilty to carjacking and to using, carrying and possessing a firearm during a crime of violence while admitting that he and others conspired to kidnap their victims to rob them while using force or threats. According to federal prosecutors, between May and August 2021, Dorsey and others planned to impersonate police officers to stop vehicles, c…
Teen From Maryland Busted Attempting To Steal Minivan In Delaware: State Police Teen From Maryland Busted Attempting To Steal Minivan In Delaware: State Police
Teen From Maryland Busted Attempting To Steal Minivan In Delaware: State Police A Harford County man is facing charges in Delaware after crossing over state lines and attempting to steal a minivan, state police say. Aberdeen resident Dragco Wiggins, 18, who has a curious taste in vehicles, was arrested by members of the Delaware State Police Department over the weekend after being busted attempting to steal a family's vehicle in the Georgetown neighborhood. According to state police, on Friday night, troopers responded to a home in the 21000 block of Zoar Road in Georgetown, where they found Wiggins in the driveway of a local home. Police say that the homeowner walked…