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Driver Fled After Smashing Van Into Home, Sparking Gas-Fed Blaze: Maryland Fire Marshal Driver Fled After Smashing Van Into Home, Sparking Gas-Fed Blaze: Maryland Fire Marshal
Driver Fled After Smashing Van Into Home, Sparking Gas-Fed Blaze: Maryland Fire Marshal A rogue driver tried to escape after crashing a van into a Harford County home, but was ultimately apprehended after causing a gas-fed house fire on Wednesday night. First responders from the Bel Air Volunteer Fire Company and other surrounding agencies were called at around 8:15 p.m. on Nov. 6 to a home on Woodhome Drive when a neighbor called 911 to report a vehicle that struck the home. 11/6/2024 - 2015hrs Dwelling Fire from a 1050 (ensuing natural gas-fed fire) At 2015hrs, Bel Air VFC, along with... Posted by The Bel Air Volunteer Fire Company on Thursday, November 7, 2024 Ac…
One Killed In Harford County Home Explosion; Maryland Fire Marshal Investigating One Killed In Harford County Home Explosion; Maryland Fire Marshal Investigating
One Killed In Harford County Home Explosion; Maryland Fire Marshal Investigating At least one person is dead and two others were injured in an apparent home explosion at a Harford County home on Sunday morning. Shortly before 6:45 a.m. on Aug. 11, first responders were called to the 2300 block of Arthur Woods Drive in Bel Air, to investigate a reported gas leak that was followed by an explosion, officials say. Volunteer Firefighters from @AbingdonFire and surrounding companies are on scene of an apparent house explosion in the 2300 block of Arthur Woods Drive in #BelAirMD. Firefighters are searching for victims. Stay away from the area. pic.twitter.com/A53xfnMx39 — H…
Maryland Man Hoping For Sex With Teen Instead Arrested By Undercover Officers: Police Maryland Man Hoping For Sex With Teen Instead Arrested By Undercover Officers: Police
Maryland Man Hoping For Sex With Teen Instead Arrested By Undercover Officers: Police An undercover investigation landed a 30-year-old Perryville man behind bars for soliciting a purported teen girl through social media, the Harford County Sheriff's Office announced. Joshua John Brown was arrested days after interacting with detectives posing as a 13-year-old girl on a social media platform, while openly acknowledging the age difference and illegality of the conversations. According to the sheriff's office, Brown identified himself as a 30-year-old named "John," and despite expressing concerns about possible consequences, he "continued to make sexually suggestive remarks," a…
SWAT Team Captures Harford Mall Shooter 53 Miles Away At Anne Arundel Hotel: Sheriff SWAT Team Captures Harford Mall Shooter 53 Miles Away At Anne Arundel Hotel: Sheriff
SWAT Team Captures Harford Mall Shooter 53 Miles Away At Anne Arundel Hotel: Sheriff The 35-year-old man wanted in a shooting last month at the Harford Mall was captured with help from members of a SWAT team 53 miles away from the incident in Anne Arundel County, police said. Wesley Larry Lyons, 35 of Edgewood, was arrested just after 1 p.m. Sunday, June 30 by members of the Anne Arundel County Police Department’s SWAT Team, the Harford County Sheriff's Office announced. Bel Air Police Department Lyons opened fire, striking a 42-year-old Edgewood man three times in the leg and hand at the Harford Mall around 4 p.m. on June 2, as previously reported by Daily Voice.&nb…
Here's What Trump Said In Phone Call To Grieving Mom Of Slain Maryland Jogger Rachel Morin Here's What Trump Said In Phone Call To Grieving Mom Of Slain Maryland Jogger Rachel Morin
Here's What Trump Said In Phone Call To Grieving Mom Of Slain Maryland Jogger Rachel Morin Patty Morin got an unexpected phone call Thursday morning, June 20. Former President Donald Trump, who was reaching out to express his condolences, Morin's attorneys said. Patty's daughter, Rachel Morin, was killed in August 2023 while jogging on the Ma & Pa trail in Bel Air. Last weekend, her accused killer, Victor Martinez-Hernandez, was arrested in Oklahoma. Patty Morin said she was deeply touched by Trump's phone call. "He was genuine and truly wanted to know how our family was coping," she said. "He asked about Rachel and showed honest compassion for her untimely death.…
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…
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…
Sketch, New Details Released Of Suspect Wanted In Rachel Morin's Maryland Murder Sketch, New Details Released Of Suspect Wanted In Rachel Morin's Maryland Murder
Sketch, New Details Released Of Suspect Wanted In Rachel Morin's Maryland Murder New details and a fresh sketch of Rachel Morin's purported murderer in Maryland on the Ma & Pa Trail in Bel Air have been released by the Harford County Sheriff's Office. Six months after Morin's disappearance, investigators released the new sketch as they continue their efforts to track down the woman's killer, which includes the distribution of thousands of bi-lingual flyers in Maryland and California. "Over the last six months detectives have conducted more than 100 interviews and followed up on more than 1,000 tips," officials said. "Their investigation has led them to seven differe…
Who Killed Rachel Morin? Reward In Search For Maryland Mom's Killer Increases Who Killed Rachel Morin? Reward In Search For Maryland Mom's Killer Increases
Who Killed Rachel Morin? Reward In Search For Maryland Mom's Killer Increases Rachel Morin's killer remains a mystery. But her family and its attorneys are determined to change that. Just over seven weeks after 37-year-old Rachel Morin was dead, the law firm Rice, Murtha, Psoras, has doubled the reward for the person responsible for her murder to $20,000. Randolph Rice, the firm's president, knows "someone out there holds the key" to solving the case. "We also encourage other businesses and individuals who share our commitment to justice to contribute to the reward fund. Rachel Morin’s family deserves answers, and together, we can make a difference.” Mori…
Three Adults, Teen Killed In Mass Shooting Inside Maryland Apartment, Sheriff Says Three Adults, Teen Killed In Mass Shooting Inside Maryland Apartment, Sheriff Says
Three Adults, Teen Killed In Mass Shooting Inside Maryland Apartment, Sheriff Says New details have been released by the Harford County Sheriff’s Office following a fatal shooting that left four people dead in a Joppatowne apartment. Shortly after 11:15 a.m. on Saturday morning, deputies from the sheriff’s office were called to the 300 block of Trimble Road to investigate what they thought initially was an active shooter situation. Deputies are on scene for an incident that occurred on the 300 block of Trimble Rd, Joppa, for a report of a confirmed shooting with multiple victims. Currently there is no threat to the community. Media staging area will be Joppatown High …
Suspect In Rachel Morin's Murder Tied To Los Angeles Home Invasion, Assault Of Young Girl Suspect In Rachel Morin's Murder Tied To Los Angeles Home Invasion, Assault Of Young Girl
Suspect In Rachel Morin's Murder Tied To Los Angeles Home Invasion, Assault Of Young Girl A suspect has been identified in the murder of Rachel Morin, authorities said. Col. William Davis, of the Harford County Sheriff's Office, said on Thursday, Aug. 17, that DNA analyzed by Maryland State Police came back as a match tied to a home invasion and assault of a young girl in Los Angeles. The suspect was captured in surveillance footage shared by the sheriff's office. The Harford County Sheriff’s Office is requesting assistance in identifying the below depicted individual in relation to... Posted by Harford County Sheriff's Office on Thursday, August 17, 2023 The news comes 12…
Man Fresh Out Of Jail Takes Police In MD On Pursuit In Stolen 5-Ton Military Vehicle: Officials Man Fresh Out Of Jail Takes Police In MD On Pursuit In Stolen 5-Ton Military Vehicle: Officials
Man Fresh Out Of Jail Takes Police In MD On Pursuit In Stolen 5-Ton Military Vehicle: Officials It didn’t take long for a man sprung from the Harford County Detention Center to return back to his cell after taking members of the sheriff’s office on a peculiar pursuit. Michael D. Stevens II, 38, of Abingdon, is facing a host of charges after stealing a five-ton military vehicle from a Bel Air home and then steamrolling his way through Northern Maryland while ignoring the demands of officers attempting to rein him in. It is alleged that shortly after 6:30 p.m. on Friday, May 12, Stevens stolen a privately owned 1986 923-A military vehicle from a home on Rock Spring Road in Bel Air. Ste…
Armed, Dangerous Ex-BF Leaves Ex-GF Critical In Harford Shooting Armed, Dangerous Ex-BF Leaves Ex-GF Critical In Harford Shooting
Armed, Dangerous Ex-BF Leaves Ex-GF Critical In Harford Shooting A 42-year-old Towson man is being sought by police after they say he shot his ex-girlfriend on Tuesday, Dec. 20 in Edgewood. Jamar Wise shot the 46-year-old victim in her upper body around 5:10 p.m. on the 2800 block of Majesty Lane, the Harford County Sheriff's Office said. Deputies began life-saving efforts until EMS arrived and took the victim to a local trauma center with life threatening injuries. Police said only that the shooting was domestic in nature and that Wise and the victim had previously been in a relationship. Wise is believed to be driving a dark colored minivan and could …
Unruly Harford County Inmate Tried Killing Deputy In Attack With Phone: Officials Unruly Harford County Inmate Tried Killing Deputy In Attack With Phone: Officials
Unruly Harford County Inmate Tried Killing Deputy In Attack With Phone: Officials A Harford County inmate being held on charges of assault, robbery and more, has been additionally charged with attempted murder after beating a deputy with a telephone and then strangling him with a phone cord and his own hands, authorities said. Cpl. Michael Vesek was supervising as Matthew Tingler, 38, placed a phone call from the county detention center around 8 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 20, according to Kyle Andersen, a spokesperson for the county sheriff's office. During that call, Tingler became agitated and turned to the corporal, hitting him in the face with the phone receiver multiple…
Alert Issued For 58-Year-Old Man In Maryland Who Hasn't Been Seen Since August Alert Issued For 58-Year-Old Man In Maryland Who Hasn't Been Seen Since August
Alert Issued For 58-Year-Old Man In Maryland Who Hasn't Been Seen Since August Seen him? An alert has been issued by the Harford County Sheriff’s Office as they seek the public’s assistance in tracking down a man who has been missing in the region for months. Michael Earl Reed, 58, was reported missing by concerned friends and family and has not been seen since Sunday, Sept. 7, according to the sheriff's office. Reed was described as being 6-foot tall weighing approximately 245 pounds with grey hair and green eyes. Officials noted he has scars on his abdomen and the left side of the forehead, as well as tattoos on his right forearm, ankle, and right middle finger. …
Here's What We Know About The Shooting At Maryland Apartment Complex That Injured Three Teens Here's What We Know About The Shooting At Maryland Apartment Complex That Injured Three Teens
Here's What We Know About The Shooting At Maryland Apartment Complex That Injured Three Teens Two teens were airlifted and a third was transported to Maryland trauma centers following a shooting at a Harford County apartment complex. Officers from the Aberdeen Police Department responded shortly before 8:20 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 16 to Cranberry Run Apartments in the 300 block of Stevens Circle, where there was a reported shooting. BREAKING - We are on the scene of a shooting in the 300 block of Stevens Circle. Detectives with CID are on the scene. Stay away from the area. Anyone with information is asked to contact 410-272-2121. #BreakingNews #HarfordNews #Shooting #Stevens…
Deputy In Maryland, Three Others Hospitalized After Being Rear-Ended: Sheriff's Office Deputy In Maryland, Three Others Hospitalized After Being Rear-Ended: Sheriff's Office
Deputy In Maryland, Three Others Hospitalized After Being Rear-Ended: Sheriff's Office A Harford County Sheriff's deputy was hospitalized on Monday morning after being rear-ended while waiting at a red light in Maryland, according to officials. Shortly before 7:45 a.m. on Monday, Nov. 14, officials say that a deputy was traveling south on Route 152 (Fallston Road) in a marked patrol vehicle, when he came to a stop at the intersection at Oakmont Road. While waiting at the light, officials said that the deputy was rear-ended by another driver and pushed into the vehicle in front of him. No injuries were reported in the vehicle struck by the patrol vehicle, but the deputy was t…
Standoff In Maryland Ends With Deputies Shooting Armed Man Suffering An Episode: Sheriff Standoff In Maryland Ends With Deputies Shooting Armed Man Suffering An Episode: Sheriff
Standoff In Maryland Ends With Deputies Shooting Armed Man Suffering An Episode: Sheriff Sheriff’s deputies in Harford County were forced to shoot a man experiencing a mental health crisis after he was involved in a standoff and refused to comply with demands while armed with a gun, according to authorities. William Lee Hawkins, 41, was shot and airlifted to a Maryland hospital shortly after 4:30 p.m. in stable, but serious condition after members of the Harford County Sheriff's Office were forced to open fire following an hours-long incident in Bel Air. The standoff began shortly before 2:30 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 27 in the 1400 block of Shirley Drive, when deputies were dispa…
Maryland Firebug Convicted Of Arson, Murdering Four People In Townhouse Fire Maryland Firebug Convicted Of Arson, Murdering Four People In Townhouse Fire
Maryland Firebug Convicted Of Arson, Murdering Four People In Townhouse Fire Prosecutors announced that the Maryland woman who set a townhouse on fire in May 2019 has been found guilty of arson, murder, and assault charges for killing her housemates. Edgewood resident Bobbie Sue Hodge, 63, is likely to spend the rest of her life in prison for her role in a massive townhouse fire in the early hours of May 9, 2019, Harford County State’s Attorney Albert Peisinger, Jr. announced on Tuesday, Oct. 25. Specifically, Hodge was convicted of: Arson; Four counts of felony murder; Three counts of second-degree assault. Shortly before 2:30 a.m. on the night of the fatal fir…
Stabbing Suspect Apprehended At Maryland Hotel After Hourslong Standoff With Police Stabbing Suspect Apprehended At Maryland Hotel After Hourslong Standoff With Police
Stabbing Suspect Apprehended At Maryland Hotel After Hourslong Standoff With Police A stabbing suspect is in custody after assaulting a man visiting Maryland from Georgia during an attack in a Harford County parking lot and later barricading himself in an area hotel, police announced. Aberdeen resident Timothy Mark Humes, 30, is facing multiple charges following an incident where he allegedly stabbed 62-year-old Tommy Gene Boone, of Hoschton, Georgia in the parking lot of Riverside Shopping Center. Police said that shortly before 2:30 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 3, Boone walked into Harford Memorial Hospital with an apparent stab wound to his upper body. He was treated for his no…
Man Visiting Friend In Maryland Stabbed During Altercation In Car Outside Shopping Center Man Visiting Friend In Maryland Stabbed During Altercation In Car Outside Shopping Center
Man Visiting Friend In Maryland Stabbed During Altercation In Car Outside Shopping Center A stabbing suspect is at large in Maryland after allegedly stabbing a man visiting the state from Georgia during an attack in Harford County, according to the sheriff’s office. The Harford County Sheriff’s Office issued an alert on Tuesday, Oct. 4, advising the community that an investigation has been launched after 62-year-old Tommy Boone, of Hoschton, Georgia, was stabbed and hospitalized. Police said that shortly before 2:30 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 3, Boone walked into Harford Memorial Hospital with an apparent stab wound to his upper body. Boone was treated for a non-life-threatening inju…
Teen Shot While Sitting In Car In Maryland, Sheriff Says Teen Shot While Sitting In Car In Maryland, Sheriff Says
Teen Shot While Sitting In Car In Maryland, Sheriff Says A teen is recovering in Maryland after being struck in a drive-by shooting while he was waiting inside a vehicle in Harford County. The Harford County Sheriff's Office issued an update on Monday, Sept. 12 following a reported shooting at a traffic light in Joppa, authorities announced. At approximately 11:30 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 9, deputies from the sheriff's office assigned to the Southern Precinct received a tip that there was a shooting at the light controlling traffic from southbound I-95 to Maryland Route 152 in Joppa. While investigating, deputies were informed of a walk-in shooting…
Fire In Maryland Home Under Investigation After Family Friend Finds Man Collapsed In Hallway Fire In Maryland Home Under Investigation After Family Friend Finds Man Collapsed In Hallway
Fire In Maryland Home Under Investigation After Family Friend Finds Man Collapsed In Hallway A joint investigation by the Office of the State Fire Marshal and the Harford County Sheriff's Office has been launched after a fire claimed the life of a 45-year-old man in Maryland. Shortly after 10 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 30, firefighters and paramedics from the Abingdon Fire Department responded to the 3400 block of Albantowne Way in Edgewood for a reported cardiac arrest after a family friend found the man collapsed in the hallway of the home. While paramedics were attempting life-saving procedures, officials said that firefighters noticed extensive heat throughout the home and eventu…
Sheriff's Deputy In Maryland Hospitalized After Crash (DEVELOPING) Sheriff's Deputy In Maryland Hospitalized After Crash (DEVELOPING)
Sheriff's Deputy In Maryland Hospitalized After Crash (Developing) A member of the Harford County Sheriff’s Office was hospitalized after being involved in a crash, according to officials. An alert was issued by the sheriff’s office shortly before 6 p.m. on Monday, Aug. 29, following a reported crash involving a sheriff’s deputy who was on patrol on Route 7 near the intersection of Joppa Road. Officials said the deputy - whose name has not been released - was “alert and conscious” at the time he was transported to the hospital for treatment of undisclosed injuries. He was transported to Shock Trauma for treatment of injuries that the sheriff's office sai…
Investigators ID Man Found Shot Multiple Times Near Maryland Parking Lot Investigators ID Man Found Shot Multiple Times Near Maryland Parking Lot
Investigators ID Man Found Shot Multiple Times Near Maryland Parking Lot A shooting suspect is at large after a man was found bleeding near a Maryland parking lot after being shot multiple times, according to the Harford County Sheriff’s Office. Havre de Grace resident Delon Wiggleton, 45, is recovering in Harford County as detectives from the sheriff's office investigate a shooting that happened in Aberdeen on Sunday, Aug. 21. Deputies assigned to the Southern Precinct received a report at approximately 4:10 p.m. on Sunday night, when Wiggleton was found in the 200 block of Mayberry Drive laying in the grass near a parking lot with multiple gunshot wounds. Re…
Reward Offered Amid Investigation Into Maryland Murder: Sheriff Reward Offered Amid Investigation Into Maryland Murder: Sheriff
Reward Offered Amid Investigation Into Maryland Murder: Sheriff If you saw something, police in Maryland are asking you to say something. A reward has been offered for information that leads to the arrest and prosecution of a suspect wanted in connection to a fatal shooting that left local resident Charles Pugh dead in Harford County. At approximately 10:10 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 19, members of the Harford County Sheriff’s Office were called to the 1700 block of Crimson Tree Way in Edgewood, where there was a reported shooting, officials said. Upon arrival, they located Pugh, who had been struck by at least one gunshot wound, according to the sheriff’s…
Papa John's Employee In Maryland Attacked Over Mistaken Order: Reports Papa John's Employee In Maryland Attacked Over Mistaken Order: Reports
Papa John's Employee In Maryland Attacked Over Mistaken Order: Reports Now, that's a spicy meatball. An incensed customer at a Maryland Papa John’s pizza shop is facing an assault charge after he was stabbed by a store employee defending himself during a potentially volatile incident, according to multiple reports. Members of the Harford County Sheriff's Office responded to the eatery in the 1000 block of Woodbridge Center Way after receiving a report about a dispute over pizza and toppings, officials said. The incident began late on Wednesday, Aug. 17. According to reports, upon arrival, sheriff’s deputies found Edgewood resident Herbert Harris, 40, inside …
Bomb Squad Disposes Of Multiple Explosive Devices On Same Day In Maryland Bomb Squad Disposes Of Multiple Explosive Devices On Same Day In Maryland
Bomb Squad Disposes Of Multiple Explosive Devices On Same Day In Maryland Some Maryland residents avoided potential disaster after multiple explosive devices were uncovered by a Harford County homeowner doing yard work. Shortly after noon on Wednesday, Aug. 17, a resident in the 3700 block of Any Road was mowing his lawn when he uncovered three suspicious items believed to be improvised explosive devices, authorities said. A team of bomb technicians from the Office of the State Fire Marshal responded to the scene after being contacted by the Harford County Sheriff’s Office, which shut down the area of Route 543 and Taylor Road as they investigated. “After exam…
Potentially Explosive Device Dug Up In Maryland Yard Deemed 'Inert,' Sheriff Says Potentially Explosive Device Dug Up In Maryland Yard Deemed 'Inert,' Sheriff Says
Potentially Explosive Device Dug Up In Maryland Yard Deemed 'Inert,' Sheriff Says Alarms were sounded in the heads of some officials in Maryland when a suspicious device believed to be explosive in nature was uncovered after it was buried in a Harford County yard. The Harford County Sheriff's Office issued an alert on Wednesday, Aug. 17 advising that deputies responded to a residence in the 3700 block of Any Road after a homeowner reportedly found the suspicious device. Deputies responded to the screen and secured the area, according to a spokesperson for the sheriff’s office, while officers with the State Fire Marshal were called to secure the device. “At this time, th…
Teen Charged With Assault Amid Investigation Into Shots Fired At Maryland Pool: Sheriff Teen Charged With Assault Amid Investigation Into Shots Fired At Maryland Pool: Sheriff
Teen Charged With Assault Amid Investigation Into Shots Fired At Maryland Pool: Sheriff Some Maryland residents enjoying the recent spell of cooler weather in the region got a scare on Monday night when gunshots seemingly rang out at the Fountain Green Swim Club in Harford County. Members of the Harford County Sheriff's Office were called to the Bel Air pool at approximately 9:15 p.m. on Monday, Aug. 15, where there were reports of shots fired. Instead, the investigation determined that no shots were ever fired, no weapon was used or evident at the pool, and instead, the sound of gunshots was played over a speaker, causing concern. It is unclear what led to the sound of gun…
Alert Issued For Teen Reported Missing For Days In Maryland Alert Issued For Teen Reported Missing For Days In Maryland
Alert Issued For Teen Reported Missing For Days In Maryland Concerns are mounting for friends and family of a teenage girl who has been missing for several days in Maryland. The Harford County Sheriff’s Office issued an alert as they attempt to track down 16-year-old Haylee Addair, who has been missing since approximately 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 9 in Kingsville. According to investigators, Addair was last seen wearing a black Ron Jon sweatshirt on Valleybrook Drive on the day she went missing. Addair was described as being approximately 5-foot-8, weighing an estimated 135 pounds. Anyone with information regarding Addair or her whereabouts has b…