The blotter is compiled from records of calls for service received by the Harford County Sheriff’s Office. The records are reviewed and prepared for publication by Dagger staff. They do not include records from municipal or state law enforcement agencies. Aberdeen A caller from the 1500 block of South Philadelphia Boulevard reported burglary Friday. A […]
Archives for July 2013
Burbey: “[Harford County Education Association] Did Not Ask the Board of Education to Cut 250 Positions;” Craig Allegation “Has No Merit”
From Ryan Burbey, President – Harford County Education Association: HCEA did not ask the Board of Education to cut 250 positions. I don’t know how Mr. Craig arrived at that number but this allegation has no merit. What we have been saying is, without additional funding, the Board of Education must make the cuts necessary […]
Since 2011, Aberdeen Police Department Special Operations Unit Has Seized 30 Lbs of Marijuana, $90,000 Cash, Multiple Guns and Vehicles
From the Aberdeen Police Department: Over the past several years, the Aberdeen Police Department’s Special Operations Unit has evolved from a uniformed interdiction unit into a covert narcotics investigation unit. Special Operations Unit consists of several detectives who have extensive training in the detection, recognition, and trends of controlled dangerous substances. Additionally, all members of […]
Sen. Mikulski Votes to Roll Back Student Loan Rate Hike to Keep College Affordable for Middle Class Families
From the Office of U.S. Sen. Barbara Mikulski: Senator fights to protect 105,000 Maryland students from federal loan rate doubling Republicans continue opposition which led to automatic doubling of loan rates on July 1, an average increase of $1,000 on new loans WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Barbara A. Mikulski (D-Md.) today voted to support the […]
Harford Executive and Gubernatorial Candidate Craig: Teachers Union Asked Board of Ed to Cut 250 More Jobs to Fund Pay Increase
Part II of The Dagger’s interview with David Craig focuses on a topic raised by the county executive himself, the controversy over county funding for Harford County Public Schools for the fiscal year 2014 – a year that began on July 1. As a reminder, the school board had requested an increase of $22.6 million […]
“Capt’n” Jim McMahan’s Coffee Talk July 8: Summer Concerts and Movies; Liriodendron Open House; Harford County Farm Fair
From Harford County Council Councilman Jim McMahan: JULY 10 WEDNESDAY OPEN AIR CONCERT 7 PM Humbert Amphitheatre Hickory Ave behind Town Hall. ‘SOUNDI NG BRASS” JULY 12 OUTDOOR MOVIES IN BEL AIR. “The Rise of the Guardians” is the feature flick this week. Live Entertainment prior to the Movie at dusk. There is free pop […]
Blum: “I Wish to Thank the Greater Bel Air and Harford County Community for its Response to this Year’s Parade”
From Michael I . Blum, Parade Chairman, Vice President, Bel Air Independence Day Committee, Inc.: To the Editor: On behalf of the Bel Air Independence Day Committee, Inc., I wish to thank the greater Bel Air and Harford County community for its response to this year’s parade. The weather was just beautiful, wasn’t it? A […]
Death of Pylesville Man in Cecil County Ruled Hit-and-Run
From the Maryland State Police: (OAKWOOD, MD) – After completion of the autopsy and through information developed during the continuing investigation, it has been determined the injuries sustained by a Harford County man found dead along Route 1 last Friday are consistent with being struck by a vehicle. Based on evidence observed by doctors at […]
