From the Maryland State Fire Marshal’s Office: A team of Deputy State Fire Marshals along with agents from the Federal Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives have determined the most probable cause of the fire at Anderson’s Hardware to be a result of an electrical fault or failure of enclosed wiring. The property, located […]
Archives for July 2013
Dagger Blotter June 14-16: Customer Robbed in Wegman’s Restroom; Person Inside Donation Box in Bel Air; Bicycle Found in Aberdeen Compost Pile
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 area of Pritchard Avenue and Roosevelt Avenue reported a foot […]
The Harford Center Seeks Highly Qualified Candidates to Apply for Executive Director Position
From Harford County government: The Board of Directors of The Harford Center is seeking highly qualified candidates to apply for an Executive Director position. The Harford Center is a Day Habilitation Program located near Havre de Grace Maryland that serves adults with disabilities. Currently, The Harford Center serves 119 individuals and is looking to expand […]
Harford County Commission on Disabilities Accepting Nominations for Annual Awards
From Harford County government: The Harford County Commission on Disabilities’ Employment Committee is now accepting nominations for awards to be presented at its Annual Awards Luncheon marking Disability Employment Awareness Month in October. The luncheon will be held on Thursday, October 24, 2013 at noon at the Maryland Golf and Country Clubs in Bel Air. […]
Del. Glass: “I Hope to Carry on Senator Jacob’s Legacy, and I Am Thankful for the Chance to Continue Her Fights”
From Del. Glen Glass: Dear Editor, I was surprised by the recent announcement from my Senator, the Honorable Nancy Jacobs, that after 20 years of dedicated service to the citizens of Harford County, she would not be seeking re-election for another term. I am proud to have had her as my representative in Annapolis, and […]
Bel Air Elementary 5th Grader Receives Gold 911 Award; Youth Receives Award for Summoning Help for His Grandfather
From Harford County government: The Harford County Department of Emergency Services (DES) recently presented 10 year-old Jack Marshall Dempsey with a Gold 911 award in recognition of his efforts to save the life of his grandfather. On the morning of April 1, 2013, Jack Dempsey found his grandfather, Alfred “Ted” Marshall” slumped in a chair. […]
Community Foundation of Harford County Awards More than $3,000 in Mini-Grants
From the Community Foundation of Harford County: Community Foundation of Harford County, through its various funds, has awarded nearly $3,300 in mini-grants to nonprofits in the community. The Ann K. Gaumond Fund awarded $500 to SARC for the purchase of a sand table and supplies for a counseling program for children. Christian Childcare Center of […]
Harford County Sheriff’s Office Deputy Indicted on Felony Assault Charge, Two Misdemeanors in April Incident
Harford County Sheriff’s Office Deputy First Class Christopher Behles started the day Tuesday in court for a hearing on a single misdemeanor charge of reckless endangerment, stemming from an April incident in which he fired his service weapon at a fleeing suspect’s vehicle. By the end of the day he had been indicted by a […]