The Harford County Sheriff’s Office on Tuesday officially unveiled its first helicopter and announced the creation of a new aviation unit, which underwent extensive flight training, to support the agency’s law enforcement efforts which will also have an aviation attorney on hand in case any issues or accidents arise. The Bell OH-58 A-Plus, designated “Eagle […]
Announcement of Harford County Sheriff’s Office Aviation Unit Set for Tuesday
The Harford County Sheriff’s Office is set to announce the formation of an Aviation Unit and the acquisition of its first helicopter unit next week. The announcement will come at a news conference Tuesday at the Forest Hill Airpark, Sheriff’s Office spokeswoman Cristie Kahler said. According to a flyer sent out by the Sheriff’s Office, […]
Aberdeen Business Damaged in Monday Afternoon Fire
An Aberdeen masonry business sustained approximately $50,000 in damage following a Monday afternoon blaze, fire officials said. The fire was reported at approximately 1 p.m. in a building at Hadry Masonry, located in the 700 block of West Bel Air Avenue in Aberdeen, by a passing patron of another business. According to a release from […]
Photos Released of Suspect Sought in Rock Spring Burglary, Armed Robbery
Harford County Sheriff’s Office investigators are seeking a suspect they said is wanted for a pair of crimes in the Rock Spring area earlier this week. According to police, the man pictured is wanted for the burglary of the Spenceola Farms Community Center on Wednesday. A resident of the development on their way to use […]
On Road to Recovery After Stroke, Former Deputy Hopes for Return to Harford County Sheriff’s Office
Noel Raufaste is stuck. He’s trying to remember the name of a supervisor whom he worked for months ago when he returned to light duty with the Harford County Sheriff’s Office after suffering a major stroke. Watching him, it’s clear that he knows who he’s talking about, can probably picture the person and has their […]
UPDATED: Bel Air Police Officer Struck by Vehicle While Directing Traffic Around Fire Scene
A Bel Air Police Department officer was seriously injured when they were struck by a vehicle while directing traffic around the scene of a small kitchen fire Wednesday afternoon. According to Harford County Volunteer Fire and EMS Association spokesman Rich Gardiner, the officer, whose identity was not immediately available, was directing traffic in the area […]
Prescription Drug Drop-Off Box Unveiled at Maryland State Police Barracks
Joe Ryan, manager of the Harford County Office of Drug Control Policy, speaks at the unveiling of a prescription drug drop-off box at the Maryland State Police Bel Air Barrack on Wednesday. Harford County residents who need to dispose of unwanted prescription drugs will no longer have to wait for an official Prescription Drug Take-Back […]
Conowingo Man Killed in Route 40 Crash Wednesday Morning
A Conowingo man was killed in a three-car accident on Route 40 in Edgewood Wednesday morning, Maryland State Police said. According to police, the accident occurred at approximately 6:17 a.m. when a commercial dump truck was in a left-hand turn lane waiting to make a left turn from Route 40 onto Westshore Road and was […]