From Harford County Public Schools: Baltimore Ravens running back Ray Rice made a surprise visit to Bel Air High School Tuesday to show his support for the school’s anti-bullying campaign. His message to the students reinforced meaningful dialogue that took place in the classrooms earlier this morning about bullying, its impact on the school community, […]
Havre de Grace Man Brandished Black Plastic Gun-Like Object Before Being Shot by Police; Deputy’s Name Will Not Be Released
The Havre de Grace man killed by a Harford County Sheriff’s Office deputy at the conclusion of an hours-long standoff Saturday was shot when he brandished a black plastic object he had fashioned into a gun-like shape, police said, but had no actual firearm on his person. Austin F. Jones, 34, of Havre de Grace […]
Abingdon Townhome Severely Damaged in Accidental Fire Sparked by Verizon Worker
An Abingdon townhome sustained significant damage in a Thursday morning fire accidentally ignited by a Verizon worker. The fire was discovered just before 11:30 a.m. Thursday morning by the owner of a home on the 200 block of High Meadow Terrace in Abingdon, according to a release from the Office of the State Fire Marshal. […]
Fire Officials Investigate Joppatowne Dumpster Fire
Investigators are seeking information about a fire which was discovered in a Joppatowne dumpster early Thursday morning. The fire was reported by a neighbor in a metal trash dumpster located on the 300 block of Ellsworth Place in Joppatowne shortly after 5 a.m. Thursday morning, according to a release from the Office of the State […]
Former North Harford High School Classroom Assistant Sentenced to Five Years for Sex Abuse of Student
A former North Harford High School inclusion helper was sentenced to five years in prison with all but one suspended after she pleaded guilty to having sex with a 15-year-old student earlier this year. Amanda K. Miller, 36, of Whiteford was sentenced to serve four months at the Harford County Detention Center beginning Oct. 16, […]
Outbreak of Accidental Fire at Darlington Gas Station Halted by Quick Response of Witness
A fire which broke out at a gas station Saturday evening was extinguished by the quick actions of an onlooker, fire officials said. According to a release from the Office of the State Fire Marshal, the fire occurred at approximately 7:23 p.m. Saturday at the Citgo station on the 3900 block of Conowingo Road in […]
Small Fire at Aberdeen Office Building Under Investigation
Fire officials are investigating a small fire which was found behind an office building at an Aberdeen concrete business. The fire was found by managers of Maryland Portable Concrete on the 1500 block of South Philadelphia Road in Aberdeen when it opened for business Monday morning. The small fire caused minor damage to the rear […]
Former Bel Air High School Inclusion Helper Pleads Guilty to Sex Offense
A former Bel Air High School staff member pleaded guilty Wednesday to two counts of fourth-degree sex abuse in connection with his relationship with a 16-year-old student, with sentencing scheduled for November. Anthony Leon Farris Jr., 24, of the 1000 block of Pirates Court in Edgewood was charged with the sexual abuse of a minor, […]
