Harford County Sheriff Jeffrey Gahler on Wednesday announced a major overhaul to Harford County Sheriff’s Office policies on the handling of domestic violence cases, expansions he said are intended to prevent escalation of domestic altercations into violent incidents. While the new policies were officially announced this week, deputies have been working under a version of […]
Small Fire in Abandoned Abingdon Trailer Under Investigation
Fire officials are investigating a small fire which damaged an abandoned Abingdon trailer home Sunday afternoon. A passerby reported seeing smoke coming from the trailer, located in the 2800 block of Philadelphia Road, shortly before 4 p.m. Sunday, according to a release from the Office of the State Fire Marshal. A total of 35 firefighters […]
Vacant Edgewood Townhome Damaged in Accidental Fire
A vacant Edgewood townhome sustained serious damage in an accidental fire Tuesday morning, according to fire officials. The blaze was reported by a neighbor in the basement of a two-story townhome in the 1000 block of Agate Court in Edgewood at approximately 5:19 a.m. Tuesday, according to a release from the Office of the State […]
Two-Alarm Fire Among Scrap Vehicles at Havre de Grace Residence Under Investigation
A two-alarm fire which broke out among scrap vehicles and junked items on a Havre de Grace property Saturday evening remains under investigation, fire officials said. The fire was reported by a passerby in the 4000 block of Gravel Hill Road in Havre de Grace just after 5 p.m. Saturday, according to a release from […]
Man Sustains Serious Burns to Hands in Abingdon Fire Pit Accident
A man sustained severe burns to both hands after accidentally falling into a fire pit at an Abingdon residence early Saturday morning, fire officials said. The injury occurred at approximately 2:14 a.m. Saturday in the 3100 block of Thornapple Court in Abingdon, according to a release from the Office of the State Fire Marshal. 32-year-old […]
Cat Rescued from Joppa Townhome Fire
A cat was rescued from an accidental fire which broke out in a Joppa townhome Friday afternoon. The fire was reported just after 3 p.m. in the living room of a townhome in the 1200 block of Plaza Circle in Joppa, according to a release from the Office of the State Fire Marshal. A total […]
Accidental Fire Damages Bel Air Church
An accidental fire damaged a Bel Air-area church Wednesday night, according to fire officials. The fire was reported by an automated alarm in the stairwell of Clarks United Methodist Church in the 2000 block of Kalmia Road shortly after 8:15 p.m. Wednesday, according to a statement from the Office of the State Fire Marshal. A […]
UPDATE: Rumored Bel Air Protest Connected to Freddie Gray Case Called “Not Credible” by Police
Local law enforcement agencies on Tuesday monitored rumors of a protest connected to the Freddie Gray case which would take place in Bel Air later this week–but by Tuesday evening at least one agency said those rumors were not credible. The Bel Air Police Department appeared to confirm in a Facebook post Tuesday afternoon that […]
