The owners of Decker’s Liquors in Bel Air were charged by federal authorities Monday in connection with a cigarette and alcohol case which has swept across the state. Amrik S. Melhi, 51, and his wife Ravinder K. Melhi, 49, both of Clarksville, Md. were among nine individuals charged with a bevy of offenses in […]
Two Blazes Break Out at Bel Air Home Depot; Forest Hill Home
Two fires kept emergency responders busy Saturday, as an individual started a small blaze at the Home Depot store in Bel Air, and another broke out in the shed of a Forest Hill home. At approximately 5:15 p.m. Saturday, an unknown subject used store materials to ignite a small fire at the Home Depot store on Marketplace […]
Bane, Jacobs, Lisanti and Glass Claim Victory in Close Races; Craig Re-Elected
Several close local races highlighted Tuesday’s general election, with state senate and delegation and the Harford County Sheriff’s races all seperated by just a few percentage points. Sheriff Jesse Bane narrowly defeated Republican challenger Jeff Gahler in a close battle. The two went back and forth throughout the early returns, with Gahler claiming a brief, slim margin of […]
On Election Eve, Harford Sheriff’s Office Major Forwood Charged in Theft Scheme (UPDATED)
Major Mark Forwood, the Harford County Sheriff’s Office’s chief investigator, has been charged with involvement in a theft scheme dating back to November 2009, as well as misconduct in office. Forwood was charged with a felony count of undertaking a theft scheme in the amount of $1,000 to under $10,000 dating from Nov. 14, 2009 to April […]
“America’s Most Wanted” in Bel Air to Profile Maxey Murder Case
The long-running show “America’s Most Wanted” is in Bel Air this week to profile the July murder of Derrick Maxey, and assist in the search for his suspected killer, Rakin Muhammad, who remains at large. A crew from the show was present in town on Monday to film interviews with members of the Bel Air […]
Harford Sheriff Bane and Opponent Gahler Spar Over Forwood Investigation
The fate of one of Sheriff Jesse Bane’s top lieutenants, who may face charges for undisclosed offenses, has become a late-election season political football as challenger Jeff Gahler has accused Bane of delaying the investigation for political gain. Major Mark Forwood, the head of the Harford County Sheriff’s Office’s criminal investigations unit and a hand-picked […]
Harford Community College to Host Transfer Student Fair
From Harford Community College: Harford Community College will host transfer representatives from area colleges and universities on Thursday, October 28, in the Student Center. Representatives from the institutions will meet with prospective transfer students in HCC’s Student Center from 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Approximately 35 schools will be in attendance. Institutions that are scheduled […]
Harford Schools Responds to Bel Air High Hazing; Parents Could Still Press Charges
No charges have been filed in an alleged hazing incident which took place between members of Bel Air High School’s junior varsity football team earlier this month, while school system officials said the perpetrators have faced disciplinary action. The incident came to light after the parent of a student not directly involved went public with […]
