From Harford County government: At a press conference today, County Executive Barry Glassman encouraged the public to stay calm and stay informed following news of a coronavirus case in Harford County. Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan announced on March 8 that one woman, a Harford County resident in her 80s, contracted the virus while traveling overseas […]
Coronavirus in Harford: Woman Tests Positive; County Executive to Hold Press Conference
From the office of the Governor of Maryland: Two additional positive cases of novel coronavirus (COVID-19) have been identified in Maryland. The state now has five total confirmed cases and 62 negative tests for COVID-19. – One woman, a Harford County resident in her 80s, contracted the virus while traveling overseas and is currently hospitalized. […]
Stop Sign Violation Leads to Handgun and Drug Arrest in Aberdeen
From the Aberdeen Police Department: Around 8:00 a.m. on Thursday, March 5, 2020 Officer M. Donnelly of the Aberdeen Police Department stopped a green Volkswagen on Route 40 near W. Bel Air Ave for a stop sign violation. Prior to approaching the car, Officer Donnelly noticed the driver leaning over the passenger seat. When questioned, […]
Harford County Public Schools Updates Parents on Coronavirus
From Harford County Public Schools: This evening, the HCPS community will receive a communication about COVID-19, or the coronavirus. If you have not signed up for emails in your parent portal, the following letter was attached. It has also been posted on www.hcps.org. February 26, 2020 Dear Parents/Guardians: As coverage of the coronavirus outbreak in […]
Shots Fired Call Leads to Arrests for Weapons Violations in Aberdeen
From the Aberdeen Police Department: The Aberdeen Police Department charged three individuals with weapons violations stemming from an investigation that occurred in the unit block of Liberty Street. On February 20, 2020, at approximately 10:59 PM police responded to a report of shots fired in the unit block of Liberty Street. Responding officers met with […]
Bel Air Police Chief Criminal Allegations Dismissed
From the Town of Bel Air: The Bel Air Board of Town Commissioners and Garde Wilson criminal lawyers met in a closed session meeting today, February 19, 2020, to discuss the status of Police Chief Charles A. Moore Jr., following the conclusion of the independent criminal investigation conducted by the Baltimore County Police Department. The […]
Harford Executive Glassman Proposes Phase-in of Kirwan Recommendations in Baltimore City, Raising Teacher Salaries Statewide
From Harford County government: In testimony today before Maryland legislators, Harford County Executive Barry Glassman supported the Kirwan Commission’s goals for education and proposed piloting its entire plan in Baltimore City while continuing its ramp up of teacher salaries statewide. County Executive Glassman’s proposal for Baltimore City would be in years one through five of […]
Harford Sheriff Gahler Opposes Bills to Make Maryland a Sanctuary State
From the Harford County Sheriff’s Office: Today, Harford County Sheriff Jeffrey Gahler, stood with Frederick County Sheriff Chuck Jenkins, Cecil County Sheriff Scott Adams, law enforcement leaders, Angel Families, and representatives from the MD Senate and House of Delegates to oppose to HB 388 and HB 677. Sheriff Gahler remarked, “Sadly, Maryland’s Legislature has introduced […]
