An unattended candle may be to blame for a fire that spread through an Abingdon townhouse Wednesday afternoon, causing tens of thousands of dollars in damage and possibly claiming the life of a family pet. Just after 2:30 p.m. on Wednesday, emergency personnel were dispatched to the 3400 block of Tree Frog Court in Abingdon […]
Occupants Escape, Cats Perish in Jarrettsville House Fire
A Jarrettsville couple were able to escape through the basement after the house in which they resided caught fire early Tuesday morning, but a number of pets living in the home were not as fortunate. Just before 3 a.m. Tuesday morning, emergency personnel were dispatched to the 3900 block of Norrisville Road in Jarrettsville for […]
Coiled Extension Cord Sparks Fire in Edgewood Home
An extension cord coiled beneath a mattress is being blamed as the cause of a fire that caused an estimated $20,000 in damage to an Edgewood home on Monday. Just after midnight on Monday, emergency personnel were dispatched to the 600 block of Pier Drive in Edgewood for a reported dwelling fire in a two-story, […]
Registered Sex Offender Charged in Aberdeen Rape
From the Aberdeen Police Department: The Aberdeen Police Department charged Aaron Swanson, 19, a Tier III registered sex offender, with rape and other sex offenses after investigating a complaint made on December 1st. On November 30th, it was reported that a female was physically and sexually assaulted by Swanson in a vehicle parked in the […]
Aberdeen Police Use Foot Patrols at Amtrak as a Crime Deterrent
From the Aberdeen Police Department: In a continued effort to address community concerns related to the Amtrak Train Station, the Aberdeen Police Department has been conducting numerous foot patrols and enforcement initiatives to provide more visibility and to engage commuters and travelers who utilize the Aberdeen Amtrak Station. The location of the Amtrak Station makes […]
Woman Injured in Domestic Altercation in Aberdeen; Boyfriend Charged
From the Aberdeen Police Department: On Saturday, November 19, 2016, at approximately 9:00 AM, the Aberdeen Police Department responded to an apartment the 300 block of Stevens Circle in reference to a domestic dispute. Upon arrival responding officers could hear an intense verbal altercation from inside the residence. A female opened the apartment door and […]
State Police to Conduct Thanksgiving Holiday Sobriety Checkpoint in Bel Air
From Maryland State Police: On Wednesday, November 23, 2016 the Maryland State Police Bel Air Barrack will be conducting a sobriety checkpoint in Harford County. The goal will be to locate impaired drivers and to promote public awareness of the dangers of impaired driving. There will also be additional Troopers on DUI saturation patrols Wednesday […]
Couple Sustain Burns after Breaking into Carsins Run Mobile Home; Accidentally Starting Fire
A man and woman were transported to regional hospitals Sunday morning to treat burn injuries they suffered after allegedly breaking into a Carsins Run mobile home and inadvertently setting it on fire. Just after 8 a.m. on Sunday morning, emergency personnel were dispatched to the 1900 block of Carsins Run Road in Aberdeen for the […]
