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 […]
Harford Community College President Resigns
From Harford Community College: Reverend Cordell E. Hunter, Sr., chair of the Board of Trustees of Harford Community College, announced that Dr. Dianna G. Phillips has resigned as president of Harford Community College, effective February 10, 2020. The Board has named Dr. Jacqueline Jackson as interim president while a national search is conducted to identify […]
Havre de Grace City Council Considers Support of Medical Cannabis for Students in Need
From the City of Havre de Grace: By the authority granted in section 28 of the City Charter, Mayor William T. Martin has called a special meeting of the Havre de Grace City Council. The meeting will be held on Wednesday, February 12, 2020, at 6 p.m. in the City Council Chambers, located at 711 […]
Bel Air Police Chief Administrative Leave Continued Pending Investigations
From the Town of Bel Air: Police Chief Administrative Leave Continued Pending Investigations The Bel Air Board of Town Commissioners met in an emergency closed session meeting today, February 6, 2020, to discuss the status of Police Chief Charles A. Moore Jr., following the February 4, 2020 hearing held by the Circuit Court for Harford […]
Traffic Stop Leads to Arrest of Armed Robbery Suspect in Edgewood
From Maryland State Police: Maryland State Police arrested an armed robbery suspect following a traffic stop Wednesday in Harford County. The suspect, Lavonta Graham, 27, of Baltimore, Maryland, was initially charged with possession with intent to distribute marijuana following the traffic stop. A warrant check conducted by troopers discovered that Graham was wanted for armed […]
Van Hollen and Harris React to Senate Vote in Articles of Impeachment
From U.S. Sen. Chris Van Hollen: Van Hollen Statement on Impeachment Vote WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Senator Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.) released the following statement regarding the Senate vote on the articles of impeachment: “It is the constitutional obligation of each senator to weigh the evidence before us and render a final verdict on the […]