From the office of Sen. J.B. Jennings: In a letter sent to members of the Maryland State Legislature, Senator J.B. Jennings urged his colleagues to encourage High School Principals in their district to host a CIPP Trauma Prevention assembly focused on the consequences of distracted and impaired driving. “The leading cause of injury or death […]
Maryland State Police, Bel Air Police Department Arrest Four Suspected Impaired Drivers at Early Friday Checkpoint
From the Maryland State Police, Bel Air Barrack: The Maryland State Police Bel Air Barrack and the Bel Air Police Department held a sobriety checkpoint which netted the arrests of four suspected impaired motorists. The arrests stemmed from operation “Checkpoint Strikeforce” which was conducted on E/B MD Rt. 22 @ Bynum Park, Harford County. The […]
Harford County Sheriff’s Office Cautions Drivers on Safety as Students Return to School
From the Harford County Sheriff’s Office: [August 22, 2013, Harford County, MD] — Another school year is upon us and Sheriff’s deputies say it serves to remind each of us of the additional safety concerns, we must take as drivers, to reduce the risk of injury to school children. Although children have been outside playing […]
State Highway Administration Warns Motorists of “Clipper-Snow Storm” Expected Friday Afternoon
From the Maryland State Highway Administration: (January 24, 2013) – The Maryland State Highway Administration (SHA) is reminding motorists to prepare now for a possible afternoon clipper-snow storm during tomorrow’s afternoon/evening commute. The latest forecast models are suggesting that the afternoon commute may be affected by a fast moving storm that could produce several inches […]
Maryland State Police to Focus on Cell Phone, Texting Violations During Holiday Season
From the Maryland State Police, Bel Air Barrack: (BEL AIR, MD) – After investigating 11 fatal traffic crashes resulting in the deaths of 16 people so far this year, Maryland state troopers at the Bel Air Barrack are reminding motorists that increased distractions during the holiday season increase the danger caused by drivers who text […]
98 Rock DJ Charged in Abingdon DUI Crash Had Recent History of Traffic Violations
The drunk driving crash involving a local radio host Sunday in Abingdon was the culmination of several years of traffic violations, including a previous charge against him of driving under the influence of alcohol and a speeding incident which resulted in a crash. Stephen G. Smith, 48, of Bel Air was charged with driving under […]
Sen. Jacobs: Unresolved End of Session Issues Include Budget, Expanded Gambling Plan, Drugged Driving
From Sen. Nancy Jacobs: Saturday, April 7, 2012 Lawmakers are meeting today, Saturday, to try and address all the legislation still pending as the Monday midnight deadline looms for the 2012 General Assembly. We still don’t have a state budget and this morning the budget Conference Committee canceled a planned morning meeting. There is a […]
Operation “Don’t Press Your Luck” – Drive Safely this St. Patrick’s Day Weekend
From Maryland State Police: The Maryland State Police, Bel Air Barrack will be implementing operation “Don’t Press Your Luck” throughout the Saint Patrick’s Day weekend. This initiative will focus on speeding, reckless driving, following too closely, failure to wear seatbelts, and most importantly, operating under the influence of alcohol and/ or drugs. We want to […]
