From the Harford County Sheriff’s Office and Maryland State Police: Throughout the holiday season, it is easy to feel rushed. Too often, we let day-to-day activities interfere with our focus when we are driving, but when you add the hustle and bustle of the busy holiday season, driving without distraction can be even more challenging. […]
28th Year of Christmas Giving Underway with the Harford County Sheriff’s Office Annual Christmas Drive
From the Harford County Sheriff’s Office: The Harford County Sheriff’s Office Annual Christmas Drive is underway for the 28th year. This year’s drive is being chaired by Captain Steve Thomas and Lauren Brooks. The Harford County Sheriff’s Office has been committed to helping families during the holiday season for more than a quarter of a […]
Been Caught Stealing: How News Broke on a Dagger Reporter
One day earlier this week, I was an alleged felon. Let me back up. You may have noticed that the new, improved Dagger site includes small mug shots of all our staff writers, I guess so you’re able to cross the street or duck into a store if you see us heading your way. My […]
Holden: “Why is it Always the Sheriff’s Department that Gets the Most Discontent Splattered All Over the Pages in the Press?”
From Todd Holden: Dear Editor This time of year brings out the worst in some folks, arguing and slamming candidates running for office. Why is it always the Sheriff’s Department that gets the most discontent splattered all over the pages in the press? Beneath all the attacks and innuendoes there is the truth and the […]
Harford County Deputy Sheriff’s Union Endorses Bane; All Incumbents Except Guthrie
The Harford County Deputy Sheriff’s Union: The Harford County Deputy Sheriff’s Union has voted to endorse David Craig for Harford County Executive, Jesse Bane for Sheriff and Billy Boniface for Council President. “In the face of the tightest government budgets in years, County Executive Craig, Sheriff Jesse Bane and Council President Boniface used smart, conservative […]
Harford Sheriff’s Office Visiting Communities this October for Crime Prevention Month
From the Harford County Sheriff’s Office: October is Crime Prevention Month and Sheriff L. Jesse Bane has challenged the entire community to make crime prevention a priority. “This is a great month to pay tribute to law enforcement and the many people who have taken personal responsibility for their neighborhoods and community organizations that work […]
UPDATE: Arrest Made in Edgewood’s Yorkshire Drive Double Shooting
From the Harford County Sheriff’s Office: On Sunday, July 11, 2010 at approximately 5:20 p.m., the Harford County Emergency Operations Center received a 911 call indicating that someone had been shot in the first block of Yorkshire Drive in Edgewood, MD. Harford County Sheriff’s Office deputies quickly arrived on the scene. As they entered Yorkshire […]
Arrest Made In Murder of 71-Year-Old Edgewood Man
From the Harford County Sheriff’s Office: On Tuesday, June 8, 2010, Quintin Everett Demby, 46, of no fixed address was taken into custody in connection with the homicide of Joseph Carpientieri, 71, of Edgewood, MD that occurred on Sunday, May 2, 2010. Demby’s charges include murder in the first and second degree, assault in the […]