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Crime & Emergencies in ...
A phoned-in bomb threat put Pikesville's Beth Tfiloh on lockdown last Wednesday; police swept the campus and found no explosives.
A 15-year-old was arrested after two attempted armed carjackings in Baltimore; police recovered a BB gun and detectives are seeking additional suspects.
A Lutherville-Timonium man was indicted on kingpin and distribution charges after police recovered more than 130 pounds of marijuana in a mid‑March search.
Annapolis police are investigating after a man's body was found beneath the College Creek Bridge near the U.S. Naval Academy on Monday.
Community & Society in ...
Meals on Wheels of Central Maryland will open a cooking and packaging hub at Edmondson Village Shopping Center as part of the center’s $40M renovation, officials say.
Politics & Govt in ...
Baltimore County has begun construction on a $32M replacement for the Wilkens precinct in Catonsville. The two‑story, 34,000‑sq‑ft station adds community space and upgraded security.
A Westminster garage blaze gutted two attached garages and destroyed 11 classic cars worth about $500,000. The Maryland State Fire Marshal is investigating.
Crews fought a two-alarm residential blaze Sunday in the 2400 block of Linden Avenue; officials said details on injuries and cause were not yet available.
A 20-year-old was grazed by gunfire on Light Street near Federal Hill; Southern District detectives are investigating and asking for tips.
A morning house fire in northeast Baltimore left one person dead; authorities say the cause is under investigation.
Weather & Environment in ...
Gusty northwest winds and very low humidity raise wildfire spread risk in Baltimore on March 28. Avoid open burning and expect gusty afternoon conditions.
U.S. Marshals are searching for William John Shaeffer, convicted in a 2002 rape, after alleged 2025 supervised‑release violations triggered a federal warrant.
Showers and gusty north winds hit Baltimore Friday; temps drop into the 40s with a chilly Saturday. Boaters should expect rough harbor conditions.
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