Baltimore County, two police officers face wrongful death lawsuit in 2019 killing of man in Hunt Valley
Prosecutors say Jamaal Taylor ”was out of control and randomly stabbing people” when police arrived on scene.
6/16/22—A Baltimore County police car sits outside of the Public Safety Building and Police Department in Towson.
Banner political notes: Help for renters; Towson U protest; grabbing a cold one
Baltimore is committing more money to help residents facing eviction following pressure from housing advocates and news coverage.
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Baltimore County dispatcher, fiancé charged with dozens of sex offenses involving children
Baltimore County police allege that Conda and Prunty sexually abused at least seven children between 6- and 15-years-old — and then seemingly sought to intimidate and abduct them after they reported the abuse.
6/16/22—A Baltimore County police car sits outside of the Public Safety Building and Police Department in Towson.
Mount Airy couple denied bail after husband arrested with ‘destructive device’ at Baltimore County school
Pine Grove Elementary School was evacuated after an explosive device was found in a car in the parking lot on Tuesday, according to a law enforcement source with knowledge of the incident.
6/16/22—A Baltimore County police car sits outside of the Public Safety Building and Police Department in Towson.
Baltimore County police internally investigating force used in chaotic Woodlawn arrest caught on video
Two police officers involved in a physical altercation during an arrest Monday near Woodlawn High School are still performing patrol duties as Internal Affairs performs routine investigation.
6/16/22—A Baltimore County police car sits outside of the Public Safety Building and Police Department in Towson.
Baltimore County Council approves pay raises for county executive, council members, top official
Salaries for the Baltimore county executive, County Council members and the county’s head administrator will boost by roughly 10% after a Tuesday night vote.
Baltimore County Councilman David Marks, a Republican, and Democratic council chair Julian Jones stand in the County Council chambers before a budget announcement in April 2022.
Settlement reached between Baltimore County prosecutors and woman who alleged constitutional rights violations in sexual assault case involving UMBC baseball players
The Baltimore County prosecutors’ office and police department have agreed to settle a 2018 lawsuit over allegations they violated the First Amendment rights of a woman they tried to stop from filing criminal charges against the men she said sexually assaulted her.
6/16/22—Exterior of the Baltimore County Courts Building in Towson.
Baltimore County councilwoman withdraws bill experts said would violate environment protection laws
Introduced by Democratic Councilwoman Cathy Bevins, the controversial bill would enable waterfront developers to build “up to the edge of the water" without mitigation requirements.
An aerial image shows Tiki Lee's, a bar and restaurant situated on the Back River in Sparrows Point, Maryland.
Sign-stealing charge against GOP Baltimore County executive nominee Pat McDonough dismissed
Baltimore County State’s Attorney Scott Shellenberger said the case was dropped “at the request of the victim.”
Campaign signs line the road leading to Arbutus Recreation Center, an early voting location in Baltimore County.
Former detective indicted on 21 charges of child sex abuse connected to wife’s Baltimore County day care
The State’s Attorney Office previously charged James Weems with 13 counts related to three children, including two counts of third-degree sex offense, three counts of second-degree assault and one count of displaying obscene material to a minor, before the case was passed to a grand jury.
The exterior of Lil Kids Kastle daycare Center in Owings Mills.
Attorney general opinion: ‘Significant possibility’ Baltimore County bill would violate Maryland environmental rules
The Maryland attorney general's office says it "seems clear" that a Baltimore County bill to exempt waterfront business owners from some Chesapeake Bay protection regulations violates state law.
A waterfront bar in Baltimore County. Such businesses could be exempt from state environmental restrictions if they want to build or expand under a bill being considered by Baltimore County Council.
Defunct coal-fired plant towers to be ‘imploded’; Baltimore County weighs proposal to replace with almost 300 townhomes
The planned destruction will remove the last remaining structures at the defunct Charles P. Crane Generating Station, and comes as Baltimore County planners are weighing a request by property owner Forsite Development Inc. to extend public water lines to the property.
Implosion of a defunct coal plant on Friday, August 19. Footage courtesy of our partner WJZ.
Baltimore County exec shoots down school board request to tap $50M surplus for pay raises
The money would cover raises for just one year, and the school system would need to scrounge up millions more within its existing budget to sustain the higher pay in subsequent years without added cost to taxpayers.
Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski Jr. announces his budget proposal in the County Council chambers April 2022.
Baltimore County bill would exempt waterfront businesses from Maryland environmental rules
Restaurant owners who want to build on or expand their waterfront properties in Baltimore County could soon be exempt from state waterway protection regulations, per legislation under the County Council's consideration. A nonprofit dedicated to improving the Chesapeake Bay's health says the bill violates Maryland law.
6/16/22—A sign reading “Baltimore County Maryland” hangs on the wall inside the historic Baltimore County Courthouse in Towson, the center of county government.
Raises for Baltimore county executive, council and top official proposed
The Baltimore County Council is due to vote this month on legislation that would hike the salaries of the county executive, council members and the county’s head administrator by around 10% and do away with pension limits for council members.
Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski Jr. announces his budget proposal in the County Council chambers April 2022.
Baltimore County Executive Olszewski’s chief of staff resigns, marking second high-level departure in a month
Patrick Murray's departure follows that of Deputy County Administrative Officer Drew Vetter.
Patrick H. Murray, chief of staff for Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski Jr., has resigned from his position and will be replaced Sept. 15.
Plan for affordable housing at Red Maple Place in East Towson can move forward, judge rules
A circuit court judge in Baltimore County has given the green light to a controversial project in East Towson, overruling a 2021 vote by the Baltimore County Board of Appeals blocking the affordable housing development.
A rendering shows Homes for American's plan for Red Maple Place, an apartment building on Joppa Road that would have 50 affordably priced units and six market-rent units. A Circuit Court judge has given a green light to the controversial proposal.
Shellenberger wins Democratic primary for Baltimore County state’s attorney
With all ballots counted, the four-term incumbent held a 2,115 vote margin over challenger Robbie Leonard.
Robbie Leonard and Scott Shellenberger, candidates for Baltimore County State's Attorney.
Shellenberger closes in on win in Democratic primary for Baltimore County State’s Attorney
Shellenberger remains on track to secure the Democratic nomination for chief prosecutor after Wednesday’s ballot canvass extended his margin over Leonard.
Robbie Leonard and Scott Shellenberger, candidates for Baltimore County State's Attorney.
Towson activist, state delegate declared Democratic primary winners for open Baltimore County Council seats
Victories have been declared and losses conceded in Democratic primaries for the two open Baltimore County Council seats for Towson and Rosedale and Catonsville.
Democrat Mike Ertel, 56, prevailed in the primary to represent Towson, Rosedale and Middle River on the Baltimore County Council.
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