CRIME & SAFETY
Shoplifters sought after stealing from Walmart in Harford County
ABINGDON, MD—The Harford County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help in locating two people wanted for stealing multiple items from a local Walmart. Officers say at just after 6 p.m. on November 30, 2023, two suspects went into the Walmart located in the 400 block of Constant Friendship Blvd. in Abingdon and placed multiple items in their cart before leaving without paying.
Driver sentenced to 18 months in I-695 crash that killed six construction workers
BALTIMORE -- A driver convicted of manslaughter in a high-speed crash that killed six construction workers on I-695 last year in Baltimore County was sentenced to 18 months in prison Thursday. Melachi Brown, 21, pleaded guilty in January to six felony manslaughter counts as part of a plea deal in the crash, which happened on March 22 near I-70 and Security Square Boulevard. Brown was sentenced to 10 years with all but three months suspended for each count. Each count will be served consecutively for a total of 18 months in prison. Brown will be on supervised probation for three years after his release from...
Video shows moment when Baltimore's Key Bridge collapses
Watch video of the bridge collapse in the player above. Two people were pulled from the Patapsco River, Baltimore City Fire Department Chief James Wallace said. One person wasn’t injured and the other was taken to a local trauma center in "very serious condition." Rescuers are searching for multiple...
Middle River woman arrested on drug charges
Over the weekend, two individuals from the area were arrested on multiple felony drug offenses, including dealing cocaine, methamphetamine and marijuana, the La Porte County Sheriff’s Office (Indiana) announced March 22. The pair — Chelsea Hahn of Middle River and Sadiq Heyward of Baltimore City — were driving along an Indiana toll road when they were stopped, and later taken into custody, by authorities after illegal substances were discovered. On...
Dive Operations, Vehicle Recovery Paused At Key Bridge Due To Hazardous Conditions: Officials
The US Coast Guard issued an update on Thursday afternoon after dive operations and vehicle recovery efforts were temporarily paused due to the hazardous conditions caused by the wreckage and debris. According to the Baltimore County Police Department, the agency remains on the water to help secure the area around...
Repeat Offender Gets Prison Term Five Times Maryland Sentencing Guideline: State's Attorney
William Quinton Yourman, 34, was sentenced to 46 years in prison, with all but 40 suspended after being found guilty earlier this year by a jury on multiple charges for illegal possession of weapons. According to officials, prosecutors "argued that the facts surrounding the case, (Yourman's) violent tendencies, and the...
Police searching for missing teen last seen in White Marsh area
Police searching for missing teen last seen in White Marsh area. WHITE MARSH, MD—Police in Baltimore County are searching for a missing teen. Jordyn Sheets, 17, is 5’09” tall, weighs 140 pounds, has dark purple hair, wears blue glasses, and has her septum pierced. She was last...
Water temperatures could complicate rescue efforts after Baltimore's Key Bridge collapse
BALTIMORE — The Francis Scott Key Bridge collapsed in Baltimore early Tuesday morning. A cargo ship reportedly struck the bridge, causing it to collapse. Initial emergency calls reported at least seven people were in the water. Authorities are conducting a search and rescue mission for survivors, but frigid water temperatures could complicate those efforts.
Vehicle Slams Through Pikesville Home, Trapping Driver
The crash was reported on Mary Carroll Ct. off of Howard Square Drive in Pikesville around 5:15 p.m. March 26. The Baltimore County Fire Department responded and had extricated the trapped driver around 5:30 p.m. The driver suffered minor injuries, the department added. Daily Voice has reached out for additional...
Three-vehicle crash in Fallston leaves 2 injured
FALLSTON, MD—Crews responded to a crash in the Fallston area on Tuesday morning. The motor vehicle accident was reported on MD 152 at Connolly Road. Three vehicle were involved in the crash and two individuals were transported to local hospitals, according to the Fallston Volunteer Fire & Ambulance Co. There has been no update on their condition.
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