Nearly one year after Sheriff Jesse Bane announced a summer initiative aimed at curbing violent crime in Edgewood, members of his agency again appeared before local residents Thursday night to detail new plans following a spate of recent violence in the Windsor Valley neighborhood. Approximately 35 people attended the meeting of the Edgewood Community Council, […]
Edward Hopkins Named Harford County Sheriff’s Office Chief Deputy
From the Harford County Sheriff’s Office: May 13, 2014, Bel Air, MD – Tonight, at the Harford County Council Meeting, Sheriff L. Jesse Bane announced that Edward Hopkins has been appointed to serve the Harford County Sheriff’s Office as Chief Deputy beginning July 1, 2014. In his address, the Sheriff introduced Mr. Hopkins to the […]
Harford County Sheriff’s Office “Eagle One” Helicopter Begins Operations
From the Harford County Sheriff’s Office: [April 17, 2014, Harford County, MD] — Sheriff L. Jesse Bane has announced the Harford County Sheriff’s Office Aviation Unit became operational today with Eagle One and her crew’s inaugural flight taking off at 11:30 a.m. Speaking to the successful launch of the new initiative the Sheriff said, “This […]
Gahler: “I Have Begun to Acquire Information Pertaining to Sheriff Bane’s Helicopter Program”
From Jeffrey R. Gahler: Dear Harford County Readers, A great many Harford County citizens and taxpayers have contacted me recently with questions and comments concerning the newly formed helicopter unit within the Office of the Sheriff. I am impressed with the interest and insight this topic has brought to bear and am determined to learn […]
Former Harford County Sheriff’s Office Sergeant Receives Assistance Following Dagger Article
The Harford County Sheriff’s Office sergeant who suffered a stroke last year and retired from service with the agency this fall will benefit from several new sources of assistance after The Dagger told his story. Former Sgt. Noel Raufaste will receive free sessions of physical therapy at Ultimate Health in Bel Air, a donation arranged […]
Harford County Sheriff’s Office Unveils “Eagle 1” Helicopter, Announces Formation of Aviation Unit
The Harford County Sheriff’s Office on Tuesday officially unveiled its first helicopter and announced the creation of a new aviation unit, which underwent extensive flight training, to support the agency’s law enforcement efforts which will also have an aviation attorney on hand in case any issues or accidents arise. The Bell OH-58 A-Plus, designated “Eagle […]
On 50th Anniversary, Harford County Leaders Reflect on Memories of JFK Assassination
At the moment of impact, a national tragedy burns into memory the otherwise routine affairs of daily life. Recalling the moments before and after the shock connects us to our past selves, both individually and as a nation. On November 22, 1963, President John F. Kennedy was shot and killed as his motorcade traveled the […]
Harford County Sheriff Bane Recognized for Traffic Safety Initiative
From the Harford County Sheriff’s Office: [September 18, 2013, Bel Air, MD] — Harford County Sheriff, L. Jesse Bane, was recently recognized by the Maryland Highway Safety Office for his work as Chairman of the Harford County Traffic Safety Task Force, an initiative established by the Harford County Council for the purpose of identifying resources […]