From Maryland State Police: Target and The Maryland State Police will be holding a celebrating event for National Night Out in a combined effort on Tuesday August 5, 2014, between 5:30 pm and 7pm. The event with take place at the Bel Air Target, located at 580 Marketplace Dr, Bel Air, MD 21014. MSP will […]
Responding to Recent Violence, Harford County Sheriff’s Office Outlines Enforcement Plans in Edgewood
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, […]
Harford County Sheriff’s Office Reports 12 Percent Decrease in Serious Crimes Year-Over-Year; Robberies, Burglaries, Rapes Decline
[July 9, 2014, Bel Air, MD] A review of the Harford County Sheriff’s Office crime data from the first six months of 2014 shows a total 12% decrease of Part 1 Crimes as compared to the same time period in 2013. Of the eight categories which comprise Part 1 Crimes (Murder/Manslaughter, Rape, Robbery, Aggravated Assault, […]
Harford County Sheriff’s Office Receives $245,000 in State Funds to Support Safe Streets Initiative
From the Governor’s Office on Crime Control and Prevention: The State of Maryland has committed $1,914,907 to nine jurisdictions for the current fiscal year under the Safe Streets Initiative. The funds will be used to find and arrest the most violent offenders in those jurisdictions. This year, GOCCP has awarded a grant to the Dorchester […]
Sheriff Bane to Address Uptick in Violent Crime at July 10 Edgewood Community Council Meeting
From the Edgewood Community Council: EDGEWOOD COMMUNITY COUNCIL MONTHLY MEETING Harford County Sheriff’s Office/Southern Precinct 1305 Pulaski Hwy Edgewood, MD 21040 Thursday July 10, 2014 7:00 PM A. CALL TO ORDER 01 Minute Prayer/Moment of Silence (Pastor Diane Welch) Pledge of Allegiance B. APPROVAL of MINUTES 01 Minute C. INTRODUCTION/ACKNOWLEDGEMENT 03 Minutes D. COUNCIL/ROLL CALL […]
Harford County Sheriff Republican Candidates: Gahler vs. Ryan
The next installment of The Dagger’s Q & A with candidates in the 2014 Gubernatorial Primary Election features the Republican candidates running for Harford County Sheriff. Two candidates will face off in the primary, retired Maryland State Police Capt. Jeff Gahler, and Harford County Sheriff’s Office deputy John Ryan. The winner will advance to face […]
State Police Arrest Three in Connection with Pair of Harford County Bank Robberies
From the Maryland State Police: (RISING SUN, MD) – Maryland State Police have arrested a suspect in two Harford County bank robberies last week and made two additional arrests resulting from the ongoing investigation. The first suspect is identified as Joseph S. Tiller, 35, of the 100-block of Slicers Mill Rd., Rising Sun, Md. He […]
Discussion on Stalking Answers Many Questions for Harford County Residents
From Harford County government: “Stalking: Keeping Our Loved Ones Safe” was the theme of the third Community Conversation sponsored by the Harford County Department of Community Service Commission for Women. The discussion focused on Stalking and ways to protect yourself. Panelists included community leaders: Barbara Przybylski, Absolute Security and Investigative Services; Gwendolyn Tate, SARC (Safety […]