Anne Arundel County Celebrates National Preparedness Month

This month, families and communities will help raise awareness and take steps to be better prepared for emergencies or disasters.

Arnold Man Struck By Severna Park Driver On Ritchie Highway

Police say that an Arnold resident failed to yield to roadway traffic after he was struck by a Ford transit van on Ritchie Highway.

Man Hit By Car While Helping A Stranger Hit By Another Vehicle

While rendering first aid to a man struck by a vehicle, a Good Samaritan was hit by a second passing vehicle in Arnold, police say.

3 Fire Departments Battle Arnold House Fire

Three fire departments were called to put out a house fire early Monday in Arnold, authorities say.

Arnold House Fire Causes $50K Damage

Neighbors spotted an Arnold house fire early Saturday; the residents weren't home, Anne Arundel County Fire officials say.

Firefighter, Resident Injured In Arnold Townhome Blaze

An Arnold townhome fire damaged three units, sent one firefighter to the hospital for heat exhaustion and burned a resident, officials say.

12-Year-Old Arnold Boy Killed By Van, Driver Charged

An Arnold boy died Sunday when he was hit by an out-of-control van while walking with his family; the driver has been charged, police say.

Arnold Man Arrested For Child Pornography

Maryland State Police have arrested an Arnold man they say distributed child pornography.

Anne Arundel Pledges $20K Reward To Find Baltimore Cop Killer

Anne Arundel County has pledged $20,000 to the reward fund aimed at finding the suspect who fatally shot a Baltimore police officer.

One Firefighter Hurt In Arnold Blaze

Smoke alarms helped two Arnold residents escape an overnight house fire, says the Anne Arundel County Fire Department.

Two Boaters Capsized, Rescued In The Magothy

One of them suffered a possible head injury. Luckily, they were both wearing life jackets.

Riviera Beach Burglary Suspect Found Hiding In Bathroom: Officials

A Pasadena woman reportedly broke into a house, used pepper spray on a woman and then hid in the bathroom of a home, police say.

$2.5K In Cash, Plus $28K In Marijuana, Seized In Arnold Traffic Stop

Police seized 1,441 grams of marijuana, prescription drugs and $2.5K in cash from a car during an Arnold traffic stop.

Pedestrian Who Ran Across Ritchie Highway Hit By Car: Police

Traffic investigators are probing Friday afternoon collision, say Anne Arundel County police.

Heroin, Opiate Treatment Drug Seized in Arrests (ICYMI)

Suspects from Hanover, Pasadena and Glen Burnie face charges of selling heroin and Suboxone, which is used to treat addicts.

Federal Officer's Killer Sentenced to Life Without Parole

A Glen Burnie man who robbed two people sitting in a vehicle at My Place Bar in Odenton was convicted in May of murder.

Officer Who Plotted to Smuggle Contraband Into Jail Sentenced

Four corrections officers gave inmates cell phones, tobacco and fast food for money, which officials called breach of trust.

Man Dresses As Woman To Rob Bank: Police

A Baltimore man reportedly disguised himself as a woman when he robbed a Pasadena bank armed with a knife, police say.

Driver Identified Who Was Trapped in Car Wreckage: Update

A Glen Burnie man whose car was reportedly traveling at a high speed was critically injured in a Sunday morning Pasadena crash.

Shooting Victim Forced into Vehicle, Shot During Escape: Police

Anne Arundel County Police say a Baltimore man tried to flee two unknown attackers in Glen Burnie and was shot in the chase.

One Dead, Three Injured in Head-On Gambrills Crash (Update)

Anne Arundel County Police say speed appears to have been a factor in the fatal wreck near Arundel High School. Two children were injured.

County Sites Collect 412 Pounds of Unwanted Drugs

Saturday's Drug Take Back Day in Anne Arundel County collected hundreds of pounds of unwanted or expired meds.

Edgewater ATV Driver Dies from Crash Injuries: Police

The 18-year-old driver may have been speeding, police say, and was not wearing a helmet when his ATV crashed into trees.

Riva Man Charged With Heroin, Weed Trafficking: Police

A traffic stop in Edgewater led police to seize drugs and cash in the arrest, authorities say.

Edgewater ATV Driver Critically Injured in Crash: Police

The 18-year-old driver may have been speeding, police say, and wasn't wearing a helmet when he crashed into trees.

Taser Used on Garage Burglary Suspect: Police

A man reportedly found taking items out of a Glen Burnie garage faces several theft charges, police say.

2-Year-Old Boy Left Alone in Locked Car: Police

A woman doing business in the Glen Burnie Courthouse left her sleeping son in her vehicle; she's been charged with neglect.

Head-On Crash Kills Annapolis Driver, Injures Four

Anne Arundel County Police say the victim's vehicle crossed a center line in the Glen Burnie crash.

$32K in Marijuana, $30K in Cash Seized During Raid: Police

Anne Arundel County Police seized weed and cash worth more than $60,000 during a search on Pafel Road.

Drug Sweep Yields Heroin, Ecstasy; 6 Arrested: Police

Anne Arundel County Police charged four adults and two juveniles after a search warrant reportedly turned up drugs and paraphernalia.

Police Identify Man Fatally Shot in Brooklyn Park

Anne Arundel County Police found Michael Compton in Arundel Village Park with gunshot wounds. He died at Shock Trauma Hospital.

Heroin Found in Car Stopped for Robbery: Police

A Baltimore man accused of assaulting and robbing a woman allegedly had heroin in a car with him. The woman driver was also charged.

Evidence Links Recent Rape to 2014 Attack: Police

Anne Arundel County Police say methods used in both Glen Burnie rapes were similar. The public is being asked to help identify a suspect.

Church Member Confronts Burglary Suspect: Police

A member of St. Margaret’s Episcopal Church helped capture a burglary suspect Tuesday night, police say.

Drivers Injured, One Critically, in Head-On West River Crash

Anne Arundel County Police say there is no sign that speeding or alcohol use played a role in Wednesday's South County crash.

Sex Assault Suspect Sought By Police

Anne Arundel County Police say the attack happened early Friday near Crain Highway and Hospital Drive.

Police Open Lobbies for Safer Online Transactions

Conducting transactions in public helps reduce danger to sellers and their property, police say.

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Churchton Woman Critically Injured in Head-On Crash

A woman may have run a stop sign which led to a crash with a tow truck from Deale, say Anne Arundel County Police.