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Horses In Kingsville Rescued By Police During Snowstorm

A Baltimore County police officer ensured two loose horses made their way home to Kingsville safe and sound amid the snow, authorities said.

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Officers handled dozens of calls for service during the snowstorm in Baltimore County. One case involved a pair of loose horses.
Officers handled dozens of calls for service during the snowstorm in Baltimore County. One case involved a pair of loose horses. (Baltimore County Police Department)

KINGSVILLE, MD — Two horses in Kingsville were returned home during Monday's snowstorm, thanks to a Baltimore County policeman.

Officer Rivers discovered the horses and ensured they got home "safe and sound," police reported Monday night.

"The snowy conditions and freezing rain kept Baltimore County police officers busy today," the Baltimore County Police Department said in a statement.

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Photo courtesy of the Baltimore County Police Department.

Police in Baltimore County were called to 51 crashes by 6 p.m. Monday, according to authorities.

Captain Cathleen Batton at the White Marsh Precinct snapped pictures of officers who handled dozens of calls for service during the snowstorm. Photos courtesy of the Baltimore County Police Department.
"Two thumbs up for Officer Rivers!" the Baltimore County Police Department posted on its Facebook page, sharing the news that he helped two loose horses in Kingsville get home safely. Photo courtesy of the Baltimore County Police Department.

During the multi-day snowstorm, which carried over into the Tuesday morning commute, hundreds of crashes were reported statewide.

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Maryland State Police said troopers handled the following from 8 a.m. Sunday to 5 a.m. Tuesday:

  • 505 crashes
  • 245 disabled/unattended vehicles
  • 1,799 calls for service

The highest snow measurement reported in Baltimore County was 7.6 inches in Bentley Springs. About 5.8 inches of snow fell in Long Green, 4.5 inches was measured in Fullerton and 3.7 inches had fallen in Kingsville by Tuesday morning, based on preliminary snow totals reported to the National Weather Service.

Scattered snow showers are possible Tuesday night with up to 1 inch of accumulation possible. Roads may become slushy or icy, according to a special weather statement the National Weather Service issued Tuesday encouraging drivers to be on alert.

Forecasters say there is also a "slight winter storm threat" for Sunday and Sunday night.

See Also: Who Got The Most Snow? MD Town-By-Town Snow Totals

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