BALTIMORE -- A University of Maryland, Baltimore County police officer was arrested Tuesday on allegations that he set several on-campus fires in recent months while on duty, authorities said.Officer Walter T. Christopher, 36, of Havre de Grace, was taken into custody on campus on an arrest warrant charging him with a list of offenses, including three felony counts of … [Read more...] about UMBC officer arrested in string of on-campus arsons
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Baltimore officer's police powers suspended amid criminal investigation
BALTIMORE -- A Baltimore officer's police powers were suspended Tuesday amid an ongoing criminal investigation, authorities said.The Baltimore Police Department immediately suspended the officer's police powers after learning of the criminal investigation against him, a spokesperson confirmed to WJZ.Officer Finkelstein also was served with a search warrant for property in his … [Read more...] about Baltimore officer's police powers suspended amid criminal investigation
Six Flags introduces new measures for guests with sensory sensitivity, physical disabilities
BALTIMORE -- Six Flags America, a theme park in Prince George's County, announced new days dedicated to comforting guests with sensory sensitivity, along with a specialized restraint harness for those with certain physical disabilities. The measures coincide with the park becoming a Certified Autism Center, an accreditation by the International Board of Credentialing and … [Read more...] about Six Flags introduces new measures for guests with sensory sensitivity, physical disabilities
Crews put out 'difficult' titanium machinery fire in Middle River
BALTIMORE -- Firefighters and hazmat crews have contained a fire an old conducting station in Middle River, the Baltimore County Fire Department said. Today #BCoFD fire and hazmat crews successfully managed a difficult fire at the defunct CP Crane generating station in #MiddleRiver, 1000 blk Carroll Island Rd. The fire involved titanium machinery. Titanium burns at … [Read more...] about Crews put out 'difficult' titanium machinery fire in Middle River
Juvenile charged in fires, vandalism at Maryland churches
BETHESDA, Md. (AP) — A juvenile has been arrested and charged after fires and vandalism at two Maryland churches, officials announced Monday.Montgomery County Fire & Rescue Service spokesman Pete Piringer said the matter is being considered in juvenile court, The Washington Post reported. The incidents occurred July 9 and 10 at two churches on Old Georgetown Road in the … [Read more...] about Juvenile charged in fires, vandalism at Maryland churches