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Health officials in Harford County are warning residents about an aggressive fox in the Barrington Community area near Patterson Mill Middle/High School, following reports of the fox attacking a dog. Residents are advised to keep pets leashed, up to date on rabies vaccinations, and to avoid interacting with wildlife. If bitten or scratched by a wild animal, residents are urged to contact the health department.
A 10-vehicle crash on Interstate 95 in Harford County, Maryland, closed three left lanes and sent two people to the hospital in stable condition. The crash involved a tractor-trailer with a car carrier, but there were no fatalities reported. The cause of the crash is under investigation.
A tractor-trailer fire on southbound I-95 near exit 74 in Harford County, Maryland, caused the closure of all lanes and an exit ramp. Fire officials reported that the fire started around 6:10 p.m. and was eventually extinguished. Heavy machinery and additional water tankers were requested to assist with the firefighting efforts. The Maryland Department of the Environment has been notified.
Multiple people were injured in a shooting in Joppatowne, Maryland. The Harford County Sheriff's Office responded to the incident and stated that there is no threat to the community. Further details have not been released at this time.
The Harford County Sheriff's Office is expected to announce a potential suspect in the investigation of Rachel Morin's death, after her body was found on a popular trail in Maryland. Morin, a 37-year-old mother of five, went missing on August 5 and her body was discovered the next day. The case is being treated as a homicide, and authorities have received numerous tips but have made no arrests. Harford County Executive Bob Cassilly is advocating for the installation of cameras along the trail.
The body of a woman has been found off the Ma and Pa Trail in Bel Air, Harford County. The identity of the victim and the cause of death are still under investigation. The discovery comes after a missing person alert was issued for Rachel Morin, who was last seen on the trail. Authorities are asking for anyone with information to come forward.
A Pennsylvania man, Steven Nolan, has been arrested for a double shooting in Harford County, Maryland, that resulted in the deaths of two men and a family dog. The shooting occurred in the 1700 block of Scott Road in Pylesville. Nolan allegedly shot one victim inside the home and another outside before fleeing the scene. He is currently in a Pennsylvania jail awaiting extradition to Maryland. Authorities are urging anyone with information to come forward.
Two men have died in a double-fatal shooting in Pylesville, Harford County. The Harford County Sheriff's Office responded to the incident and confirmed that a suspect is in custody. There is no threat to the community at this time, and further details have not been released.
A police pursuit of a stolen military truck from Harford County ended in Baltimore City with the suspect in custody and no reported injuries. The vehicle was privately owned and stolen from an address in Bel Air. The suspect is facing numerous charges and will be evaluated at a hospital as a precautionary measure.
A case of tuberculosis has been confirmed at Joppatowne High School in Harford County, and the health department has started contact tracing to determine if any students or staff may be impacted. Tuberculosis is a serious illness that impacts the lungs and is spread from person to person through the air after prolonged exposure. Symptoms include cough, fever, night sweats, weight loss, and fatigue. The health department is offering testing to those who need it, and community members shouldn't be alarmed as active tuberculosis disease cases are rare in the United States.