Glen Burnie, MD (Arundel.News & AAFA)- Have you seen this man ? Police are seeking him in connection to a first degree assault (shooting) incident in Glen Burnie. Police were called to the 6000 block of Harris Heights in Glen Burnie, around 4:05 A.M. on 3/17 for a reported shooting. A 17…

Pasadena, MD (Arundel.News & AAFA)- You wouldn't believe the costs to purchase and install a new flag and 70 foot flag pole. At a time when our nations colors must fly, The Pasadena Business Association is planning a unique way of raising money for the replacement of the Veterans Memoria…

Millersville, MD (Arundel.News & AAFA)- Distracted drivers, speeders and reckless drivers will be targeted in a new traffic safety initiative enforced by county police. Citing recent crashes, officers from the Anne Arundel County Traffic Safety Division will be conducting additional dire…

Annapolis, MD (Arundel.News & AAFA)- Months after the Omicron variant of COVID-19 swept thru the state, it's latest mutation is showing itself to be even more contagious. According to the Anne Arundel County Department of Health, and the CDC, cases of that new subvariant are growing in M…

Annapolis, MD (Arundel.News & AAFA) - Five people are recovering following a violent week in the state's capital city. Annapolis Police say they are investigating three shooting cases, but are not releasing many details on those incidents. The first shooting happened in the 1100 block of…

Pasadena, MD (Arundel.News & AAFA)- A Pasadena woman and her puppies are safe, following a scary incident in Green Haven Sunday. Police say two men brazenly broke into her home on the evening of 3/20, while the homeowner was inside. The woman, called 911 around 7:30 P.M., after hearing l…

GLEN BURNIE, MD - Firefighters confirm one person died in a house fire located on Greenwood Ave overnight. It happened around 12:38 AM when calls to 911 reported fire and smoke coming from the occupied house. Crews arrived with heavy smoke showing. One person was confirmed trapped on the sec…

GLEN BURNIE, MD - Anne Arundel County Police are investigating a murder that took place in front of the Baltimore Washington Medical Center, located on Hospital Drive. It started around 5:30 P.M. when crews responded to the parking area near the main entrance of the hospital. One person was …

Brooklyn, MD (Arundel.News & AAFA)-  The suspect in a recent murder remains in custody pending a bail review later today. New details are developing in the case first reported by AAFA on 2/27, when a deceased male was discovered behind a business in the 4001 block of Ritchie Highway. The…

Pasadena, MD (Arundel.News & AAFA)- Detectives are looking into what led a Pasadena man to shoot and kill his wife inside their home before turning the gun on himself. Police were called to the home of Neka and Dajuan Jennings around 12:00 A.M. on the morning of 3/8/22, where the couple …

LINTHICUM, MD - A burning scented candle, left unattended, is being blamed for a late night fire that displaced a local couple and killing at least two pets..

Silver Spring, MD  -  A stark warning was released by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to Family Dollar customers of a possible contamination of products due to rodents. 

(DENTON, MD) – A kayaker stranded in a mud-laden portion of the Choptank River was rescued by a Maryland State Police Aviation Command (MSPAC) helicopter near here Thursday.

Annapolis, MD (Arundel.News & AAFA)- More than 80% of respondents want to end masking in Anne Arundel County Public Schools, according to an independent poll taken on Arundel.News. Over 2,000 people took our poll, with an overwhelming majority in support of unmasking children. On 2/15, C…

Annapolis, MD (Arundel.News & AAFA)- Two children are recovering after being shot in Annapolis over the weekend. Police say it happened during an attempted home invasion in the 100 block of Obery Court, on 2/12. According to our sources and the police, the suspect allegedly shot at a gro…

ANNE ARUNDEL COUNTY - First Alert Nation (FAN) is a non profit news service dedicated to keeping our subscribers safe via news alerts. Anne Arundel First Alert, the creator of FAN, will be going a step further and will now be helping our subscribers AFTER THE FIRE.

LOTHIAN, MD (FAN) - Smoke detectors may have saved a Lothian family, after a fire broke out in their home. Officials say, around 5:20 A.m., Firefighters were dispatched for reported house fire in the unit block of Mullen Ave in Lothian. Smoke alarms could be heard by the 911 operator as they…

Glen Burnie, MD (Arundel.News & AAFA)- Exclusive video from the Original First Alert, show the tense moments when units from The Anne Arundel County Fire Department worked to put out a trailer fire. Shortly after 10 A.M. on 2/9, the fire was called in to dispatch. Anxious subscribers wro…

Annapolis, MD (Arundel.News & AAFA)- A free program to help marinas get The Maryland Department of Natural Resources' Clean Marina certification is offering several upcoming seminars. Marinas wishing to reduce their environmental impacts on local waters can sign up for one of those event…

PASADENA, MD - Police say ice was a contributing factor in a two vehicle accident that claimed the life of a Pasadena man Tuesday morning. It happened around 5:30 AM (2/8/22) on the Stoney Creek Bridge, Fort Smallwood Rd.

Linthicum, MD (Arundel.News & AAFA)- New details are emerging about an accident involving an MTA light rail train, that killed 17 year old Lamar Patterson. Detectives are now looking into whether operator error could have caused the fatal crash in Linthicum on Wednesday 2/2/22. Investiga…

Curtis Bay, MD (Arundel.News & AAFA)- Police are looking into a case of a late night traffic stop that ended with an alleged sexual assault. Anne Arundel County Police say they met with the victim at an undisclosed address at 2:25 A.M., on 2/3/22 for an interview about the incident. The …

Linthicum, MD (Arundel.News / AAFA)- Traffic safety investigators are working to determine what caused the driver of a car to attempt driving over the tracks as a train was coming through a rail crossing in Linthicum, Wednesday.  Arundel.News was on the scene of that fatal crash, as emergenc…

Elkridge, MD (Arundel.News & AAFA)- As reported exclusively by Arundel.News, homicide detectives from the Maryland State Police are seeking information about a brazen shooting in Howard County on the afternoon on 1/30. The incident reportedly occurred around 3:40 PM on Sunday afternoon. …

Pima, AZ (First Alert National Newsroom)- A couple under investigation for a four year old murder case, involving a woman who went missing in 2017, will be extradited back to Maryland from Arizona. Christina Gail Harnish and Williams Eugene Rice Jr. were arrested by Pima County Sheriffs on J…

Annapolis, MD (Arundel.News & AAFA)- Annapolis Police say 26 year old Dwight Forsythe, of Odenton, is no longer a member of their department, after he was charged with assault and reckless endangerment. The former officer was arrested on January 15th, stemming from an alleged domestic vi…

ARNOLD/GLEN BURNIE, MD - New Year's day 2022 did not start off well for two Anne Arundel families after fire rips through their homes, severely damaging both. It started around 10:40 A.M., Saturday,  January 1, 2022, when crews from Arnold fire company and surrounding fire stations were disp…

Annapolis, MD - Anne Arundel County Executive Steuart Pittman announced an emergency indoor mask mandate which will go into effect countywide on Friday, Dec. 31.

GLEN BURNIE, MD - The Anne Arundel County Police Major Crimes Unit is investigating a homicide that was reported on Wednesday, December 29, 2021 in Glen Burnie. Police say they received the call around 12:40 p.m., sending officers to the 400 block of Hideaway Loop in Glen Burnie, Maryland, f…

MILLINGTON, MD – Maryland State Police detectives are continuing to investigate a homicide, following a house fire investigation in Kent County.

CROFTON, MD - Police investigated a report of a fight between a student and a unrelated parent that took place on December 6, 2021, that ended in a weapons offense. Police say at approximately 4:00 p.m., the School Resource Officer (SRO) at Crofton High School was advised by the administrati…

NEW CARROLLTON, Md. (December 14, 2021) – Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development Secretary Kenneth C. Holt announced the issuance of the first ever ‘Social Bonds’ to be sold by the department. The department’s bond-issuing entity, the Community Development Administration, i…

Annapolis, MD (December 14, 2021) Arundel Community Development Services, Inc. (ACDS) named Erin Shearman Karpewicz as the new executive director of the organization. Ms. Karpewicz, an 18-year veteran of ACDS, takes over for retiring Executive Director Kathleen Koch, who has led the organiza…

SEVERNA PARK, MD - An overnight fire kept firefighters busy, as emergency crews responded for a "Street-Sweeper" on fire. The call came out around 1:30 A.M., Tuesday, December 14, 2021. Fire crews were sent to the area of Maple Ave and Evergreen Rd, Severna Park.

GAMBRILLS, MD - Many of our subscribers had inquired about an incident located on Chapel Lake Drive regarding a "Grab and Go." It happened Saturday, December 11, 2021. Police say at approximately 3:00 p.m. officers responded to the Rack Room Shoes for a theft and an assault.

VIDEO: 12/13/21 Anne Arundel County Animal Care and Control adoption show. We recorded this from their LIVE broadcast.

ANNAPOLIS, MD - Anne Arundel County Executive Steuart Pittman released his State of the County address on Monday, December 13, 2021. Below is the version as sent to Arundel News.

LINTHICUM, MD - A person remains in critical condition at Shock Trauma in Baltimore, after being struck by a pick-up truck near the Anne Arundel/Baltimore County line.As reported by Anne Arundel First Alert, it happened on Saturday. December 11, 2021, at 7:41 P.M. Units from the Anne Arundel…

MILLERSVILLE, MD - The Anne Arundel County Fire Department proudly graduated it's 61st (career) Firefighter Recruit Class on Friday, December 10, 2021. This is a celebration of determination, bravery and skill, as the firefighters will be ready to face any challenge once they arrive at their…

BROOKLYN PARK, MD - Neighbors say gunshots woke them up Saturday morning, some actually fearing for their lives. It happened around 3:45 A.M., on December 11, 2021, in the 900 block of Victory Ave, Brooklyn Park.

GLEN BURNIE, MD - Anne Arundel County Police are investigating an Armed Robbery at the Big Lots Department Store on Hospital Drive.

GLEN BURNIE, MD - Police are investigating an incident at the Glen Burnie High School that took place on December 10, 2021. Authorities say, around  11:30 a.m. school employees and a school resource officer were standing near the cafeteria when they observed a disturbance. They observed a ju…

ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Larry Hogan today announced new awardees for six state revitalization programs administered by the Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD). Nearly $63 million was awarded to 214 projects and activities that promote community development and econ…