Harford Sheriff Jeff Gahler takes office; announces top staff appointments

Sheriff Gahler spoke of the changes and reduction of the number of Majors and Bureaus being a response to an initial assessment of the Harford County Sheriff’s Office. He has directed that the number of Bureaus be reduced from five to four and that there be a reduction in the number of majors from five to three. This top to bottom review of the organizational structure of the Office of the Sheriff will better address emerging crime patterns and trends, reduce crime, and improve quality of life through citizen partnerships. Sheriff Gahler will continue his assessment of the Office and efforts will be directed at reducing violent crimes and increasing the safety and security of our friends and neighbors. Sheriff Gahler assured the crowd saying, “The Sheriff’s Office is a productive and professional law enforcement organization that is dedicated to the community’s needs. Our goal moving forward will be to build on crime reduction, crime prevention, community partnerships and professional standards. You do not deserve, and I will not accept, the status quo.”

Eastern Shore Police Beat: The Case of the Wicked Babysitters and the Lost TV Remote

The deputy learned that Leslie and Leonard Parks had been watching the two children on behalf of their mother when Leonard instructed the children to find the television remote within 15 minutes or he would kick them out of the residence.

After the children were unable to find it, they told the deputy they were pushed outside, the door was locked behind them and the lights were turned off.

Prince William County Police Beat: armed robbery in store parking lot; teen arrested for rape of child

On December 4th, detectives from the Special Victim’s Unit responded to investigate a sexual assault which was reported to have occurred in the area of Blue Pool Dr and Hildas Way in Woodbridge (22191) on December 1st. The investigation revealed that the victim, an 11 year old girl of Woodbridge, was sexually assaulted by the accused, a known acquaintance, in a wooded area near the above location. The victim reported the incident to her mother on December 4th who then contacted the School Resource Officer at the victim’s school. Following the investigation, the accused, a juvenile, was arrested.