Fort Meade Orders Heightened Security, ID Checks Installation-Wide Amid Global Tensions
Fort Meade officials are tightening security across the installation as global tensions continue to rise.
The US Army announced on Tuesday, March 3, that increased force protection and security measures are now in effect installation-wide at the Anne Arundel County base, officials said in a message to the community.
The changes mean 100 percent ID checks will remain in place, random vehicle inspections will increase, and residents should expect a larger security presence around facilities, schools, housing areas, and high-traffic locations.
“Based on current global events, Fort Meade is im…
Girl Waiting For School Bus Robbed In Cheltenham: Police
A schoolgirl was the victim of a strong-armed robbery while she was waiting for her bus in Cheltenham Township, the police announced on Friday, Sept. 27.
The girl was waiting for a school bus on Asbury Avenue when a black Kia sedan approached her, the Cheltenham Township Police Department explained. A man in the vehicle called the girl over to the car, threatened her, and grabbed her cell phone from her hands.
After stealing the cell phone, the vehicle fled the scene, according to police. The girl, who wasn't injured in the incident, called 911, and reported the crime.
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