1.  How do I contact the police after normal business hours?

Business Hours:  (410) 795-0757   Monday – Friday, 8:00 am – 4:00 pm

After Hours    :  (410) 386-3000 – By calling this number, the Maryland State Police Dispatch Officer will handle your call and send an officer to your location.

2.  What do I do when I find a stray animal or lose a pet?

Stray Animal

If a stray animal wanders into your yard or neighborhood contact Animal Control at (410) 848-4810.  They will respond by sending out an animal control officer.  It is recommended contacting them due to the possibility that the owner of the stray animal may have already contacted Animal Control concerning their lost pet. 

If you believe there is immediate danger from the animal, contact the Sykesville Police Department at (410) 795-0757 for assistance, in additional to Animal Control.

Lost Pet

If you have a lost pet, contact Animal Control and the Sykesville Police Department.  The police officers will routinely search the area for your pet.  As mentioned above, someone may have already contacted Animal Control concerning your lost pet.

Carroll County Animal Control

Website:  http://www.carr.org/humane/

Carroll County Humane Society

            2517 Littlestown Pike

            Westminster MD  21158

(410) 848-4810

3.  How can I protect my family and myself from identity theft?

Visit the following website for helpful information.  Remember to safeguard your personal and financial information and routinely monitor your accounts and billing statement.

ID Theft

Website:  http://www.ftc.gov/bcp/edu/microsites/idtheft/

4.  Where can I obtain information on sex offenders in my immediate neighborhood or my relatives and friends’ neighborhood?

Visit the website to search by zip code or by sex offender name.  Please share this website with family and friends:

Maryland Sex Offender Registry

Website:  http://www.dpscs.state.md.us/sorSearch/