SYKESVILLE — The Sykesville Police Department will host its first "Safe House" gun turn-in program in November, where residents can bring any unwanted firearms and ammunition to a drop-off point at the Sykesville Police Department, 7547 Main St., Sykesville.

The "drop-off" site will be opened on Saturday, Nov. 19, between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m.

The site will be manned, but no questions will be asked of persons dropping items off. If requested it, a receipt can be provided.

Police say residents should not bring loaded weapons to the station. If help is needed to make sure a firearm is safe, or for more information, call Cpl. Dave Lewis, at 410-795-0757.