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Amber Alert Lifted: Dundalk Boy, 4, Abducted By Mother In Black SUV: Police (UPDATED) Amber Alert Lifted: Dundalk Boy, 4, Abducted By Mother In Black SUV: Police (UPDATED)
Amber Alert Lifted: Dundalk Boy, 4, Abducted By Mother In Black SUV: Police (Updated) A statewide Amber Alert is active after a Maryland boy was abducted by his mother and may be in danger, according to police. Antonio Lamar Jackson, 4, was last seen around 1 p.m. on Thursday, June 13, in the area of southbound Route 295 in Anne Arundel County, according to the Baltimore County Police Department and Maryland State Police. Investigators believe Antonio was taken by his biological mother, Erica Kiarra Brooks, 33. Police say both were last seen wearing navy blue scrubs and gray T-shirts. The two may be traveling in a black 2016 Nissan Rogue with Maryland tag T2005657. “Antoni…
Teacher Sexually Abused Minor On School Property In Baltimore County: Officials Teacher Sexually Abused Minor On School Property In Baltimore County: Officials
Teacher Sexually Abused Minor On School Property In Baltimore County: Officials A Baltimore County public school teacher is behind bars without bond after being charged with sexually abusing a minor on school property, police announced. Sean Brooks, 40, was arrested by detectives with the Baltimore County Police Department’s Crimes Against Children Unit, the agency said on Tuesday, June 11. The charges stem from “alleged crimes that occurred on school premises,” investigators said. Brooks is currently being held at the Baltimore County Detention Center. Police did not identify the school where the abuse is alleged to have taken place. No other information has been re…
Maryland Teacher Accused Of Sex Crimes On School Grounds: Police Maryland Teacher Accused Of Sex Crimes On School Grounds: Police
Maryland Teacher Accused Of Sex Crimes On School Grounds: Police A longtime Maryland teacher has been arrested and is being held without bond after detectives say he committed multiple sex offenses and assaults on school grounds. Roger Myers, 61, was taken into custody on Friday, May 31, by detectives with the Baltimore County Police Department’s Crimes Against Children Unit, the department announced. According to officials, Myers is facing multiple sex offense and assault charges tied to alleged incidents that took place on school premises. Police did not specify which school or the number of alleged victims involved. Myers is currently employed by Bal…
Two Victims Identified After Deadly Dundalk Garage Shooting: Police Two Victims Identified After Deadly Dundalk Garage Shooting: Police
Two Victims Identified After Deadly Dundalk Garage Shooting: Police It was a grim discovery in Baltimore County over the weekend when two people were found shot to death inside a detached garage in an area home, officials say. April Nadeau, 42, and Timothy Brinegar, 43, were both found dead with gunshot wounds in Dundalk on Sunday afternoon, May 18, according to the Baltimore County Police Department. Officers responded around 2 p.m. to the 7400 block of School Avenue after receiving a call for service. When they arrived, they found the two victims in a detached garage, police said. Both were pronounced dead at the scene by first responders.  Detecti…
Suicidal Knife-Wielding Man Shot By Officers In Essex, Police Say Suicidal Knife-Wielding Man Shot By Officers In Essex, Police Say
Suicidal Knife-Wielding Man Shot By Officers In Essex, Police Say A knife-wielding man is recovering in the hospital after being shot by police in Maryland during a confrontation in Baltimore County, authorities announced. The shooting was reported around 9:30 p.m. on Thursday, May 15, in the 1000 block of Pine Road in Essex, according to the Baltimore County Police Department. Officers had been called to the area for a report of a missing “suicidal subject,” police said. When they arrived, they located the man, who has not been identified, armed with a knife. Officers say they gave multiple orders for the man to drop the weapon, but he allegedly refuse…
Bow-And-Arrow-Wielding Man Shot Dead By Police In Arbutus: AG Investigating Bow-And-Arrow-Wielding Man Shot Dead By Police In Arbutus: AG Investigating
Bow-And-Arrow-Wielding Man Shot Dead By Police In Arbutus: AG Investigating A man armed with a bow and arrow was shot and killed by police during a confrontation in Maryland, authorities confirmed. A detective opened fire on a man with a curious choice of weapon during a standoff in Arbutus that ended with his death, according to the Baltimore County Police Department. Officers were called around 10:25 a.m. Wednesday, April 23, to the 5100 block of Leeds Avenue after receiving reports of an armed man threatening people with a bow and arrow. Uniformed and plainclothes officers arrived at the scene and “engaged the armed subject,” police said in a brief statement. …
Armed Suspect Found Dead In Home After Standoff With Police In Dundalk (UPDATED) Armed Suspect Found Dead In Home After Standoff With Police In Dundalk (UPDATED)
Armed Suspect Found Dead In Home After Standoff With Police In Dundalk (Updated) An hours-long standoff in Dundalk ended in tragedy Tuesday after an armed man who opened fire on officers was found dead inside his home from an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound, authorities confirmed. Officers with the Baltimore County Police Department responded to the 2500 block of Gray Manor Terrace around 7:30 a.m. on April 1 for reports of a prior gunfire incident, according to the agency. While investigating, officers were suddenly fired upon by a nearby resident, officials said. Police returned fire and immediately called for a barricade. The situation forced multiple area sc…
'Falls Road Jane Doe' Identified As Missing Maryland Mom After 29 Years: Baltimore County PD 'Falls Road Jane Doe' Identified As Missing Maryland Mom After 29 Years: Baltimore County PD
'Falls Road Jane Doe' Identified As Missing Maryland Mom After 29 Years: Baltimore County PD A woman whose remains were discovered off a wooded road in Baltimore County nearly three decades ago has finally been identified, police announced. Leoria Smith, a 20-year-old mother who vanished without ever being reported missing, was confirmed as the woman long known as “Falls Road Jane Doe,” according to the Baltimore County Police Department. Her remains were found in March 1996 in a wooded area off Falls Road.  At the time, she was wearing blue jeans, a pinstriped blouse with pearl buttons, a leather jacket, and high-top shoes. Two gold hoop earrings were also recovered. …
Cop Shooter In Custody, Wounded Officer Released After Attack At Catonsville Precinct: Police Cop Shooter In Custody, Wounded Officer Released After Attack At Catonsville Precinct: Police
Cop Shooter In Custody, Wounded Officer Released After Attack At Catonsville Precinct: Police A man accused of ambushing and shooting a Baltimore County police officer outside a precinct is behind bars, while the wounded officer has been released from the hospital, authorities announced. Andrew Britt, 27, has been charged with multiple offenses, including two counts of attempted first-degree murder, for allegedly opening fire on officers in the parking lot of the Wilkens Precinct on Thursday, March 13, Baltimore County Police said. Investigators say Britt approached an officer outside his patrol vehicle around 2:30 p.m. and began speaking with him. Moments later, he pulled out a gun…
Gunman Opens Fire On Baltimore County Cop Outside Precinct, Police Say Gunman Opens Fire On Baltimore County Cop Outside Precinct, Police Say
Gunman Opens Fire On Baltimore County Cop Outside Precinct, Police Say A Baltimore County police officer suffered serious injuries after being ambushed and shot in the parking lot of a precinct in what officials are calling a shocking act of violence. The officer, whose name has not been released, was attacked around 2:30 p.m. on Thursday, March 13, outside the Wilkens Precinct, when an armed suspect approached and opened fire, Baltimore County Police said. We would ask that you keep this officer and his family members in your prayers. — Baltimore County Police Department (@BaltCoPolice) March 13, 2025 The officer was rushed to the University of Maryland …
Teen Killed Near Landsdowne HS Brought Laughter, Smiles To Family, Friends Teen Killed Near Landsdowne HS Brought Laughter, Smiles To Family, Friends
Teen Killed Near Landsdowne HS Brought Laughter, Smiles To Family, Friends A Maryland family is mourning the tragic loss of a 16-year-old boy who was shot and killed outside Lansdowne High School, leaving them devastated and searching for justice. Kamau Campbell, a talented football player, devoted son, and loving brother, was gunned down just before 2:40 p.m. on Tuesday, March 4, near the 3900 block of Hollins Ferry Road, according to Baltimore County Police. Officers initially responded to reports of a shooting in a shopping center parking lot near the school, but when they arrived, they found Campbell collapsed outside the school, suffering from multiple gunsho…
Towson Grad's Valentine's Day Murder Remains Unsolved 15 Years Later Towson Grad's Valentine's Day Murder Remains Unsolved 15 Years Later
Towson Grad's Valentine's Day Murder Remains Unsolved 15 Years Later Fifteen years have passed, but the pain remains fresh for the family of Daniel Coverston, a Towson University graduate who was found murdered in his apartment on Valentine's Day in 2009. On Friday, Feb. 14, Baltimore County Police issued a renewed call for information about the cold case killing to come forward, hoping the anniversary will inspire someone to break their silence. Coverston, 22, was found shot in the head in his apartment on Lachlan Circle around 2:50 p.m. on Feb. 14, 2009—his body lying face down, just as his doctor had instructed after recent eye surgery.  His do…
Middle River Mom Kills Daughter, 11: Officials Middle River Mom Kills Daughter, 11: Officials
Middle River Mom Kills Daughter, 11: Officials A Maryland woman has been charged with murdering her 11-year-old daughter while three other children were inside the home, police say. Keyona Dillon, 34, has been charged with first-degree murder after members of the Baltimore County Police Department were called to the 2100 block of Firethorn Road in Middle River, where they found the child dead. Upon arrival, investigators say that officers found three other children inside the home unharmed.  It is unclear what caused the deadly incident. Dillon was charged with first-degree murder and held without bond at the Baltimore County…
Rockville Driver Found With Loaded, Stolen Weapons As Police Shut Down NYE Car Rallies: Cops Rockville Driver Found With Loaded, Stolen Weapons As Police Shut Down NYE Car Rallies: Cops
Rockville Driver Found With Loaded, Stolen Weapons As Police Shut Down NYE Car Rallies: Cops A collaborative law enforcement effort dismantled multiple illegal car rallies across Maryland on New Year’s Eve, leading to the arrests of three individuals, including one found with firearms, authorities said. From 11 p.m. on Dec. 31, 2024, to 4 a.m. on Jan. 1, 2025, the Maryland Car Rally Task Force (MCRTF) shut down four large-scale exhibition driving events and prevented another five from forming, authorities said.  The rallies, organized to involve roadway shutdowns and disruptive car-related activities, targeted industrial areas, public streets, and parking lots in Prince George…
Police Identify 21-Year-Old Found Shot To Death In Baltimore County Police Identify 21-Year-Old Found Shot To Death In Baltimore County
Police Identify 21-Year-Old Found Shot To Death In Baltimore County Baltimore County detectives are searching for answers after a fatal shooting left a 21-year-old man dead late on Monday night. Officers were called to the 300 block of Garrison Forest Road in Owings Mills at around 11 p.m. on Dec. 30, where there were reports of gunfire with one person down. Upon arrival, they found Raheim Ali Esna Ashari suffering from multiple gunshot wounds, police said. Ashari was pronounced dead at the scene as officers from the Baltimore County Police Department worked to secure the area and gather evidence. No details about a possible shooter or motive has been rel…
New Info Released Following Fatal Mass Towson Shooting (UPDATED) New Info Released Following Fatal Mass Towson Shooting (UPDATED)
New Info Released Following Fatal Mass Towson Shooting (Updated) New details have been released by officials in Baltimore County following Tuesday night's mass shooting in Towson. During an update on Wednesday afternoon, officials confirmed that 26-year-old Charles Graham, Jr. was killed in the incident and nine others between the ages of 14 and 27 suffered various injuries. First responders were called at around 7:15 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 17 to the 8500 block of Lock Raven Boulevard in Towson to investigate a reported shooting with multiple people down and rushed to area hospitals. DETECTIVES INVESTIGATING FATAL SHOOTING IN TOWSON DECEMBER 18, 202…
One Killed, Nine Injured In Mass Baltimore County Shooting (DEVELOPING) One Killed, Nine Injured In Mass Baltimore County Shooting (DEVELOPING)
One Killed, Nine Injured In Mass Baltimore County Shooting (Developing) One person was killed and several others injured in what has been described by the Baltimore County Police Department as a mass shooting. First responders were called at around 7:15 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 17 to the 8500 block of Lock Raven Boulevard in Towson to investigate a reported shooting with multiple people down and rushed to area hospitals. Later on Tuesday night, officials confirmed that one person has died, and nearly a dozen others were injured during the act of violence. The shooting led to road closures in the area as local and county police probed the incident. #BCoPD…
New Alert Issued For Shooter Still On The Loose After Allegedly Killing Ex In Baltimore County New Alert Issued For Shooter Still On The Loose After Allegedly Killing Ex In Baltimore County
New Alert Issued For Shooter Still On The Loose After Allegedly Killing Ex In Baltimore County Recognize him?  The Baltimore County Police Department issued a fresh alert on Monday afternoon as they seek the public's assistance in locating a man wanted for a fatal shooting of a 27-year-old woman earlier this year. Amir Johnson, 24, is wanted in connection to the midday assault of Shakeia Allen earlier this year in Parkville. National Gun Violence Memorial via Baltimore County Police Department Police say that at approximately 3 p.m. on Sunday April 21, officers responded to the unit block of Whitelaw Place to investigate a homicide involving Johnson and Allen, who was fo…
One Dead, One Critically Injured After Rescue From Catonsville House Fire One Dead, One Critically Injured After Rescue From Catonsville House Fire
One Dead, One Critically Injured After Rescue From Catonsville House Fire One person was killed and a second was rescued by firefighters with critical injuries after a blaze broke out inside a Baltimore County home on Friday morning, officials confirmed. At around 7:15 a.m. on Friday, Dec. 13, first responders from the Baltimore County Police Department were called to the 400 block of Westshire Drive in Catonsville, where there was a house fire that required rescue. Upon arrival, officials say that crews were met by heavy fire showing from the residence, and three people were rescued, with one reportedly in critical condition. A cat and dog were also injured in …
Volunteer Soccer Coach In Perry Hall Accused Of Recording Underage Victim: Police Volunteer Soccer Coach In Perry Hall Accused Of Recording Underage Victim: Police
Volunteer Soccer Coach In Perry Hall Accused Of Recording Underage Victim: Police A Peeping Tom who installed recording devices in his home and filmed his underage victim without her consent has been arrested, according to the Baltimore County Police Department. Nicholas Fioravanti, 42, was arrested this week following an investigation into recording devices that were found placed inside two areas of his home, including a bedroom and bathroom. At the time the devices were uncovered, the victim was underage, investigators noted. Police say that Fioravanti - a volunteer soccer coach in the Perry Hall and White Marsh area - has been charged with privilege prurien…
Police Searching For Teen Wanted In Connection To Fatal Shooting In Pikesville (UPDATED) Police Searching For Teen Wanted In Connection To Fatal Shooting In Pikesville (UPDATED)
Police Searching For Teen Wanted In Connection To Fatal Shooting In Pikesville (Updated) Investigators from the Baltimore County Police Department have obtained an arrest warrant for a teenager wanted for an apparent targeted shooting that left a 16-year-old dead. Brayan Rodriguez, 16, is wanted in connection to a Pikesville shooting that left one dead on Sunday afternoon, police say. Shortly after 2 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 27, officers from the Baltimore County Police Department were called to the 1700 block of Reisterstown Road in Pikesville, where they found a 16-year-old suffering from a gunshot wound. The teen was rushed to an area hospital, where he later died, according to…
Teen Killed In Apparent Targeted Shooting In Baltimore County: Police (DEVELOPING) Teen Killed In Apparent Targeted Shooting In Baltimore County: Police (DEVELOPING)
Teen Killed In Apparent Targeted Shooting In Baltimore County: Police (Developing) A teenager was killed in a daytime shooting that appears to be a targeted incident, according to the Baltimore County Police Department. Shortly after 2 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 27, officers were called to the 1700 block of Reisterstown Road in Pikesville, where they found a 16-year-old suffering from a gunshot wound. The teen was rushed to an area hospital, where he later died, according to police. Investigators say that the fatal shooting was an isolated incident, and the 16-year-old and his assailant knew each other. No details about a possible suspect or motive have been released. The sho…
Bicyclist Dies Weeks After Being Struck By Car In Baltimore County: Police Bicyclist Dies Weeks After Being Struck By Car In Baltimore County: Police
Bicyclist Dies Weeks After Being Struck By Car In Baltimore County: Police Weeks after a 76-year-old man was struck by a car while riding his bike in Baltimore County, he died at the hospital, police confirmed. Edward Files has been identified by investigators as the bicyclist who was struck by a Ford Taurus in the area of Taylor Avenue and Collinsdale Road in Parkville late last month. According to the Baltimore County Police Department, at around 9:45 a.m. on Friday, Sept. 20, Files was on his bike on the sidewalk of Taylor Avenue when he struck the front of a Ford Tuarus that was exiting a driveway in thee area. Files was rushed to an area hospital and succumb…
Bensalem Woman Robbed Of Jewelry She Was Wearing In Front Of Home: Police Bensalem Woman Robbed Of Jewelry She Was Wearing In Front Of Home: Police
Bensalem Woman Robbed Of Jewelry She Was Wearing In Front Of Home: Police A 79-year-old Bensalem woman was robbed of the jewelry she was wearing while she was in front of her home, according to police. One suspect has been arrested and charged. Two people, a man and a woman, pulled into a parking lot in front of the residence in a black Ford Explorer on Monday, Sept. 9, the Bensalem Police Department said.  A man, later identified as Paul Miclescu, 28, of Baltimore, stayed in the driver's side of the vehicle while the unidentified woman got out and approached the Bensalem woman on her porch, according to police.  The Bensalem woman doesn't speak E…
Warrant Issued For Juvenile Wanted For Shooting During Attempted Baltimore County Robbery: PD Warrant Issued For Juvenile Wanted For Shooting During Attempted Baltimore County Robbery: PD
Warrant Issued For Juvenile Wanted For Shooting During Attempted Baltimore County Robbery: PD An arrest warrant has been issued for a juvenile suspect who is wanted in connection to a botched robbery and shooting in Baltimore County last month. On Friday, Sept. 13, an investigation was launched when a 50-year-old man was shot during an attempted robbery that left him with a critical gunshot wound along the 400 block of Dunkirk Road in the Towson area. The man was "severely wounded," according to police. Following the investigation, police identified a minor as a suspect in the robbery, and on Wednesday afternoon, the Baltimore County Police Department announced that an arrest warra…
Some Evacuated, Crews Work To Battle Six-Alarm Baltimore Fire (DEVELOPING) Some Evacuated, Crews Work To Battle Six-Alarm Baltimore Fire (DEVELOPING)
Some Evacuated, Crews Work To Battle Six-Alarm Baltimore Fire (Developing) Baltimore was burning on Sunday morning as crews worked to battle a six-alarm blaze that broke out in a restaurant and rapidly spread, authorities announced. A six-alarm fire was reported in downtown Baltimore early on Sunday, Sept. 22, as crews worked to contain the flames that were reported in the area of South Lombard Street and South Eutaw Street, leading to closures in the area for several blocks as firefighters worked to contain the blaze, which damaged several area residences. Avoid S Lombard St and S Eutaw St area. 5-alarm fire in progress. @BaltimoreMayor @BmoreCityDOT — Baltimo…
Teen Charged As Adult For Assault Off-Campus Near Kenwood High School, Police Say Teen Charged As Adult For Assault Off-Campus Near Kenwood High School, Police Say
Teen Charged As Adult For Assault Off-Campus Near Kenwood High School, Police Say A 16-year-old will be charged as an adult following an alleged assault outside a Baltimore County high school that left one with a reported stabbing off campus, police say. Officers from the Baltimore County Police Department were called to investigate a reported assault at around 2 p.m. on Wednesday afternoon after a Kenwood High School student was assaulted in the 500 block of Stemmers Road in Essex. According to investigators, officers were notified of the assault, which happened off school grounds, though the student returned to campus for aid. Paramedics were able to treat the teen who…
Shots Fired During Pursuit Leads To Temporary Shelter-In Place In Nottingham: Police Shots Fired During Pursuit Leads To Temporary Shelter-In Place In Nottingham: Police
Shots Fired During Pursuit Leads To Temporary Shelter-In Place In Nottingham: Police Two people were arrested overnight after shots were fired during a standoff in Baltimore County that resulted in a temporary shelter-in-place order for some residents that has since been lifted. Officers from the White Marsh Precinct were alerted by Maryland State Police about a stolen vehicle that failed to yield to deputies, leading to a temporary pursuit. Police say that the car was located by members of the Baltimore County Police Department, at which point all occupants inside the vehicle bailed out of the stolen vehicle in Nottingham, leading to foot chases, during which shots were fi…
Tens Of Thousands Of Dollars Raised In Hours For Family Of Towson Coach Shot During Robbery Tens Of Thousands Of Dollars Raised In Hours For Family Of Towson Coach Shot During Robbery
Tens Of Thousands Of Dollars Raised In Hours For Family Of Towson Coach Shot During Robbery In just one day, nearly $75,000 has been raised on behalf of the family of Mark McKenzie, who was the victim of gun violence during an attempted robbery near his Baltimore County home. Detectives were called before noon on Sept. 13, to the 400 block of Dunkirk Road in Towson, where they found the 50-year-old McKenzie suffering from a gunshot wound after being assaulted during the botched robbery. #BCoPD Detectives are currently on the scene of a shooting that occurred in the area of Dunkirk and Hopkins Road, 21212.... Posted by Baltimore County Police Department on Friday, September 13,…
Suspect Arrested For Fatal Double Shooting Near Parkville School, Police Say Suspect Arrested For Fatal Double Shooting Near Parkville School, Police Say
Suspect Arrested For Fatal Double Shooting Near Parkville School, Police Say A 44-year-old man was arrested and charged for a double shooting near a Baltimore County elementary school that left one dead and one hospitalized, police say. Peter Clark has been charged with first-degree murder in connection to the fatal shooting of Romy Bogier, 43, in the area of the White Oak School in Parkville. According to the Baltimore County Police Department, at around 4:20 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 2, officers from the Towson Precinct were called to the 8400 block of Leefield Road, where they found Bogier with a gunshot wound to his upper body. He was pronounced dead at the scene. …
One Killed, One Hospitalized In Double Shooting Near Parkville School, Police Say One Killed, One Hospitalized In Double Shooting Near Parkville School, Police Say
One Killed, One Hospitalized In Double Shooting Near Parkville School, Police Say A 43-year-old man was killed and a second hospitalized in Baltimore County following a midday shooting not far from an area elementary school.  Romy Bogier has been identified by police as the person who was shot and killed on Monday afternoon near the White Oak School in Parkville. According to the Baltimore County Police Department, at around 4:20 p.m. on Sept. 2, officers from the Towson Precinct were called to the 8400 block of Leefield Road, where they found Bogier with a gunshot wound to his upper body. He was pronounced dead at the scene. Police say that a second man was taken…