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Cop Shooter In Custody, Wounded Officer Released After Attack At Maryland Precinct: Police Cop Shooter In Custody, Wounded Officer Released After Attack At Maryland Precinct: Police
Cop Shooter In Custody, Wounded Officer Released After Attack At Maryland 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 Maryland HS Brought Laughter, Smiles To Family, Friends Teen Killed Near Maryland HS Brought Laughter, Smiles To Family, Friends
Teen Killed Near Maryland 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…
Police Probing Mass Shooting That Left One Dead, Nine Hurt In Baltimore County (UPDATED) Police Probing Mass Shooting That Left One Dead, Nine Hurt In Baltimore County (UPDATED)
Police Probing Mass Shooting That Left One Dead, Nine Hurt In Baltimore County (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 Maryland Shooting (DEVELOPING) One Killed, Nine Injured In Mass Maryland Shooting (DEVELOPING)
One Killed, Nine Injured In Mass Maryland 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…
Volunteer Soccer Coach In Maryland Accused Of Recording Underage Victim: Police Volunteer Soccer Coach In Maryland Accused Of Recording Underage Victim: Police
Volunteer Soccer Coach In Maryland 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…
MD Thief Takes Jewels Woman Was Wearing In Front Of Her PA Home: Police MD Thief Takes Jewels Woman Was Wearing In Front Of Her PA Home: Police
MD Thief Takes Jewels Woman Was Wearing In Front Of Her PA 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…
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…
Tens Of Thousands Of Dollars Raised In Hours For Family Of Maryland Coach Shot During Robbery Tens Of Thousands Of Dollars Raised In Hours For Family Of Maryland Coach Shot During Robbery
Tens Of Thousands Of Dollars Raised In Hours For Family Of Maryland 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,…
Teacher In Baltimore Arrested For Allegedly Sexually Assaulting Minor, County Police Say Teacher In Baltimore Arrested For Allegedly Sexually Assaulting Minor, County Police Say
Teacher In Baltimore Arrested For Allegedly Sexually Assaulting Minor, County Police Say A 24-year-old educator in Baltimore County is behind bars for allegedly having an inappropriate relationship with a minor, according to police. Lewis Laury was arrested on Monday, July 1 following an investigation by the department's Crimes Against Children Unit following an investigation into his reported relationship with a juvenile. At the time the incident was reported, Laury was a teacher with the Baltimore City Public School system, police say. Laury was taken into custody and charged with second-degree rape and sexual offense in the third degree. #BCoPD BALTIMORE CITY SCHOO…
Footage From Fatal Police Pursuit In Baltimore County Released By Maryland AG (VIDEO) Footage From Fatal Police Pursuit In Baltimore County Released By Maryland AG (VIDEO)
Footage From Fatal Police Pursuit In Baltimore County Released By Maryland AG (Video) New details have been released following a fatal police pursuit in Baltimore County last month. The Independent Investigations Division (IID) of the Maryland Office of the Attorney General released new body-cam footage of the incident that resulted in the death of 37-year-old Windsor Mill resident Dimeka Thornton, who was struck head-on by a fleeing driver. At approximately 12:15 a.m. on Monday, April 8, officers from the Baltimore County Police Department were on patrol in the 1800 block of Belmont Avenue in Windsor Mill when they spotted a car that had been reported stolen in the parking …
Body Of Sixth, Final Victim Found Inside Construction Site At Key Bridge Collapse Site Body Of Sixth, Final Victim Found Inside Construction Site At Key Bridge Collapse Site
Body Of Sixth, Final Victim Found Inside Construction Site At Key Bridge Collapse Site A sixth body has been recovered at the site of the Key Bridge collapse site in Baltimore on Tuesday, officials confirmed. Jose Mynor Lopez, 37, of Baltimore, was located by the Unified Command and advised Maryland State Police, who then pulled his body from a red construction vehicle. UPDATE: The Unified Command recovered the body of another missing victim at the Key Bridge incident site on May 1, 2024. The victim is identified as Miguel Angel Luna Gonzalez, 49, of Glen Burnie, Maryland. pic.twitter.com/18YGoZ0HM5 — Baltimore County Police Department (@BaltCoPolice) May 2, 2024 At the …
Man Charged With Arson, Animal Cruelty For Home Explosion That Killed Dog In Maryland (UPDATED) Man Charged With Arson, Animal Cruelty For Home Explosion That Killed Dog In Maryland (UPDATED)
Man Charged With Arson, Animal Cruelty For Home Explosion That Killed Dog In Maryland (Updated) Police in Baltimore County have charged a man in connection to the explosion that led to a two-alarm blaze and destroyed his family's home, fire officials announced on Tuesday. Michael Greensfelder, 52, is facing charges for allegedly intentionally creating a fuel/gas explosion that led to the destruction of the home he shared with his estranged wife and children. One person was injured late on Saturday, April 20, when there was a reported home explosion at 28 Crafton Road in Essex that also damaged neighboring homes.  The home explosion on Ridgemoor Road in Essex Baltimore C…
Body Of Fifth Victim Found Inside Construction Site At Key Bridge Collapse Site Body Of Fifth Victim Found Inside Construction Site At Key Bridge Collapse Site
Body Of Fifth Victim Found Inside Construction Site At Key Bridge Collapse Site A fifth body has been recovered at the site of the Key Bridge collapse site in Baltimore on Wednesday, officials confirmed. Miguel Angel Luna Gonzalez, 49, of Glen Burnie, was located by the Unified Command and advised Maryland State Police, who then pulled his body from a red construction vehicle. UPDATE: The Unified Command recovered the body of another missing victim at the Key Bridge incident site on May 1, 2024. The victim is identified as Miguel Angel Luna Gonzalez, 49, of Glen Burnie, Maryland. pic.twitter.com/18YGoZ0HM5 — Baltimore County Police Department (@BaltCoPolice) May 2, …
Former AD In Maryland Charged With Creating Hateful AI-Generated Voice Recording Of Principal Former AD In Maryland Charged With Creating Hateful AI-Generated Voice Recording Of Principal
Former AD In Maryland Charged With Creating Hateful Ai-generated Voice Recording Of Principal A Pikesville High School employee was arrested at BWI Airport on Thursday morning after he allegedly created an AI-generated tape of the school's principal making racist and offensive comments. In January, the Baltimore County Police Department was made aware of a voice recording that circulated on social media purporting that Principal Eric Eiswert made offensive comments, though it was later determined that it was a fake, according. Eiswer was temporarily removed from the school, and the recording set off a chain reaction within the community and on social media. In the recording, which …
Misbehaving Minors Cancels White Marsh Carnival: Officials Misbehaving Minors Cancels White Marsh Carnival: Officials
Misbehaving Minors Cancels White Marsh Carnival: Officials The White Marsh Carnival in Baltimore County was canceled due to juveniles wreaking havoc this weekend, police said. "Due to the behavior of some individuals who chose to misbehave, we are being forced to close the White Marsh Carnival," reads a posting on the Dreamland Amusements website. "Despite taking measures such as our unaccompanied minor policy and a desire to provide a family event for the community that has been missing for several years, it seems some are determined to ruin the experience for everyone." On Saturday, April 6, officers from the White Marsh precinct were called to …
Man Killed, Woman Hospitalized By Stray Bullet In Baltimore County: Police Man Killed, Woman Hospitalized By Stray Bullet In Baltimore County: Police
Man Killed, Woman Hospitalized By Stray Bullet In Baltimore County: Police A death investigation has been launched in Baltimore County after a 27-year-old man was found gunned down overnight and a woman was hit by a stray bullet, police say. Jordan Taylor has been identified by investigators as the person who was fatally shot late on Friday night in the 5700 block of Emelia Avenue in White Marsh, though his death remains under investigation. Shortly after 10:30 p.m. on March 29, officers from the Baltimore County Police Department were called to investigate reports of shots fired in the area, where they found Taylor suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. He was …
Dive Operations, Vehicle Recovery Paused At Key Bridge Due To Hazardous Conditions: Officials Dive Operations, Vehicle Recovery Paused At Key Bridge Due To Hazardous Conditions: Officials
Dive Operations, Vehicle Recovery Paused At Key Bridge Due To Hazardous Conditions: Officials Crews continue to work around the clock to contain possibly hazardous materials that were spilled during the Key Bridge collapse in Baltimore. The US Coast Guard issued an update on Thursday afternoon after dive operations and vehicle recovery efforts were temporarily paused due to the hazardous conditions caused by the wreckage and debris. NTSBgov According to the Baltimore County Police Department, the agency remains on the water to help secure the area around the collapse site, where there were 56 containers of hazardous materials onboard the Dali. Officials said that those container…
Man Arrested After Minor Shoots Self In Baltimore County, Police Say Man Arrested After Minor Shoots Self In Baltimore County, Police Say
Man Arrested After Minor Shoots Self In Baltimore County, Police Say Questions are being asked after a man was arrested following a self-inflicted shooting involving a minor in Baltimore County.  Darren Brown, 23, has been arrested by police following an investigation into a non-fatal - but concerning - shooting last week in Landsdowne. According to the Baltimore County Police Department, detectives from their Violent Crimes Unit were called at approximately 3:30 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 8 to the unit block of North Twin Circle Way to investigate a reported shooting. Upon arrival, officers found a minor suffering from a gunshot wound, and it was later de…
Police ID 70-Year-Old Man Killed By Mack Truck Crossing Baltimore Street Police ID 70-Year-Old Man Killed By Mack Truck Crossing Baltimore Street
Police ID 70-Year-Old Man Killed By Mack Truck Crossing Baltimore Street A 70-year-old man was struck and killed by a Mack truck this week in Baltimore County, police say. The Baltimore County Police Department identified local resident Burlon Austin, Jr., as the person who was killed in a fatal crash in Randallstown early on Monday morning. According to police, the incident was reported at around 5 a.m. on Monday, Feb. 5, on Liberty Road, not far from Brenbrook Drive. Police say that Austin was attempting to cross the street when he was struck by a 2010 Mack 600 truck that was traveling through the area. Austin was rushed to an area hospital, where he was lat…
Four Hospitalized In Multi-Vehicle Crash Involving MTA Mobility Bus In Baltimore County: PD Four Hospitalized In Multi-Vehicle Crash Involving MTA Mobility Bus In Baltimore County: PD
Four Hospitalized In Multi-Vehicle Crash Involving MTA Mobility Bus In Baltimore County: PD Four people were hospitalized following a multi-vehicle crash involving an MTA mobility bus in Baltimore County on Tuesday afternoon, Feb. 6. The bus collided with two large trucks on the 7500 block of Pulaski Highway around 1:40 p.m., Baltimore County Police said. Four people were taken to a nearby hospital with help from Baltimore County Crash Team medics. At approximately 1:40 p.m., a multi-vehicle crash occurred in the 7500 block of Pulaski Highway. Two large trucks and an MTA Mobility bus were involved. Motorists may experience some delays during their afternoon commute due to clea…
Teens To Be Charged As Adults For Sunday Afternoon Shooting In Baltimore County: Police Teens To Be Charged As Adults For Sunday Afternoon Shooting In Baltimore County: Police
Teens To Be Charged As Adults For Sunday Afternoon Shooting In Baltimore County: Police Three teens are behind bars in Baltimore County following a shooting that left a 16-year-old hospitalized over the weekend, authorities announced on Monday afternoon. Alexis Chavarria-Valencia, 19, and two boys, 16 and 17, have been arrested and will be charged as adults following a non-fatal shooting that sent one person to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.  Detectives from the Baltimore County Police Department were called at around 5:15 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 4 to the 6000 block of Marquette Road, where they found the teen victim suffering from a gunshot wound to his lo…
Man Wanted For Fatal Stabbing At McCormick Facility In Baltimore County Apprehended: Police Man Wanted For Fatal Stabbing At McCormick Facility In Baltimore County Apprehended: Police
Man Wanted For Fatal Stabbing At McCormick Facility In Baltimore County Apprehended: Police The man wanted in connection to a fatal stabbing last week in Baltimore County is behind bars after a weeklong search for the murder suspect. Andre Hubbard, 50, has been arrested and charged with first-degree murder after a stabbing that left a man dead in Sparrows Point, authorities announced on Thursday. Officers from the Baltimore County Police Department were called at approximately 9 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 16 to investigate a reported stabbing at the McCormick Maryland Logistics Center on Tradepoint Avenue in Sparrows Point involving a man who had multiple injuries to his upper body. A…
Reward Increased For Info Year After Beloved 15-Year-Old Gunned Down In Baltimore County Reward Increased For Info Year After Beloved 15-Year-Old Gunned Down In Baltimore County
Reward Increased For Info Year After Beloved 15-Year-Old Gunned Down In Baltimore County Police have increased their reward for information on the deadly January 2023 shooting of a beloved 15-year-old boy in Baltimore County. Lamar M. Leslie-Allen, a 10th-grader at the Catonsville Center for Alternative Students, was found suffering from multiple gunshot wounds on the unit block of Shadwell Court in the Townhomes of Diamond Ridge community on Saturday, Jan. 21, 2023. He later died at a nearby hospital. The teen was mourned by loved ones as well as local government officials, including Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski, who stated that he was “heartbroken that Bal…
Man Found Dead After Releasing Hostages During Baltimore County Barricade (UPDATED) Man Found Dead After Releasing Hostages During Baltimore County Barricade (UPDATED)
Man Found Dead After Releasing Hostages During Baltimore County Barricade (Updated) A barricade situation in Baltimore County over the weekend ended with one person dead inside an Arbutus home, officials say. Early on Jan. 20, officers from the Baltimore County Police Department responded to the 4800 block of Grenville Square to investigate a domestic disturbance, where officers made contact with 31-year-old Antonio Hart, who refused to cooperate with them and stated he was armed. #UPDATE 11:58 a.m. A media staging site has been established at 901 Courtney Rd., 21227. pic.twitter.com/9Rz4C9sfa5 — Baltimore County Police Department (@BaltCoPolice) January 20, 2024 A pe…
Baltimore County Police Working To Resolve Barricade Situation In Arbutus (DEVELOPING) Baltimore County Police Working To Resolve Barricade Situation In Arbutus (DEVELOPING)
Baltimore County Police Working To Resolve Barricade Situation In Arbutus (Developing) There will be a heavy police presence in Arbutus on Saturday afternoon due to a barricade situation, authorities are cautioning. Early on Jan. 20, officers from the Baltimore County Police Department responded to the 4800 block of Grenville Square, where a man who is reportedly armed was refusing to come out of an area home. No details about the situation surrounding the barricade have been provided by investigators as of noon on Saturday afternoon. #UPDATE 11:58 a.m. A media staging site has been established at 901 Courtney Rd., 21227. pic.twitter.com/9Rz4C9sfa5 — Baltimore County Poli…
Man Wanted For Fatal Stabbing At McCormick Facility In Baltimore County At Large: Police Man Wanted For Fatal Stabbing At McCormick Facility In Baltimore County At Large: Police
Man Wanted For Fatal Stabbing At McCormick Facility In Baltimore County At Large: Police Seen him?  The Baltimore County Police Department is seeking the public's assistance in tracking down a man wanted in connection to a fatal stabbing earlier this week. Officers from the Baltimore County Police Department were called at approximately 9 p.m. on Tuesday night to investigate a reported stabbing at the McCormick Maryland Logistics Center on Tradepoint Avenue in Sparrows Point involving a man who had multiple injuries to his upper body. According to police, officers found the victim - whose name has not been released - and he was rushed to an area hospital, where he died fr…
Man Found After Being Attacked, Abducted In Baltimore County Neighborhood Man Found After Being Attacked, Abducted In Baltimore County Neighborhood
Man Found After Being Attacked, Abducted In Baltimore County Neighborhood The search has been called off for Joel Edwards, who was located after being attacked and abducted outside his Baltimore County home. An alert was issued by the police on Thursday after Edwards was attacked by an unknown person in the 3500 block of Forest Hill Road in Gwynn Oak and forced into a van, according to officials. What could have ended tragically ended on a positive note, as he was located "alive and well" the Baltimore County Police Department declared on Friday morning. #UPDATE: Thank you for sharing. Mr. Edwards has been located alive and well. https://t.co/9A18LY68RQ…
Man Dies At Hospital After Overnight Stabbing In Baltimore County, Police Say Man Dies At Hospital After Overnight Stabbing In Baltimore County, Police Say
Man Dies At Hospital After Overnight Stabbing In Baltimore County, Police Say A death investigation has been launched in Baltimore County after a man was found suffering from multiple stab wounds and later died from his injuries, police say. Officers from the Baltimore County Police Department were called at approximately 9 p.m. on Tuesday night to investigate a reported stabbing on Tradepoint Avenue in Edgemere involving a man who had multiple injuries to his upper body. According to police, officers found the victim - whose name has not been released - and he was rushed to an area hospital, where he died from his stab wounds hours later at around 4 a.m. on Wednesda…
Rape Suspect Apprehended In Unauthorized Road At BWI Airport: MDTA Police Rape Suspect Apprehended In Unauthorized Road At BWI Airport: MDTA Police
Rape Suspect Apprehended In Unauthorized Road At BWI Airport: Mdta Police A man accused of rape and assault was arrested while driving in an unauthorized part of the Baltimore Airport over the weekend. Wilfredo Pineda, 27, of Silver Spring, was stopped by an MDTA officer while driving a silver Dodge Ram on the inner roadway of the upper level of the Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport shortly after 2 a.m. on Saturday, Jan. 13. The roadway is a high pedestrian area that is limited to authorized vehicles only. A follow-up investigation found that Pineda was wanted on an open warrant for charges including second-degree rape and assault thro…