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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…
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…
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, …
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…
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…
Triple Homicide In Pennsylvania Lands Maryland Man Life In Prison: USDOJ Triple Homicide In Pennsylvania Lands Maryland Man Life In Prison: USDOJ
Triple Homicide In Pennsylvania Lands Maryland Man Life In Prison: Usdoj More than seven years after a triple homicide in Pennsylvania, a Maryland man has been brought to justice.  Johnny Jenkins-Armstrong, 26 of Baltimore, MD was sentenced to life in prison and an additional consecutive 20 years for a "companion robbery charge," the United States Department of Justice stated in a release on Tuesday, Dec. 5.  His December 4th sentencing was for his role in the execution-style slayings of Wendy Ann Chaney, 39 of Hagerstown, MD; Brandon Cole, 47 of Fayetteville, PA; and Phillip Matthew Jackson, 36 of Mercersburg, PA, United States Attorne…
Man Wanted For Killing Tech CEO Pava LaPere Linked To Rape, Arson Case Last Week: Baltimore PD Man Wanted For Killing Tech CEO Pava LaPere Linked To Rape, Arson Case Last Week: Baltimore PD
Man Wanted For Killing Tech CEO Pava LaPere Linked To Rape, Arson Case Last Week: Baltimore PD The man wanted for killing 26-year-old tech CEO Pava LaPere has a lengthy criminal history that includes an attempted murder, arson, and rape that happened earlier this month, police in Baltimore confirmed. A fresh alert was issued for Jason Dean Billingsley, 32, who is wanted in Baltimore on a murder charge for allegedly killing LaPere, a promising young entrepreneur who was honored in Forbes annual “30 Under 30” list.” Her body was found in an apartment this week in the 300 block of West Franklin Street suffering from blunt force trauma, and on Wednesday, police say that Billingsley is …
BCoPD Officer's House Burns Down First Day On The Job BCoPD Officer's House Burns Down First Day On The Job
BCoPD Officer's House Burns Down First Day On The Job A Maryland community is stepping up to support a brand new Baltimore County Police Officer after his home burned down the day he was expected to be sworn in. Officer Guzman was expected to arrive at the Academy and be sworn in as one of the newest brothers from the 166th Baltimore County Police Department, according to a GoFundMe started to support Guzman's family. "Unfortunately, this morning his house burned down, along with most of his equipment, personal possessions, and household goods", stated fundraiser organizer Joseph Abruscato. Officer Guzman was in the process of relocating his …
Firearm Buyback To Be Held For The First Time In Baltimore Firearm Buyback To Be Held For The First Time In Baltimore
Firearm Buyback To Be Held For The First Time In Baltimore Baltimore's first firearm buyback event is scheduled to be held next weekend, County officials report. The Baltimore County Police Department and the NAACP, Baltimore County Chapter, in partnership with the Kingdom Worship Center and Brooks Clinton Funeral Service, are jointly hosting the buyback event. The event aims to keep unwanted firearms out of communities and to help prevent criminals from accessing dangerous weapons. The event will run from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. Saturday, April 15 at the Drumcastle Government Center on York Road. “The Baltimore County NAACP is dedicated to joining …
Baltimore County Makes Historic Police Chief Announcement Baltimore County Makes Historic Police Chief Announcement
Baltimore County Makes Historic Police Chief Announcement Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski has announced the nomination for the next Baltimore County Police Chief. Col. Robert McCullough's nomination makes history as the first African American chief for Baltimore County. Today marks another day in history here in Baltimore County. Congratulations to Randallstown’s very own, Robert McCullough, who will be the first African-American Chief of Police in the history of Baltimore County! pic.twitter.com/teKA4r4mH6 — Councilman Julian E. Jones Jr (@julianejonesjr) April 7, 2023 McCullough has worked for the Baltimore County Police Departm…
1,200lbs Of Marijuana, Hundreds Of THC Products Seized In Massive Baltimore Bust 1,200lbs Of Marijuana, Hundreds Of THC Products Seized In Massive Baltimore Bust
1,200lbs Of Marijuana, Hundreds Of THC Products Seized In Massive Baltimore Bust Four men are in custody following a massive drug bust in Baltimore, authorities announced. Baltimore City police along with the Baltimore County Police Department worked together to conduct a search and seizure of the drugs on Monday, March 27 after a three-month-long investigation into the East Coast Farms group. In the search, a large amount of THC was found, including hundreds of edibles, vape cartridges, and 1,200 pounds of marijuana. Officers also seized three handguns and $189,224. Various items seized in searchBaltimore Police Department “This is truly an outstanding achievement…
Police ID Body Found Outside Maryland Middle School, Death Ruled A Homicide Police ID Body Found Outside Maryland Middle School, Death Ruled A Homicide
Police ID Body Found Outside Maryland Middle School, Death Ruled A Homicide New details have been released by the Baltimore County Police Department as they continue to investigate after a woman's body was found behind Lansdowne Middle School earlier this week that was ruled a homicide by detectives. Shortly after 8 a.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 31, members of the Baltimore County Police Department were called, when the body of 37-year-old Audra Pineda was found behind the school as children were arriving to class. Original story - Body Found Behind Lansdowne Middle School On Thursday, Feb. 2, the agency announced that the death has been ruled a homicide and is being…
Body Found Behind Lansdowne Middle School Body Found Behind Lansdowne Middle School
Body Found Behind Lansdowne Middle School Police say that a woman’s body was found behind Lansdowne Middle School in Baltimore County on Tuesday morning as children were arriving to class. Shortly after 8 a.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 31, officers from the Baltimore County Police Department were called to the 2400 block of Lansdowne Road to investigate a reported dead body that was discovered in the area. No details of the death have been released by police investigators, who have called it “suspicious.” The body has since been taken to the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner to perform an autopsy to determine the cause of death. Prin…
Maryland Dealer Gets Life For Premeditated Murder Of Mother, Child During Heroin Robbery Maryland Dealer Gets Life For Premeditated Murder Of Mother, Child During Heroin Robbery
Maryland Dealer Gets Life For Premeditated Murder Of Mother, Child During Heroin Robbery Federal authorities announced that a Maryland drug dealer will spend the rest of his life in prison after gunning down a child in cold blood during a premeditated heroin robbery in Cambridge he planned with his lover. Andre Ricardo Briscoe, also known as “Poo,” 39, of Baltimore and Cambridge, has been sentenced on federal drug distribution and other charges for his role in the death of Jennifer Jeffrey and her 7-year-old son in 2015. On May 25, 2015, Briscoe and co-conspirator Kiara Haynes made a plan to steal heroin from Jeffrey, who was a longtime friend of the latter. During that fateful…
Baltimore County Police Beefs Up Security At High School Following Latest Threat Baltimore County Police Beefs Up Security At High School Following Latest Threat
Baltimore County Police Beefs Up Security At High School Following Latest Threat A Maryland high school will have an increased police presence on campus leading up to Thanksgiving following a new threat that was made targeting the building. The Baltimore County Police Department is advising parents and students that there will be an influx of officers around Towson High School on Tuesday, Nov. 22 following the undisclosed threat, which proved to be unfounded. “Out of an abundance of caution, the Baltimore County Police Department will continue to have an increased police presence at Towson High School on Tuesday to ensure the safety of students and staff members,” a spo…
Baltimore County Police Increase Presence At Area High School Following Threat Made Out Of US Baltimore County Police Increase Presence At Area High School Following Threat Made Out Of US
Baltimore County Police Increase Presence At Area High School Following Threat Made Out Of US New information has been released as police in Baltimore continue investigating a threat made targeting an area high school. An alert was issued by the Baltimore County Police Department on Monday, Nov. 21, advising that there is a continued police presence at Towson High School as the investigation continues into a threat made targeting the building on Thursday, Nov. 17. Investigators say that the threat appears to have originated from out of the country as “academic institutions across the country have faced a surge of threats similar to the one sent last week.” The Baltimore Count…
Baltimore County's First Female Police Chief Melissa Hyatt To Step Down Next Month Baltimore County's First Female Police Chief Melissa Hyatt To Step Down Next Month
Baltimore County's First Female Police Chief Melissa Hyatt To Step Down Next Month Baltimore County’s top cop is out. Police Chief Melissa Hyatt announced on Wednesday, Nov. 16 that she will be stepping down at the end of County Executive Johnny Olszewski's first term after becoming the county's first female police chief in June 2019. In a statement, Hyatt said that her last day on the job on Sunday, Dec. 4. “Police chiefs are appointed for finite terms in order to accomplish specific goals and objectives of County leadership,” she said. "With the end of my term quickly approaching, I am both saddened to be leaving my Baltimore County family and excited to see what …
Rape, Solicitation Of A Minor Charges Filed Against Maryland Man: Police Rape, Solicitation Of A Minor Charges Filed Against Maryland Man: Police
Rape, Solicitation Of A Minor Charges Filed Against Maryland Man: Police Special Victims Unit detectives have charged an adult man with allegedly raping a minor in Maryland, a spokesperson for the Baltimore County Police Department announced. Evan Martin, 34, is facing a host of charges following his arrest by the Special Victims Unit on Wednesday, Nov. 16 for alleged sexual offenses involving a minor, officials say. Specifically, Martin was charged with: Second-degree rape; Sexual solicitation of a minor; Drug distribution; Various assault charges. The nature of the alleged rape and assault were not immediately disclosed by police investigators on Wednesday …
Suspicious Death Of 'Bloodied, Unresponsive' Man In Maryland Ruled Homicide: Police Suspicious Death Of 'Bloodied, Unresponsive' Man In Maryland Ruled Homicide: Police
Suspicious Death Of 'Bloodied, Unresponsive' Man In Maryland Ruled Homicide: Police New details have been released by police in Baltimore County as they launch a homicide investigation into the suspicious death of a 67-year-old man late last week. Local resident Michael Abey has been identified by investigators with the Baltimore County Police Department as the victim in a fatal shooting, the agency announced on Tuesday, Nov. 15. According to investigators, on Tuesday, Nov. 8, Baltimore County police officers responded to the intersection of North Taylor Avenue and Eastern Boulevard for a reported cardiac arrest. When officers arrived in the 400 block of Eastern Boulevar…
Four Middle Schoolers In Maryland Fall Ill After Eating Drug-Laced Candy: Reports Four Middle Schoolers In Maryland Fall Ill After Eating Drug-Laced Candy: Reports
Four Middle Schoolers In Maryland Fall Ill After Eating Drug-Laced Candy: Reports Four middle school students in Parkville got sick after eating drug-laced candy at school, reports CBS News.  The students were taken by ambulance to a hospital. The Principal of Parkville Middle School, Micah Wiggins, told parents in a letter that the school resource officer along with the Baltimore County Police Department are investigating the incident, continues the outlet. Wiggins stated that appropriate consequences will be given as outlined in the Student Handbook and Policy, and asked parents to speak with their children about the dangers of consuming unknown substances. To rea…
New Alert Issued For 12-Year-Old Boy Reported Missing Again In Maryland New Alert Issued For 12-Year-Old Boy Reported Missing Again In Maryland
New Alert Issued For 12-Year-Old Boy Reported Missing Again In Maryland Friends and family of a 12-year-old boy in Maryland are sharing their concerns after he was reported missing to the police. An alert was issued by the Baltimore County Police Department on Thursday, Nov. 3 regarding Timothy Niziolek, who was reported missing after last being seen in the Dundalk area. Timothy NiziolekBaltimore County Police Police described the child as being 5-foot-1 weighing approximately 120 pounds. When he was last seen, he was wearing a black hooded sweatshirt, black pants, and black shoes. No other information about Niziolek was provided by investigators. Anyone…
At Least One Dead In Midday Maryland Stabbing (DEVELOPING) At Least One Dead In Midday Maryland Stabbing (DEVELOPING)
At Least One Dead In Midday Maryland Stabbing (Developing) Police are investigating a stabbing that killed a man in Baltimore, authorities say. Homicide detectives are on the scene of a stabbing that occurred the afternoon of Monday, Nov. 7 in the 10500 block of Reisterstown Road, according to Baltimore County police. #BCoPD Homicide detectives are currently on the scene of a stabbing in the 10500 block of Reisterstown Road. One male victim has been pronounced deceased. This is believed to be an isolated incident. Additional information will be provided as it becomes available. pic.twitter.com/WJk2ikjQcD — Baltimore County Police Department (@B…
Teen Arrested At Maryland High School With Loaded Handgun, Police Say Teen Arrested At Maryland High School With Loaded Handgun, Police Say
Teen Arrested At Maryland High School With Loaded Handgun, Police Say Officers have arrested a young teenager who reportedly had a loaded handgun at a Maryland high school, authorities say. The 14-year-old student brought the handgun to Parkville High School on Monday, Nov. 7, causing the school to go on lockdown, according to the Baltimore County Police Department.  The lockdown has since been lifted. This is an ongoing investigation. 
Schools In Baltimore Placed Into Lockdown As County Police Investigate Shooting Schools In Baltimore Placed Into Lockdown As County Police Investigate Shooting
Schools In Baltimore Placed Into Lockdown As County Police Investigate Shooting Several schools in Baltimore were placed on lockdown on Friday morning as county police investigated a reported shooting that left one hospitalized. Detectives from the Baltimore County Police Department responded to a shooting in the 1700 block of Glen Keith Boulevard at approximately 11 a.m. on Friday, Nov. 4, according to a spokesperson for the agency. Officials said that a man was transported to the hospital during the investigation, though his condition was not immediately available on Friday afternoon. The shooting incident led to a lockdown of "a number of schools in the east Towso…
Alert Issued For Critically Missing 12-Year-Old Boy In Maryland Alert Issued For Critically Missing 12-Year-Old Boy In Maryland
Alert Issued For Critically Missing 12-Year-Old Boy In Maryland Friends and family of a 12-year-old boy in Maryland are sharing their concerns after he was reported missing to the police. An alert was issued by the Baltimore County Police Department on Thursday, Nov. 3 regarding Timothy Niziolek, who was reported missing after last being seen in the Dundalk area. Timothy NiziolekBaltimore County Police Police described the child as being 5-foot-1 weighing approximately 120 pounds. When he was last seen, he was wearing a black hooded sweatshirt, black pants, and black shoes. No other information about Niziolek was provided by investigators. Anyone…
Students Report Indecent Exposure, Assault While Walking To Maryland Middle, High Schools Students Report Indecent Exposure, Assault While Walking To Maryland Middle, High Schools
Students Report Indecent Exposure, Assault While Walking To Maryland Middle, High Schools The Baltimore County Police Department is investigating a pair of incidents involving students that happened in the Lansdowne area and could be connected, authorities announced. First, on Tuesday, Nov. 1, a middle school student reported that a man exposed himself to her while she was walking to class, prompting the department to assign additional officers to the area to ensure student safety. The following day, on Wednesday, Nov. 2, a Lansdowne High School student reported that while she was walking to school over the footbridge, near Twin Circle Way she was assaulted by an unknown assail…
Teenage Suspect In Custody For Teen Murdered After Maryland HS Football Game, Police Say Teenage Suspect In Custody For Teen Murdered After Maryland HS Football Game, Police Say
Teenage Suspect In Custody For Teen Murdered After Maryland HS Football Game, Police Say Authorities have arrested a teenage suspect in connection to the murder of a 14-year-old who was shot and killed near a Baltimore high school earlier this year. Travis Slaughter was shot and killed around the corner from Milford Mill Academy in Windsor Mills on Friday, Sept. 2, where he was a freshman at the school. On Thursday, Oct. 27, Baltimore Homicide Detectives announced that a 17-year-old minor has been arrested for the shooting. He is currently being held at the Baltimore County Detention Center. No charges have been announced. Officers from the Pikesville Precinct were calle…
Negotiation, Tactical Team Help Resolve Barricade Situation Safely In Maryland Negotiation, Tactical Team Help Resolve Barricade Situation Safely In Maryland
Negotiation, Tactical Team Help Resolve Barricade Situation Safely In Maryland Crisis negotiators in Maryland were able to safely resolve a barricade situation early on Thursday morning in Owings Mills, a spokesperson for the Baltimore County Police Department announced. At approximately 8:15 a.m. on Thursday, Oct. 27, first responders were called to the 400 block of Doe Meadow Drive for a barricade situation, though investigators have not disclosed the nature of the incident. The incident happened in the 400 block of Doe Meadow DriveGoogle Maps street view Members of the department's Crisis Negotiation and Tactical Team responded to the scene and worked quickly a…