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Burglarizing Brothers Busted Targeting Properties In DC, Montgomery County: Police
Two brothers busted for at least two burglaries at area residences and are facing charges after being found with stolen items in a Catonsville home, police say. Alex Dumitru, 23, and younger brother Natalian Dumitru, 18, have been arrested for burglarizing two properties as the Montgomery County Department of Police continues to probe a recent string of robberies. Between March and April, police say that unknown suspects forced entry into these places, damaging and stealing property before fleeing: A residence attached to the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community in the 15000 block of Go…
Police & Fire
Dimeka Thornton Dies In I-695 Pursuit
Police have identified the innocent driver killed by a wrong-way car thief during a police pursuit on I-695 earlier this week. Dimeka Thornton, 37, of Windsor Mill, was operating an Acura TSX when she was struck by a driver in a stolen car in the outer loop, on the ramp to Exit 18 to Liberty Road around 12:15 a.m. Monday, April 8, the Maryland Attorney General's Office said in a release. Just prior to the crash, officers were patrolling near the 1800 block of Belmont Avenue in Windsor Mill when they saw a car reported stolen in a hotel parking lot, officials said. A man then got into the ca…
Police & Fire
Man Dies From Gunshot Wound Believed Self-Inflicted In Baltimore County: Police
A man died earlier this week from a gunshot wound Baltimore County Police believe was self-inflicted. It happened near the 1000 block of Halstead Road in Parkville around 6:35 a.m. Tuesday, March 19, BCPD said. A preliminary investigation shows the man’s gunshot wound was self-inflicted. I heard this call, if you or someone you know that thinks of suicide call 988 or text 988: https://t.co/eNjZElC2zj pic.twitter.com/DZQMIUf0eY — Baltimore Street News (@BaltStreetNews) March 21, 2024 Autopsy results were pending, police added.
Police & Fire
'Vast Amount' Of Dangerous Drugs Seized During Bust In Maryland, Police Say
A lengthy investigation into reported drug dealings in Baltimore led to the arrest of a 50-year-old man and a massive seizure, police say. On Wednesday, the Baltimore Police Department announced that a suspected drug trafficker in the city has been taken into custody, and assorted drugs and cash were recovered by detectives. Police say that on Thursday, March 7, Baltimore City and Baltimore County Narcotics Taskforce members executed a search and seizure warrant in the 1000 block of Middle River Road, where they found "a vast amount of controlled dangerous substances, US currency…
Police & Fire
88-Year-Old Man Struck Dead While Crossing Pulaski Highway: Police
An 88-year-old man was struck and killed while crossing the Pulaski Highway Thursday evening, March 7, police said. John Lohmeyer was attempting to cross near the 8200 block in Rosedale when he was struck by a 2019 Jeep Cherokee around 7:30 p.m., Baltimore County Police said. Lohmeyer was pronounced dead at the scene. The crash remains under investigation. Want breaking news in the DMV as it happens, or want to contribute? Join the DMV All Incidents Facebook group.
Police & Fire
Man Arrested For Murder Of 23-Year-Old Woman Found Shot In Car: Baltimore County Police
A man was arrested and charged with the murder of a 23-year-old found shot inside a vehicle in Baltimore over the weekend, authorities announced. Cameron Murel, 24, was arrested and charged with first-degree murder in the shooting of Asia Lilly, 23, Baltimore County Police said Tuesday. Lilly was found inside a vehicle with gunshot wounds to the upper body and later pronounced dead as officers responded to the 6600 block of Collinsdale Rd. around 5:25 a.m. on Saturday, Feb. 17. Murel was being held at the Baltimore County Detention Center without bond. Want breaking news in the DMV as it …
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Man Accused Of Targeting Transgender Person Through Dating App In Maryland: Police
A 22-year-old man has been accused of sexually assaulting a transgender person he targeted using a dating app in Maryland. Jalen Green was charged with first-degree rape, first-degree assault, armed robbery, weapons offenses, and other related charges, Baltimore County Police said Thursday, Feb. 15. Green used a dating app to target a member of the transgender community ahead of the assault, which police say occurred near the 3000 block of Putty Hill Avenue around 3:30 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 11. He was being held without bond at the Baltimore County Detention Center. The Baltimore County Polic…
Police & Fire
Police ID Pedestrian Killed By Roll-Off Truck In Baltimore County
Police have identified the pedestrian killed by a roll-off truck in Baltimore County on Tuesday afternoon, Feb. 13. Maynor A. Ortega-Garcia, 21, was struck around 2:30 p.m. while attempting to cross in front of a roll-off truck heading toward an exit gate at a facility near the 1900 block of Graves Court in Dundalk, Baltimore County Police said. Ortega-Garcia was taken to a nearby hospital and pronounced dead. The driver remained at the scene and cooperated with the investigation, which remains ongoing. Want breaking news in the DMV as it happens, or want to contribute? Join the DMV All I…
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Driver, 62, Killed When Nissan Veers Off Baltimore Roadway, Hits Detached Garage: Police
A Nissan veered off a Baltimore roadway and into a detached garage, claiming the life of its 62-year-old driver, authorities say. The crash occurred near the 3900 block of Glenhurt Road in Dundalk around 8:25 a.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 7, Baltimore County Police said. David Flagg was driving a 2014 Nissan Frontier northbound on Beltzer Road attempting to turn left onto Edgewater Place when the vehicle veered off the roadway and hit an unoccupied detached garage, according to police. Flagg was taken to a nearby hospital and pronounced dead. The investigation is being led by the Baltimore…
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Man Found Unresponsive After Baltimore County Crash; Homicide Detectives Investigating: Police
A Baltimore County crash that left a 29-year-old man dead has prompted an investigation by local homicide detectives. The crash occurred near the 1400 block of Fuselage Avenue around 7 a.m. on Sunday, Jan. 28, Baltimore County Police said. Kevin Murcua-Regalado was found unresponsive inside the vehicle, suffering from upper body injuries. He was taken to a nearby hospital and pronounced dead a short time later. The cause of Murcua-Regalado’s injuries is being investigated by Baltimore County homicide detectives. Anyone with information about this case is asked to contact Baltimore County …
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School Community Working To Get Families Displaced By Two-Alarm MD Fire Back On Their Feet
Members of a tight-knit community are rallying around the families who were displaced by a fast-moving fire that tore through the back of one Baltimore County home before spreading to two neighboring residences. A structure fire was reported shortly after 2 a.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 17 in the unit block of Warren Road in Essex, where fire crews were met by visible flames and smoke coming from multiple levels of the home. The blaze spread to two other homes and displaced a total of 17 residents, as well as eight animals, Baltimore County Police said. Two injured and multiple pets dis…
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17 Displaced By Tricky Two-Alarm Baltimore County Fire That Sent Two To Hospital: Officials
Seventeen residents were displaced and two people were injured as a fast-moving fire tore through the back of a Baltimore County home and spread to two others early on Wednesday morning, officials say. Crews responded to investigate reports of a structure fire on the unit block of Warren Road just after 2 a.m. on Jan. 17 and found visible flames coming from the back of the home on multiple levels. The blaze spread to two other homes and displaced a total of 17 residents, as well as eight animals, Baltimore County Police said. Two injured and multiple pets displaced in early morning Ess…
Schools
Police Investigation Launched At Baltimore County HS After Lockdown (
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Kenwood High School in Essex was placed on a "brief lockdown" on Friday morning while police investigated inside the building. At around 11 a.m. there was a police presence at the school following a brief lockdown, according to Baltimore County Police, which confirmed the investigation was being conducted inside the school. During a lockdown, students and staff shelter in place in classrooms, hallways are cleared and movement in the building is restricted. All exterior doors are secured as well. One person was reportedly taken into custody in the school's auditorium. A police spokesperson…
News
Teen Accidentally Shot Near Maryland High School, Police Say
A teen was shot overnight near Towson High School in Baltimore County when a gun went off, police confirmed. At approximately 9:30 p.m. on Wednesday night, Baltimore County Police officers were called to an area hospital, when a 16-year-old walked in suffering from a gunshot wound to his upper body. Investigators say that it was later determined that the shooting happened in the unit block of Cedar Avenue, not far from the school. Detectives also found that the shooting was accidental when it discharged unexpectedly. The incident remains under investigation. Want breaking news in t…
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Dirty Cop: Baltimore County Officer Gets Prison Time For Accepting Bribes For Handgun Licenses
Former Baltimore County Police officer William Johnson, Jr. is set to spend time behind bars with some of the people he helped lock up. Federal officials announced that the Baltimore native has been sentenced to 18 months in prison, followed by two years of supervised release, after he admitted to accepting thousands of dollars worth of bribes and kickbacks in exchange for handgun qualifying licenses they never earned. The 34-year-old pleaded guilty in April to a federal charge of honest services wire fraud for falsely certifying applicants for Maryland handgun qualifying licenses and …
Police & Fire
Three Found Dead In Baltimore County Welfare Check: What We Know
Three people were found dead by police performing a welfare check in Baltimore County Friday, Aug. 18, authorities said. Officers were called to the 1100 block of Kenilworth Drive in Towson around noon for a welfare check, at which point the area was closed for investigation, county police said. Police went inside of the home and found three people deceased. The incident was not being investigated as a homicide, however, police did not disclose further information. Want breaking news in the DMV as it happens, or want to contribute? Join the DMV All Incidents Facebook group.
Police & Fire
Police ID Infiniti Driver Killed In Baltimore County Crash
An investigation has been launched in Baltimore County after a 25-year-old man was killed in a crash on Monday that left another with serious injuries. Diontae Emmanuel Green has been identified as the driver who crossed over the center line and crashed at approximately 4 p.m. on Monday, Aug. 7, according to the Baltimore County Police. The crash happened in the 700 block of Edmondson Avenue in Catonsville. Police say that Green was driving along the road when he lost control for unexpected reasons, lost control, crossed over the center line and crashed. He was pronounced dead at the scene…
News
Bodies Of Two Men Pulled From Maryland River, Officials Say
The search for multiple swimmers reported missing in the Gunpowder River in Maryland has reached a grisly conclusion. The Baltimore County Fire Department confirmed that the bodies of two men have been recovered from the Gunpowder River following a search and rescue operation that began on Monday afternoon. #update OPEN WATER RESCUE Gunpowder Park Beach #MiddleRiver | Crews continue to search for 1 additional victim after 2 have been removed from water | @BaltCoPolice & @mdsp aviation assisting in search. DT1829 TF pic.twitter.com/dV3iX52sKs — Baltimore County Fire Department (@Balt…
Police & Fire
Police ID 82-Year-Old Man Trapped, Killed In Rowhome Fire Sparked By Mobility Chair
New information has been released after an 82-year-old man was trapped and killed in a fast-moving Dundalk rowhome fire. Baltimore County Police have identified Richard L. Sprouse as the victim who was pulled out of a fire that broke out in the 8000 block of Gray Haven Road on Wednesday, May 10. Flames could be seen showing from the top floor of a residence at approximately 12:30 p.m. on Wednesday afternoon, sending plumes of black smoke billowing through the air in the area. Officials say that while en route to the fire, crews were advised that someone was possibly trapped on the se…
News
Murderous Gang Members Get Prison Time For Killing Rivals In Baltimore
A pair of Baltimore gang members will be spending years behind bars for their roles in a conspiracy that included the murder of a rival gang member, federal authorities announced. This week, Cherry Hill gang members Deaven Cherry, 35, and Travis “Sticks” Alewine, 30, both of Baltimore, were sentenced to 21 years in prison followed by five years of supervised release in separate cases for a violent racketeering conspiracy throughout the region. Cherry was sentenced on Monday, April 17, and Alewine received his prison sentence on Thursday, April 20. Travis Alewine sentenced to 21+ years…
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Dirty Cop: Baltimore County Officer Admits To Accepting Bribes For Handgun Licenses: Feds
Federal officials announced that a former Baltimore County Police officer admitted to accepting thousands of dollars worth of bribes and kickbacks in exchange for handgun qualifying licenses they never earned. Baltimore resident William Johnson, Jr., 33, pleaded guilty on Monday, April 3 to a federal charge of honest services wire fraud for falsely certifying applicants for Maryland handgun qualifying licenses and wear and carry permits without proper training. In Maryland, in order to purchase, rent, or receive a handgun, one must have a handgun qualifying license, which required at least…
News
Body Spotted In Loch Raven Reservoir In Baltimore County (
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A body was found in the water at the Loch Raven Reservoir on Thursday afternoon in Baltimore County, police say. At approximately 1:45 p.m. on Thursday, March 23, officers were called to a stretch Dulaney Valley Road near Jarrettsville Pike, where there was a report of a body that was found in the water. The body has since reportedly been discovered and Baltimore County Police officers are conducting an investigation. No additional information was provided by officials. This is a developing story. Check Daily Voice for updates.
News
Multi-State Investigation Leads To Bust Of Thieving Romanian Nationals In MD Facing Deportation
Sometimes, it takes a village. A widespread, multi-agency investigation that coursed through multiple states has led to the apprehension of three Romanian nationals involved in a rash of recent regional burglaries and thefts throughout Maryland and Pennsylvania. Officials in Frederick County announced the arrests on Friday, March 17 following the apprehension of the three suspects, who were wanted on multiple charges and could face deportation. Those charged on out-of-state warrants: Stefan Chicui, 43; Anisoara Nistor, 41; Ana Maria Velcu, 33. Following their arrests, US Immigrations…
Police & Fire
Police ID Second Woman Trapped, Killed In Dundalk Rowhome Fire
A second person has died from injuries sustained when a Dundalk rowhouse went up in flames late last month. Ann Baker, 61, is the second victim identified by Baltimore County Police following the fire that broke out shortly before 6:30 a.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 28 in the 8500 block of Kavanagh Road. Previously, the only victim named by the department was Beth Susan Gibson, 66, who also lived in the home with Baker. An unnamed third person escaped by jumping from a window to escape the fire also was treated at an area hospital for non-life-threatening injuries. Update, fatal fire, 8500 blk …
Police & Fire
Body Found In Baltimore County Identified: Police
A 47-year-old man has died after being attacked in Baltimore County, police say. Baltimore County Police located the body of Tavone Cotten shortly after noon in the 4100 block of Wilkens Avenue on Sunday, March 5. Cotten appeared to have been shot and was pronounced dead at the scene. Police have yet to identify a suspect or motive for the crime and are still actively investigating.
News
One Killed After Speeding Car Crosses Center Line Causing Head-On Crash: Baltimore Police
Baltimore County Police have identified the driver killed in a head-on crash last month on Philadelphia Road. Noel Ong, 48, was reportedly killed after a 2019 Nissan Altima driving at a high rate of speed crossed into his lane and his vehicle on Tuesday, Feb. 21, county police said. The crash occurred in the 11900 block of Philadelphia Road around 10:30 p.m. on Feb. 21. Police rushed to the scene where they pronounced Ong dead at the scene due to injuries sustained by the impact of the crash. The condition or identity of the driver of the Nissan has not yet been released.
Police & Fire
Teen Latest Victim Of Gun Violence In Downtown Towson, Police Say
A 17-year-old Baltimore teen is dead after a shooting on Monday night in the heart of downtown Towson. Tre'shaun Harmon has been identified as the latest victim of violent crime in Baltimore, a County Police spokesperson announced on Tuesday, Feb. 21 following the overnight shooting. Police were called to the area of East Joppa Road and Delaware Avenue around 7 p.m., on Monday, Feb. 20, after receiving reports of a shooting, according to police. Once on the scene, police located Harmon, who had been shot multiple times. Medics arrived to the scene and rushed the teen to an area hospit…
News
Here's What We Know About The 36-Hour Manhunt For David Linthicum In Maryland
David Linthicum was apprehended early on Friday morning following an intensive two-day manhunt where he shot two Baltimore County Police officers, according to officials. At approximately 5:45 a.m. on Friday, Feb. 10, federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies were able to surround the 24-year-old Linthicum near the Fallston Mall in Harford County, where he was ultimately taken into custody. The Baltimore County Police Department would like to thank our federal, state, and allied agency partners with this multijurisdictional investigation. Also, thank you to the Baltimore County…
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Victim Fights For Life After Lansdowne High School Assault
A 15-year-old student has been rushed to the hospital after an assault that occurred at Lansdowne High School, officials confirm. A juvenile was taken into custody after the incident, which reportedly left the unidentified victim with serious injuries, according to Baltimore County Police. Police say the assault happened shortly before 1 p.m., Tuesday, Jan. 10. All after school activities were canceled after the incident. This is a developing story.
Police & Fire
Murderer Who Spat On Woman After Road-Rage Killing In Maryland Gets Life Without Parole
A man who spat on his victim after fatally shooting her during a road-rage incident in Maryland will spend the rest of his life in prison after being sentenced for murder, the Baltimore State's Attorney announced. Ricky Raheem Charles, 32, was sentenced on Thursday, Jan. 5 to life in prison without parole after being convicted on in September last year of first-degree premeditated murder and use of a firearm in the commission of a crime of violence following an incident in September 2019. The Baltimore County State's Attorney's Office said that at approximately 6:30 p.m. on Sept. 19, 2019, …
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Baby Abducted By Gunman Who Left Victim For Dead In Christmas Attack: Baltimore PD
A 31-year-old gunman abducted a baby and fled in his victim's car after shooting her and leaving her to die in a Christmas attack, authorities in Baltimore County said. Dariel Williams allegedly shot the woman on Joggins Court in Bowley's Quarters, then stole her car and took a 1-year-old boy with him sometime after 11 p.m., county police said. The woman was taken to the hospital with life-threatening injuries, police said. Williams was later identified as the suspect and charged with attempted first-degree murder, first-degree assault, motor vehicle theft, and the use of a firear…
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