Former Maryland state employee pleads guilty to insurance fraud

BALTIMORE, MD—Racquel Britt Davis, a 51-year-old former state employee from Baltimore, pleaded guilty to felony theft charges in a Baltimore County court on Thursday. The charges stem from a scheme involving fraudulent insurance claims that netted her approximately $63,898.33 from American Family Life Assurance Company of Columbus (AFLAC). According to Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown, Davis submitted 18 fraudulent […]

Baltimore man sentenced after being charged with over 42 counts of animal cruelty

BALTIMORE, MD—A Baltimore man has been sentenced to over 10 years in prison after pleading guilty to 42 counts of animal cruelty following the seizure of 83 dogs from his property in May. Robert Conley will serve 3 years of supervised probation and is ordered to pay $12,000 restitution to the Baltimore Animal Rescue & Care Shelter (BARCS) during his […]

Suspect arrested in Baltimore County homicide

WOODLAWN, MD—Baltimore County detectives have arrested a suspect in the August 3 homicide of 29-year-old Tracey Hankins Jr. Kevin Martin, 31, was arrested on Nov. 25 in connection with the shooting death of Hankins. The incident occurred in the 6800-block of Liberty Road. Police responded to a shots fired call at about 10:05 p.m. on August 3rd. When officers arrived, […]

Four juveniles, one adult arrested in Baltimore illegal car rally bust

BALTIMORE, MD—Maryland State Police say four juveniles and an adult were arrested and charged with stolen vehicle and firearm offenses following a car rally in Baltimore City over the weekend. Police said a joint investigation between partner law enforcement agencies and the Maryland Car Rally Task Force led to the arrests of the four juveniles. The Baltimore County Intelligence Unit, […]

Shooting reported in Middle River

MIDDLE RIVER, MD—Detectives with the Baltimore County Police Department are investigating a Sunday evening shooting that occurred in Middle River. At around 5:30 p.m. on December 1, officers responded to a reported shooting in the area of Tailspin Lane and Langs Road (21220). An adult male was taken to a local hospital with a gunshot wound. As detectives continue to […]

Five teens arrested following attempted carjacking in Towson

TOWSON, MD—Five teenagers have been arrested in connection with an attempted carjacking in Towson. On November 30, officers with the Baltimore County Police Department apprehended five teens following an attempted carjacking that occurred in the 800-block of Dulaney Valley Road at approximately 8 p.m. Four of the five teens are also suspects in a reported assault that occurred in the […]

Armed carjacking reported at Towson Town Center

UPDATE: Three suspects have been arrested in connection with this incident. Original story below… TOWSON, MD—Police are investigating an armed carjacking that occurred on Wednesday night in Towson. At around 11:15 p.m. on November 27, 2024, officers with the Baltimore County Police Department responded to an armed carjacking that occurred at the Cheesecake Factory located at 825 Dulaney Valley Road. […]

Aberdeen man sentenced to life in prison following Edgewood murder

BALTIMORE, MD—An Aberdeen man has been sentenced to prison in connection with a murder that occurred in Edgewood earlier this year. On Friday, November 22, 2024, Parrise Marcellous Valentine, 33, of Aberdeen, was sentenced to fife suspend all but fifty (50) years to serve following an August 2024 guilty plea to first-degree murder. Facts presented in support of the plea […]