Fatal shooting reported in Essex

UPDATE: This shooting has left one person dead and two injured. Original story below… ——— ESSEX, MD—Authorities are currently on the scene of a fatal shooting in Essex. At 3:00 p.m. on Saturday, November 9, 2024, homicide detectives with the Baltimore County Police Department responded to the 800-block of Bayner Road (21221). An adult male sustained a gunshot wound to […]

Serious crash reported in Kingsville

KINGSVILLE, MD—Crews responded to a serious crash in the Kingsville area on Saturday. At around noon on November 9, 2024, units responded to a motor vehicle collision in the area of Belair Road and Mount Vista Road. One trapped occupant was freed and Belair Road was shut down in both directions, according to the Kingsville Volunteer Fire Company. Two people […]

Parkville man cited for illegally baiting during black bear hunt

BALTIMORE, MD—Maryland Natural Resources Police took action to stop illegal hunting during the state’s annual black bear hunt, held October 21-26 in Allegany, Frederick, Garrett, and Washington counties. Officers cited several hunters who, although legally permitted to participate in the hunt, were unlawfully using bait to attract and lure bears. While baiting is legal for white-tailed deer in Maryland on […]

Police investigating bomb threat received by Baltimore County Board of Elections

UPDATE: determined that the threat was unfounded, and there is no danger to the public. Original story below… ——— TOWSON, MD—Police in Baltimore County are investigating a bomb threat. At approximately 10:30 p.m. on Friday night, November 8, authorities said they were investigating a bomb threat that was made against the Baltimore County Board of Elections. Officials say the threat […]

Rosedale man arrested in connection with illegal car rally in Philadelphia

BALTIMORE, MD—A joint investigation between partner law enforcement agencies and the Maryland Car Rally Task Force yielded the arrest of a Baltimore County man in connection with a car rally in Philadelphia. The suspect has been identified as Juawarn Williams, 21, of Rosedale. In a coordinated operation by the Maryland Car Rally Task Force and the Philadelphia Police Department, Williams […]

Shooting reported on Loch Raven Boulevard

TOWSON, MD—Police are investigating an overnight shooting that occurred in east Towson. At just before 1:45 a.m. on Friday, November 8, 2024, Baltimore County Police Department officers responded to the 8100-block of Loch Raven Boulevard (21286) for a reported intoxicated subject. When authorities arrived on the scene, they located the victim, a 43-year-old male, who suffered multiple gunshot wounds. The […]

What’s the riskiest month, day, and hour for drivers in Maryland?

BALTIMORE, MD—A new study has identified the riskiest month, day, and hour for drivers in Maryland. The legal team at the Dallas-based personal injury law firm, The Barber Law Firm, analyzed the Maryland Department of Transportation’s Fatality and Injury Reporting System Tool (FIRST) data on fatal crashes over a decade (2013 to 2022) to identify the riskiest driving times in […]