Essex home explosion that killed family dog ruled arson, estranged husband charged

ESSEX, MD—A two-alarm home explosion that occurred in Essex last month has been ruled an arson by Baltimore County fire investigators. On Monday, May 6, investigators with the Baltimore County Police Department arrested 52-year-old Michael Greensfelder in connection to the home explosion that occurred in the unit block of Crafton Road (21221) at just after 11 p.m. on April 20, […]

BCPS athletic director charged after using AI to fake high school principal’s voice in racist rant [VIDEO]

PIKESVILLE, MD—An athletic director with Baltimore County Public Schools has been charged after using officials say he used artificial intelligence to fake a high school principal’s voice in a retaliatory recording. On Thursday, April 25, 31-year-old Dazhon Darien was arrested on charges of stalking, theft, disruption of school operations, and retaliation against a witness. The charges stem from an investigation […]

Suspect charged with attempted murder after robbery, beating that left homeless Baltimore man in critical condition

BALTIMORE, MD—Police in northeast Baltimore have arrested a suspect and charged him with attempted murder in connection with a robbery and assault that left a homeless man critically injured. In reference to a serious aggravated assault that occurred on April 17, 2024, investigators have arrested 34-year-old Deluntae Boyd. Boyd was arrested for the brutal beating and robbery that left a […]

Massive regional drug bust leads to 7 arrests; authorities seize fentanyl, guns, body armor, $35K in cash

BALTIMORE, MD—Police say they have taken down a large, regional drug trafficking organization following an extensive, months-long investigation. At approximately 4 a.m. on Thursday, April 18, 2024, Baltimore Police Department detectives with the Group Violence Unit executed a total of eight warrants in partnership with SWAT teams, Anne Arundel County members, Baltimore County members, the FBI, the Drug Enforcement Administration, […]

Suspect arrested after stealing vehicle near Nottingham Post Office

NOTTINGHAM, MD—A police pursuit has concluded and a suspect has been arrested after a vehicle was stolen in the Nottingham area on Wednesday morning. Police had reportedly responded to a report of a stolen vehicle near the Nottingham Post Office on Mercantile Road. The suspect fled and a pursuit began, with the suspect eventually bailing out and running into the […]

Youths arrested following weekend disturbances in and around Towson Town Center

TOWSON, MD—Police say arrests have been made following several weekend disturbances in Towson. Officers with the Baltimore County Police Department initially responded to a reported destruction of property at Towson Town Center at around 6 p.m. on Saturday, April 13th. The incident occurred inside the mall and a juvenile was arrested. Throughout the night, officers maintained a high visibility in […]

White Marsh carnival will not reopen this week following Saturday night’s disturbances

WHITE MARSH, MD—The carnival at White Marsh Mall will not reopen this week following multiple disturbances and arrests on Saturday night. Police responded to the mall during the evening hours on April 6 area after several large groups of juveniles began fighting and disrupting the festival, despite extra security measures that were added this year. Air and K-9 units were […]