Baltimore County Police Department celebrates recipients of 2024 departmental awards

TOWSON, MD—On Tuesday evening, the Baltimore County Police Department celebrated the outstanding achievements of its members, “whose dedication and commitment to upholding the highest standards of service have significantly enhanced the safety and security of communities throughout Baltimore County,” the department said in a statement. “This I extend my deepest gratitude to all our award recipients for their tireless efforts, […]

Fatal pedestrian crashes spike in Baltimore County

TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County police are urging drivers and pedestrians to be extra cautious after dark following a recent spike in fatal pedestrian crashes. The Baltimore County Police Department responded to four fatal pedestrian crashes over the past five days, three of which occurred during the evening or early morning hours. According to the department, pedestrian safety is a major community […]

Triple shooting in Essex leaves 1 dead

ESSEX, MD—One person is dead and two are injured following a triple shooting in Essex on Saturday. The shooting occurred at just after 3 p.m. on November 9, 2024 in the 900-block of Bayner Road (21221). When officers arrived at the scene, they located an adult male outside the location suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. Officers and medics attempted to […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Perry Hall/White Marsh soccer coach arrested for secretly recording minor victim in his home

NOTTINGHAM, MD—A local soccer coach has been arrested after police say he secretly recorded a minor in his home. On Monday November 4, 2024, detectives with the Baltimore County Police Department arrested and charged 42-year-old Nicholas Fioravanti. Detectives say Fioravanti placed recording devices inside two areas of his home including a bedroom and bathroom. Fioravanti, who was a volunteer soccer […]