TOWSON, MD—With the new school year fast approaching, the Baltimore County Police Department has announced plans to launch a comprehensive safety initiative to help keep students, parents, and drivers safe. The 26 Days of Safety Initiative will run for 26 days, starting from the first day of school, and will focus on providing parents, students, and motorists with essential safety […]
NOTTINGHAM, MD—Police are investigating a burglary, an assault, and three local robberies that were reported over the past week. At just after 3:15 a.m. on Monday, July 22, several suspects broke into a business in the 7000-block of Belair Road in Overlea (21206) and attempted to steal property before fleeing on foot. On Tuesday, July 23, a known suspect committed […]
DUNDALK, MD—A man has been arrested and charged with first-degree murder in connection with a fatal shooting that took place in Dundalk last month, Baltimore County police say. Detectives say 27-year-old Deandre Stokes was also charged with other firearms-related charges for the July 1 shooting in the 7700 block of Gough Street (21224). Officers from the Dundalk Precinct responded to […]
TOWSON, MD—Police are on the scene of a stabbing in the Towson area. At just before 10:30 p.m. on Tuesday, July 23, 2024, at approximately 10:25 P.M., authorities responded to a stabbing that occurred at York Road and Chesapeake Avenue. At the scene, officers found that the victim was reportedly stabbed with a knife. The suspect fled the area heading […]
DUNDALK, MD—A reward is being offered in the 1983 unsolved murder of Joe and Toby Magaskie, a case that remains unsolved despite 41 years having passed. The cash reward of up to $2,000 is being offered by Metro Crime Stoppers, an independent organization that offers rewards for information in connection with criminal cases. Joe and Toby Magaskie were found stabbed […]
SPARROWS POINT, MD—Police are investigating after a woman was shot in Sparrows Point over the weekend. At just after 2 a.m. on Sunday, July 21, officers responded to the 6500-block of North Point Road (21219) for a report of a shooting. Once on scene, authorities located an adult female who had sustained a gunshot wound. She was transported to a […]
TOWSON, MD—Police are on the scene of a shooting in the Towson area. The shooting was reported at just after 1:30 p.m. on Sunday, July 21, in the 6800-block of Loch Raven Boulevard near Taylor Avenue (21286). At the scene, officers located a male victim who had sustained multiple gunshot wounds. The victim was transported to a local hospital. There […]
UPDATE: Police say the barricade situation has been resolved. Original story below… ESSEX, MD—A barricade situation is unfolding in the Essex area on Wednesday morning. The incident began at just before 4 a.m. on July 17 in the 200-block of West Road (21221). Residents who live in this area are being asked to stay indoors as authorities work to peacefully […]