Police searching for missing woman last seen in Timonium area

UPDATE: Police say Mrs. Highsmith has been located. Original story below… ——— TIMONIUM, MD—The Baltimore County Police Department is asking for the public’s help in locating 63-year-old Barbette Highsmith. Highsmith was last seen in the 500-block of Brightfield Road in Timonium (21093) at around 11 a.m. on Thursday, January 4, wearing a black t-shirt, gray sweatpants, and black shoes. Barbette […]

Police investigating after tires slashed on vehicles in Perry Hall Farms

PERRY HALL, MD—Police are investigating after several vehicles were vandalized in Perry Hall overnight. The White Marsh Precinct is currently investigating after approximately seven vehicles at the Gardens at Perry Hall Farms, located in the 9600-block of Haven Farm Road, had their tires slashed on Thursday night or early Friday morning. Authorities are requesting any video footage or reports of […]

Baltimore County sees declines in homicides, non-fatal shootings in 2023

TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski and Baltimore County Police Chief Robert McCullough on Thursday announced that the county continued to experience sharp declines in homicides and non-fatal shootings in 2023. As of December 31, 2023, the county recorded 29 homicides — down nearly 15 percent year over year and down 47 percent compared to 2021. The county’s 2023 homicide […]

Attempted robbery reported in White Marsh, suspect arrested following Overlea assault

NOTTINGHAM, MD—Police are investigating an armed robbery, an attempted robbery, and two assaults that were reported this week. At around 12:15 a.m. on Monday, January 1, 2024, a suspect committed a first-degree assault in the unit block of Madeline Avenue in Overlea (21206).  The suspect was subsequently arrested. At just before 3 p.m. on Monday, January 1, an armed suspect […]

Police identify body found in Kingsville

KINGSVILLE, MD—Police in Baltimore County have identified the body that was found in Kingsville earlier this week. The adult male whose body was discovered on Monday, January 1, 2024, along Belair Road (21087) has been identified as 32-year-old Jose Caceras-Santos. Santos’ remains were found in the 10000-block of Belair Road at just before 8:30 a.m. on Monday.  Police say the […]