Baltimore County Police Department announces promotion of 24 members

TOWSON, MD—The Baltimore County Police Department on Tuesday announced the promotion of 24 sworn members who bring decades of service, experience, and knowledge to their positions. “These qualified leaders will ensure we maintain the highest level of service to our communities,” said Chief Robert O. McCullough. Among the members to be promoted at 6 p.m. on Tuesday evening at the […]

Community walk to be held for Rodgers Forge shooting victim, GoFundMe established

UPDATE 4: A second teen has been arrested in connection with this shooting. UPDATE 3: A teen suspect has been arrested and charged. UPDATE 2: Baltimore County police have obtained an arrest warrant for a juvenile suspect in connection with this shooting. UPDATE: Due to inclement weather, the community walk has been postponed to 5 p.m. on Tuesday, September 24, […]

Two arrested following police pursuit, shelter-in-place in Fullerton

NOTTINGHAM, MD—Two people have been arrested following a police pursuit in Nottingham, police say. At just before 8:15 p.m. on Monday, September 16, officers responded to a report of a stolen vehicle that failed to stop for Maryland State Police. Authorities say once they located the vehicle in the Fullerton area, the occupants bailed out and fled on foot. A […]

Fullerton residents asked to shelter-in-place after shots fired

UPDATE: Police say the shelter-in-place has been lifted and two suspects have been taken into custody. Original story below… ——— NOTTINGHAM, MD—Police are asking residents in the Fullerton area to shelter-in-place following reports of shots fired. Police say residents in the area of Belair Road, Fitch Avenue, and Rossville Boulevard (21236) should remain indoors until further notice. At just before […]

AMC Theatres in White Marsh evacuated following phone threat

UPDATE: Police say a search of the theater revealed no threat to the public. Regular activity will resume shortly. Original story below… ——— NOTTINGHAM, MD—Police say the AMC Theatres on THE AVENUE at White Marsh has been temporarily evacuated and closed due to a telephone threat. At just before 2:15 p.m. on Sunday, September 15, officers from responded to AMC […]

Shooting reported in Towson

UPDATE 7: A second teen has been arrested in connection with this shooting. UPDATE 6: A suspect has been arrested and charged. UPDATE 5: Baltimore County police have obtained an arrest warrant for a juvenile suspect in connection with this shooting. UPDATE 4: A GoFundMe page has been established for the victim, Mark McKenzie, and his family. UPDATE 3: The […]

Arrest made after two BCPS schools placed on lockout status due to social media threat

DUNDALK, MD—Police in Baltimore County have arrested an 18-year-old in connection with a school threat that was made on Thursday morning. At around 9:30 a.m. on September 12, officers began to investigate an online threat that appeared on social media. As officers investigated the matter, Dundalk High School and Sollers Point Technical High School were placed on a lockout status. […]

Two Baltimore County men sentenced for armed carjackings

BALTIMORE, MD—Two Baltimore County men were sentenced to federal prison on Monday, September 9, 2024, for their involvement in three armed carjackings, the U.S. Attorney’s Office, Maryland announced. Franklin Jay Smith, 34, of Catonsville, received 9 years in prison for carjacking and 60 months consecutive for use of a firearm during a crime. Davon Tramont Dorsey, 30, of Gwynn Oak […]