Northeast Baltimore homicide suspect arrested

BALTIMORE, MD—Police arrested a suspect in connection with a homicide that occurred in northeast Baltimore earlier this month. In reference to the homicide that occurred on March 1, 2024, investigators have arrested 23-year-old Derek Steele of Baltimore. Detectives learned that Steele fatally shot 55-year-old Johnny Small while in the 5300-block of Frankford Avenue (21206) following a dispute. On March 11, […]

Baltimore County man impersonated police officer to kidnap, rob, assault Edgewood victim

BALTIMORE, MD—A man who posed as a police officer to kidnap, assault, and rob people has pleaded guilty in court. Davonne Tramont Dorsey, 30, of Gwynn Oak, pleaded guilty on March 1 to carjacking and to using, carrying and possessing a firearm during a crime of violence. According to his plea agreement, Dorsey and other conspirators planned to impersonate police […]

55-year-old injured in Frankford shooting

UPDATE: The victim has died and a suspect has been arrested. Original story below… BALTIMORE, MD—Police are investigating an afternoon shooting in northeast Baltimore that left one man injured. At just after 1 p.m. on Friday, March 1, 2024, officers responded to the 5400-block of Sinclair Lane (21206) to investigate a call for a shooting. Upon arrival, officers found a […]

Juvenile carjacking suspects arrested after bailing out of vehicle in Overlea

BALTIMORE, MD—Two teens have been arrested following an armed carjacking in Baltimore on Thursday afternoon. At just before 4:45 p.m. on February 29, officers responded to the 4000-block of East Northern Parkway to investigate a call for an armed carjacking. Upon arrival, officers spoke with a male victim who stated that he was carjacked at gunpoint at the scene by […]

Six indicted in Baltimore City, County carjacking ring

UPDATE: Officials say there was no 10-year-old involved in this case, as was initially reported. Updated story below… BALTIMORE, MD—Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown has announced charges against six individuals, including two juveniles, on multiple criminal counts, including participation in a criminal gang, first degree murder, armed carjacking, armed robbery, assault, burglary, and firearm related charges. “The complete disregard […]

Loyola University under shelter-in-place order due to bomb threat

UPDATE: The shelter-in-place order has been lifted. Officials say the bomb threat was not credible. Original story below… ——— BALTIMORE, MD—Loyola University in Baltimore City is under a “shelter-in-place” order due to a bomb threat. According to a Monday afternoon message on the school’s website, “Loyola University Maryland has received a bomb threat potentially affecting the Evergreen campus. While the […]

Cockeysville man arrested on Belair Road, charged in connection with northeast Baltimore shooting

BALTIMORE, MD—A Cockeysville man has been arrested and charged in connection with a shooting in northeast Baltimore. Detectives have arrested 27-year-old Michael Armstrong of Cockeysville.  Police say he shot the 42-year-old female victim on Monday, February 19 while in the 4500-block of Powell Avenue. The victim then drove to the 4500-block of Parkmont Avenue, where she crashed her vehicle. Detectives […]