ARRESTED: Suspect taken into custody following hours-long standoff in Fallston

UPDATE: Police say the injured officer was carjacked, shot multiple times with a rifle, and is recovering at Shock Trauma. Original story below… —— FALLSTON, MD—The suspect who shot and injured two police officers has been taken into police custody. David Linthicum allegedly shot and injured one police officer in Cockeysville on Wednesday evening. That officer has been released from […]

Officer seriously injured after being shot by wanted suspect, roads in Fallston being shut down due to pursuit

UPDATE 2: David Linthicum is now in police custody. UPDATE: Warren Road between Poplar Mill Road & Bosley Road in Cockeysville will also be shut down for an extended period of time. Original story below… ——— FALLSTON, MD—A police officer sustained serious injuries after being shot by a wanted suspect in Cockeysville on Thursday night. At around 9:30 p.m. on […]

Wanted suspect spotted in Cockeysville, police pursuit in progress

UPDATE 6: Further updates on this story will be posted here. UPDATE 5: Portions of Harford Road and Belair Road are now being shut down in Fallston.  Motorists should avoid the area. UPDATE 4: OFFICER DOWN – The Baltimore County Police Department says the officer who was shot on Thursday night has sustained serious injuries.  Authorities are still pursuing the […]

Boundary process for central, northeast middle schools continues with February 9 meeting

TOWSON, MD—The third of five meetings of the committee charged with considering boundary options for central and northeast area middle schools will be held this week. The committee meetings have been scheduled through March 29, along with a public information session on March 8 to solicit public feedback about boundary line changes under consideration. This second meeting will be held […]

6 BCPS schools closed as manhunt continues, injured officer released from hospital

UPDATE: Police say David Linthicum is believed to be wearing a dark short-sleeved shirt and dark shorts. Original story below… —— COCKEYSVILLE, MD—Six BCPS schools will be closed on Thursday as the manhunt continues for the man who discharged his firearm and injured an officer during a Cockeysville standoff on Wednesday. The following schools will be closed on February 9, […]

Shots fired in Cockeysville, suspect barricaded in home

UPDATE 2: Police are actively searching for the armed-and-dangerous suspect involved in this incident. UPDATE: Police are asking nearby residents to shelter-in-place. Original story below… ——— COCKEYSVILLE, MD—Police are responding to a Wednesday afternoon shooting in Cockeysville. Initial reports indicate that shots were fired at just before 3 p.m. on February 8 in the area of Powers Avenue at Sherwood […]

Boundary process for central, northeast middle schools continues with January 25 meeting

TOWSON, MD—The second of five meetings of the committee charged with considering boundary options for central and northeast area middle schools will be held this week. The committee meetings have been scheduled through March 29, along with a public information session on March 8 to solicit public feedback about boundary line changes under consideration. This second meeting will be held […]