Three fatal motorcycle crashes reported in Maryland over weekend

BALTIMORE, MD—Maryland State Police responded to three separate fatal motorcycle crashes in the state over the weekend. The crashes resulted in the deaths of motorcyclists from Alexandria, Virginia; Grasonville, Maryland; and California, Maryland, according to authorities. The first crash happened in a median on northbound Interstate 97 near Crownsville in Anne Arundel County on Sunday at about 5:30 p.m. Troopers […]

Hillendale shooting leaves 1 dead

UPDATE: Police now say no foul play is suspected in this case.  The incident is being investigated as a suicide. Original story below… PARKVILLE, MD—Police are on the scene of a fatal shooting in the Hillendale area. The incident was at around 7:30 a.m. on Tuesday morning in the 1000-block of Halstead Road (21234). Authorities say one male victim has […]

Woman, dog killed in overnight Dundalk fire caused by discarded smoking materials

UPDATE: The victim has been identified as 70-year-old Barbara Spokus, of the 3100-block of Shortway in Dundalk. Original story below… DUNDALK, MD—One person has died and another is in critical condition following an overnight fire in Dundalk. At just after 2:30 a.m. on Monday, March 18, crews responded to a house fire in the 3100-block of Shortway (21222). The Baltimore […]

Fatal street racing crash in Baltimore County leaves 1 dead

OWINGS MILLS, MD—Maryland State Police are investigating a fatal Sunday crash linked to street racing in Baltimore County. The victim has been identified as Leo Anthony Brooks Jr., 56, of Reisterstown. He was pronounced dead at the scene by emergency medical services personnel. According to a preliminary investigation, Brooks was the driver of a 2017 Mercedes believed to be engaged […]

Two dead in Middle River double shooting

MIDDLE RIVER, MD—A double shooting in Middle River has left two people dead. At around 8:30 p.m. on Thursday, March 14, officers responded to the 9600-block of Pulaski Highway (21220) for a reported shooting. When authorities arrived on the scene, they located two adult male victims who sustained multiple gunshot wounds. Both males were pronounced dead at the scene. Homicide […]