Baltimore County Police Department

Baltimore County Police Department announces community events in observance of National Crime Victims’ Rights Week 2024

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TOWSON, MD—Every April, the Office for Victims of Crime leads communities throughout the country in their annual observances of National Crime Victims’ Rights Week (NCVRW). Through NCVRW, the Baltimore County Police Department will honor crime victims and survivors, recognize the professionals and volunteers who provide critical services to victims of crime, and raise awareness about crime victims’ rights and services. […]

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House explosion reported in Essex

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UPDATE 2: The location has been updated to Crafton Road (21221) and a suspect has been charged with arson. UPDATE: The explosion has left one person injured.  The cause remains under investigation. Original story below… ESSEX, MD—Crews are on the scene of a house explosion in Essex. At just after 11 p.m. on Saturday night, units responded to the unit […]

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Robberies reported in Carney, Rosedale, Parkville; arrest warrant issued following Rosedale assault

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NOTTINGHAM, MD—Police are investigating several local crimes that were reported this month. At around 5 p.m. on Monday, April 8, 2024, three armed suspects robbed someone in the 1800-block of Dalhousie Court in Parkville (21234). At just after 3:15 a.m. on Tuesday, April 9, three suspects broke into a location in the 6900-block of Golden Ring Road in Rosedale (21237) […]

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Several Catholic churches in Baltimore area may close, merge under new proposal

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UPDATE: The final list of closures has been announced. Original story below. BALTIMORE, MD—The Archdiocese of Baltimore has announced a list of several Catholic churches that may close or merge in and around the Baltimore area. The “Seek the City to Come” proposal realigns Catholic parishes throughout Baltimore City and some nearby communities in Baltimore County. Pastoral leadership for each […]

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Councilman Marks to cosponsor Adequate Public Facilities legislation

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UPDATE: The Baltimore County Council has passed the Adequate Public Facilities Ordinance. Original story below… NOTTINGHAM, MD—Baltimore County Councilman David Marks will cosponsor legislation that reforms the Adequate Public Facilities Ordinance (APFO), a statute that governs how development is approved in school districts. The bill is sponsored by Councilman Izzy Patoka, chair of the County Council. The current APFO has […]

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Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued for Baltimore area on Monday

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BALTIMORE, MD—The National Weather Service has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Watch for the Baltimore area. The watch will remain in effect until 10 p.m. on Monday, April 15, 2024. Forecasters say scattered severe thunderstorms are likely on Monday afternoon and evening, mostly to the south of the Baltimore area. Any storms that do develop will bring large hail and damaging […]

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Thunderstorms, heavy rain, high winds likely in Baltimore area to end the week

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BALTIMORE, MD—The end of the week will likely be soggy and windy in the Baltimore area. The National Weather Service says damaging winds or an isolated tornado are possible on Thursday night. Heavy rainfall from thunderstorms may lead to isolated instances of flooding as a front passes through the region. Shower and thunderstorms will again be possible on Friday and […]

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