Police searching for missing senior with dementia last seen in Middle River area

UPDATE: Thomas Schwartz has been located. Original story below… ——— MIDDLE RIVER, MD—Police in Baltimore County are searching for a missing senior citizen. Thomas Schwartz, 81, has been diagnosed with dementia and was last seen at 3:30 p.m. on Monday, April 14, 2025 in the Middle River area. Authorities say he was last seen wearing the clothes pictured above. Anyone […]

Baltimore County detectives seek help locating sex abuse suspect

TOWSON, MD— Detectives with the Baltimore County Police Department’s Crimes Against Children Unit are requesting the public’s help in locating Javier Antonio Rivera. Authorities say Rivera is wanted in reference to sex abuse of a minor and conducting visual surveillance with prurient intent. Anyone with information on Javier Antonio Rivera’s whereabouts is asked to contact detectives by calling 410-887-7720 or […]

Vehicle overturns in Joppa crash, road closed

JOPPA, MD—Crews are on the scene of a serious crash in the Joppa area. The crash was reported at around 12:30 p.m. on Monday, April 7, 2025 in the 2400-block of Winters Run Road. One vehicle overturned in the crash and Winters Run Road has been shut down. One patient is being evaluated by emergency personnel, according to the Joppa-Magnolia […]

Natural gas odor prompts emergency response at Joppatowne High School

JOPPA, MD—Crews responded to Joppatowne High School on Thursday afternoon to investigate reports of a natural gas odor. Units from Joppa-Magnolia Volunteer Fire Company were able to determine that the source of the odor was a science classroom where gas appliances were being used for science projects. Crews verified there were no hazards prior to clearing the scene. No injuries […]