Baltimore County Police Department to hold promotion ceremony on Friday

TOWSON, MD—The Baltimore County Police Department will hold a promotion ceremony at 10 a.m. on Friday, October 22, 2021. The ceremony will take place in the 6th floor conference room of the Public Safety Building, located at 700 East Joppa Road in Towson (21286). Baltimore County Police Chief Melissa R. Hyatt will address the promotees and present the certificates to […]

Additional details released on Officer Caprio/Unity Playground dedication, ribbon-cutting to be held at Gunpowder Elementary School

NOTTINGHAM, MD—Additional details have been released regarding this weekend’s dedication of the Unity Playground. A host of county and state elected and educational leaders, including Baltimore County Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Darryl L. Williams and Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski, will participate in the ribbon-cutting for the new Unity Playground to honor the life and service of Ofc. Amy Caprio, […]

Man who stole more than $16,000 in cryptocurrency, orchestrated SWAT attack pleads guilty to aggravated identity theft

BALTIMORE, MD—A Pennsylvania man has pleaded guilty to aggravated identity theft charges in connection with his involvement in a “SIM swap” and cryptocurrency theft scheme. Kyell Bryan, 20, of Kingston, Pennsylvania, pleaded guilty to the charges on Tuesday. The guilty plea was announced by United States Attorney for the District of Maryland Erek L. Barron; Special Agent in Charge James […]

Baltimore County Police Department announces schedule of activities for Faith and Blue Weekend

TOWSON—The Baltimore County Police Department will participate in several events and activities planned for the second annual National Faith and Blue Weekend, scheduled for October 8-11, 2021. Faith and Blue Weekend is endorsed by every major law enforcement group and police department, and has been embraced by religious communities nationwide. Chief Melissa R. Hyatt has invited Baltimore County faith-based organizations […]

Olszewski announces new hiring incentives for Baltimore County Police Department, Department of Corrections

TOWSON, MD—In the latest effort to attract and retain qualified applicants for critical public safety positions, Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski on Tuesday announced employment bonus incentives for new hires in the Baltimore County Police Department and the Baltimore County Department of Corrections. “We are committed to doing everything we can to recruit the best-qualified candidates into these vital roles […]

Parkville restaurant robber sentenced to more than nine years in prison

BALTIMORE, MD—A Baltimore man has been sentenced to more than nine years in prison for robbing a Parkville restaurant and for committing two other robberies. Javaughn Berry, 26, has been sentenced to 115 months in federal prison, followed by three years of supervised release, for three armed commercial robberies. The sentence was announced by Acting United States Attorney for the […]

Baltimore County Police Department celebrates graduation of 158th Recruit Class [VIDEO]

TOWSON, MD—On Thursday, the Baltimore County Police Department held two ceremonies to recognize those officers who were being promoted and for the recruits who were graduating from the 158th Recruit Class. The Promotion Ceremony was held in the Theatre at CCBC-Dundalk. Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski and Chief Melissa R. Hyatt addressed those being promoted and members of the recruit […]

Baltimore County Police Department to hold promotion ceremony, 158th recruit class graduation on Thursday

UPDATE: Video from the event can be viewed here. Original story below… —— TOWSON, MD—On Thursday, September 2, the Baltimore County Police Department will hold two separate ceremonies to recognize those officers who are being promoted and for the recruits who are graduating from the 158th Recruit Class. The Promotion Ceremony will begin at 6 p.m. and the Graduation Ceremony […]