ESSEX, MD—The aunt of two children that were found deceased during an Essex traffic stop in 2021 has been sentenced to prison. A Baltimore County judge has sentenced Nicole M. Johnson to life in prison, with all but 50 years suspended. At just after 11 p.m. on July 28, officers conducted a traffic stop on Eastern Boulevard near Wagners Lane […]
UPDATE 2: Nicole Johnson has been sentenced to prison. UPDATE: Baltimore County Police Department Chief Melissa Hyatt on Friday issued the following statement: “This truly was a devastating incident – one that not only shocked our community to its core, but significantly affected our patrol officers, forensic technicians, and detectives. I am grateful that the harrowing details of this case […]
UPDATE 2: Nicole Johnson has been sentenced to prison. UPDATE: Police have arrested and charged the children’s aunt in connection with their deaths. Original story below… ESSEX, MD—Police have identified the two children who were found deceased during a Thursday night traffic stop in Essex. The two children have been identified as 7-year-old Joshlyn Johnson and 5-year-old Larry O’Neil. At […]
UPDATE 2: Police have arrested and charged the children’s aunt in connection with their deaths. UPDATE: Police have identified the two children. Original story below… ——— ESSEX, MD—Police say the bodies of two deceased children were discovered during a traffic stop in Essex on Wednesday. At just after 11 p.m. on July 28, officers conducted a traffic stop on Eastern […]