Arrest made after two BCPS schools placed on lockout status due to social media threat

DUNDALK, MD—Police in Baltimore County have arrested an 18-year-old in connection with a school threat that was made on Thursday morning. At around 9:30 a.m. on September 12, officers began to investigate an online threat that appeared on social media. As officers investigated the matter, Dundalk High School and Sollers Point Technical High School were placed on a lockout status. […]

Two Baltimore County men sentenced for armed carjackings

BALTIMORE, MD—Two Baltimore County men were sentenced to federal prison on Monday, September 9, 2024, for their involvement in three armed carjackings, the U.S. Attorney’s Office, Maryland announced. Franklin Jay Smith, 34, of Catonsville, received 9 years in prison for carjacking and 60 months consecutive for use of a firearm during a crime. Davon Tramont Dorsey, 30, of Gwynn Oak […]

Arrest made in connection with fatal Parkville shooting

PARKVILLE, MD—Police have arrested a suspect in connection with a fatal shooting that occurred in the Parkville area earlier this month. Baltimore County Police Department homicide detectives have arrested and charged 44-year-old James Clark with first-degree murder in connection with the homicide that occurred on September 2, 2024. At approximately 4:20 p.m., officers responded to the 8400 block of Leefield […]

Pedestrian sustains serious injuries in Middle River hit-and-run, police searching for vehicle

MIDDLE RIVER, MD—Police are searching for the vehicle that struck a pedestrian in Middle River, causing serious injuries. At around 11:30 p.m. on Saturday night, September 7, 2024, officers responded to the area of Pulaski Highway and Middle River Road (21220) in reference to a pedestrian crash. Once on scene, detectives determined that the individual was struck by a gray […]

Arrest made in deadly Joppatowne High School shooting

JOPPA, MD—An arrest has been made in connection with Friday’s deadly shooting at Joppatowne High School. At just after 12:30 p.m. on September 6, deputies from the Harford County Sheriff’s Office responded to Joppatowne High School for an active assailant. A School Resource Officer assigned to the school immediately responded to identify and address the threat. Authorities arrived within minutes […]

Baltimore County Police Department joins forces with FBI Cyber Task Force

TOWSON, MD—The Baltimore County Police Department is joining forces with the FBI to bolster the nation’s cyber defenses against a rising tide of cyberthreats. Through the partnership, two Baltimore County Police corporals will become members of the FBI Cyber Task Force, a move that will make them part of 300 task forces across the country with over 140 distinct agencies. […]