Police still searching for suspect following April homicide in Nottingham area

NOTTINGHAM, MD—Police are still searching for the man who is accused of killing a Nottingham-area woman back in April. At around 3 p.m. on Sunday, April 21, 2024, officers responded to a homicide that occurred in the unit block of Whitelaw Place (21236). When officers arrived on the scene, they located 26-year-old Shakeia Allen suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. Detectives […]

Edgewood man convicted of attempted murder following shooting at Harford Mall

BEL AIR, MD—On December 11, 2024, an Edgewood man was found guilty of attempted second-degree murder following a four-day jury trial in the Circuit Court for Harford County. Wesley Larry Lyons Jr., was found guilty of attempted second-degree murder, use of a firearm in the commission of a crime of violence, two counts of illegal possession of a regulated firearm […]

Middle River man convicted in violent assault of girlfriend in Joppa

JOPPA, MD—A Middle River man has been found guilty of assaulting his girlfriend in a violent incident that left her with serious injuries, including scratches, bruises, and a swollen lip, according to the Harford County State’s Attorney’s Office. Timothy Frye Jr. was convicted of first- and second-degree Assault after a four-day trial before Judge Paul Ishak in Harford County Circuit […]

Suspect arrested in murder of northeast Baltimore man

BALTIMORE, MD—Police have arrested a suspect in connection with the murder of a northeast Baltimore man last month. In reference to a homicide that occurred on November 21, officers have arrested 26-year-old Amir Barnes-Henderson of Baltimore. Investigators learned that Barnes-Henderson shot and killed 34-year-old Gary Matthews while in the 4900-block of Frankford Avenue, following a dispute. On November 29, 2024, […]

NHTSA kicks off ‘Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over’ holiday campaign

BALTIMORE, MD—The holiday season is upon us, and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is reminding drivers to plan ahead for sober rides home. The agency’s annual “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” campaign kicked off today, aiming to reduce drunk and impaired driving over the holidays. “Alcohol-impaired driving remains a leading cause of fatal traffic crashes in the […]

Thousands of citations issued for passing stopped school buses in Baltimore County

TOWSON, MD—The Baltimore County Police Department is warning drivers that they are still passing stopped school buses at an alarming rate, despite the implementation of a new school bus camera program. Since the program began issuing citations on November 4, 2024, the police department has issued 7,437 citations. The program’s cameras have captured numerous instances of drivers failing to stop […]

Shop with a Cop returns to Baltimore County this Saturday

COCKEYSVILLE, MD—The Baltimore County Police Department’s “Shop with a Cop” event will return this weekend. Saturday, December 14, 2024 will mark the 23rd annual “Shop with a Cop” in Baltimore County.  This event provides young people in the community the opportunity to shop for their loved ones while teaming up with a member of the Baltimore County Police Department. This […]

7 YEARS LATER: Police still searching for tips on Essex homicide [VIDEO]

ESSEX, MD—Seven years later, police are still seeking justice for a Baltimore County man who was shot and killed. Lance Dixon, a 25-year-old resident of Essex, was fatally shot on December 8, 2017. The incident took place in the 900-block of Ashbridge Drive, where police responded to reports of gunfire. When officers arrived on scene, they located Dixon suffering from […]