Baltimore County Police Department announces passing of retired K9 Chuck

TOWSON, MD—The Baltimore County Police Department has announced the loss of one of its retired K9 members. K9 Chuck faithfully served the department and the residents of Baltimore County from 2013 to 2018. Chuck passed away on March 12, 2024. “Our thoughts and prayers are with his handler, Sgt. S. Roesler, his family, and the members of the K-9 unit,” […]

Six new speed cameras to be activated in Baltimore County next week

TOWSON, MD—Six new speed cameras will go online in Baltimore County next week, officials announced on Thursday. On Monday, March 18, 2024, the Baltimore County Police Department will activate six new speed cameras in the following five school zones. Lamb of God School, 4400 block of Ridge Avenue (eastbound) The Jemicy School, 11200 block of Garrison Forest Road (north and […]

Maryland State Police to increase patrols over St. Patrick’s Day weekend

BALTIMORE, MD—Maryland State Police will increase patrols over St. Patrick’s Day weekend in an effort to reduce drunk driving, officials say. According to state police, the State Police Impaired Driving Reduction Effort team will be working this weekend to help reduce alcohol-related injuries and fatalities. The team is made up of specially trained troopers tasked with identifying impaired drivers. The […]

Police searching for missing teen last seen in Essex area

UPDATE: Police say Justin Sunssun has been located. Original story below… ESSEX, MD—Police in Baltimore County are searching for a missing teen. Justin Sunssun, 14, is 5’10” tall and weighs 130 pounds. He was last seen in the Essex area wearing a green t-shirt, black jeans and possibly Crocs. Anyone with information on Justin Sunssun’s whereabouts is asked to dial […]

Northeast Baltimore homicide suspect arrested

BALTIMORE, MD—Police arrested a suspect in connection with a homicide that occurred in northeast Baltimore earlier this month. In reference to the homicide that occurred on March 1, 2024, investigators have arrested 23-year-old Derek Steele of Baltimore. Detectives learned that Steele fatally shot 55-year-old Johnny Small while in the 5300-block of Frankford Avenue (21206) following a dispute. On March 11, […]