Baltimore County Police Department announces arrest of cold case serial rape suspect

TOWSON, MD—Detectives with the Baltimore County Police Department’s Special Victims Unit have arrested a cold case serial rape suspect. On Wednesday, authorities announced that 70-year-old James Shipe Sr. had been arrested and charged in connection with the rape investigations of five Baltimore County women. A thorough review of past cases developed Shipe as a potential suspect, confirmed by forensic evidence. […]

Baltimore County Police Department to deploy ShotSpotter gunshot detection technology in two areas

TOWSON, MD—The Baltimore County Police Department has partnered with ShotSpotter to utilize gunshot detection technology in two Baltimore County Police Precincts, Wilkens and Essex. The technology uses acoustic sensors that instantly triangulate the sound of gunfire, pinpointing the number of shots fired and location. “I fully support this new technology, Baltimore County Police Chief Robert McCullough said, “I believe it […]

Baltimore County Police Department to hold promotion, swearing-in ceremony for Auxiliary Police Team

TOWSON, MD—On Wednesday, July 13, 2023, Baltimore County Police Chief Robert McCullough, Lieutenant Thomas, and Auxiliary Colonel Roberts will participate in the swearing-in and promotions ceremony for members of the Auxiliary Police Team. During the ceremony, the following members will be recognized: Auxiliary Members to be Sworn-In: Officer Anschuetz Lieutenant Martin Officer Salami Officer Cashion Sergeant Payne Officer Zalusky Officer […]

Police, elected officials to hold community walk in Holland Hills

BALTIMORE, MD—The Baltimore County Police Department and local elected officials will hold a community walk in Holland Hills on Wednesday evening. Baltimore County Police Chief Robert McCullough, County Executive Johnny Olszewski Jr., and Delegate Carl Jackson will be among local officials partnering with community members on Wednesday, May 17, 2023 at 7 p.m., at the Hazelwood Inn for a Community […]

Baltimore County Police Department to hold annual memorial service on Friday

TOWSON, MD—A memorial service to honor Baltimore County police officers who died while performing their duties will take place Friday, May 12, 2023 at 10 a.m. The service will take place at Patriot Plaza, 401 Bosley Avenue, Towson (21204). The service will be moved inside the County Council Chambers in the Old Courthouse, 400 Washington Avenue (21204) in the event […]

Baltimore man sentenced to prison in connection with counterfeit card encoding scheme

BALTIMORE, MD—A Baltimore man has been sentenced to prison for his role in a counterfeit card encoding scheme. U.S. District Judge George L. Russell, III has sentenced Leroy Holmes, 62, of Baltimore, to 57 months in federal prison, followed by three years of supervised release, for bank fraud in connection with a scheme to re-encode credit cards, debit cards and […]

Drug dealer with stash house in Baltimore County sentenced to 12 years in prison

BALTIMORE, MD—A drug dealer who had a stash house in Baltimore County has been sentenced to prison. U.S. District Judge George L. Russell III on Monday sentenced Romesh Vance, 32, of Baltimore, to 150 months in federal prison, followed by five years of supervised release, for conspiracy to distribute between four and 12 kilograms of fentanyl and for violating his […]

NOW YOU KNOW: Another child’s life taken by violence

The following is an op-ed piece from Delegates Kathy Szeliga and Ryan Nawrocki. This past Sunday night, police were called to the intersection of Belair Road and Rossville Boulevard. On the scene, officers found a 17-year-old suffering from a gunshot wound. Unfortunately, he later died at a nearby hospital. This homicide occurred in our neighboring community, and the young man […]