Maryland State Police release additional information on murder-suicide involving former Baltimore County police officer

SMITHSBURG, MD—Maryland State Police have identified the deceased individuals located inside a grey Ford Edge after an apparent murder-suicide in Washington County. Police identified the woman in the front seat of the vehicle as Tia Bynum, 35, of Baltimore. Bynum was pronounced dead at the scene. She had been wanted by the Baltimore County Police Department and was considered armed […]

Tia Bynum, Robert Vicosa, both Vicosa daughters found dead

UPDATE 2: Maryland State Police have confirmed the victims’ identities and released additional information here. UPDATE: This story has been updated to clarify that Tia Bynum was not Robert Vicosa’s ex-wife. Original story below… ——— BALTIMORE, MD—A days-long manhunt has ended in tragedy. On Thursday afternoon, Robert Vicosa (a former Baltimore County police officer), Sgt. Tia Bynum, and both Vicosa […]

Cedonia Avenue shooter sentenced to life plus 28 years for 2018 murder

BALTIMORE, MD—On Wednesday, Dayon Cooper was handed a life sentence for the first-degree murder of Cameron Anderson in the 5400-block of Cedonia Avenue (21206). The deadly shooting occurred in 2018. Cooper was also given 28 years, to be served concurrently with the life sentence, for handgun and reckless endangerment charges. Assistant State’s Attorneys Bethany Durand and Alyssa Ragland prosecuted the […]

Two suspects arrested in connection with Timonium bowling alley murder

TIMONIUM, MD—Two suspects have been arrested in connection with a homicide that occurred outside of a Timonium bowling alley last month. Craig B. Whitaker Jr., 32, and David A. Davis, 32, have been charged in connection with the killing. At just after 11:00 p.m. on October 15, officers responded to Bowlero in the 2100-block of York Road and found 48-year-old […]

Police arrest suspect in Towson murder case

UPDATE: Kevin Sharp has pled guilty to first-degree murder charges. Original story below… —— TOWSON, MD—Police in Baltimore County have apprehended an adult male suspect responsible for a shooting death in Towson. Kevin Sharp, 22, of the 700-block of Camberley Circle (21204), has been charged with first-degree murder. Sharp met Barry Ransom of Philadelphia, PA in the 800-block of Kenilworth […]

Welcome Inn shooting suspect identified after shooting himself

PARKVILLE, MD—Police have released additional information on Monday evening’s shooting at the Welcome Inn. On October 25, detectives responded to the 8700-block of Loch Bend Drive (21234) in reference to a shooting. Upon arrival, officers located a male victim who had sustained a gunshot wound. A short time later, officers responded to the 8600-block of Loch Raven Boulevard for a […]

Fatal Towson shooting leaves one dead

UPDATE 2: A suspect has been arrested in connection with this case. UPDATE: The victim in this case has been identified as 21-year-old Barry Ransom of Philadelphia, Pa. Original story below… ———- TOWSON, MD—Detectives with the Baltimore County Police Department are investigating a fatal shooting that occurred in Towson on Monday night. At just before 10:30 p.m., officers responded to […]

Parkville shooting leaves one injured

UPDATE: Police have identified the suspect in this case. Original story below… —— PARKVILLE, MD—Police are on the scene of a shooting the Parkville area. The shooting was reported on Monday afternoon in the 8700-block of Loch Bend Drive (21234). At the scene, medics found one male victim who had been shot.  The suspect reportedly fled the scene. There has […]