Police seek to identify Towson burglary suspect who stole $16K in designer sunglasses

TOWSON, MD—Authorities are seeking the public’s help in identifying a burglary suspect. The individual pictured above committed two commercial burglaries in the Towson area (Market Keep and Sunglass Hut) on March 31, 2025. Police say he stole several pairs of designer sunglasses with a total worth of around $16,000. Anyone who recognizes this individual is asked to call Metro Crime […]

Police investigating five local burglaries

NOTTINGHAM, MD—Police are investigating five local burglaries that were reported this month. At approximately 2:30 p.m. on Thursday, April 3, 2025 a suspect burglarized a residence located in the 2700-block of Superior Avenue in Carney (21234) and stole property. At approximately 2:30 a.m. on Wednesday, April 9, a suspect burglarized a location in the 8200-block of Bon Air Road in […]

Five Below to hold rescheduled grand opening in North Plaza Shopping Center this weekend

PARKVILLE, MD—The third time’s the charm?  Five Below will hold a rescheduled grand opening celebration this weekend in the North Plaza Shopping Center. The grand opening will take place from 12 to 3 p.m. on Saturday, April 19, 2025.  The event had originally been scheduled for February but was delayed to March, then was delayed once again. This will be […]

Towson BCPS student advances to Scripps National Spelling Bee

TOWSON, MD—A fifth-grader from Riderwood Elementary School has won the Maryland Regional Spelling Bee and will now compete in the Scripps National Spelling Bee. Amelia “Bindi” Ray won first place at the regional competition, which was held virtually, with a near-perfect score of 34 out of 35 points. One of two Riderwood competitors, Ray participated in the Maryland Sports Commission’s […]

Baltimore County detectives seek help locating sex abuse suspect

TOWSON, MD— Detectives with the Baltimore County Police Department’s Crimes Against Children Unit are requesting the public’s help in locating Javier Antonio Rivera. Authorities say Rivera is wanted in reference to sex abuse of a minor and conducting visual surveillance with prurient intent. Anyone with information on Javier Antonio Rivera’s whereabouts is asked to contact detectives by calling 410-887-7720 or […]

Baltimore County Council approves land purchase critical for Mohrs Lane Bridge connection

NOTTINGHAM, MD—At its legislative meeting on Monday, April 7, 2025 the Baltimore County Council approved a contract to purchase property that is critical for the Mohrs Lane Bridge connection. The purchase of 9929 Philadelphia Road (21237) for $246,100 represents a key milestone for the project, which has been delayed for years. Baltimore County expects utility relocation design approval in September, […]