Police searching for missing senior with dementia last seen in Middle River area

UPDATE: Thomas Schwartz has been located. Original story below… ——— MIDDLE RIVER, MD—Police in Baltimore County are searching for a missing senior citizen. Thomas Schwartz, 81, has been diagnosed with dementia and was last seen at 3:30 p.m. on Monday, April 14, 2025 in the Middle River area. Authorities say he was last seen wearing the clothes pictured above. Anyone […]

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 […]

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 […]

Crews to improve roads in Towson, White Marsh, and Pikesville

BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration will start several paving projects on state highways within Baltimore County this week. All projects are weather permitting and some projects may have to be rescheduled due to inclement weather. The following projects include asphalt or concrete pavement patching and resurfacing: MD 45 (York Road) from the Baltimore City Line (Gittings/Walker […]