Three People Injured in Rosedale Apartment Fire

Baltimore County Fire Department

Baltimore County Fire Department reported one adult and two children suffer serious injuries after apartment fire in the unit block of Serpens Court in Rosedale. According to reports, fire crews arrived to fire coming from a 2nd floor apartment on Wednesday, July 31 at 4:35 p.m. Emergency crews transported the injured to an area hospital. … Read more

McMachan Named Essex Precinct 11 Officer of the Month

Officer C. McMachan has been named Essex Police Precinct 11 Officer of the Month. Here is a statement from Baltimore County Police. “He demonstrated excellent investigative abilities. “Supervisors say he goes above and beyond to apprehend suspects and maintains a positive attitude. “It’s no wonder other officers look up to him. Great job Officer McMachan.”

Baltimore County Fire Department Promotes 14 Members

Acting Fire Chief Scott Ebbert has announced the promotions of fourteen BCoFD members to the ranks of Fire Captain, Fire Lieutenant, Paramedic, and Fire Apparatus Driver/Operator (FADO). The following promotions are effective July 27, 2024: FIRE CAPTAIN • Fire Lieutenant Thomas Cook • Fire Lieutenant John Cooke • Fire Lieutenant Matthew P. Schultz • Fire … Read more

Arrest Made in Dundalk Fatal Shooting on Gough Street

Baltimore County Police Homicide detectives have arrested 27-year-old Deandre Stokes for a Dundalk fatal shooting that occurred on July 1 at 10 p.m. Officers responded to the 7700 block of Gough Street in the Colgate area for a shots fired call. Upon arrival, officers located an adult male outside of the location with multiple gunshot … Read more

National Night Out is Back Aug. 6

The Baltimore County Police Department announces its participation in the 41st Annual National Night Out on Tuesday, August 6. This national campaign aims to promote police and community partnerships through positive activities. Through scheduled events such as block parties, cookouts, games, educational workshops and more, the goal is to foster a spirit of togetherness to … Read more

Police Report Woman Shot in Edgemere

Baltimore County Police are investigating an Edgemere shooting that occurred Sunday, July 21 around 2:20 a.m. Officers responded to the 6500 block of North Point Road for a shooting. Once on the scene, officers located an adult female who had sustained a gunshot wound. She was transported to a local hospital in stable condition. Detectives … Read more

Boat Fire Reported in Sparrows Point

Pleasant Yacht Club fire in Sparrows Point

-photo courtesy of North Point Volunteer Fire Department- Crews from the North Point Volunteer Fire Department [NPVFD] and the Baltimore County Marine Emergency Unit 269 [MU269} responded to a reported boat fire at Pleasant Yacht Club in the 1800 block of Wharf Road. The Sparrows Point fire was reported on Sunday, July 21 after 9 … Read more

Middle River Man Arrested After Alleged Road Rage Case

Jason Catanzariti

Maryland State Police arrested a Middle River man last night after he allegedly brandished a firearm during a reported road rage incident in Baltimore County. The accused is identified as Jason Catanzariti, 53, of Middle River. After consultation with the Baltimore County State’s Attorney’s Office, Catanzariti was charged with felony assault, use of a gun … Read more

Storm Causes Trapped Vehicles in Floodwaters

The White Marsh Volunteer Fire Company department reported power outages, stuck elevators, fire alarms and vehicle crashes in the area. Multiple vehicles were stuck in flooded roadway on Northpoint Road near Kane St and Pulaski Highway near Erdman Avenue near the County/City line. There was also an emergency call for a stuck vehicle near the … Read more

Sharan Named Dundalk Police Precinct 12 Officer of the Month

Officer A. Sharan has been named Dundalk Police Precinct 12 Officer of the Month for May. Here is the official statement: “During the month, he cleared several cases and recovered four firearms, three stolen. ” When responding to a search and seizure warrant, he located a controlled substance. During a traffic stop, he recovered an illegal … Read more

Woman Found Shot on Sollers Point Road in Dundalk

Detectives with the Baltimore County Violent Crimes Unit have placed a suspect under arrest following a shooting in the Dundalk area on Monday morning. Officers responded to the 300 block of Sollers Point Road in Dundalk in reference to the incident around 3:08 a.m. When officers arrived, they located an adult female suffering from multiple gunshot … Read more

Burchett Named Essex Police Precinct Officer of the Month

Officer S. Burchett has been named Essex Police Precinct Officer of the Month of May. Here a statement released from the precinct: “When dispatched to a shots fired call, Officer Burchett and other officers took the necessary safety precautions “Through his investigation, Officer Burchett was able to locate the initial weapon and several others. “The … Read more

White Marsh Precinct 9 Officer of the Month for May

Officer S. Salvatore has been named White Marsh Precinct 9 Officer of the Month for May. Here is the statement about Officer Salvatore: “When responding to a Hit-and-Run, she was pre-empted and responded to a motor theft in progress. “Through her excellent investigative skills, she determined that the same subject was responsible for both incidents. … Read more

Parkville Resident Injured in I-695 Midnight Crash

Maryland State Police are investigating a three-vehicle work zone crash that occurred early Monday morning in Lutherville. The driver and passenger of a Toyota Camry involved in the crash, identified as Jamal Dates, 27 of Parkville and Marqesha Young, 27 of Baltimore, were transported by ambulance to the R Adams Cowley Shock Trauma Center in … Read more

Middle River Double Homicide Reported on Taos Circle

Detectives with the Baltimore County Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding a Middle River double homicide on Sunday July 7 at approximately 9:50 a.m. Officers responded to the unit block of Taos Circle for a check location call. When officers arrived on the scene, they located two adult female victims who sustained apparent trauma to … Read more

County Reports a Decrease in Homicides for 2024

Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski and Baltimore County Police Chief Robert McCullough announced that Baltimore County has continued to experience sharp declines in homicides and nonfatal shootings over the first half of 2024. As of July 1, 2024, the county recorded 11 homicides: down over 31 percent year-over-year — and down over 66 percent compared … Read more