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

City Teacher Arrested for Sexually Assaulting Minor

Detectives with the Baltimore Count Police Department’s Crimes Against Children Unit arrested 24-year-old Lewis Laury on Monday, July 1. Detectives received information of an inappropriate relationship between Laury and a minor. Laury, who is a teacher with Baltimore City Public Schools has been charged with second-degree rape and sexual offense in the third degree. He … Read more

Scarborough Named Parkville Officer of Month for May

Officer G. Scarborough has been named Parkville Precinct 8 Officer of the Month for May. “Supervisors say his dedication to profession and commitment to keeping the community safe is exceptional,” Baltimore County Police said in an offical statement. “He had several arrests during the month and worked with detectives to investigate a robbery that led … Read more

Baltimore County Police Create Transaction Safe Zones

In response to growing concerns about the safety of online marketplace transactions and to prevent crimes associated with these exchanges – the Baltimore County Police Department established Transaction Safe Zones in each of its precincts. These designated areas provide a secure environment for residents to conduct transactions with peace of mind. Here is a list … Read more

Rosedale Man Convicted on Federal Charges of Kidnapping

After a three-week trial, a federal jury returned guilty verdicts convicting Donte Davon Stanley, age 33, of Rosedale, and Dennis Allen Hairston, age 34, of Windsor Mill, on federal charges of kidnapping and robbery conspiracies; kidnapping; carjacking; robbery affecting commerce. Hairston was also convicted of using, carrying, and brandishing a firearm during and in relation … Read more

Dundalk Man Arrested in Connection to Alleged Road Rage Case

Maryland State Police arrested a man in connection with an alleged road rage incident that occurred earlier this month in Howard County. The suspect, identified as Jeffery Johnson, 32, of Dundalk, is charged with four counts of first-degree assault, four counts of second-degree assault, the use of a firearm in a felony/violent crime, and four … Read more

Man Arrested in Essex House Explosion

Arson Team Investigators with the Baltimore County Police Department arrested 52-year-old Michael Greensfelder on Monday in connection to the home explosion that occurred in the Unit block of Crafton Road in Essex, on April 20. Investigators determined Mr. Greensfelder intentionally created a fuel/gas explosion that led to a fire and destruction of the home he … Read more