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

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

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