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Baltimore County Police Department announces community events in observance of National Crime Victims’ Rights Week 2024

Posted on April 21, 2024 by Chris Montcalmo

TOWSON, MD—Every April, the Office for Victims of Crime leads communities throughout the country in their annual observances of National Crime Victims’ Rights Week (NCVRW). Through NCVRW, the Baltimore County Police Department will honor crime victims and survivors, recognize the professionals and volunteers who provide critical services to victims of crime, and raise awareness about crime victims’ rights and services. […]

House explosion reported in Essex

Posted on April 20, 2024 by Chris Montcalmo

UPDATE: The explosion has left one person injured. The cause remains under investigation. Original story below… ESSEX, MD—Crews are on the scene of a house explosion in Essex. At just after 11 p.m. on Saturday night, units responded to the unit block of Ridgemoor Road (21221). At the scene, the Baltimore County Fire Department reports that firefighters are battling a […]

Crash reported on E. Joppa Road in Nottingham area

Posted on April 19, 2024 by Chris Montcalmo

NOTTINGHAM, MD—Crews are on the scene of a crash on East Joppa Road in Baltimore County. The accident was reported at just before 3:30 p.m. on Friday afternoon along East Joppa Road at Seven Courts Drive (21236). Most of the intersection is blocked at this time. There has been no word on any injuries. Motorists should use caution in the […]

Baltimore Drug Trafficking Bust 20240418

Massive regional drug bust leads to 7 arrests; authorities seize fentanyl, guns, body armor, $35K in cash

Posted on April 19, 2024 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—Police say they have taken down a large, regional drug trafficking organization following an extensive, months-long investigation. At approximately 4 a.m. on Thursday, April 18, 2024, Baltimore Police Department detectives with the Group Violence Unit executed a total of eight warrants in partnership with SWAT teams, Anne Arundel County members, Baltimore County members, the FBI, the Drug Enforcement Administration, […]

Baltimore County shooting leaves 1 dead

Posted on April 19, 2024 by Chris Montcalmo

COCKEYSVILLE, MD—Police in Baltimore County are investigating a fatal shooting that occurred on Thursday night in Cockeysville. At just before 9:30 p.m. on April 18, 2024, officers responded to the 500-block of Lake Vista Circle for a reported shooting. Upon arrival, officers located an adult male suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. Medics transported the male victim to an area hospital […]

Harford County fatal shooting suspect indicted

Posted on April 19, 2024 by Chris Montcalmo

EDGEWOOD, MD—The Harford County Sheriff’s Office has announced an indictment in connection with a homicide that occurred in Edgewood in 2021. At just after 11:45 p.m. on June 9, 2021, deputies responded to a reported shooting in the 6200-block of Edgewood Road. Upon arrival, deputies discovered an adult male, identified as Jarmil Christopher Stewart, 20, of Edgewood, suffering from a […]

Boonsboro Chief of Police Kevin Eugene Morgan

Maryland to honor fallen Boonsboro Police Chief Kevin Morgan with lowered flags

Posted on April 19, 2024 by Chris Montcalmo

ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Wes Moore has announced that all state and federal buildings in Maryland will lower their flags to half-staff on Saturday, April 20 to honor the life of Boonsboro Police Chief Kevin Eugene Morgan. Chief Morgan died on April 13 after suffering a medical emergency while on duty. The flags will be lowered from sunrise to sunset. “Chief Morgan […]

Baltimore officials crack down on illegal dirt bikes

Posted on April 19, 2024 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—As the warmer weather begins to arrive in Baltimore, the State’s Attorney for Baltimore City and the Baltimore Police Commissioner have announced plans to increase enforcement against illegal dirt bike activity. The announcement comes after a rise in illegal dirt bike activity, which has been a concern for many in the city. In response to the issue, the Baltimore […]