Domestic Violence Archives

Baltimore County establishes working group on resource coordination to support victims of sexual exploitation, violence, domestic abuse

Posted on November 29, 2023 by Chris Montcalmo

TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski this week announced the creation of the new Working Group on Resource Coordination to Support Victims of Sexual Exploitation, Violence, and Domestic Abuse which will be tasked with making recommendations to bolster the County’s ongoing efforts to support survivors of sexual and domestic violence — and to prevent incidents from occurring in the first […]

Fatal shooting reported in Parkville

Posted on June 11, 2023 by Chris Montcalmo

UPDATE: Detectives with the Baltimore County Police Department have identified the victim in Saturday’s fatal shooting as 40-year-old Franklin Valera. This case remains part of an open investigation. Original story below… ——— PARKVILLE, MD—Detectives with the Baltimore County Police Department are investigating a domestic-related assault that resulted in a fatal shooting on Saturday evening. At around 7 p.m. on June […]

Johnny Olszewski Baltimore County Budget Announcement 20230413

Olszewski releases $4.9 billion FY 2024 budget for Baltimore County [VIDEO]

Posted on April 13, 2023 by Chris Montcalmo

UPDATE 2: The Baltimore County Council has approved the FY2024 budget. UPDATE: Baltimore County Board of Education Chair Jane Lichter and Baltimore County Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Darryl L. Williams have released in response to the proposed budget. Original story below… TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski on Thursday submitted a $4.9 billion budget proposal for Fiscal Year 2024 that […]

Inmate from Middle River dies at Harford County Detention Center

Posted on January 22, 2023 by Chris Montcalmo

MIDDLE RIVER, MD—A 26-year-old inmate from the Harford County Detention Center died early Sunday morning after hanging himself in his cell, authorities said. At approximately 12:15 a.m., a correctional deputy found the inmate unresponsive in his cell with a sheet around his neck. Deputies immediately began lifesaving efforts and called for medical staff at the detention center. Deputies and medical […]

Police: North East man wanted for escape, domestic assault

Posted on December 13, 2022 by News Desk

UPDATE: George Albert Rhoades has been captured. Original story below… ——— NORTH EAST, MD—Maryland State Police are asking for the public’s help in locating a wanted man. George Albert Rhoades, of North East is wanted for escape and domestic violence-related assault. Anyone with information on George Albert Rhoades’ whereabouts is asked to call the Maryland State Police North East Barrack […]

Investigative report released on May’s fatal officer-involved shooting in Essex

Posted on September 27, 2022 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—The Independent Investigations Division of the Office of the Attorney General on Tuesday released its investigative report on the May 4, 2022, fatal officer-involved shooting in Baltimore County. On May 4, officers with the Baltimore County Police Department responded to a home in the 900 block of Boundbrook Way in Essex for the report of a physical domestic disturbance. […]

Governor Larry Hogan Human Trafficking Roundtable 202206

Governor Hogan welcomes international delegation For roundtable discussion on human trafficking, domestic violence

Posted on July 1, 2022 by Chris Montcalmo

ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Larry Hogan on Thursday hosted an international delegation from North Africa and the Middle East at the State House in support of Maryland’s participation in the U.S. Department of State’s International Visitor Leadership Program. Together with Maryland Secretary of State John C. Wobensmith and representatives from Maryland State Police and the Annapolis YWCA, the Governor’s Office of Crime […]

Decedent, officers in fatal Essex police-involved identified

Posted on May 7, 2022 by Chris Montcalmo

UPDATE: The Independent Investigations Division of the Office of the Attorney General has released its report on this incident. Original story below… —— BALTIMORE, MD—The Independent Investigations Division of the Office of the Attorney General has identified the decedent and involved officers in the fatal police-involved shooting that occurred on May 4 in Essex. The incident occurred at around 4:30 […]