Attorney General: Marylanders should be wary of deceptive online sports betting companies and scams

BALTIMORE, MD—Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown on Friday issued a consumer alert urging Marylanders to always be aware of deceptive online sports betting companies, especially in advance of large-scale popular events like the 2023 Preakness. Companies in Maryland’s online sports betting industry, which also operate through mobile apps, have enticed bettors with aggressive marketing, such as so-called “risk-free” bets. […]

Police searching for missing Rosedale teen

ROSEDALE, MD—Police in Baltimore County are searching for a missing teen. Byron Carranza, 13, is 5’7″ tall and weighs 160 pounds. He was last seen at 10:30 p.m. on Tuesday, May 16, 2023 in the Rosedale area wearing eyeglasses, a white shirt, orange shorts, and black shoes. Anyone with information on Byron Carranza’s whereabouts is asked to dial 9-1-1 or […]

Police, elected officials to hold community walk in Holland Hills

BALTIMORE, MD—The Baltimore County Police Department and local elected officials will hold a community walk in Holland Hills on Wednesday evening. Baltimore County Police Chief Robert McCullough, County Executive Johnny Olszewski Jr., and Delegate Carl Jackson will be among local officials partnering with community members on Wednesday, May 17, 2023 at 7 p.m., at the Hazelwood Inn for a Community […]

Police investigating arson, auto thefts, assaults

NOTTINGHAM, MD—Police are investigating a burglary, an arson, two assaults, and several auto thefts that were reported this month. Sometime between Friday, May 5 and Saturday, May 6, 2023, an individual broke into a storage locker in the unit block of Fontana Lane in Rosedale (21237). At 2:30 p.m. on Wednesday, May 10, two individuals became involved in a mutual […]

Baltimore County Police Department warns of family member impersonation telephone scam

TOWSON, MD—The Baltimore County Police Department is warning residents of a recent increase in scam phone calls. Specifically, police are warning of a scam whereby callers impersonate a grandchild – or another close relative – in a crisis and ask for immediate financial assistance. Authorities say these calls may appear to come from a trusted phone number, but are most […]