Governor Hogan announces $45 million for violent crime measures, expanded state law enforcement initiatives; presses For passage of emergency crime bills [VIDEO]

ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Larry Hogan on Thursday announced $45 million for violent crime measures, additional resources to expand warrant initiatives in Baltimore, and additional funding to protect victim services providers from federal cuts. The governor also announced expanded initiatives and coordination to address violent crime in Baltimore City, and again called on the Maryland General Assembly to pass his emergency crime […]

Overlea High School student assaulted, robbed on school grounds

OVERLEA, MD—Police are investigating after a a student was robbed at Overlea High School on Monday afternoon. On Tuesday, the school resource officer was informed that a robbery had occurred the day before. Four students were reportedly attending a softball game when two armed individuals approached them, brandished a firearm, then assaulted and robbed the victim. A witness told NottinghamMD.com […]

Following van theft in their driveway, Seven Courts family asking neighbors to check surveillance camera footage

NOTTINGHAM, MD—Friday, March 18 started out like any other day for Robert and Ginger Griffey. That all changed at around 7:30 a.m. when someone stole their van from their driveway in the 3800-block of Perryhurst Place (21236) in the Seven Courts community The suspect reportedly dumped a stolen Jeep on Perryoak Place prior to stealing the Griffeys’ van, which they […]

Attempted stabbing reported in Hillendale, robbery reported in Rosedale

NOTTINGHAM, MD—Police are investigating several local crimes that were reported this month. At just before 9:15 p.m. on Monday, March 14, an armed individual attempted to stab someone during an argument in the 1300-block of Dartmouth Avenue in Hillendale (21234). At just after 8:15 a.m. on Thursday, March 17, an individual forcibly stole a cell phone and bank card from […]

Baltimore County man sentenced to 27 years in prison for sex trafficking of a minor

BALTIMORE, MD—A Baltimore County man has been sentenced to almost three decades in prison for sex trafficking of a minor. U.S. District Judge Ellen L. Hollander this week sentenced Feliciano de Jesus Diaz-Martinez, a/k/a Alex, 43, of Owings Mills, to 27 years in federal prison, followed by 10 years of supervised release, for sex trafficking of a child, enticement of […]

U.S. Marshals arrest Baltimore County shooting suspect in New Jersey

BALTIMORE, MD—U.S Marshals have arrested a Baltimore County shooting suspect. On Friday, March 18, detectives with the Baltimore County Police Department and members of the U.S. Marshals arrested 22-year-old Luel F. Mekonnen of Silver Spring in connection with a shooting that occurred last week in the 1300-block of Colbury Road (21239). At around 5 a.m. on March 17, officers responded […]

Baltimore drug dealer sentenced to over 8 years in prison following fatal overdose of Harford County victim

BALTIMORE, MD—A Baltimore drug dealer has been sentenced following the fatal overdose of a Harford County victim. U.S. District Judge Catherine C. Blake sentenced Khalil Shaheed, 28, of Baltimore, on Friday to 106 months in federal prison, followed by three years of supervised release, for intent to distribute controlled substances, possession of firearms in furtherance of drug trafficking, and possession […]

Middle River man convicted in connection with 2020 shooting death in Catonsville

UPDATE: Jaekwan Jacob Stephens has been sentenced to life in prison. Original story below… —— MIDDLE RIVER, MD—A Middle River man has been convicted in connection with a 2020 homicide in Catonsville. On Friday, a jury in Baltimore County convicted Jaekwan Jacob Stephens, 25, of first-degree murder and weapons charges. In the early morning hours of August 18, 2020, the […]