Maryland State Police warn of fraud scheme using police barrack phone number

NOTTINGHAM, MD—Maryland State Police this week issued a warning about a fraud scheme being run in which the caller uses the JFK Highway Barrack’s phone number and tells people they are wanted on a warrant, but they may avoid arrest if they provide money or gift cards. On Wednesday afternoon and evening, troopers at the JFK Highway Barrack received more […]

Woman shot, killed in White Marsh

UPDATE 2: Police have identified and charged a suspect in connection with this case. UPDATE: Police have identified the woman who was fatally shot in White Marsh on Thursday morning… Original story below… —— WHITE MARSH, MD—Police are on the scene of an early morning fatal shooting in White Marsh. At 4:30 a.m. on Thursday, officers responded to the 10000-block […]

Attorney General Frosh announces settlement with tax debt relief company

BALTIMORE, MD—Maryland Attorney General Brian E. Frosh on Tuesday announced his Consumer protection Division has reached a settlement with California-based National Tax Experts, Inc. and Patrick Oakes, the company’s owner. The settlement provides restitution to Maryland consumers, imposes civil penalties, and permanently bans the company from providing tax debt relief services to Maryland consumers The Division alleged in its Statement […]

Two arrested on gun, drug charges on Pulaski Highway

BALTIMORE, MD—Two individuals prohibited from possessing firearms were arrested during recent enforcement by a task force working along Baltimore County/Baltimore City line. Phillip J. Desmarais, 23,  and David D. Genius, 23, both of Baltimore, are now facing numerous drug and weapon charges. On June 30, Maryland State Police Strike Force 7, a component of the Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task […]

Construction worker attacks vehicle on Bucks Schoolhouse Road, man shot in Rosedale

ROSEDALE, MD—Police are investigating three local crimes that were reported in recent days. At noon on Thursday, June 10, a construction worker became angry at a driver in the 5000-block of Bucks School House Road (21237) for not listening to his instructions.  The construction worked approached the driver and began striking the vehicle. Another second construction worker approached the first […]

Man stabbed during altercation in Overlea

OVERLEA, MD—Police are investigating a stabbing that was reported in the Overlea area. At just before 8 p.m. on Tuesday, June 29, two individuals who knew one another got into a physical altercation in the unit block of Sipple Avenue (21236). Authorities say that during the brawl, one man stabbed the other. The victim reportedly suffered non-life threatening injuries. No […]

Members of drug trafficking ring sentenced to over 9 years in prison for Baltimore County cocaine distribution conspiracy

BALTIMORE, MD—Several men who were members of a drug trafficking ring are being sent prison after distributing cocaine in Baltimore County. U.S. District Judge George L. Russell, III has sentenced Tony Lee Bauer, 39, of Baltimore, 110 months in federal prison followed by five years of supervised release, for conspiracy to distribute and possess with intent to distribute cocaine as […]

Man assaulted on Belair Road, assault reported at Rosedale ATM

NOTTINGHAM, MD—Police are investigating several local crimes that were reported over the past week. Sometime between 2 p.m. on Wednesday, June 23 and 9:45 a.m. on Thursday, June 24, an individual entered a residence in the 6600-block of English Oak Road in Hillendale (21234) via an unlocked door.  The suspect then stole several items from the home. Sometime between 11 […]