Double shooting reported in Parkville

Police are on the scene of a Friday night shooting in Parkville. At about 9 p.m., units responded to the 8600-block of Wendell Avenue (21234). Reports indicate two shooting victims were found at the scene. A male victim was shot in the lower body and a female victim was shot in the upper body. Both victims are expected to survive. […]

Police investigating robbery in Carney, attempted burglary in Perry Hall

.Police are investigating an attempted burglary and a robbery that were reported this week. Sometime between 10:45 p.m. on Tuesday, October 2, and 9 a.m. on Wednesday, October 3, a garage door was damaged on Autumn Glow Way (21128).  Entry was not gained and nothing was stolen. At 6 p.m. on Thursday, October 4, a juvenile was walking on Ferns Way when he met up with […]

Governor Hogan announces ‘Safe Schools Maryland’ initiative, appoints anti-human trafficking director

Governor Larry Hogan has announced a pair of important new initiatives over the past week, one aimed at improving safety in schools and the other aimed at putting an end to human trafficking. Safe Schools Maryland Governor Hogan has announced the launch of “Safe Schools Maryland,” a tip line and mobile app designed to streamline reporting of possible threats to students school […]

Essex man sentenced to 17 years in prison for producing child pornography

An Essex man has been sentenced to prison in connection with child pornography charges. On Monday, Roy David Evans Jr., 34, of Essex, was sentenced to 17 years in prison followed by lifetime supervised release on charges of sexual exploitation of a minor to produce child pornography, possession of child pornography, and receipt of child pornography. The judge in the case also […]

Essex Bank, M&T Bank robbed

Police are investigating several local robberies that were reported over the weekend. At just after 1:30 a.m. on Friday, September 28, an individual approached a woman in the 9000-block of Briar Road in Parkville (21234).  The suspect assaulted the woman and stole her backpack which contained cash. The suspect then fled the scene in a vehicle. At just before 1:30 p.m. on […]

Towson University creates scholarship in honor of Officer Amy Caprio

A local college has created a scholarship fund in honor of a slain police officer. Towson University has announced the creation of the Amy Sorrells Caprio Scholarship Endowment. Officer Caprio was run down in the line of duty in a Perry Hall neighborhood while investigating a burglary. She was a Towson University graduate. Here is the official announcement from Towson University: […]