Crime, Police/Fire

Maryland Court of Appeals upholds murder conviction in death of Officer Amy Caprio

BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland Court of Appeals has upheld the murder conviction of Dawnta Harris in the killing of Baltimore County Police Department Officer Amy Caprio. Officer Caprio was run down in the line of duty in May 2018 while investigating a suspicious vehicle connected to a burglary on Linwen Way in Nottingham. “Justice prevailed again today in the case against …


Police/Fire

Parkville Precinct announces winner of 2022 Amy Caprio Award

PARKVILLE, MD—The Baltimore County Police Department’s Parkville Precinct has announced the winner of the 2022 Amy Caprio Award. The Amy Caprio Award was founded to honor Officer Caprio’s legacy and to perpetuate her memory within the Parkville Precinct. Family and friends compiled a list of Officer Caprio’s most endearing attributes: loyal, community-oriented, kind, hardworking, optimistic, dedicated, and selfless.  A member …


Baltimore County police to honor Officer Caprio on Saturday [VIDEO]

TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County police officers will be wearing a memorial ribbon bar on their uniforms or a mourning band on their badges on Saturday in memory of a fallen hero. On May 21, 2018, Officer Amy Sorrells Caprio, 29, responded to a call for a suspicious vehicle with multiple suspicious subjects walking between homes on Linwen Way in Nottingham (21236). …

Baltimore County police hold memorial service for fallen officers [VIDEO]

TOWSON, MD—The Baltimore County Police Department held a memorial service on Friday morning to honor officers who died while performing their duties. The service was held  at 10 a.m. inside the County Council Chambers in the Old Courthouse in Towson. County Executive Johnny Olszewski, Baltimore County Police Chief Melissa R. Hyatt, government dignitaries, and family members of the fallen heroes …

Officer Amy Caprio’s Unity Playground receives donation check at Wawa grand opening

PERRY HALL, MD—The ribbon has been cut and Wawa is open for business. The new Perry Hall Wawa held a grand opening and ribbon-cutting on Thursday morning. Community member Kirsten Roller was recognized as a Community Day Brightener for raising funds for the Unity Playground, in memory of Baltimore County Police Officer Amy Caprio.  The playground is located at Gunpowder …

Conrad’s to hold Ravens game day crab feast to honor Officer Amy Caprio

NOTTINGHAM, MD—A local restaurant will be honoring a fallen hero later this month. Conrad’s Seafood Restaurant in Perry Hall will host a Ravens game day crab feast on Sunday, November 21, 2021 to honor Officer Amy Caprio. Doors will open at 12 p.m. and a portion of the proceeds will be donated to the Baltimore County Police Department’s K9 unit. …

Dedication ceremony held, ribbon cut at Officer Caprio Playground

NOTTINGHAM, MD—The ribbon has been cut at the Unity Playground. A dedication ceremony was held on Saturday afternoon at the new playground located on the grounds of Gunpowder Elementary School. The Unity Playground was built to honor the memory of Officer Amy Caprio, who died in the line of duty in May 2018 while investigating a report of a burglary …

Additional details released on Officer Caprio/Unity Playground dedication, ribbon-cutting to be held at Gunpowder Elementary School

NOTTINGHAM, MD—Additional details have been released regarding this weekend’s dedication of the Unity Playground. A host of county and state elected and educational leaders, including Baltimore County Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Darryl L. Williams and Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski, will participate in the ribbon-cutting for the new Unity Playground to honor the life and service of Ofc. Amy Caprio, …