Stolen vehicle destroyed by fire in Joppa

JOPPA, MD—Authorities say a Tuesday night vehicle fire in Joppa destroyed a stolen car. At just after 11:30 p.m. on Tuesday, firefighters from the Joppa-Magnolia Volunteer Fire Company responded to the 1100-block of Oak Avenue. At the scene, crews found a 2016 Chrysler 200 that was fully engulfed in flames. The fire was quickly contained, then detectives learned that the […]

Motorcycle stolen from Frederick recovered in Edgewood

EDGEWOOD, MD—Maryland State Police recently recovered a stolen motorcycle in Harford County, providing investigators with a lead into an ongoing investigation into the burglary of a motorcycle shop in Frederick County. Troopers arrested a 19-year-old man on Wednesday on theft charges in connection with the possession of the motorcycle. According to a preliminary investigation, authorities conducted a traffic stop at […]

Residential burglaries reported in Essex

ESSEX, MD – Police are investigating several residential burglaries that were reported in the Essex area this week. At just before 6 a.m. on Wednesday, August 21, an individual broke into a home in the 700-block of Pine Branch Place (21221) via the front door. The victim’s wallet and car keys were stolen. At 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday, an individual […]

Homes burglarized in Hillendale, Rosedale

NOTTINGHAM, MD – Police are investigating three residential burglaries that were reported over the past week. Sometime between 10 p.m. on Wednesday, July 24, and 7 a.m. on Thursday, July 25, four youths entered a residence in the 1800-block of Loch Shiel Way (21234) ad stole several personal items as well as a vehicle. Officers were able to later recover […]

Maryland State Police, Vehicle Theft Prevention Council offer tips to secure vehicles

PIKESVILLE, MD – The Maryland State Police, along with the Maryland Vehicle Theft Prevention Council, are reminding motorists to take simple steps to avoid having their vehicles stolen. The warnings come as July is National Vehicle Theft Prevention Month. In Maryland, a car is stolen every 40 minutes, while one is stolen every 45 seconds in the United States. Overall, 50 percent […]