Man robbed at knifepoint in Nottingham, Rosedale Royal Farms robbed, Joppa Road Pharmacy burglarized

NOTTINGHAM, MD—Police are investigating several local crimes that were reported over the past week. At around 3:15 p.m. on Thursday, February 20, a man was carjacked by three individuals in the 5600-block of Arnhem Road (21206).  the three suspects stole the victim’s vehicle along with the his ID and cash. At midnight on Friday, February 21, an individual smashed in […]

Three BCPS educators accepted to present at national conference on social and emotional learning

TOWSON, MD—Three Baltimore County Public Schools educators have been accepted to present at the Center for the Promotion of Social and Emotional Learning national conference, which will be held May 18 – 20 at the Renaissance Baltimore Harborplace Hotel in Baltimore. The BCPS presenters are Shane Jensen, music specialist, Office of Music and Dance Education; Dr. Amalio Nieves, executive director, […]

Baltimore man convicted in connection with carjacking ring that operated in Baltimore County

BALTIMORE, MD—Maryland Attorney General Brian E. Frosh on Friday announced the conviction of a Baltimore man on charges connected to a violent carjacking ring. Justin Scroggings, 25, of Baltimore, was part of a ring that operated in multiple counties in Maryland. Following a bench trial, Scroggings was found guilty of common law conspiracy, participating in a theft scheme of over […]

Governor Hogan re-designates violent crime bills as emergency legislation

ANNAPOLIS, MD—At a Thursday press conference marking the halfway point of the legislative session, Governor Larry Hogan announced that he is re-designating his bills to combat the violent crime crisis in Baltimore City as emergency legislation so that they can be signed into law and take effect immediately. To date, the General Assembly has not taken action on the governor’s […]

Teen charged in Stoneleigh robbery linked to carjacking on Kolb Avenue

NOTTINGHAM, MD—Police have charged a teen in connection with a robbery that occurred on Stoneleigh Road and have linked him to an additional carjacking on Kolb Avenue in northeast Baltimore. Detectives have charged a 14-year-old with the robbery of two women in the 800-block of Stoneleigh Road on January 24th. The women parked on the street around at 6:15 p.m. […]

Governor Hogan discusses violent crime crisis in Baltimore: ‘I’m mad as hell’ [VIDEO]

ANNAPOLIS, MD—On Wednesday morning, Governor Larry Hogan appeared live on WBAL’s “The C4 Show” to discuss the need to pass his legislation to address the violent crime crisis in Baltimore City. Here are excerpts from the interview: “I’m mad as hell and I’m not going to let up…I’m as frustrated as anyone else because I have been trying to do […]

Prosecutors recommend former Baltimore Mayor Catherine Pugh be sentenced to nearly 5 years in prison

BALTIMORE, MD—Federal prosecutors recommended on Thursday that former Baltimore Mayor Catherine Pugh be sentenced to nearly five years in prison. Last fall, Pugh was indicted on federal charges of conspiracy to commit wire fraud, seven counts of wire fraud, conspiracy to defraud the United States, and two counts of tax evasion. She indicted by a federal grand jury in connection […]