National Prescription Drug Take Back Day to take place on Saturday

BALTIMORE, MD—National Prescription Drug Take Back Day 2024 will take place on Saturday, October 26, 2024. The event is free and anonymous, and it aims to provide residents with a safe and convenient way to dispose of prescription drugs. This event is hosted by the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) and takes place every year. DEA and state and local partners […]

Baltimore County Police Department to to host community walk in Parkville

HILLENDALE, MD—The Baltimore County Police Department will join residents in the Loch Raven Boulevard community on Tuesday evening for a community walk. The walk will take place at 5:00 p.m. on October 22 at Halstead Academy. Participants will have an opportunity to discuss any public safety concerns that residents may have. Halstead Academy is located at 1111 Halstead Road (21234). […]

Suspect commits suicide following double-shooting in Baltimore County

OWINGS MILLS, MD—Detectives with the Baltimore County Police Department are investigating the circumstances surrounding a double shooting that occurred on Thursday evening in Owings Mills. At around 6 p.m. on October 17, officers responded to a reported shooting near Deer Park Road and Wards Chapel Road (21117). The incident occurred shortly after the female victim and adult male suspect exchanged […]

Baltimore County man sentenced to 11 years for drug conspiracy

BALTIMORE, MD—A Baltimore County man has been sentenced to federal prison after pleading guilty to drug distribution and money laundering charges, authorities say. Ronald White, 56, of Pikesville, was involved in a large-scale drug conspiracy that operated in and around Baltimore, according to the Department of Justice. He was sentenced to 11 years in federal prison followed by five years […]

Cyclist killed in Towson crash

TOWSON, MD—Police are investigating after a bicyclist was killed in a crash in eastern Towson. At around 9:45 a.m. on September 20, 2024, officers with the Baltimore County Police Department responded to Taylor Avenue near Collinsdale Road (21286) for a motor vehicle crash involving a bicyclist. Detectives determined that the bicyclist was traveling eastbound on the sidewalk of Taylor Avenue […]

Thursday is National Do Not Disturb While Driving Day [VIDEO]

BALTIMORE, MD—Police in Baltimore County are reminding motorists that Thursday, October 17 is National Do Not Disturb While Driving Day. Presented by the National Distracted Driving Coalition, October 17, will be the third annual National Do Not Disturb While Driving Day (DNDWD). This day draws attention to a life-saving feature that is already integrated into every smartphone. Do Not Disturb […]

Second teen arrested in connection with Rodgers Forge shooting

TOWSON, MD—Detectives with the Baltimore County Police Department have arrested a second teen in connection with the shooting that occurred in Rodgers Forge last month. Thursday’s arrest of a 16-year-old follows an arrest of a 15-year-old suspect earlier this week. At just after 11:30 a.m. on Friday, September 13, officers responded to the 400-block of Dunkirk Road (21212) in reference […]

Chinese money laundering ring busted in Baltimore area, 17 Charged

BALTIMORE, MD—Federal agents have charged 17 people in Maryland and other states for their alleged roles in a complex money laundering scheme and illegal marijuana distribution network that led to the seizure of more than $6 million and 2,000 pounds of marijuana. The Department of Justice announced this week that a Drug Enforcement Administration and Department of Homeland Security investigation […]