Baltimore County Police Department to hold public input meeting on Drones as First Responder program

UPDATE: A second community meeting has been added.  It will be held on Thursday, August 7, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Randallstown Community Center, 3503 Resource Drive, Randallstown MD., 21133. Original story below… DUNDALK, MD—The Baltimore County Police Department is seeking public input on a proposed “Drones as First Responder” (DFR) program, designed to enhance emergency response and public […]

White Marsh Precinct holding 2025 back-to-school supply drive

NOTTINGHAM, MD—The Baltimore County Police Department’s White Marsh Precinct has announced its 2025 Back-to-School Supply Drive. The drive will runs now through September 22, 2025. Supplies can be dropped off at the shopping cart in the precinct’s lobby. The drive is being organized by the BCoPD Community Outreach Team. The White Marsh Precinct is located at 8220 Perry Hall Boulevard […]

35-year-old woman dies in Baltimore County crash

UPPERCO, MD—Baltimore County police are investigating a fatal crash that left a 35-year-old woman dead after her SUV veered off Dark Hollow Road and into a private pond. Brittany Howard, 35, was pronounced dead at the scene Sunday after emergency crews pulled her from a submerged 2024 Ford Edge in the 15600-block of Dover Road, police said in a news […]

Cockeysville shooting leaves man wounded, police seek information

UPDATE: Detectives with the Violent Crimes Unit have arrested 39-year-old Jeffrey O. Davis in connection with this incident. Davis faces several charges including first-degree attempted murder. He remains held at the Baltimore County Detention Center on no bond. Original story below… COCKEYSVILLE, MD—Police in Baltimore County are investigating a shooting that occurred Saturday afternoon in Cockeysville, leaving a 31-year-old man […]

Suspicious package under investigation in Middle River

UPDATE: Police have determined that the package is not a threat. All roads have been reopened. Original story below… ——— MIDDLE RIVER, MD—Authorities are investigating a suspicious package in the Middle River area. At around 2:30 p.m. on Saturday, the Baltimore County Police Department said officers were investigating a suspicious package that had been left in the 900-block of Middle […]

Police searching for missing man last seen in Middle River

UPDATE: David Widender has been located. Original story below… ——— MIDDLE RIVER, MD—Police in Baltimore County are searching for a missing person. David Widender, 29, is 5’05” tall and weighs 115 pounds. He was last seen in the Middle River area wearing a back shirt and pants. Anyone with information on David Widender’s whereabouts is asked to dial 9-1-1 or […]

JULY 10 POLICE BLOTTER: Several assaults, burglaries reported in northeast Baltimore County

NOTTINGHAM, MD—Police are investigating a robbery and several assaults and burglaries that were reported in northeast Baltimore County this month. At approximately 7:30 p.m. on Friday, July 4, 2025, an armed suspect was arrested after assaulting someone in the 4900-block of Hazelwood Avenue (21206). At approximately 11:30 p.m. on Friday, July 4, multiple suspects burglarized a residence in the 1600-block […]

Baltimore County Police Department celebrates graduation of 174th recruit class

TOWSON, MD—The Baltimore County Police Department celebrated the graduation of its 174th recruit class on Wednesday evening. The 174th recruit class includes five former cadets from the department.  Six recruits have a military background and five recruits have family members who have previously served or are currently serving with the Baltimore County Police Department. The ceremony was held at 7 […]