Olszewski names interim Baltimore County Chief of Police, other key leadership positions

TOWSON, MD— Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski on Monday made the following personnel announcements: Sameer Sidh has been named Baltimore County Deputy Administrative Officer for Economic Development and Infrastructure Colonel Dennis J. Delp has been named Baltimore County’s Interim Chief of Police, effective December 6 Dori Henry has been named Chief of Staff Jennifer Aiosa has been named Director of […]

Baltimore County Police Department provides commercial burglary prevention tips

TOWSON, MD—The Baltimore County Police Department has seen a rise in commercial burglaries throughout the county, and police say the best deterrent for burglars is for businesses to be proactive with security. Below are some tips from BCoPD to help make local businesses less appealing targets: 1. Keep a minimal amount of cash on the premises. Leave cash registers empty […]

Online threat prompts increased police presence at Towson High School

UPDATE 2: Two juveniles have been arrested and charged in connection with this incident. UPDATE: Authorities say the online threat originated from outside the U.S. Police presence remains high at Towson High School as of Monday, November 21st. Original story below… —— TOWSON, MD—Authorities say the community can expect to see an increased police presence at Towson High School on […]

Olszewski announces plans to retain key Baltimore County department heads for second term

TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski this week announced plans to retain a significant number of current County officials as members of his second-term leadership team. Olszewski plans to re-nominate the following individuals to continue serving as County department and office heads, subject to confirmation by an affirmative vote of a majority of the members of the Baltimore County Council: […]

Baltimore County Police Chief Melissa Hyatt to step down, issues statement

TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County Police Chief Melissa Hyatt intends to step down from her post on December 5, County Executive Johnny Olszewski announced on Wednesday afternoon. Baltimore County will conduct a national search for Chief Hyatt’s successor. “Chief Hyatt is a world-class public safety professional who has led efforts to modernize the Baltimore County Police Department, helping us to enact critical […]

Major Cities Chiefs Association ranks Baltimore County number 1 in homicide reduction

TOWSON, MD—The Major Cities Chiefs Association recently released its 2022 third quarter crime survey results. MCCA is a collaboration of the 79 largest law enforcement agencies in the United States and Canada. The survey highlights the work of the Baltimore County Police Department, in collaboration with community partners, in effectively reducing violent crime from January to September 2022. *Among 70 […]

Stabbing reported in Parkville, store employees threatened in Perry Hall

NOTTINGHAM, MD—Police are investigating three local crimes that were reported over the past week. At just before 11:15 a.m. on Sunday, November 13, an individual entered a business located in the 5000-block of Honeygo Boulevard in Perry Hall (21128) looking for his missing property. The suspect then began arguing with the staff and stated that he had a firearm. The […]