Shots fired in Dunfield

NOTTINGHAM, MD—Shots were fired in the Dunfield community on Friday night, according to Councilman David Marks. The incident occurred at around 10 p.m. on May 12, 2023 near the intersection of Dunfield Road and Kintore Drive. Authorities are uncertain as to whether or not anyone was struck. Detectives are investigating and following up on leads, per Councilman Marks.  

Shooting reported in Essex

UPDATE: Police say the shooting occurred at 1 a.m. on May 13, 2023. Original story below… ——— ESSEX, MD—Detectives with the Baltimore County Police Department are investigating a shooting that occurred Saturday morning in the area of Holgate Drive and Hadwick Drive in Essex (21221). When officers responded to the area, they located a male victim suffering from what appeared […]

Baltimore County Police Department to hold annual memorial service on Friday

TOWSON, MD—A memorial service to honor Baltimore County police officers who died while performing their duties will take place Friday, May 12, 2023 at 10 a.m. The service will take place at Patriot Plaza, 401 Bosley Avenue, Towson (21204). The service will be moved inside the County Council Chambers in the Old Courthouse, 400 Washington Avenue (21204) in the event […]

Police in Baltimore County training to detect cannabis-impaired drivers

TOWSON, MD—The Baltimore County Police Department will hold a cannabis-impaired driving lab next week at the Chesapeake Region Safety Council in Windsor Mill. Green Lab training is held six times a year by the Baltimore County Police Department. A “green lab” is where officers are trained on cannabis impairment. The labs provide members of the Department with unique training that […]

82-year-old man dies in Dundalk house fire

DUNDALK, MD—An 82-year-old man who was trapped inside a burning Dundalk rowhome on Wednesday has died. Police have identified the victim as Richard L. Sprouse, of the 8000-block of Gray Haven Road (21222). Fire and police units were dispatched at just after 12:45 p.m. on May 10, 2023 to the 8000-block of Gray Haven Road for a residential fire. While […]

Police responding after potentially hazardous material found inside Parkville home

PARKVILLE, MD—Parkville residents can expect to see a heavy police presence in the 8900-block of Harford Road and Manns Avenue (21234) on Thursday afternoon. At just after 1 p.m. on May 11, 2023, the Baltimore County Police Department Hazardous Device Team responded to the location after a resident discovered potentially hazardous material inside a home. There has been no word […]