Baltimore County Police Department launches INFO Center for real-time policing

TOWSON, MD—The Baltimore County Police Department this week unveiled a new Information Nexus For Operations (INFO) Center, a state-of-the-art hub designed to provide officers with real-time intelligence as they respond to calls. The department said the INFO Center will enhance officer safety and improve the efficiency and effectiveness of responses by offering immediate access to critical information. “By equipping officers […]

Police investigating several local robberies, burglaries, and assaults

NOTTINGHAM, MD—Police are investigating several local robberies, burglaries, and assaults that were reported this month. At approximately 12 a.m. on Thursday, June 5, 2025, a suspect burglarized a location in the 4000-block of Millner Road in Nottingham/Perry Hall (21236) and stole various items. At approximately 1 a.m. on Thursday, June 5, multiple suspects robbed someone of property in the unit […]

Baltimore man pleads guilty in 2016 mistaken identity murder-for-hire plot

BALTIMORE, MD—A Baltimore man pleaded guilty Monday to a charge stemming from a 2016 murder-for-hire plot that resulted in the death of a woman mistaken for her neighbor, a federal witness. Matthew Hightower, 43, faces a maximum sentence of life in federal prison. Hightower admitted to using a firearm during and in relation to a violent crime that resulted in […]

Baltimore County Police Department to host Special Olympics Torch Run, unveil INFO Center

TOWSON, MD—The Baltimore County Police Department is set to host two significant events next week: its annual Law Enforcement Torch Run benefiting Special Olympics Maryland and the unveiling of a new Information Nexus for Operations (INFO) Center. Both events are scheduled for Wednesday, June 18, at police headquarters in Towson. The 39th annual Law Enforcement Torch Run will kick off […]

AMBER ALERT: Police searching for missing woman, child last seen in Dundalk area

UPDATE: Erica & Antonio have been found safe. Original story below… ——— DUNDALK, MD—An Amber Alert has been issued as police in Baltimore County are searching for a missing woman and child. Erica Brooks, 33, and Antonio Jackson, 5, were last seen in the Dundalk area wearing navy blue scrubs and a gray t-shirt. Authorities say they may be in […]

Police searching for missing teen last seen in Essex area

UPDATE: Madalina Paraskevadis has been located. Original story below… ——— ESSEX, MD—Police in Baltimore County are searching for a missing teen. Madalina Paraskevadis, 13, is 5’02” tall and weighs 100 pounds. She was last seen at 3:00 p.m. on Wednesday, June 11, 2025 in the Essex area wearing a black shirt, and shorts. Anyone with information on Madalina Paraskevadis’ whereabouts […]

Baltimore County Public Schools teacher arrested on alleged sex abuse charges

UPDATE: Baltimore County Public Schools officials have issued a statement. Original story below… NOTTINGHAM, MD—A Baltimore County Public Schools teacher has been arrested on sex abuse charges. Detectives from the Baltimore County Police Department’s Crimes Against Children Unit arrested 40-year-old Sean Brooks with sexual abuse of a minor, which stemmed from alleged crimes that occurred on school premises. Brooks, who […]