Towson shooting victim dies, police seeking tips

UPDATE: The victim has been identified as 19-year-old Andrew Blessing. Original story below… ——— TOWSON, MD—The man who was shot overnight in the Towson area has died, according to police. Homicide detectives are investigating an incident that occurred in the 900-block of Beaverbank Circle (21286) at approximately 2:30 a.m. on December 9, 2024. Officers initially responded to the area following […]

37-year-old killed in fatal Towson stabbing

TOWSON, MD—Homicide detectives with the Baltimore County Police Department are investigating the circumstances surrounding a fatal stabbing that occurred on Sunday. At just before 2:30 a.m. on December 8, officers responded to the unit block of Ecoway Court in Towson (21286) where they located an adult male suffering from stab wounds. Paramedics pronounced the 37-year-old victim dead at the scene. […]

Fire Marshal issues safety tips after carbon monoxide claims life in Maryland home

BALTIMORE, MD—A 34-year-old man died, and a woman and child were critically injured in North East, Cecil County, on Wednesday night from suspected carbon monoxide poisoning, according to the Maryland State Fire Marshal’s Office. Family members found the man unresponsive in the living room of the home at 805 South Main Street around 6:30 p.m. and called 9-1-1. A 43-year-old […]

Suspect arrested in Baltimore County homicide

WOODLAWN, MD—Baltimore County detectives have arrested a suspect in the August 3 homicide of 29-year-old Tracey Hankins Jr. Kevin Martin, 31, was arrested on Nov. 25 in connection with the shooting death of Hankins. The incident occurred in the 6800-block of Liberty Road. Police responded to a shots fired call at about 10:05 p.m. on August 3rd. When officers arrived, […]

Bowleys Quarters Volunteer Fire Rescue & Marine mourns passing of Chaplain Joyce Elder

BOWLEYS QUARTERS, MD—Bowleys Quarters Volunteer Fire Rescue & Marine officials have announced the passing of Chaplain Joyce Elder. “Joyce was a faithful servant and strong leader in our organization,” BQVFRM officials said in a statement last week. “Joyce served in many capacities. President, Board Chairman, Secretary, Special Events Coordinator, and more. Perhaps most noted for her faithfulness to God serving […]

COLD CASE: Police seeking tips on fatal 1983 shooting in Baltimore County

COCKEYSVILLE, MD—Police in Baltimore County are seeking tips on a 1983 cold case, and a $2,000 reward is being offered. At 2 a.m. on May 15, 1983, Catherine Marie Britt and her male acquaintance were parked on Poplar Hill Road near Merrymans Mill Road in the Loch Raven Reservoir watershed area in Cockeysville. An unknown male suspect fired several shots […]

Police searching for vehicle involved in fatal I-97 hit-and-run that killed 7-year-old

MILLERSVILLE, MD—Maryland State Police are investigating a fatal hit-and-run crash that killed a 7-year-old boy in Anne Arundel County on Sunday night. The boy, who was a rear passenger in a 2011 Mazda 3, died after he was ejected from the vehicle and struck by another car. Police said the crash occurred shortly before 7:30 p.m. on Interstate 97 north […]

Man dies in fire pit accident in Bowleys Quarters

BOWLEYS QUARTERS, MD—A 50-year-old Bowleys Quarters man has died after sustaining burn injuries from a fire pit accident on November 16, according to a news release from the Baltimore County Fire Department. Glen Himmelheber Jr., of the 3600-block of Bay Drive (21220), was transported to Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center with serious burns following the incident. He succumbed to his […]