Police/Fire

Woman, dog killed in overnight Dundalk fire caused by discarded smoking materials

DUNDALK, MD—One person has died and another is in critical condition following an overnight fire in Dundalk. At just after 2:30 a.m. on Monday, March 18, crews responded to a house fire in the 3100-block of Shortway (21222). The Baltimore County Fire Department reports that an adult female died in the fire and an adult male is in critical condition.  …


Police/Fire

Police investigating after man’s body found on Baltimore County trail

COCKEYVILLE, MD—The Baltimore County Police Department is investigating after a man’s body was found on a county trail on Sunday. At just before 4 p.m. on March 17, officers were called to the Oregon Ridge Trail (21030) for a report of a dead body found off the trail. The identity of the man is currently unknown, and an autopsy is …


Fatal street racing crash in Baltimore County leaves 1 dead

OWINGS MILLS, MD—Maryland State Police are investigating a fatal Sunday crash linked to street racing in Baltimore County. The victim has been identified as Leo Anthony Brooks Jr., 56, of Reisterstown. He was pronounced dead at the scene by emergency medical services personnel. According to a preliminary investigation, Brooks was the driver of a 2017 Mercedes believed to be engaged …

Two dead in Middle River double shooting

MIDDLE RIVER, MD—A double shooting in Middle River has left two people dead. At around 8:30 p.m. on Thursday, March 14, officers responded to the 9600-block of Pulaski Highway (21220) for a reported shooting. When authorities arrived on the scene, they located two adult male victims who sustained multiple gunshot wounds. Both males were pronounced dead at the scene. Homicide …

Double shooting reported in Middle River

UPDATE: Both victims were pronounced dead at the scene. They have not yet been identified. Original story below… ——— MIDDLE RIVER, MD—Police are on the scene of a double shooting in Middle River. The incident occurred at around 8:30 p.m. on Thursday evening in the area the of Pulaski Highway and Middle River Road (21220). Two people are confirmed to …

Baltimore County Police Department announces passing of retired K9 Chuck

TOWSON, MD—The Baltimore County Police Department has announced the loss of one of its retired K9 members. K9 Chuck faithfully served the department and the residents of Baltimore County from 2013 to 2018. Chuck passed away on March 12, 2024. “Our thoughts and prayers are with his handler, Sgt. S. Roesler, his family, and the members of the K-9 unit,” …

64-year-old killed in fatal Essex crash

ESSEX, MD—Police are investigating a Sunday morning crash in Essex that left one person dead. At just before 7 a.m. on March 3, 2024, officers responded to a crash that occurred in the 200-block of Back River Neck Road (21221). Investigators have determined that a 2016 Toyota Corolla was traveling southbound on Back River Neck Road when the vehicle left …

Fire officials warn of kerosine heater risks after Maryland man dies of carbon monoxide poisoning

CECIL COUNTY, MD—A 59-year-old man is dead, and a woman was taken to a hospital in critical condition after being found in their Earleville home with symptoms of carbon monoxide poisoning over the weekend. Cecilton Volunteer Fire Department and Cecil County Department of Emergency Services paramedics responded to 12 Florida Avenue in Crystal Beach at around 12:45 p.m. on Saturday …