DUNDALK, MD—A man has been arrested and charged with first-degree murder in connection with a fatal shooting that took place in Dundalk last month, Baltimore County police say. Detectives say 27-year-old Deandre Stokes was also charged with other firearms-related charges for the July 1 shooting in the 7700 block of Gough Street (21224). Officers from the Dundalk Precinct responded to […]
BALTIMORE, MD—Months after the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapsed in a catastrophic accident, the Maryland Transportation Authority (MDTA) has secured key federal environmental approvals for the bridge’s reconstruction. The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) has granted the MDTA a Categorical Exclusion (CE) classification and National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) approval for the $75 million project. The approval […]
DUNDALK, MD—A reward is being offered in the 1983 unsolved murder of Joe and Toby Magaskie, a case that remains unsolved despite 41 years having passed. The cash reward of up to $2,000 is being offered by Metro Crime Stoppers, an independent organization that offers rewards for information in connection with criminal cases. Joe and Toby Magaskie were found stabbed […]
SPARROWS POINT, MD—Police are investigating after a woman was shot in Sparrows Point over the weekend. At just after 2 a.m. on Sunday, July 21, officers responded to the 6500-block of North Point Road (21219) for a report of a shooting. Once on scene, authorities located an adult female who had sustained a gunshot wound. She was transported to a […]
DUNDALK, MD—A 35-year old-motorcycle rider died on Sunday after he was struck by a car in Dundalk. Police say Joshua Bernert was riding a Suzuki motorcycle southbound onto Dundalk Avenue when he was hit by a 2010 Jeep Liberty. A preliminary investigation determined the crash happened around 10:15 a.m. near the intersection of Dundalk Avenue and Center Place. Bernert was […]
DUNDALK, MD—A woman in in critical condition after being shot in Dundalk overnight. Police say a woman was shot multiple times early on July 15 near Avondale Road and Cedar Avenue. The woman was taken to the hospital with life-threatening injuries. Officers responded to the 300-block of Sollers Point at just after 3 a.m. and found the woman with multiple […]
TOWSON, MD—The Baltimore County Police Department will be participating in the 41st Annual National Night Out on Tuesday, August 6, 2024. This national campaign aims to promote police and community partnerships through positive activities. Through scheduled events such as block parties, cookouts, games, educational workshops and more, the goal is to foster a spirit of togetherness to ensure that every […]
BALTIMORE, MD—A Baltimore County woman has won a $100,000 top lottery prize. The lucky woman won $100,000 as a FAST PLAY Mega Multiplier top prize. The woman, who has not identified herself, played at Edgemere Convenience on North Point Road and received the cash prize after buying three tickets. The woman had a $5 winner to cash when she first […]