Crime, Police/Fire

Suspect shoots himself following failed carjacking in Carney, armed carjacking in Towson

TOWSON, MD—Police in Baltimore County say a suspect fatally shot himself following a failed carjacking attempt in Carney and a successful carjacking in Towson. The incident began in Baltimore City and ended near Goucher Boulevard and Colbury Road at approximately 2:30 p.m. on Tuesday afternoon. The suspect traveled into Baltimore County, where he attempted to carjack one motorist in the …


Police/Fire, Traffic

Authorities responding to Towson incident, heavy police presence expected

UPDATE: Police say a carjacking suspect died at the scene from a self-inflicted gunshot wound. Original story below… —— TOWSON, MD—Police in Baltimore County are investigating an incident in Towson. At around 3 p.m., the Baltimore County Police Department said that officers were on the scene of an incident along Goucher Boulevard near Loch Raven and Taylor Avenue. Residents can …


Man fires shots at girlfriend’s car, woman uses vehicle as weapon in Nottingham

NOTTINGHAM, MD—Police are investigating three local crimes that were reported over the past week. In the early-morning hours of Wednesday, November 23, officers responded to the 2800-block of Superior Avenue in Carney (21234) for a report of a past burglary involving a stolen motorcycle. Two suspects were captured on video surveillance leaving the location at 3:23 a.m. At just after …

MTA corridor study could see Light Rail expand into Towson via Loch Raven Boulevard, public comments due by Nov. 7 [VIDEO]

TOWSON, MD—Transportation officials are exploring options that could see the Light Rail expand into Towson via the Loch Raven Boulevard corridor. The Maryland Department of Transportation’s Maryland Transit Administration says its Central Maryland Regional Transit Plan identifies 30 transit corridors that together would create a strong transit network in Central Maryland. The East-West portion of the plan expands transportation options …

Third suspect arrested in connection with January homicide near Hillendale

HILLENDALE, MD—Baltimore County homicide detectives have arrested and charged a third suspect in connection with the murder of 35-year-old Quentin Branch. At just before 4:30 a.m. on Sunday, January 9, officers responded to a report of a shooting in the area of Goucher Boulevard at Colbury Road.  Upon arrival, officers discovered 35-year-old Quenten Branch suffering from a gunshot wound. Medics pronounced …

Man found shot to death near Hillendale

UPDATE 2: A third suspect has been arrested and charged in connection with this case. UPDATE: Detectives have arrested and charged 20-year-old Stephen Parker, and 20-year-old Kaleb Jackson with first-degree murder in connection with this case. Original story below… —— TOWSON, MD—Police are investigating after a man was found shot to death near Hillendale. At just before 4:30 a.m. on …

Parkville man wins $50,000 Maryland Lottery scratch-off prize

PARKVILLE, MD—A Parkville man is laughing all the way to the bank after winning $50,000 on a Maryland Lottery scratch-off. The 56-year-old saw his lucky omen, the $5 $ game, at Loch Raven Check Cashing, located at 1314 Goucher Boulevard in Towson. He matched his numbers to one of the winning numbers on the instant ticket for a major payday. …