Two Baltimore County men sentenced for armed carjackings

BALTIMORE, MD—Two Baltimore County men were sentenced to federal prison on Monday, September 9, 2024, for their involvement in three armed carjackings, the U.S. Attorney’s Office, Maryland announced. Franklin Jay Smith, 34, of Catonsville, received 9 years in prison for carjacking and 60 months consecutive for use of a firearm during a crime. Davon Tramont Dorsey, 30, of Gwynn Oak […]

Baltimore County woman arrested after vulnerable adult dies in her care

GWYNN OAK, MD—Homicide detectives have arrested and charged a Baltimore County woman following a vulnerable adult abuse investigation. Officers responded to the 1400-block of Kirkwood Road (21207) at the request of medics. When officers arrived, they located 56-year-old Antoinette Gray in deplorable conditions. Detectives later determined the victim was in the care of 34-year-old Brittany Brooks due to her multiple […]

Baltimore County man facing felony assault charges after displaying gun during road rage incident

GLEN BURNIE, MD—A Baltimore County man was arrested Wednesday evening on felony assault and gun charges following an alleged road rage incident in Anne Arundel County, according to a news release from the Maryland State Police. The accused is identified as Reginald Johnson, 37, of Gwynn Oak. Johnson is currently charged with felony assault, use of a gun in the […]

Baltimore County man impersonated police officer to kidnap, rob, assault Edgewood victim

BALTIMORE, MD—A man who posed as a police officer to kidnap, assault, and rob people has pleaded guilty in court. Davonne Tramont Dorsey, 30, of Gwynn Oak, pleaded guilty on March 1 to carjacking and to using, carrying and possessing a firearm during a crime of violence. According to his plea agreement, Dorsey and other conspirators planned to impersonate police […]

CCBC’s 11th annual business plan competition awards $62,500 to aspiring entrepreneurs

BALTIMORE, MD—The Community College of Baltimore County (CCBC) Center for Business Innovation hosted its 11th annual Business Plan Competition in February, awarding $62,500 in seed money grants to aspiring entrepreneurs in the Baltimore area. The business plan competition aims to help CCBC students launch new and growing businesses with the resources of mentorship, education, and business acumen. Prize money was […]

Baltimore County man missing after being attacked, abducted

UPDATE: Police say Joel Edwards has been located. Original story below… ——— GWYNN OAK, MD—Police are searching for a Baltimore County man after he was attacked and abducted on Wednesday night. At just before 8:45 p.m. on January 17, 2024, 62-year-old Joel Edwards was attacked by an unknown suspect in the 3500-block of Forest Hill Road (21207). Edwards was then […]

Baltimore County man arrested following road rage shooting on I-695

GWYNN OAK, MD—Maryland State Police have arrested a Baltimore County man following a road rage shooting on I-695 on Tuesday. The suspect is identified as Keith Felton, 24, of Gwynn Oak. Felton is charged with attempted murder, first-degree assault, reckless endangerment, and other firearm-related charges. Felton was arrested and transported for processing, before being taken to the Anne Arundel County […]