Perry Hall murder suspect convicted, could face life sentence without parole

UPDATE: Christopher Engels has been sentenced to life in prison. Original story below… ——— NOTTINGHAM, MD—A Nottingham man has been convicted in connection with the 2019 shooting death of a woman in Perry Hall. On Monday, a Baltimore County jury convicted Christopher James Engles, 21, of Bellhurst Way (21236), of first-degree premeditated murder, robbery with a dangerous or deadly weapon, […]

Youth charged as adult in connection with Essex homicide

ESSEX, MD—Police on Tuesday announced that a juvenile has been arrested in connection with a weekend homicide in Essex. At just after 9 a.m. on Sunday, September 5, officers with the Baltimore County Police Department responded to the 200-block of Oberle Avenue (21221). When officers arrived, they found 59-year-old Dante Doles Sr. suffering from life-threatening gunshot wounds.  He was taken […]

Homicide detectives investigating suspicious death in Carney

UPDATE: A suspect has been charged in connection with this case. Original story below… ——— CARNEY, MD—Homicide detectives are investigating a suspicious death in the Carney area. At just after noon on Thursday, August 19, officers with the Baltimore County Police Department responded to the 9200-block of Hines Road (21234) to check on the welfare of a resident. Upon gaining […]

Man shot to death in Hillendale

PARKVILLE, MD—Police are investigating an overnight shooting in Hillendale that has left one man dead. At 1:30 a.m. on Thursday, officers responded to the unit block of Wycombe Way (21234) for a report of a shooting. Responding officers found an adult male victim who had been shot multiple times in the upper body.  He did not survive. The victim has […]

11 suspects indicted, Baltimore County man wanted in connection with ’39 Babies’ gang

BALTIMORE, MD—Maryland Attorney General Brian E. Frosh on Wednesday announced the indictment of 11 defendants for multiple charges including participation in a criminal gang, first-degree murder, assault, and firearm-related counts. The investigation was led by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF), the Baltimore Police Department (BPD), and the Maryland Attorney General’s Office. The investigation into the criminal […]

$20,000 reward offered for information leading to arrest of suspect in 2003 Carroll County murder

UPDATE: A $100,000 reward is now being offered. Original story below… ——— WESTMINSTER, MD—As Maryland State Police continue to investigate the 2003 murder of a Carroll County man, the family of the victim is now offering a $20,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person responsible for the victim’s death. The victim, Richard Atkins Jr., […]

Aunt of deceased children found in Essex charged in connection with their deaths

UPDATE 2: Nicole Johnson has been sentenced to prison. UPDATE: Baltimore County Police Department Chief Melissa Hyatt on Friday issued the following statement: “This truly was a devastating incident – one that not only shocked our community to its core, but significantly affected our patrol officers, forensic technicians, and detectives. I am grateful that the harrowing details of this case […]