MDTA Police to celebrate 35 years of Toys for Tots collections

BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland Transportation Authority (MDTA) Police, MDTA staff, and the U.S. Marine Corps Reserves will this week begin their 2024 Toys for Tots campaign. This marks the 35th consecutive year the MDTA Police have supported the annual effort. In Baltimore, MDTA officers will collect new, unwrapped toys Tuesday, December 3, through Thursday, December 5, from 6 to 9 a.m. […]

Shooting reported in Middle River

MIDDLE RIVER, MD—Detectives with the Baltimore County Police Department are investigating a Sunday evening shooting that occurred in Middle River. At around 5:30 p.m. on December 1, officers responded to a reported shooting in the area of Tailspin Lane and Langs Road (21220). An adult male was taken to a local hospital with a gunshot wound. As detectives continue to […]

Santa’s mailbox returns to Baltimore County

COCKEYSVILLE, MD—Santa Claus has once again established an official mailbox in Baltimore County for the Christmas season. Starting December 1st, children of all ages can drop off their letters to Santa at the Baltimore County Police Department’s Precinct 7 – Cockeysville.  Santa will even write back. Santa’s helpers will ensure all letters make their way to the North Pole. The […]

Five teens arrested following attempted carjacking in Towson

TOWSON, MD—Five teenagers have been arrested in connection with an attempted carjacking in Towson. On November 30, officers with the Baltimore County Police Department apprehended five teens following an attempted carjacking that occurred in the 800-block of Dulaney Valley Road at approximately 8 p.m. Four of the five teens are also suspects in a reported assault that occurred in the […]

Perry Hall overpass to be dedicated to Officer Amy Caprio

PERRY HALL, MD—An overpass in Perry Hall will be dedicated to a fallen hero next week. In 2018, Officer Amy Caprio of the Baltimore County Police tragically lost her life in the line of duty. To honor her courage, dedication, and sacrifice, the Southfield Homeowners Association has collaborated with Baltimore County to dedicate the overpass crossing Honeygo Boulevard at Honeygo […]

Silver Alert issued for missing Maryland man

UPDATE: Roosevelt Scott has been located. Original story below… ——— BALTIMORE, MD—A Silver Alert has been issued for a missing Maryland man. Police say Roosevelt Scott Sr., 88, is operating a black Nissan Altima with MD plate “3DJ0837. The vehicle was last seen near the Chesapeake Bay Bridge at 8:00 a.m. on Thursday, November 28, 2024. He is wearing a […]

Armed carjacking reported at Towson Town Center

TOWSON, MD—Police are investigating an armed carjacking that occurred on Wednesday night in Towson. At around 11:15 p.m. on November 27, 2024, officers with the Baltimore County Police Department responded to an armed carjacking that occurred at the Cheesecake Factory located at 825 Dulaney Valley Road. Two male suspects, wearing dark clothing, presented a firearm and carjacked the victim. The […]