Crime, Police/Fire

Arrests reported following Nottingham burglary, Middle River assault

NOTTINGHAM, MD—Police are investigating three local crimes that were reported over the past week. At around 12:45 p.m. on Thursday, March 14, 2024, a suspect entered a location in the 8700-block of Cottington Road in Nottingham (21236), stole property, and was subsequently arrested. At just after midnight on Friday, March 15, two suspects robbed someone in the unit block of …


Police/Fire

Police investigating after man’s body found on Baltimore County trail

COCKEYVILLE, MD—The Baltimore County Police Department is investigating after a man’s body was found on a county trail on Sunday. At just before 4 p.m. on March 17, officers were called to the Oregon Ridge Trail (21030) for a report of a dead body found off the trail. The identity of the man is currently unknown, and an autopsy is …


Fatal street racing crash in Baltimore County leaves 1 dead

OWINGS MILLS, MD—Maryland State Police are investigating a fatal Sunday crash linked to street racing in Baltimore County. The victim has been identified as Leo Anthony Brooks Jr., 56, of Reisterstown. He was pronounced dead at the scene by emergency medical services personnel. According to a preliminary investigation, Brooks was the driver of a 2017 Mercedes believed to be engaged …

Baltimore County detective receives National Life Do Good Heroes Award

TOWSON, MD—National Life Group recently announced Baltimore County Police Department Detective Tyler Rivers as the recipient of the 2024 National Life Do Good Heroes Award. Sponsored by the National Life Group Foundation, this award program honors fire rescue and police personnel and departments who perform community service activities above and beyond their public safety duty. Rivers was nominated by Ryan …

Overnight shooting in Middle River leaves man in critical condition

MIDDLE RIVER, MD—Police are investigating a shooting that occurred overnight in Middle River. At just before 3 a.m. on Sunday, March 17, officers with the Baltimore County Police Department responded to the 100-block of Kingston Road (21220) following reports of a shooting. When officers arrived on the scene, they located an adult male outside the location suffering from an apparent …

Woman shot overnight in White Marsh

NOTTINGHAM, MD—Police are investigating an overnight shooting that was reported in the Nottingham area. At just before 1:15 a.m. on Sunday, March 17, officers with the Baltimore County Police Department responded to the 8200-block of Perry Hall Boulevard (21236) following reports of a shooting. When officers arrived on the scene, they located an adult female outside the location suffering from …

Baltimore State’s Attorney’s Office announces indictment of 12 members of alleged drug trafficking organization

BALTIMORE, MD—The Baltimore State’s Attorney’s Office has announced the indictment of 12 members of an alleged drug trafficking organization. The alleged drug trafficking organization, which is based in the Collins Avenue and Frederick Avenue areas, was responsible for trafficking heroin, fentanyl, cocaine, and marijuana throughout the Baltimore area. The organization operated openly, and the members were identified as part of …

Police searching for missing man last seen in Essex area

ESSEX, MD—Police in Baltimore County are asking for the public’s help in locating a missing individual. Anton D. Jones, 39, is 5’10” tall and weighs 245 pounds. He was last seen at 10:30 p.m. on March 13 in the Essex area.  Authorities say he is driving a gray 2018 Tesla Model S P100D. Anyone with information on Anton Jones’ whereabouts …