ARRESTED: Suspect taken into custody following hours-long standoff in Fallston

UPDATE: Police say the injured officer was carjacked, shot multiple times with a rifle, and is recovering at Shock Trauma. Original story below… —— FALLSTON, MD—The suspect who shot and injured two police officers has been taken into police custody. David Linthicum allegedly shot and injured one police officer in Cockeysville on Wednesday evening. That officer has been released from […]

Officer seriously injured after being shot by wanted suspect, roads in Fallston being shut down due to pursuit

UPDATE 2: David Linthicum is now in police custody. UPDATE: Warren Road between Poplar Mill Road & Bosley Road in Cockeysville will also be shut down for an extended period of time. Original story below… ——— FALLSTON, MD—A police officer sustained serious injuries after being shot by a wanted suspect in Cockeysville on Thursday night. At around 9:30 p.m. on […]

Wanted suspect spotted in Cockeysville, police pursuit in progress

UPDATE 6: Further updates on this story will be posted here. UPDATE 5: Portions of Harford Road and Belair Road are now being shut down in Fallston.  Motorists should avoid the area. UPDATE 4: OFFICER DOWN – The Baltimore County Police Department says the officer who was shot on Thursday night has sustained serious injuries.  Authorities are still pursuing the […]

Assaults reported in Carney, Middle River; woman robbed in Rosedale

NOTTINGHAM, MD—Police are investigating several local crimes that were reported this week. At just before 8:45 a.m. on Monday, February 6, an individual broke into a business located in the 1700-block of Amuskai Road in Parkville (21234) and stole an undisclosed amount of cash.  The suspect then fled through the front door in the direction of Chestnut Oak Road. At […]

6 BCPS schools closed as manhunt continues, injured officer released from hospital

UPDATE: Police say David Linthicum is believed to be wearing a dark short-sleeved shirt and dark shorts. Original story below… —— COCKEYSVILLE, MD—Six BCPS schools will be closed on Thursday as the manhunt continues for the man who discharged his firearm and injured an officer during a Cockeysville standoff on Wednesday. The following schools will be closed on February 9, […]

Baltimore County Police Department first in state to provide greater transparency in testing of sexual assault kits [VIDEO]

TOWSON, MD—Through funding made available by the Federal Bureau of Justice Assistance, the Baltimore County Police Department on Wednesday announced the launch of Maryland’s first Sexual Assault Forensic Evidence – Inventory, Tracking, and Reporting (SAFE-ITR) website. This public-facing tool allows users to track the handling of sexual assault kits (SAKS) within the department’s possession. This is accomplished by tracking the […]

Shots fired in Cockeysville, suspect barricaded in home

UPDATE 2: Police are actively searching for the armed-and-dangerous suspect involved in this incident. UPDATE: Police are asking nearby residents to shelter-in-place. Original story below… ——— COCKEYSVILLE, MD—Police are responding to a Wednesday afternoon shooting in Cockeysville. Initial reports indicate that shots were fired at just before 3 p.m. on February 8 in the area of Powers Avenue at Sherwood […]