Baltimore County Police Department launches Safe Space initiative

TOWSON, MD—In an effort to further the Baltimore County Police Department’s commitment to the safety and welfare of all Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer/Questioning, Intersex, and Asexual (LGBTQIA+) residents and visitors, BCoPD is launching a Safe Space Initiative. Under the program, community members, businesses, schools, and organizations have the opportunity to visibly display a distinguishable “Safe Space” decal. The posted […]

Pilot, passenger rescued following Montgomery County plane crash

GAITHERSBURG, MD—The pilot and passenger of a single engine plane that crashed into a power line tower in Montgomery County on Sunday evening have been rescued and transported to an area hospital for medical treatment. The pilot has been identified as Patrick Merkle, 66, of Washington, D.C. He was operating a Mooney Mike 20P single engine plane. One passenger on […]

MARYLAND PLANE CRASH: Pilot, passenger awaiting rescue in Montgomery County

UPDATE: The pilot and passenger have been rescued. Original story below… —— GAITHERSBURG, MD—Maryland State Police are on the scene of a single-engine plane crash in Montgomery County where rescue efforts are underway. The plane involved is a Mooney Mike 20P single engine plane. Both the pilot and the passenger are reportedly unharmed inside the aircraft and awaiting rescue. At […]

Police searching for vehicle involved in fatal I-95 hit-and-run in Harford County

ABERDEEN, MD—Maryland State Police are investigating a fatal pedestrian crash in which one person died and two others were injured overnight in Harford County. At around 2:15 a.m. on Thursday, November 24, troopers responded to southbound Interstate 95 in Aberdeen for a report of a hit-and-run crash involving pedestrians. Investigators determined that three pedestrians were on the shoulder of the […]

Police find man shot to death on Loch Raven Boulevard

TOWSON, MD—Police are investigating after a man was found shot to death on Loch Raven Boulevard. On Tuesday, November 22, homicide detectives with the Baltimore County Police Department responded to the 8700-block of Loch Raven Boulevard in reference to an unconscious person. When they arrived at the scene, detectives found the victim deceased. It was later determined that 24-year-old Pavan […]

Maryland State Police to increase patrols ahead of Thanksgiving holiday

PIKESVILLE, MD—With more than 1 million Marylanders expected to travel 50 or more miles over the Thanksgiving holiday weekend, Maryland State Police will be increasing patrols to ensure motorists arrive safely at their destination. Maryland State Police will be conducting saturation patrols at each of the 23 barracks with a focus on impaired, aggressive, and distracted driving. The State Police […]

Middle River shooting leaves 2 injured, police seeking tips

MIDDLE RIVER, MD—Police are seeking tips after a shooting in Middle River left two people injured on Monday. The incident occurred at just before 7:30 p.m. on November 21 in the unit block of Chelmsford Court (21220). When officers arrived, they located two males inside a parked vehicle suffering from gunshot wounds. An 18-year-old who was injured remains in stable […]