Baltimore records historic low in April homicides

BALTIMORE, MD—Baltimore recorded its fewest number of homicides in April in the city’s history, with only five murders occurring during the month, Mayor Brandon M. Scott announced on Thursday. This brings the year-to-date total for homicides to the lowest on record, marking a significant milestone in the city’s ongoing efforts to reduce violent crime. This positive trend extends beyond April’s […]

Police searching for missing teen last seen in Towson area

UPDATE: Azoria Williams-Neeley has been located. Original story below… ——— TOWSON, MD—Police in Baltimore County are searching for a missing teen. Azoria Williams-Neeley, 13, is 5’08” tall and weighs 135 pounds. Azoria was last seen at 8:30 p.m. on Tuesday, April 29, 2025 in the Towson area wearing a black jacket, black pants, and a tan/brown Louis Vuitton bonnet. Anyone […]

Maryland State Police to increasing patrols, DUI enforcement efforts for Cinco de Mayo weekend

BALTIMORE, MD—Maryland State Police have announced increased enforcement efforts ahead of Cinco de Mayo weekend to combat distracted, aggressive, and impaired driving. Troopers across all the state and the State Police Impaired Driving Reduction Effort (SPIDRE) Team will be conducting statewide DUI saturation patrols and high-visibility enforcement. The initiative aims to keep traffic moving, respond swiftly to incidents, and take […]

Edgewood man arrested after accidentally shooting his brother with 3D-printed ‘ghost gun’

EDGEWOOD, MD—Police say a Harford County man has been arrested after accidentally shooting his brother on Tuesday. At just before 2 p.m. on April 29, 2025, deputies with the Harford County Sheriff’s Office were dispatched to the 600 block of Yorkshire Drive in Edgewood for the report of a shooting. Upon arrival, deputies discovered an 18-year-old male, suffering a gunshot […]

Baltimore County Police Department offers spring crime prevention tips

TOWSON, MD—With spring in full swing, the Baltimore County Police Department is reminding residents to take preventative measures against crime. The department recommends residents lock their doors and windows, secure valuables, and be aware of home improvement scams. The police department is stressing the importance of locking all doors, even when at home. This includes locking the front and garage […]

Police investigating several local burglaries, assaults

NOTTINGHAM, MD—Police are investigating several local burglaries and assaults that were reported this month. At approximately 10 a.m. on Friday, April 18, 2025, a suspect burglarized a residence in the 3100-block of East Avenue in Carney (21234). At approximately 1 p.m. on Wednesday, April 23, a suspect burglarized a business located in the 1200-block of Taylor Avenue in Parkville (21234) […]

Police: Missing Baltimore County teen may be experiencing mental crisis

UPDATE: Emma Baisire has been located. Original story below… ——— NOTTINGHAM, MD—Police in Baltimore County are searching for a missing teen. Emma Baisire, 17, is 5’09” tall and weighs 119 pounds. She was last seen at around 10 p.m. on Monday, April 28, 2025 in the Franklin area wearing a sweatshirt, black shorts, and orange Crocs. Authorities say Emma may […]