Parkvile men facing federal indictment for charges related to illegal trafficking of ‘ghost guns’

BALTIMORE, MD—Four Baltimore County residents are facing federal charges for illegally trafficking guns. A federal grand jury has returned a superseding indictment charging four men with conspiracy and with engaging in the business of dealing firearms without a license, including privately-made firearms. Charged in the superseding indictment are: Tyjae Bladen, 21, of Parkville; Brian Brownell, a/k/a “Cole,” 31, of Dundalk; […]

Shots fired during Hillendale robbery, Kingsville home burglarized

NOTTINGHAM, MD—Police are investigating several local crimes that were reported in recent days. At 6:30 p.m. on Monday, March 21, an individual approached someone in the 5400-block of Kenwood Avenue in Overlea (21206), displayed a firearm, and stole items from the victim. The suspect fled the scene, but police were later able to arrest him. At 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday, […]

More than three dozen new troopers prepare for duty following 153rd academy class graduation [VIDEO]

REISTERSTOWN, MD—As state officials and family members looked on, 39 trooper candidates officially joined the ranks during the graduation ceremony for the Maryland State Police 153rd Trooper Candidate Class. Trooper Candidate Class 153 has completed 27 weeks of a residential police training academy, known as one of most intense and comprehensive state police training programs in the country. During six […]

Governor Hogan announces supplemental budget for new public safety facilities, expanded cyber readiness, infrastructure and public health investments

ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Larry Hogan this week announced that he has submitted a $2.8 billion supplemental budget to the General Assembly that makes key investments in some of his administration’s core priorities, including support for police and public safety, an expanded cyber readiness and workforce initiative, and critical infrastructure and public health investments. This supplemental budget also funds top priorities for […]

Shot fired at vehicle during White Marsh road rage incident

WHITE MARSH, MD—Maryland State Police are searching for the person who fired a shot at a vehicle in Baltimore County early Tuesday morning during an apparent road rage incident. The suspect vehicle is described as a white Yukon Denali. After the alleged shooting, the vehicle continued traveling south on I-95 toward Baltimore. The victim was driving a gold Chevrolet SUV. […]

Man arrested attempting to break into White Marsh store, assault reported on Campbell Boulevard

NOTTINGHAM, MD—Police are investigating three local crimes that were reported over the past week. At approximately 9:30 a.m. on Thursday, March 24, an armed employee threatened another employee in the 5300-block of Campbell Boulevard in Nottingham (21236). At 10:15 p.m. on Friday, March 25, an individual attempted to break into a store at White Marsh Mall, located in the 8200-block […]

Police seek to identify Joppa shoplifter

JOPPA, MD—Police in Harford County are asking for the public’s help in identifying a shoplifting suspect. At just before 12:30 p.m. on Friday, March 24, deputies with the Harford County Sheriff’s Office responded to the Dollar General in the 500-block of Pulaski Highway (21085) for a report of a theft. Authorities determined that the suspect entered the store, placed childcare […]

Fraternal Order of Police endorses Councilman Marks for re-election

NOTTINGHAM, MD—Baltimore County Councilman David Marks has been endorsed for reelection by the Baltimore County Fraternal Order of Police Lodge #4, which represents 3,200 active and retired police officers. The endorsement was made at the organization’s meeting on Monday, March 28th. “Baltimore County Fraternal Order of Police Lodge #4 looks forward to working with Councilman Marks, a strong supporter of […]