Maryland Natural Resources Police annual awards ceremony honors officers for exceptional service

ANNAPOLIS, MD—The Maryland Natural Resources Police held its annual awards ceremony Thursday, recognizing conservation law enforcement officers and professional staff for their achievements in 2024, including acts of bravery and significant contributions to public safety and environmental protection. Maryland Department of Natural Resources Secretary Josh Kurtz and Natural Resources Police Col. Orlando Lilly presented the honors at Annapolis High School […]

Maryland Freedom Caucus condemns L.A. violence, urges proactive action to protect Marylanders ahead of planned weekend protests

ANNAPOLIS, MD—The Maryland Freedom Caucus has issued a statement condemning recent violence in Los Angeles, urging Maryland officials to take preventative measures as protests are anticipated to spread. The Caucus emphasized the importance of maintaining order and protecting communities from potential unrest. Vice Chair Delegate Kathy Szeliga stated, “What began as protests around ICE actions in Los Angeles has spiraled […]

Police searching for missing teen last seen in Essex area

UPDATE: Madalina Paraskevadis has been located. Original story below… ——— ESSEX, MD—Police in Baltimore County are searching for a missing teen. Madalina Paraskevadis, 13, is 5’02” tall and weighs 100 pounds. She was last seen at 3:00 p.m. on Wednesday, June 11, 2025 in the Essex area wearing a black shirt, and shorts. Anyone with information on Madalina Paraskevadis’ whereabouts […]

Maryland couple arrested, charged with murder following false Amber Alert

NORTH EAST, MD—Maryland State Police announced Wednesday the arrest of two individuals in connection with a missing 3-year-old Delaware girl, whose disappearance prompted an Amber Alert that was later canceled. Human remains consistent with those of a young child were discovered in a vacant lot in North East. Darrian Randle, 31, and Cedrick Antoine Britten, 44, both of North East, […]

BCPS responds following arrest of Perry Hall High School teacher

TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County Public Schools officials have responded after a physical education teacher was arrested on sex abuse charges. On June 11, police announced the arrest of 40-year-old Sean Brooks, a physical education teacher at Perry Hall High School.  He has been charged with sexual abuse of a minor, which stemmed from alleged crimes that occurred on school premises. BCPS […]

Baltimore County Public Schools teacher arrested on alleged sex abuse charges

UPDATE: Baltimore County Public Schools officials have issued a statement. Original story below… NOTTINGHAM, MD—A Baltimore County Public Schools teacher has been arrested on sex abuse charges. Detectives from the Baltimore County Police Department’s Crimes Against Children Unit arrested 40-year-old Sean Brooks with sexual abuse of a minor, which stemmed from alleged crimes that occurred on school premises. Brooks, who […]

Operation Safe Online Summer: Maryland State Police urge digital safety for all ages

BALTIMORE, MD—Maryland State Police officials are urging the public to prioritize online safety for all ages following the conclusion of “Operation Safe Online Summer” (SOS), a month-long initiative to combat online child exploitation. The Maryland Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force participated alongside 61 other task forces nationwide in Operation SOS, which focused on identifying and apprehending individuals involved […]