BALTIMORE, MD—An MS-13 gang member wanted in his home country for firearms offenses was arrested by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in Maryland last week, according to the agency. Joel Armando Mejia-Benitez, a 38-year-old Salvadoran national, was taken into custody by ICE in Silver Spring on May 5, 2025. Mejia is a documented MS-13 gang member and has a […]
TOWSON, MD—On Friday, members of the Baltimore County Police Department saluted BCoPD’s 10 fallen heroes during the Department’s annual police memorial ceremony. “Today we pause to remember the ten Baltimore County Police officers who gave their lives in the line of duty and reflect on their lives, their sacrifice, and the work that we have dedicated our lives to for […]
BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland State Police gathered on Wednesday at their headquarters in Pikesville to honor the 43 state troopers who died in the line of duty at the annual Fallen Heroes Ceremony. Lieutenant Governor Aruna Miller and Maryland State Police Superintendent Colonel Roland L. Butler, Jr. joined police survivor families at the event to pay tribute to the sacrifices made by […]
NOTTINGHAM, MD—Police are investigating four local crimes that were reported over the past week. At approximately 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, April 30, 2025, a group of suspects robbed victims in the 1100-block of Hartland Road in Essex (21221) before fleeing. At approximately 12 p.m. on Sunday, May 4, an armed suspect robbed someone in the unit block of Philadelphia Court […]
NOTTINGHAM, MD—Police are investigating two robberies and two burglaries that were reported over the past several days. At around 4:30 p.m. on Sunday, April 27, 2025, a suspect burglarized a business located in the 1200-block of Taylor Avenue in Parkville (21234). At 12 a.m. on Tuesday, April 29, a suspect burglarized a residence located in the 8800-block of Gerst Avenue […]
DUNDALK, MD—Police in Baltimore County are searching for a missing teen. Rebecca Howell, 14, is 4’11” tall and weighs 90 pounds. She was last seen at around 4 p.m. on Monday, May 5, 2205 in the Dundalk area. Her hair is currently styled in brown braids. Anyone with information on Rebecca Howell’s whereabouts is asked to dial 9-1-1 or call […]
TOWSON, MD—One of the four victims who were shot in Baltimore County on Friday has died. Police say 28-year-old Elijah Lamback was pronounced dead on Saturday, May 3, 2025 after sustaining a gunshot wound in the 1800-block of Woodlawn Drive on the morning of May 2. Lamback was transported from the scene after officers located him inside the Azuz Hookah […]
UPDATE: Shaniya Hallman-Robinson has been located. Original story below… ——— TOWSON, MD—Police in Baltimore County are searching for a missing teen. Shaniya Hallman-Robinson, 13, is 5’06” tall and weighs 120 pounds. She was last seen at around 2 p.m. on Saturday, May 3, 2025, in the Towson area wearing all black clothing with black and pink socks and black open […]