Crime, Police/Fire

Police searching for shoplifting suspect who assaulted officer in White Marsh

UPDATE 2: Regarding the heavy police presence, authorities say the suspect assaulted a police officer while being placed under arrest. The suspect ran from police as he was being walked to the squad car. Police continue to search for the suspect. They say no schools were affected and no roads were closed. UPDATE: Police tell NottinghamMD they are searching for …


Crime, Police/Fire

Shoplifter arrested after scuffling with officer in White Marsh

WHITE MARSH, MD—Police say a shoplifter is in police custody after attempting to flee and scuffling with an officer last week. At just after 9:30 a.m. on Wednesday, September 11, an off-duty officer was inside TJ Maxx, located at 5257 Campbell Boulevard, when he saw a shoplifter stealing & then attempting to leave. The officer stopped the shoplifter and identified …


Baltimore woman sentenced to five years in connection with retail theft conspiracy

BALTIMORE, MD – Maryland Attorney General Brian E. Frosh announced on Thursday that Lisa M. Williams, 55, was sentenced for her role in a widespread retail theft conspiracy. The Honorable Yolanda Tanner of the Circuit Court for Baltimore City sentenced Williams to five years’ imprisonment for Conspiracy to Commit a Theft Scheme of $100,000 or more. According to information presented …

Nottingham man shoplifts, steals police SUV while handcuffed

ELLICOTT CITY, MD – Authorities have arrested a Nottingham man after he shoplifted various items then stole a police SUV – while handcuffed. At about 10 p.m. on Sunday, May 19, police responded to the WalMart located in the 3200-block of North Ridge Road in Ellicott City (21043) for a report of a merchandise theft in progress. An officer arrived …

Shoplifters caught after Dick’s Sporting Goods theft

Police say three shoplifters were caught after a reported theft at a White Marsh sporting goods store. The Bel Air Police Department received a call at about 3 p.m. on Saturday in response to a theft. The caller saw the suspects commit a theft from the Dick’s Sporting Goods in White Marsh and followed them to Bel Air. The suspects …

Suspect sought in connection with Joppa theft

Authorities in Harford County are asking for the public’s help in locating a suspect wanted in connection with a theft in Joppa. At about 4 p.m. on October 28, deputies responded to the Amish Farmer’s Market located in the 1000-block of Joppa Farm Road in Joppa for a report of a theft. Upon arrival, officers were notified that a female …

Shoplifting crew targeting home improvement stores in Baltimore County

Police in Baltimore County have cleared fifteen shoplifting incidents at local home improvement stores involving an organized crew of criminals, and are asking for the public’s assistance in identifying two more of the suspects. The two suspects pictured are associated with this shoplifting crew and were caught on surveillance camera taking tools from a Home Depot store in Baltimore County. …

Shoplifters hit Nottingham Walmart, burglary reported in White Marsh

Police are investigating a report of shoplifting and a burglary that were reported over the past week. At about 2:15 a.m. on Wednesday, November 15, a shoplifter was pursued by an officer working security at the Walmart located in the 8100 block of Perry Hills Court (21236). The suspect fled the scene in a second suspect’s vehicle. One of the …