Crime, Events

Candlelight vigil to be held Sunday evening for victims of Towson double murder suicide

TOWSON, MD—A candlelight vigil will be held on Sunday evening for the victims of Friday’s double murder suicide in Towson. At around 12 p.m. on August 18, 2023, officers with the Baltimore County Police Department were called to the 1000-block of Kenilworth Drive (21204) for a welfare call. Once on scene, officers discovered two adults and one child deceased inside …


Crime, Police/Fire

Police investigating apparent double murder suicide in Towson

UPDATE: A candlelight vigil will be held on Sunday evening for the victims. Original story below… ——— TOWSON, MD—Police are investigating after three people were found dead in Towson on Friday. At around 12 p.m. on August 18, 2023, officers with the Baltimore County Police Department were called to the 1000-block of Kenilworth Drive (21204) for a welfare call. Once …


Suspect shoots himself following failed carjacking in Carney, armed carjacking in Towson

TOWSON, MD—Police in Baltimore County say a suspect fatally shot himself following a failed carjacking attempt in Carney and a successful carjacking in Towson. The incident began in Baltimore City and ended near Goucher Boulevard and Colbury Road at approximately 2:30 p.m. on Tuesday afternoon. The suspect traveled into Baltimore County, where he attempted to carjack one motorist in the …

Inmate from Middle River dies at Harford County Detention Center

MIDDLE RIVER, MD—A 26-year-old inmate from the Harford County Detention Center died early Sunday morning after hanging himself in his cell, authorities said. At approximately 12:15 a.m., a correctional deputy found the inmate unresponsive in his cell with a sheet around his neck. Deputies immediately began lifesaving efforts and called for medical staff at the detention center. Deputies and medical …

Maryland Department of Health launches program to reduce suicides among service members, veterans

BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland Department of Health has announced the launch of the Trained Military Assistance Provider (TMAP) Program, a new initiative to reduce suicides and increase lethal-means safety for service members and veterans. Developed by the Maryland Governor’s Challenge to Prevent Suicide Among Service Members, Veterans and their Families, this training is free to all Maryland-based primary care staff. The …

Maryland Department of Health launches Youth Suicide Prevention Toolkit, MD Young Minds program

BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland Department of Health this week announced the launch of a new Youth Suicide Prevention Toolkit and MD Young Minds, two new resources designed to support teens and adolescents who may be struggling with mental health issues. MDH’s Behavioral Health Administration (BHA) developed the new resources to help Maryland youth find mental health support. “Engaging directly with young …

Police investigating apparent murder-suicide in Baltimore County

TIMONIUM, MD—Police are investigating an apparent murder-suicide that occurred in Baltimore County on Monday. At just after 7:45 a.m. on December 13, family members contacted 911 in reference to a disturbance in the 200-block of East Padonia Road in Timonium that potentially involved a weapon. Upon entering the home, members of the Baltimore County Tactical Unit located 49-year-old John O. …

BCoFD: Essex high-rise fire set by tenant who committed suicide

ESSEX, MD—Authorities say Sunday night’s high-rise fire in Essex was set by a tenant who committed suicide. The 74-year-old has been identified as David Boyd Thompson, of the 1000-block of Franklin Avenue (21221). Fire and police personnel responded to the Essex Co-Op Apartment Complex at around 11 p.m. on Sunday night. Upon arrival, firefighters found a small fire with heavy …