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Horror as 12-year-old girl found shot dead 'on purpose' inside Baltimore house as cops make arrest
A girl, 12, was found shot dead in a targeted attack inside a house in East Baltimore, police have said. Officers launched a search for the suspect after the horrifying murder before arresting a 28-year-old man. Police Commissioner Richard Worley said the investigation was in its early stages, and police didn't know why the girl was at the address on North Kenwood Avenue, which is north of Patterson Park.
1 shot in Towson shopping area, Baltimore County Police say
One person was shot in a commercial area of Towson on Sunday afternoon, according to Baltimore County Police. Police said the shooting occurred in the area of Loch Raven Boulevard and Taylor Avenue. The intersection has numerous businesses and shopping centers on each corner. The department made a post on the social media platform X at 2:16 p.m. advising that police were still on the scene. ...
Middle River man charged following reported road rage in Baltimore County
(WBFF) — A Middle River man was arrested last night after showing a firearm during a reported road rage incident in Baltimore County, police said. Jason Catanzariti, 53, is charged with felony assault, use of a gun in commission of a felony, and other related offenses. Maryland State Troopers...
43-Year-Old Woman and 12-Year-Old Son Are Reported Missing
Baltimore County Police report that 43-year-old Rozmyn Miller (5’4 135lbs) has been reported missing early Sunday morning. According to police, she was last seen in the Nottingham area wearing a black shirt, legging pants, and shoes. Police believe she is with her son 12-year-old Jacob Miller. Anyone with information...
1 dead in double-shooting at Baltimore Metro subway station
One person is dead and another injured Sunday night after a shooting at the Mondawmin Metro Station. Baltimore police said city and Maryland Transit Administration police officers were called around 8:10 p.m. to the station for a shooting. Police said officers found two people suffering from apparent gunshot wounds. One...
Baltimore Man Sentenced to Seven Consecutive Life Sentences for Triple Murder in Pennsylvania
HARRISBURG, PA—Christopher Van Johnson, 36, of Baltimore, Maryland, was sentenced on July 17, 2024, to seven consecutive life sentences for his role in the brutal murders of three individuals on…
Two Baltimore County officers hospitalized after severe car crash in Dundalk
BALTIMORE -- Baltimore County Police are investigating what led up to a crash in Dundalk that put two Baltimore County officers in the hospital on Saturday. According to police, the crash occurred near Portship and Sollers Point Road around 5 p.m. Both the driver and passenger of the Baltimore County police cruiser were transported to a nearby hospital.There are no other known injuries at this time.A local eyewitness recalls the moments leading up to the crash "I saw the cop car coming down the street with its lights on and this white car in front of him, didn't stop, didn't pull over,...
Baltimore Police Arrest Repeat Offender for Attempted Murder
BALTIMORE, MD—The Baltimore Police Department has announced the arrest of 41-year-old Fielding Bame, a repeat violent offender, in connection with a recent stabbing incident. The stabbing occurred on July 12,…
Baltimore man arrested for attempted murder in domestic-related shooting, police say
BALTIMORE, MD (WBFF) — Police have arrested 24-year-old Christopher Holland of Baltimore in connection to a shooting that occurred in the South Baltimore on July 10th. Detectives learned Holland shot the 26-year-old male victim multiple times after breaking into a home in the 1200 block of Sargeant Street. Detectives...
Car crashes into northeast Baltimore home, trapping family inside
A car crashed into a northeast Baltimore home, trapping people inside. The family who lives in the Knell Avenue home said there were four people inside Saturday night when the car crashed into the side of the house. One teenager and an adult were able to get out of the home on their own, while two other adults were trapped in the basement.
Seven Men Indicted in Baltimore for Operating "Open-Air Drug Market" Near Johns Hopkins
Seven men were arrested in Baltimore in connection to a drug trafficking operation that state officials say transformed a city street into an "open-air drug market," as reported by CBS Baltimore. The arrests come after a months-long probe into drug activities on the 900 block of North Broadway Street, near the Johns Hopkins medical campus. The group, known as the "Deakyland Boyz," comprised men ranging from 24 to 34 years old.
Baltimore Police Commissioner Backs Officer in Controversial Restraint Incident, Suspect's Charges Dropped After 50+ Days in Jail
Baltimore Police Commissioner Richard Worley has vocalized his support for an officer captured on body camera footage with his gun pressed to the temple of a 24-year-old man, who was being restrained on the ground. The incident, which unfolded in May in the 1500 block of Washington Street, involved Jaemaun Joyner—initially believed by police to be an armed robbery suspect—struggling as officers tried to handcuff him. According to CBS Baltimore, charging documents indicated officers thought Joyner was reaching for something.
Baltimore Police Arrest Intoxicated Man with Handgun in Central District
BALTIMORE, MD—An early morning patrol led to the arrest of a 27-year-old man in Baltimore’s Central District on charges of handgun violation and intoxication. The incident occurred on July 19,…
Police Respond to Loyola Northway Triple Shooting
Thank you for reading Baltimore Witness. Help us continue our mission into 2024. On July 20, at approximately 1:47 a.m., Northern District patrol officers responded to the 2400 block of Loyola Northway for multiple calls of a shooting. Once there, Baltimore Police Department officers located a 30-year-old male, a 31-year-old...
Harford County Sheriff’s Office Employee Indicted on Theft and Forgery Charges
BEL AIR, MD – A Harford County Sheriff’s Office Correctional Deputy has been indicted and suspended without pay following serious allegations of theft and forgery. Senior Deputy Shawn Forton, 40,…
Police investigate triple shooting in North Baltimore
BALTIMORE- Three people were injured in a shooting Saturday morning in North Baltimore, according to Baltimore City Police.Officers responded to the 2400 block of Loyola Northway after receiving multiple calls for a shooting around 1:47 a.m.After arriving, officers found the three victims: a 30-year-old male, a 31-year-old male, and a 27-year-old female, suffering from gunshot wounds. Responding medics provided aid to the victims and transported them to hospitals for further treatment.According to a release, detectives are investigating the shooting as a homicide due to the severity of injuries for one of the victims. Anyone with information is urged to contact detectives at 410-396-2100.
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