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Joshua Brewster Arrested For Burglary, Shooting Woman
Joshua Brewster, 31, was arrested in April following a brief investigation by members of the sheriff's office after he shot a woman fleeing from a confrontation in a home on Highland Drive, according to authorities. Deputies from the Harford County Sheriff's Office were called at approximately 5:53 a.m. on April...
Brooklyn man sentenced to 45 years in prison in killing of man in Royal Farms store
TOWSON, Md. — A Baltimore County judge sentenced the man convicted of killing a Royal Farms customer in 2021, bringing justice, the victim's family said, over a "cowardice act." Ervin Meeks Jr., 28, of Brooklyn, apologized Thursday in Baltimore County Circuit Court before receiving a life prison term, with...
One person stabbed near Towson University on Tuesday, police say
A person was stabbed Tuesday night near Towson University, police said. At about 10:25 p.m., Baltimore County Police officers responded to the unit block of West Chesapeake Avenue for an assault report and found a victim with a laceration to the upper body, the department said. Police believe the victim and suspect were involved in a physical altercation that occurred at the intersection of ...
Four Arrested Following Drug Trafficking Investigation in Carroll County: State's Attorney
Last week, the county's Drug and Firearms Trafficking Task Force (DTF) and local police agencies executed three search warrants at local residences in Carroll and Baltimore counties, leading to the arrest of four suspects. Those charged:. Christine Katheryn Harris, 49, of Taneytown;. William Randy Tew, 42, of Taneytown;. Melissa Dawn...
Man could face 5 years in prison for road rage incident in Anne Arundel County, police say
ANNE ARUNDEL COUNTY, Md. (DC News Now) — A Baltimore County man was arrested Wednesday evening after an alleged road rage incident that took place in Anne Arundel County. Reginald Johnson, 37, was charged with felony assault, use of a gun in commission of a felony and other related charges, Maryland State Police (MSP) said. […]
Man arrested for fatal Dundalk shooting
DUNDALK, MD—A man has been arrested and charged with first-degree murder in connection with a fatal shooting that took place in Dundalk last month, Baltimore County police say. Detectives say 27-year-old Deandre Stokes was also charged with other firearms-related charges for the July 1 shooting in the 7700 block...
Maryland State Police charge six in connection to illegal car rallies
BALTIMORE, MD—Maryland State Police have charged six people, including an Essex man, in connection with three car rallies that took place in Prince George’s County this past month. The task force was formed in June 2024 to address the illegal driving events in which car streets are blocked...
Lawyers for man accused of shooting Baltimore County police officers allege prosecutor misconduct, want case dropped
BALTIMORE -- Defense attorneys for a man charged with shooting two Baltimore County police officers last year accuse prosecutors of misconduct and want the state's attorney's office removed from leading the prosecution or the case dropped.Lawyers for David Linthicum alleged prosecutors have become too close to the officers who were injured. They said the prosecution pushed to delay an internal use-of-force investigation and failed to provide full access to their internal affairs records. The Allegations The manhunt for David Linthicum locked down parts of Cockeysville and Fallston in February 2023 with an exhaustive search for the 25-year-old suspect after he shot two...
Police look for new clues in cold murder case
July 22, 1983 was a grisly day for the neighbor who went to check on Joseph Magaskie and his wife, Helen, after not hearing from them for a few days. The front door of the couple’s home in Dundalk was cracked open, according to Baltimore County Police. Almost all the rooms were plundered. The couple lay dead on the bathroom floor. Someone had stabbed them. Niece Tiffany Chalmers remembers the...
Police seek information on Sunday morning shooting
Detectives from the Baltimore County Police Violent Crimes Unit are investigating a shooting that occurred early Sunday morning. At approximately 2:10 a.m., officers responded to the 6500 block of North Point Road for a shooting. At the scene, officers located an adult female who had sustained a gunshot wound, she was transported to a local hospital in stable condition. Detectives ask anyone with information on the case to contact 410-307-2020. Information may also be provided anonymously by contacting Metro Crime Stoppers at 1-866-756-2587 (7LOCKUP). Information provided by phone or online through Metro Crime Stoppers of Maryland may be eligible for a cash reward of up to $2,000.
Vipul J. Thakkar Accused Of $1.1M Gold Bar Scheme In MD
A Baltimore County man who ran a $1.1 million government-imposted-related gold bar scheme in Maryland has been arrested, according to police in Montgomery County. Vipul J. Thakkar, 52, of Owings Mills, was taken into custody on Wednesday, July 24 after his 74-year-old victim alerted the authorities about a possible scammer who had been targeting him.
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