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Middle River man charged with felony assault after road rage incident
An area resident was arrested by Maryland State Police last week after allegedly brandishing a firearm during a reported road rage incident, authorities said. Jason Catanzariti, 53, of Middle River is facing multiple charges, including felony assault, use of a gun in commission of a felony, and other related offenses. He is being held without bond at the Baltimore County Detention Center, officials said. On the evening of July 18,...
Fire Damages House In Westminster
It contained a rear apartment. Photo from Md. State Fire Marshal’s Office. Westminster, Md (KM) There were no injuries reported from a house fire in Westminster on Sunday. At 5:41 PM, fire fighters were dispatched to 52 and one-half South Church Street for a house fire with a rear apartment. 35 Fire fighters spent 30-minutes bringing the flames under control.
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...
Shooting in Towson Prompts Police Investigation
TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County Police Department is actively investigating a shooting that occurred in Towson yesterday afternoon. Officers were dispatched to the 6800 block of Loch Raven Boulevard at approximately 1:30…
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.
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.
Maryland NRP, Special Olympics Maryland Host Safety Training Event
Annapolis, MD - The Maryland Natural Resources Police (NRP) teamed up with Special Olympics Maryland to teach survival techniques for an active shooter scenario to Special Olympics athletes at a Maryland Police and Correctional Training Commissions program in Sykesville on July 17. NRP’s training division presented its Civilian Response to...
Springettsbury Township man dies in Route 30 crash in western York County: police
One person has died after a vehicle crash outside of Abbottstown on Route 30 Monday evening, according to the York County Coroner's office. Northern York County Regional Police say 53-year-old Michael Kenemore of Springettsbury Township was killed in the crash. ...
Dundalk Murder Haunts Family: 41 Years and No Justice
A double murder that rocked a Baltimore County town more than 40 years ago has never resulted in an arrest. Joe Magaskie and his wife Toby Magaskie were viciously attacked inside their Dundalk home on Eder Road on July 22, 1983. According to the couple’s niece, they are determined to...
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