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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. ...
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.
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...
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,…
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…
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,…
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...
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,...
In Baltimore, teens more likely to be charged as adults than in the past
Baltimore City law enforcement officials are arresting fewer juveniles than they were a few years ago, but charging a greater portion of them as adults. Data from the Baltimore Police Department and analyzed by the Sentencing Project shows that on average from 2021 through the first five months of 2024, roughly 25-30% of juveniles arrested were charged as adults. By comparison, about 12% — half that rate — were charged as adults in 2018 and 2019.
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...
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...
Baltimore City Accountability Board makes demands after body camera footage of Jaemaun Joyner arrest
The Baltimore City Accountability Board said Friday it detests the actions of an officer who pointed his service weapon at the temple of a detained suspect. The board members are making demands — they want the officer placed on leave and a transparent investigation. The board is reacting to...
Inmate Death At Harford County Detention Center Was Due To COVID, Sheriff Says
In May, Brittani Ugrotzi was found unresponsive in her cell, and she was later pronounced dead after being treated by staff members and paramedics. On Saturday, July 20, the Harford County Sheriff's Office announced that her death was determined to be "of natural causes with contributing factors of COVID-19 pneumonia with dehydration complicated by opioid withdrawal."
Baltimore police identify three recent homicide victims, including 14-year-old boy
BALTIMORE, MD (WBFF) — Baltimore police have identified three recent homicide victims that were killed in the City, including a 14-year-old boy. Jasper Davis (B/M, D.O.B. 05/11/2010) was killed on July 21, 2024, in the 2300 block of Liberty Heights Avenue. Ely Williams-Harr (B/M, D.O.B. 05/07/1997) was shot on...
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