Middle River
CRIME & SAFETY
Two women murdered in Middle River, police say
BALTIMORE- Two women were killed Sunday morning in a home in Middle River, according to Baltimore County Police.Police responded shortly after 9:30 a.m. to the unit block of Taos Circle where they found the woman with apparent trauma to the upper body. They were pronounced dead at the scene."We are taking this very seriously, and if they do know anything, to give our detectives a call," Baltimore County Det. Trae Corbin said. Neighbors said they live in a quiet neighborhood, and they are shocked a crime like this happened."I got chills to the top of my head. from my toes to the top of my head," said Mary Sisk. "I cried around the block."No arrests have been made.Detectives urge anyone with information related to the case to contact them at 410-307-2020 or Metro Crime Stoppers at 1-866-756-2587 (7LOCKUP)
Violent 4th of July weekend, Baltimore sees multiple shootings and fatalities
The 4th of July weekend proved to be a violent one in Baltimore City. Reports of a shooting Saturday night in the 2400 block of Woodbrook Ave. When Fox45's cameras arrived, a body was in the street covered by a sheet and homicide detectives were on the scene. According to...
Dirt Bike Crash Kills Driver
Thank you for reading Baltimore Witness. Help us continue our mission into 2024. On July 4, at approximately 8:57 p.m., a 25-year-old male was driving a dirt bike on the 900 block of West Lexington Street, when he collided with a Dodge Charger. Medics responded to the scene and transported...
23-year-old man walks into hospital with gunshot wound
Baltimore (WBFF) — A 23-year-old man walked in a hospital with a gunshot wound on Sunday afternoon in northwest Baltimore. Police say on July 7 around 3:06 p.m., officers went to the 5400 block of Park Heights to investigate calls for a shooting. Upon arrival, officers found evidence of...
Westminster man gets 20-year sentence for armed rape of Baltimore woman
Carroll County Circuit Judge Maria Oesterreicher sentenced Malcolm Wade, 34, of Westminster, to 20 years in prison on Wednesday for the rape of a Baltimore woman last year. Wade, who was being held without bail at the Carroll County Detention Center, pleaded guilty April 24 to second-degree rape and false imprisonment, according to a Thursday news release from the Carroll County State’s ...
Baltimore Police assaulted, seize large amount of illegal fireworks on July 4
BALTIMORE, Md. (WHTM) – Baltimore Police arrested three men after seizing a large amount of fireworks on July 4. Police say at around 8:53 p.m., officers working out of the Southwest District investigated a “large amount of illegal fireworks” found under a tent on the 2500 block of McHenry Street. Police charged three men in […]
Man killed in West Baltimore stabbing
BALTIMORE-- Police are investigating a stabbing that left a 33-year-old man dead Friday night in West Baltimore.Officers received reports of a cutting on the 2400 block of West Lafayette Avenue around 11 p.m. According to a release, after arriving at the scene, officers found the man suffering from multiple stab wounds to the upper body. He was pronounced dead at the scene.Homicide detectives urge anyone with information surrounding this incident to contact them at 410-396-2100 or the Metro Crime Stoppers tip line at 1-866-7LOCKUP.
Baltimore Police Arrest Man with Stolen Handgun in Central District
Early this morning, a man was arrested in the Central District of Baltimore for carrying a loaded handgun that was reported stolen in 2019. The Northeast District Action Team officers, operating temporarily out of the Central District, pinpointed the suspect at around 2 a.m. on the 700 block of South Broadway due to behavior suggesting he was armed, as reported by the Baltimore Police Department.
Canton residents rattled: Over $3,000 reportedly stolen as serial thief strikes again
BALTIMORE (WBFF) — Along with his work truck’s window, Canton resident Leo Funez says his sense of security was shattered early Sunday morning. “It makes me uneasy,” said Funez, “That’s not what you want to see right before you go make money for your table.
Man suspected in Baltimore killing was shot five blocks away two months prior
WBFF (Baltimore, MD) — The man suspected of killing 42-year-old Marvin Moore at McCulloh Homes on June 18 had been shot down the street just two months earlier. Five blocks and nine weeks separated the shooting that injured murder suspect Fred Woods, 36, and the one that killed Moore, according to police records.
Baltimore County sees decline in homicides, shootings in first half of 2024
Homicides and non-fatal shootings in Baltimore County have continued to fall in the first six months of 2024, a downward trend in violence also visible in the city. Between January and July 1 of this year, the county recorded 11 homicides and 25 non-fatal shootings, putting it on pace for lower numbers than it saw in 2023. Baltimore County’s homicide and shooting numbers have decreased ...
Baltimore sees deadly shooting and officer injured amid holiday celebrations
Baltimore (WBFF) — It's been a busy past 24 hours for Baltimore police handling a rash of crimes--some happening before the July 4th holiday festivities and after--as one business owner calls for a crackdown on criminals. There was a big police presence at the Inner Harbor Thursday keeping watch...
Baltimore Police Seek Help Locating Missing 78-Year-Old Teresa Martinez Last Seen on Chestnut Hill Avenue
The Baltimore Police has issued a call for assistance in the search for a missing vulnerable adult, 78-year-old Teresa Martinez, who was last seen on July 5. According to the police, Ms. Martinez was spotted around 11:15 a.m. in the neighborhood of the 900 block of Chestnut Hill Avenue. The information, shared over social media, describes her last known attire as a blue Fedora hat paired with a white T-shirt and shorts, a simple description but one that may be crucial to ensure her prompt and safe return, as per the Baltimore Police Department.
Dozens gather to honor legacy of Baltimore police Officer Brian Winder
Baltimore police held a touching tribute Wednesday night for a fallen officer who was killed in the line of duty 20 years ago. Dozens of people and officers joined Baltimore Police Commissioner Richard Worley to commemorate the legacy of Officer Brian Winder. Winder was fatally shot in 2004 at the...
Traffic stop leads to arrest of two and recovery of firearms in Baltimore, police say
BALTIMORE (WBFF) — A traffic stop led police to the arrest of two people and the recovery of firearms in Baltimore according to police. Police say on Thursday, at approximately 10 p.m., Central District DAT Detectives conducted a traffic stop in the 200 Block of North Caroline Street. Detectives...
Surge in Robberies Shakes Southeast Baltimore Residents, Canton Struggles With Ongoing Thefts
Residents and businesses in Southeast Baltimore are grappling with a surge in robberies and burglaries. A sequence of eight recent incidents involving small businesses in Canton and Upper Fells Point, ranging from bars to a game store and a barbershop, with robbers forcibly entering and stealing cash and other property, according to CBS News Baltimore.
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