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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...
Victim identified after shooting at the Mall in Columbia leaves one person dead
(UPDATE – 11:49 a.m. 7/28/24): Howard County police have identified the victim in yesterday’s fatal shooting inside the Columbia mall as Angelo Little, 17, of Columbia. Police are offering a reward of up to $5,000. Anyone with information is urged to contact police at 410-313-STOP or HCPDcrimetips@howardcountymd.gov. Officials report you may remain anonymous.
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...
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. […]
18-year-old injured in late-night Columbia shooting, police say
HOWARD COUNTY, MD (WBFF) — Howard County police are investigating a shooting in Columbia in with one person injured. At approximately 10:25 p.m. on July 25, police responded to the 9600 block of Whiteacre Road for a report of gunshots and located an 18-year-old male with a single gunshot wound.
Emil Watkins Accused Of Dealing Drugs From Elkridge Motel
Late on Thursday afternoon, the Howard County Police Department announced that Emil Watkins, 40, is facing a host of charges after being caught with cash and contraband. According to investigators, tipsters advised the agency that Watkins was allegedly selling crack cocaine out of an Elkridge motel, leading to his arrest.
Man Arrested In Montgomery County In Gold Bar Scam
He’s currently being held without bond. Gaithersburg, Md (KM) An Owings Mills man was arrested on Wednesday in connection with a gold bar scam. Montgomery County Police took Vipul J. Thakkar, 52, into custody. He’s currently being held at the Central Processing Unit without bond. Authorities say they...
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...
Howard County residents demand action as crime rates soar
Residents in Howard County are speaking up and are concerned as crime is on the rise. On Thursday night, police responded to a non-fatal shooting on Whiteacre Road in Columbia, the victim an 18-year-old man. Diana Lyles, a Howard County resident, says, “The types of crimes I have witnessed and...
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