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Baltimore County Man Handed Out Pamphlets To Lure Minors Into Sex Trafficking Operation: PD Baltimore County Man Handed Out Pamphlets To Lure Minors Into Sex Trafficking Operation: PD
Baltimore County Man Handed Out Pamphlets To Lure Minors Into Sex Trafficking Operation: PD A Maryland man is behind bars after detectives say he targeted underage victims in a disturbing local sex trafficking operation. According to the Baltimore County Police Department, 38-year-old Ricardo Sawyer used “various methods” to approach victims and potential victims, including in-person encounters and online outreach through social media. Detectives began investigating over the summer after learning about several minors believed to have been trafficked locally. Police said Sawyer tried to get creative in an apparent effort to recruit his victims. “Over the summer, detectives of the…
Baltimore County Softball Coach Arrested On Child Rape, Abuse Charges: Police Baltimore County Softball Coach Arrested On Child Rape, Abuse Charges: Police
Baltimore County Softball Coach Arrested On Child Rape, Abuse Charges: Police A longtime Maryland softball coach is behind bars after being arrested on child sex abuse charges, authorities announced. Detectives with the Baltimore County Police Department’s Crimes Against Children Unit arrested 59-year-old Michael J. Pusateri on a warrant charging him with rape, assault, sex abuse of a minor, and soliciting child pornography, officials said Tuesday, Sept. 9. Pusateri, of Baltimore County, has an extensive background in coaching, officials said.  Police said he served as a Parkville Recreation Council softball coach, a volunteer assistant coach at Kenwood High Sc…
Three Found Dead In Catonsville Home After Police Welfare Check Three Found Dead In Catonsville Home After Police Welfare Check
Three Found Dead In Catonsville Home After Police Welfare Check Three people were found dead in Baltimore County when police received a "check on subject" call in Catonsville on Thursday, officials said. Officers were called at around 3:30 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 28, to the 700 block of Wilton Farm Drive, where there was a reported call for service, according to the Baltimore County Police Department. Upon arrival, first responders found three people inside the home, all dead, prompting a massive investigation into the fatal shooting. Details about their deaths have not been released as of Friday, Aug. 29. Police say that homicide detectives are proces…
Body Of Missing 36-Year-Old Swimmer Recovered From Beaver Dam Quarry In Cockeysville (UPDATED) Body Of Missing 36-Year-Old Swimmer Recovered From Beaver Dam Quarry In Cockeysville (UPDATED)
Body Of Missing 36-Year-Old Swimmer Recovered From Beaver Dam Quarry In Cockeysville (Updated) The body of the man who went missing at the Beaver Dam Swimming Club in Baltimore County over the weekend has been located, according to officials. Michael Randle, 36, went missing after struggling and going underwater in Cockeysville at around 6 p.m. on Sunday, Aug. 17.  On Tuesday, Aug. 19, officials confirmed that Randle's body has been located after an extensive two-day search. Divers have located the swimmer identified as 36-year-old Michael Randle. #BCoPD Underwater Recovery Team (URT) along... Posted by Baltimore County Police Department on Tuesday, August 19, 2025 Off…
Speeding, Unlicensed Teen Blamed For Fatal Crash At Owings Mills Intersection: Police Speeding, Unlicensed Teen Blamed For Fatal Crash At Owings Mills Intersection: Police
Speeding, Unlicensed Teen Blamed For Fatal Crash At Owings Mills Intersection: Police An underage driver without a license was reportedly speeding when he caused a crash that claimed the life of a 74-year-old woman in Maryland, police say. Officers from the Baltimore County Police Department were called shortly before 11:30 a.m. on Saturday, Aug. 16 to the area of New Town Boulevard and Middle Mill Drive in Owings Mills, where there was a reported crash involving a Jeep and 2019 Honda Fit with the driver trapped inside. According to investigators, Patricia Cook was extricated from her vehicle and pronounced dead at the scene by first responders. It was later determined the o…
Woman Found Dead In Jeep Along I-695 In Baltimore County: State Police Woman Found Dead In Jeep Along I-695 In Baltimore County: State Police
Woman Found Dead In Jeep Along I-695 In Baltimore County: State Police A woman was found dead inside a Jeep on the side of I-695 in Baltimore County Sunday morning, according to Maryland State Police. Troopers say the woman’s identity has not yet been confirmed after her body was taken to the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner to determine the cause and manner of death on July 27. The case is being investigated as a death investigation. Just before 9:45 a.m., officials say a Maryland State Trooper from the Golden Ring Barrack stopped to check on a black Jeep Wrangler parked on the right shoulder of the outer loop of I-695, west of Perring Parkway. The troo…
Gun Pulled By 12-Year-Old? Seven Kids Under 16 Detained After Middle River Assault: Police Gun Pulled By 12-Year-Old? Seven Kids Under 16 Detained After Middle River Assault: Police
Gun Pulled By 12-Year-Old? Seven Kids Under 16 Detained After Middle River Assault: Police They’re barely teens — but police say a gun was used during a daytime disturbance. A group of kids as young as 12 is under investigation after shots were fired during a fight in Middle River, police said. Officers responded to the 100 block of Carroll Island Road around 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday, July 16, after getting calls about gunfire, according to the Baltimore County Police Department. “A firearm was discharged while being used to assault a person during a physical altercation that involved a group of juveniles,” police said. When officers got to the scene, they found two people with i…
Murder-Suicide: Baltimore County Police ID Dundalk Shooter, Victim (UPDATED) Murder-Suicide: Baltimore County Police ID Dundalk Shooter, Victim (UPDATED)
Murder-Suicide: Baltimore County Police ID Dundalk Shooter, Victim (Updated) Police have identified the two men found dead after a suspected murder-suicide in Maryland that rocked a neighborhood Monday afternoon. According to the Baltimore County Police Department, 35-year-old James Skarda IV was shot and killed in the 8200 block of Bullneck Road in Dundalk around 4:20 p.m. on Monday, July 7. He was pronounced dead at the scene. The suspected gunman, 37-year-old Ricky Stem, was found shortly afterward near Dundalk Avenue and Liberty Parkway with what appeared to be a self-inflicted gunshot wound, police said in a July 8 update. He was taken to a hospital, where he…
Suspected Maryland Murder-Suicide In Dundalk Under Investigation: Police (DEVELOPING) Suspected Maryland Murder-Suicide In Dundalk Under Investigation: Police (DEVELOPING)
Suspected Maryland Murder-Suicide In Dundalk Under Investigation: Police (Developing) Two people are dead, including the suspected gunman, after a shooting in Dundalk that is being investigated as a possible murder-suicide, police said. Officers with the Baltimore County Police Department responded to reports of a shooting in the 8200 block of Bullneck Road around 4:20 p.m. on Monday, July 7, authorities said. One man was found on scene with gunshot wounds to his upper body. He was pronounced dead at the scene. #BCoPD Officers are currently on the scene of homicide in the area of Faircross & Bullneck Road., 21222. One individual has been pronounced deceased. Prelimin…
Massive Explosion Levels Home In Rosedale: Officials Massive Explosion Levels Home In Rosedale: Officials
Massive Explosion Levels Home In Rosedale: Officials A house exploded and was leveled overnight in a quiet Rosedale neighborhood, prompting a major emergency response and investigation, according to the Baltimore County Fire Department. Fire crews responded shortly after 2 a.m. Tuesday, July 1, to the 8100 block of Callo Lane, where they found the home completely destroyed and fire suppression in progress, officials said. It took firefighters approximately an hour to get the scene under control with an assist from other agencies. The fire was brought under control by 2:59 a.m., according to officials. It was later confirmed that no one was i…
Amber Alert Lifted: Dundalk Boy, 4, Abducted By Mother In Black SUV: Police (UPDATED) Amber Alert Lifted: Dundalk Boy, 4, Abducted By Mother In Black SUV: Police (UPDATED)
Amber Alert Lifted: Dundalk Boy, 4, Abducted By Mother In Black SUV: Police (Updated) A statewide Amber Alert is active after a Maryland boy was abducted by his mother and may be in danger, according to police. Antonio Lamar Jackson, 4, was last seen around 1 p.m. on Thursday, June 13, in the area of southbound Route 295 in Anne Arundel County, according to the Baltimore County Police Department and Maryland State Police. Investigators believe Antonio was taken by his biological mother, Erica Kiarra Brooks, 33. Police say both were last seen wearing navy blue scrubs and gray T-shirts. The two may be traveling in a black 2016 Nissan Rogue with Maryland tag T2005657. “Antoni…
Teacher Sexually Abused Minor On School Property In Baltimore County: Officials Teacher Sexually Abused Minor On School Property In Baltimore County: Officials
Teacher Sexually Abused Minor On School Property In Baltimore County: Officials A Baltimore County public school teacher is behind bars without bond after being charged with sexually abusing a minor on school property, police announced. Sean Brooks, 40, was arrested by detectives with the Baltimore County Police Department’s Crimes Against Children Unit, the agency said on Tuesday, June 11. The charges stem from “alleged crimes that occurred on school premises,” investigators said. Brooks is currently being held at the Baltimore County Detention Center. Police did not identify the school where the abuse is alleged to have taken place. No other information has been re…
Maryland Teacher Accused Of Sex Crimes On School Grounds: Police Maryland Teacher Accused Of Sex Crimes On School Grounds: Police
Maryland Teacher Accused Of Sex Crimes On School Grounds: Police A longtime Maryland teacher has been arrested and is being held without bond after detectives say he committed multiple sex offenses and assaults on school grounds. Roger Myers, 61, was taken into custody on Friday, May 31, by detectives with the Baltimore County Police Department’s Crimes Against Children Unit, the department announced. According to officials, Myers is facing multiple sex offense and assault charges tied to alleged incidents that took place on school premises. Police did not specify which school or the number of alleged victims involved. Myers is currently employed by Bal…
Two Victims Identified After Deadly Dundalk Garage Shooting: Police Two Victims Identified After Deadly Dundalk Garage Shooting: Police
Two Victims Identified After Deadly Dundalk Garage Shooting: Police It was a grim discovery in Baltimore County over the weekend when two people were found shot to death inside a detached garage in an area home, officials say. April Nadeau, 42, and Timothy Brinegar, 43, were both found dead with gunshot wounds in Dundalk on Sunday afternoon, May 18, according to the Baltimore County Police Department. Officers responded around 2 p.m. to the 7400 block of School Avenue after receiving a call for service. When they arrived, they found the two victims in a detached garage, police said. Both were pronounced dead at the scene by first responders.  Detecti…
Suicidal Knife-Wielding Man Shot By Officers In Essex, Police Say Suicidal Knife-Wielding Man Shot By Officers In Essex, Police Say
Suicidal Knife-Wielding Man Shot By Officers In Essex, Police Say A knife-wielding man is recovering in the hospital after being shot by police in Maryland during a confrontation in Baltimore County, authorities announced. The shooting was reported around 9:30 p.m. on Thursday, May 15, in the 1000 block of Pine Road in Essex, according to the Baltimore County Police Department. Officers had been called to the area for a report of a missing “suicidal subject,” police said. When they arrived, they located the man, who has not been identified, armed with a knife. Officers say they gave multiple orders for the man to drop the weapon, but he allegedly refuse…
Bow-And-Arrow-Wielding Man Shot Dead By Police In Arbutus: AG Investigating Bow-And-Arrow-Wielding Man Shot Dead By Police In Arbutus: AG Investigating
Bow-And-Arrow-Wielding Man Shot Dead By Police In Arbutus: AG Investigating A man armed with a bow and arrow was shot and killed by police during a confrontation in Maryland, authorities confirmed. A detective opened fire on a man with a curious choice of weapon during a standoff in Arbutus that ended with his death, according to the Baltimore County Police Department. Officers were called around 10:25 a.m. Wednesday, April 23, to the 5100 block of Leeds Avenue after receiving reports of an armed man threatening people with a bow and arrow. Uniformed and plainclothes officers arrived at the scene and “engaged the armed subject,” police said in a brief statement. …
Armed Suspect Found Dead In Home After Standoff With Police In Dundalk (UPDATED) Armed Suspect Found Dead In Home After Standoff With Police In Dundalk (UPDATED)
Armed Suspect Found Dead In Home After Standoff With Police In Dundalk (Updated) An hours-long standoff in Dundalk ended in tragedy Tuesday after an armed man who opened fire on officers was found dead inside his home from an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound, authorities confirmed. Officers with the Baltimore County Police Department responded to the 2500 block of Gray Manor Terrace around 7:30 a.m. on April 1 for reports of a prior gunfire incident, according to the agency. While investigating, officers were suddenly fired upon by a nearby resident, officials said. Police returned fire and immediately called for a barricade. The situation forced multiple area sc…
'Falls Road Jane Doe' Identified As Missing Maryland Mom After 29 Years: Baltimore County PD 'Falls Road Jane Doe' Identified As Missing Maryland Mom After 29 Years: Baltimore County PD
'Falls Road Jane Doe' Identified As Missing Maryland Mom After 29 Years: Baltimore County PD A woman whose remains were discovered off a wooded road in Baltimore County nearly three decades ago has finally been identified, police announced. Leoria Smith, a 20-year-old mother who vanished without ever being reported missing, was confirmed as the woman long known as “Falls Road Jane Doe,” according to the Baltimore County Police Department. Her remains were found in March 1996 in a wooded area off Falls Road.  At the time, she was wearing blue jeans, a pinstriped blouse with pearl buttons, a leather jacket, and high-top shoes. Two gold hoop earrings were also recovered. …
Cop Shooter In Custody, Wounded Officer Released After Attack At Catonsville Precinct: Police Cop Shooter In Custody, Wounded Officer Released After Attack At Catonsville Precinct: Police
Cop Shooter In Custody, Wounded Officer Released After Attack At Catonsville Precinct: Police A man accused of ambushing and shooting a Baltimore County police officer outside a precinct is behind bars, while the wounded officer has been released from the hospital, authorities announced. Andrew Britt, 27, has been charged with multiple offenses, including two counts of attempted first-degree murder, for allegedly opening fire on officers in the parking lot of the Wilkens Precinct on Thursday, March 13, Baltimore County Police said. Investigators say Britt approached an officer outside his patrol vehicle around 2:30 p.m. and began speaking with him. Moments later, he pulled out a gun…
Gunman Opens Fire On Baltimore County Cop Outside Precinct, Police Say Gunman Opens Fire On Baltimore County Cop Outside Precinct, Police Say
Gunman Opens Fire On Baltimore County Cop Outside Precinct, Police Say A Baltimore County police officer suffered serious injuries after being ambushed and shot in the parking lot of a precinct in what officials are calling a shocking act of violence. The officer, whose name has not been released, was attacked around 2:30 p.m. on Thursday, March 13, outside the Wilkens Precinct, when an armed suspect approached and opened fire, Baltimore County Police said. We would ask that you keep this officer and his family members in your prayers. — Baltimore County Police Department (@BaltCoPolice) March 13, 2025 The officer was rushed to the University of Maryland …
Teen Killed Near Landsdowne HS Brought Laughter, Smiles To Family, Friends Teen Killed Near Landsdowne HS Brought Laughter, Smiles To Family, Friends
Teen Killed Near Landsdowne HS Brought Laughter, Smiles To Family, Friends A Maryland family is mourning the tragic loss of a 16-year-old boy who was shot and killed outside Lansdowne High School, leaving them devastated and searching for justice. Kamau Campbell, a talented football player, devoted son, and loving brother, was gunned down just before 2:40 p.m. on Tuesday, March 4, near the 3900 block of Hollins Ferry Road, according to Baltimore County Police. Officers initially responded to reports of a shooting in a shopping center parking lot near the school, but when they arrived, they found Campbell collapsed outside the school, suffering from multiple gunsho…
Towson Grad's Valentine's Day Murder Remains Unsolved 15 Years Later Towson Grad's Valentine's Day Murder Remains Unsolved 15 Years Later
Towson Grad's Valentine's Day Murder Remains Unsolved 15 Years Later Fifteen years have passed, but the pain remains fresh for the family of Daniel Coverston, a Towson University graduate who was found murdered in his apartment on Valentine's Day in 2009. On Friday, Feb. 14, Baltimore County Police issued a renewed call for information about the cold case killing to come forward, hoping the anniversary will inspire someone to break their silence. Coverston, 22, was found shot in the head in his apartment on Lachlan Circle around 2:50 p.m. on Feb. 14, 2009—his body lying face down, just as his doctor had instructed after recent eye surgery.  His do…
Middle River Mom Kills Daughter, 11: Officials Middle River Mom Kills Daughter, 11: Officials
Middle River Mom Kills Daughter, 11: Officials A Maryland woman has been charged with murdering her 11-year-old daughter while three other children were inside the home, police say. Keyona Dillon, 34, has been charged with first-degree murder after members of the Baltimore County Police Department were called to the 2100 block of Firethorn Road in Middle River, where they found the child dead. Upon arrival, investigators say that officers found three other children inside the home unharmed.  It is unclear what caused the deadly incident. Dillon was charged with first-degree murder and held without bond at the Baltimore County…
Rockville Driver Found With Loaded, Stolen Weapons As Police Shut Down NYE Car Rallies: Cops Rockville Driver Found With Loaded, Stolen Weapons As Police Shut Down NYE Car Rallies: Cops
Rockville Driver Found With Loaded, Stolen Weapons As Police Shut Down NYE Car Rallies: Cops A collaborative law enforcement effort dismantled multiple illegal car rallies across Maryland on New Year’s Eve, leading to the arrests of three individuals, including one found with firearms, authorities said. From 11 p.m. on Dec. 31, 2024, to 4 a.m. on Jan. 1, 2025, the Maryland Car Rally Task Force (MCRTF) shut down four large-scale exhibition driving events and prevented another five from forming, authorities said.  The rallies, organized to involve roadway shutdowns and disruptive car-related activities, targeted industrial areas, public streets, and parking lots in Prince George…
Police Identify 21-Year-Old Found Shot To Death In Baltimore County Police Identify 21-Year-Old Found Shot To Death In Baltimore County
Police Identify 21-Year-Old Found Shot To Death In Baltimore County Baltimore County detectives are searching for answers after a fatal shooting left a 21-year-old man dead late on Monday night. Officers were called to the 300 block of Garrison Forest Road in Owings Mills at around 11 p.m. on Dec. 30, where there were reports of gunfire with one person down. Upon arrival, they found Raheim Ali Esna Ashari suffering from multiple gunshot wounds, police said. Ashari was pronounced dead at the scene as officers from the Baltimore County Police Department worked to secure the area and gather evidence. No details about a possible shooter or motive has been rel…
New Info Released Following Fatal Mass Towson Shooting (UPDATED) New Info Released Following Fatal Mass Towson Shooting (UPDATED)
New Info Released Following Fatal Mass Towson Shooting (Updated) New details have been released by officials in Baltimore County following Tuesday night's mass shooting in Towson. During an update on Wednesday afternoon, officials confirmed that 26-year-old Charles Graham, Jr. was killed in the incident and nine others between the ages of 14 and 27 suffered various injuries. First responders were called at around 7:15 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 17 to the 8500 block of Lock Raven Boulevard in Towson to investigate a reported shooting with multiple people down and rushed to area hospitals. DETECTIVES INVESTIGATING FATAL SHOOTING IN TOWSON DECEMBER 18, 202…
One Killed, Nine Injured In Mass Baltimore County Shooting (DEVELOPING) One Killed, Nine Injured In Mass Baltimore County Shooting (DEVELOPING)
One Killed, Nine Injured In Mass Baltimore County Shooting (Developing) One person was killed and several others injured in what has been described by the Baltimore County Police Department as a mass shooting. First responders were called at around 7:15 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 17 to the 8500 block of Lock Raven Boulevard in Towson to investigate a reported shooting with multiple people down and rushed to area hospitals. Later on Tuesday night, officials confirmed that one person has died, and nearly a dozen others were injured during the act of violence. The shooting led to road closures in the area as local and county police probed the incident. #BCoPD…
New Alert Issued For Shooter Still On The Loose After Allegedly Killing Ex In Baltimore County New Alert Issued For Shooter Still On The Loose After Allegedly Killing Ex In Baltimore County
New Alert Issued For Shooter Still On The Loose After Allegedly Killing Ex In Baltimore County Recognize him?  The Baltimore County Police Department issued a fresh alert on Monday afternoon as they seek the public's assistance in locating a man wanted for a fatal shooting of a 27-year-old woman earlier this year. Amir Johnson, 24, is wanted in connection to the midday assault of Shakeia Allen earlier this year in Parkville. National Gun Violence Memorial via Baltimore County Police Department Police say that at approximately 3 p.m. on Sunday April 21, officers responded to the unit block of Whitelaw Place to investigate a homicide involving Johnson and Allen, who was fo…
One Dead, One Critically Injured After Rescue From Catonsville House Fire One Dead, One Critically Injured After Rescue From Catonsville House Fire
One Dead, One Critically Injured After Rescue From Catonsville House Fire One person was killed and a second was rescued by firefighters with critical injuries after a blaze broke out inside a Baltimore County home on Friday morning, officials confirmed. At around 7:15 a.m. on Friday, Dec. 13, first responders from the Baltimore County Police Department were called to the 400 block of Westshire Drive in Catonsville, where there was a house fire that required rescue. Upon arrival, officials say that crews were met by heavy fire showing from the residence, and three people were rescued, with one reportedly in critical condition. A cat and dog were also injured in …
Volunteer Soccer Coach In Perry Hall Accused Of Recording Underage Victim: Police Volunteer Soccer Coach In Perry Hall Accused Of Recording Underage Victim: Police
Volunteer Soccer Coach In Perry Hall Accused Of Recording Underage Victim: Police A Peeping Tom who installed recording devices in his home and filmed his underage victim without her consent has been arrested, according to the Baltimore County Police Department. Nicholas Fioravanti, 42, was arrested this week following an investigation into recording devices that were found placed inside two areas of his home, including a bedroom and bathroom. At the time the devices were uncovered, the victim was underage, investigators noted. Police say that Fioravanti - a volunteer soccer coach in the Perry Hall and White Marsh area - has been charged with privilege prurien…
Police Searching For Teen Wanted In Connection To Fatal Shooting In Pikesville (UPDATED) Police Searching For Teen Wanted In Connection To Fatal Shooting In Pikesville (UPDATED)
Police Searching For Teen Wanted In Connection To Fatal Shooting In Pikesville (Updated) Investigators from the Baltimore County Police Department have obtained an arrest warrant for a teenager wanted for an apparent targeted shooting that left a 16-year-old dead. Brayan Rodriguez, 16, is wanted in connection to a Pikesville shooting that left one dead on Sunday afternoon, police say. Shortly after 2 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 27, officers from the Baltimore County Police Department were called to the 1700 block of Reisterstown Road in Pikesville, where they found a 16-year-old suffering from a gunshot wound. The teen was rushed to an area hospital, where he later died, according to…