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Baltimore County Police Seeking Information About Light Rail Shooting

Mon, Jan 28 2013, 11:27 PM EDT

Baltimore County is seeking information from anyone who was on the Lutherville light rail platform on Friday during or around the time of the shooting of a 35-year-old man.

Police say the shooting occurred on January 25 at around 4:15 p.m. on the platform in the 100 block of Ridgely Road. ...

Baltimore County Police Seeking Information About Light Rail Shooting

Mon, Jan 28 2013, 11:27 PM EDT

18 Charged In Drug Trafficking Operation

Tue, Jan 15 2013, 10:39 PM EDT

Federal prosecutors say 18 people have been changed in a drug trafficking operation that spanned three states and transported hundreds of pounds of marijuana.

The 18 were charged in indictments and complaints unsealed Tuesday. Fifteen people were arrested and search warrants were executed on homes and businesses in Maryland, New Jersey and California. ...

Baltimore County Homicides Decrease by More than 20% in 2012

Fri, Jan 04 2013, 03:40 PM EDT

Baltimore County Police investigated 23 criminal homicides in 2012, a decrease of 20.7% from the previous five-year average of 29 homicides.

Twelve of the victims were killed in domestic-related incidents. While three were killed by acquaintances, and three more were killed in non-random drug-related incidents. ...

BBB Warning Ravens Fans of Playoff Ticket Scams

Fri, Jan 04 2013, 03:10 PM EDT

The Better Business Bureau is warning Ravens fans of potential playoff ticket scams.

Since many fans may seek assistance from third-party brokers, the Better Business Bureau is warning buyers to use caution when making purchases through people who are largely anonymous or entities that cannot be verified. ...

12 Year Old Takes on Armed Robber

Thu, Nov 29 2012, 10:05 PM EDT

Severn, M.D.--A 12-year-old boy comes face-to-face with a teenager, thought to be an armed robber. But the boy fights back, he refuses to be a victim of theft.

Anne Arundel County Police are investigating the case.
Andre Jones, the boy's father, says he's angered by the attempted robbery. ...

FOX45 Sits Down with Police Commissioner Batts

Tue, Nov 27 2012, 11:47 AM EDT

Baltimore's homicide rate is now over 200. It follows a violent weekend where two men were killed, including a 16 year old and several others wounded.

FOX45 sat down with the city's new Police Commissioner today for a candid assessment of this latest wave of violence. ...

Parent Accused of Kidnapping Son's Classmate

Tue, Nov 27 2012, 11:50 AM EDT

The father of a Baltimore elementary school student has been arrested after police say he kidnapped and assaulted a child accused of bullying the man's son.

According to Baltimore City Police, Donald Shields became angry after learning at least three boys had jumped his 8-year-old son. ...

Mother of Accused Bully Speaks Out

Tue, Nov 27 2012, 11:49 AM EDT

There have been new developments in the story of a Baltimore father charged with kidnapping an elementary school student, accused of bullying the man’s son. FOX45 was there when the mother of the suspected bully spoke out about the father’s decision and the allegation against her son. ...

First on Fox - 911 Calls Released in Downtown Beating

Tue, Nov 27 2012, 11:50 AM EDT

The 911 calls have been released after a Baltimore man was beaten in broad daylight downtown earlier this month.

911 was saturated with calls as the attacked happened on the corner of Lombard and Howard Streets. "Police right away please. There's a violent fight going on in front of 200 West Lombard Street," said one caller. ...

New Photos Released in Vi Ripken Investigation

Tue, Nov 27 2012, 11:51 AM EDT

The Aberdeen Police Department has released new images of the man suspected of abducting Vi Ripken in July.

The images of the suspect were captured at the Wal Mart in the 6700 block of Chesapeake Center Drive in Glen Burnie and at the Wal Mart in the 100 block of Carroll Island Road in Middle River. ...

Phylicia Barnes Father Speaks Out of Passing of New Law for Missing Children

Tue, Nov 27 2012, 11:52 AM EDT

It's been almost two years since, 16 year old Phylicia Barnes went missing. Her body was later found near the Conowingo Dam.

Saturday November 17, 2012, her father traveled to Baltimore from Georgia to promote Phylicia’s law. He made the journey hoping it will change how police and volunteers in Maryland go about finding missing children. ...

Child Abduction Leaves Neighbors Concerned

Mon, Nov 26 2012, 05:26 PM EDT

Baltimore Police are investigating the abduction of a 12 year old boy. Police say the young boy is fine, and that he was found well about 30 minutes after what must have been a terrifying ordeal. The young boy was taken on the walk to his friend’s house. ...

Baltimore County Police Need Public's Help Finding Missing Girl

Tue, Nov 27 2012, 11:53 AM EDT

Baltimore County Police need your help finding a missing 15-year-old girl. Sasha Arianna Samlal was reported missing on September 21. Samlal is described as an Indian female with long black hair, brown eyes, and a medium complexion.

She is 5’5” tall and weighs 140 pounds. ...

Retired Trooper Disarms Robber at Convenience Store in Rising Sun

Tue, Nov 27 2012, 11:54 AM EDT

Police in Cecil County are looking for the man who robbed the Chrome Dairy & Deli convenience store in Rising Sun.

The man wearing a hood and mask used a loaded revolver to demand money from store owner Lata Patel.

"He just say 'money.' That's all," Patel said. ...

95 Year Old Woman Instrumental In Helping Police Indict Several Suspects Accused Of Scamming Elderly Citizens

Tue, Nov 27 2012, 11:54 AM EDT

The Baltimore City Grand Jury indicted Sierra McCoy, James Pasko, and Vaneka Powers Friday, charging them for allegedly operating a financial scam that targeted elderly citizens during the summer of 2012.

The scheme allegedly involved calling senior citizens to report fraudulent unpaid bills, sending collectors to their homes, and then robbing them, sometimes violently. ...

Dunkin' Donuts Owner Shoots, Kills Robber - Michael Buczyner

Tue, Dec 28 2010, 11:04 PM EDT

Anne Arundel County police say a would-be robber was fatally shot by the owner of a Dunkin' Donuts and Quest gas station in Laurel.

The shooting happened about 3:30 a.m. Tuesday at the shop on Laurel Fort Meade Road.

Police say a 29-year-old man entered the store and announced a robbery, implying that he had a weapon. ...

Search for Suspect - Keith Daniels

Thu, Dec 23 2010, 11:02 PM EDT

Police have released a sketch of a man they believe could be connected to the violence in southeast Baltimore.

Keith Daniels reports this could be the break that police need to help crack the case.

String of Violent Robberies in Southeast Baltimore - Keith Daniels

Wed, Dec 22 2010, 11:34 PM EDT

Police are warning residents about a string of violent robberies in Southeast Baltimore, the latest ending in a fatal shooting.

Detectives believe the recent attacks, including the fatal shootings of two men, may be linked to a pair of suspects.

The most recent victim was held up while walking with a group of people Wednesday in the 3700 block of Mount Pleasant Ave. ...

Brooklyn Park Pizza Shop Workers Fend Off Robber - Kathleen Cairns

Tue, Nov 30 2010, 07:38 PM EDT

An Anne Arundel County pizza shop owner used his tools of the trade to fend off an armed robbery Monday night.

Police were called to the Brooklyn Park Pizza Boli's at 11:20 p.m., where a suspect had brandished a handgun and demanded money from an employee. ...