Category: 911

Middle River Man Pleads Guilty in Delivering Cocaine


The United State Attorney’s Office sent out a press release that a leader of drug trafficking organization was sentenced to 11 years in federal prison that has ties to a Middle River man.

The United State Attorney’s Office revealed that two U.S. Postal Service (USPS) letter carriers, Zakiyya Holloman, 35, of Middle River, and Maurice Vaughn, age 34, of Washington, D.C. agreed to divert U.S. Priority Mail parcels, containing cocaine, sent to addresses on their routes, to Russell Stanley; who today was sentenced to 11 years in federal prison; a member of the Stanley DTO in exchange for money.

Holloman was a mail carrier in Prince George’s County.

Holloman serviced a route in Bowie from April 2017 to October 2019, and Vaughn serviced a route in Bowie from July 2018 to October 2019.

As USPS letter carriers, the U.S. Attorney’s office said that Vaughn and Holloman were public officials and were expected, among other things, to deliver each package to the addressee at the proper address and to keep an accurate record of their deliveries.

According to the release, Holloman began diverting packages containing cocaine to Stanley in approximately April 2018, after being introduced to Stanley by a mutual acquaintance.

Holloman received $500 from Stanley for each parcel diverted.

The release also stated that Hollman diverted cocaine parcels on at least six occasions, receiving a total of at least $3,000 from Stanley.

In an effort to conceal the scheme, Holloman scanned the parcels as delivered to the addressees, despite delivering those parcels to Stanley.

Maurice Vaughn and Zakiyya Holloman, each pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit an offense against the United States and to bribery.

They face a maximum sentence of five years in federal prison for the conspiracy charge and a maximum of 15 years in federal prison for bribery.

Scheduled sentencing dates have not been set for Holloman or Vaughn.

Essex Man Arrested on Pornography Charges

He is cousin of Baltimore County Executive


Troopers arrested and charged a Baltimore County man today after a Maryland State Police Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force investigation developed evidence supporting charges of distribution and possession of child pornography.

The suspect is identified as Robert Wayne Olszewski Jr. 31, of Essex. Multiple news outlets reported that he is the cousin of Baltimore County Executive John Olszewski, Jr.

Olszewski is charged with one count of distribution of child pornography, one count of possession with intent to distribute child pornography and one count of possession of child pornography.

He was arrested in Linthicum and transported to the Anne Arundel County Detention Center where he is awaiting a bail review hearing with the court commissioner.

Beginning in March, the Maryland State Police Computer Crimes Unit conducted an investigation into the distribution and possession of child pornography online.
The investigation led to the identification of the suspect and his residence in Baltimore County.

On May 24, Maryland State Police served a search warrant at the identified residence of the suspect in Essex, Maryland. A preliminary forensic review of the suspect’s electronic devices revealed multiple child pornography files.

The Maryland State Police Computer Crimes Unit coordinates the Maryland Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force. This is a combined law enforcement effort involving police departments across Maryland that is made possible in part due to grant funds provided by the Governor’s Office of Crime Prevention, Youth and Victim Services and by a federal grant from the U.S. Department of Justice.

Task force investigators focus on identifying those involved in child pornography via the Internet and other related crimes that victimize children.

Aunt Charged in Connect to Children’s Death


Baltimore County Police have arrested and charged 33-year-old Nicole M. Johnson, of the 3500 block of Elmora Avenue in northeast Baltimore City in connection to the deaths of her niece and nephew, 7-year-old Joshlyn Johnson and 5-year-old Larry O’Neil.

The children are siblings. Johnson faces multiple charges including 1st degree child abuse that resulted in the death of a child under the age of 13.

Due to the nature of this case, it will take time to determine the exact circumstances that led to the children’s deaths.

In partnership with the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner as well as the Baltimore County State’s Attorney’s Office, the Baltimore County Police Department remains committed to bringing closure to this horrific case.

Police Identify Deceased Kids From Traffic Stop


The children found deceased during a traffic stop in Middle River on Wednesday night have been identified as 7-year-old Joshlyn Johnson and 5-year-old Larry O’Neil.

“Tonight, the entire Baltimore County Police Department grieves with the community over the unspeakable deaths of two innocent children,” Baltimore County Police Chief Melissa Hyatt said. “The investigation into this atrocious crime will not stop until those responsible are brought to justice.”

Two Dead Children Discovered at Middle River Traffic Stop


Just after 11 p.m. on July 28, 2021, officers from the Essex precinct conducted a traffic stop on Eastern Boulevard near Wagners Lane in Bowleys Quarters in Middle River.

During the stop, officers discovered the bodies of two deceased children.

The deceased minors were transported to the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner. The driver of the vehicle was taken into custody. Baltimore County detectives continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding this incident.

The aunt of the children was arrested and charged in this case.

Rosedale Man Fatally Shot Monday Morning


Baltimore County homicide detectives are investigating an early Monday morning shooting that occurred in the 7900 block of Pulaski Highway in Rosedale.

Responding officers found one person suffering from a gunshot wound; that individual did not survive.

Police reported that 31-year-old Kevin Glendenning of the 8200 block of Pulaski Highway has been identified as the victim of the homicide that occurred just before 2 a.m.

Glendenning died at the scene.

More information will be provided as it becomes available.

Langley Named Dundalk Officer of Month


Baltimore County Police Department announced that Officer Langley for being selected as June Officer of the Month for Precinct 12. His supervisor praised his ability to continue working proactively in the community despite the challenges that the pandemic has presented.

Langley conducted 85 business checks, demonstrating a commitment to proactively addressing community concerns, He is quick to offer assistance to other officers with their investigation and led the Edgemere squad in all enforcement categories.

In one incident, another officer was investigating a hit and run crash and Langley offered to look into a possible address of the suspect. Though the suspect was not at home, Langley was able to gather enough information to help the investigation officer clear the case.

Teen Killed in Dundalk Hit-and-Run Crash


-photo courtesy of GoFundMe.com-
Baltimore County Investigators are working with the Baltimore County Crash Team continue to search for the driver involved in a hit-and-run crash that killed a teenager in Dundalk on Monday, July 19, shortly after 12 a.m.

The 16-year-old victim, Jayden Baldree, was on a bicycle at the time of the crash. She was traveling northbound along Northpoint Boulevard near Baltimore Street when a car traveling in the same lane struck her from behind and fled the scene. The teen did not survive. 

A GoFundMe page has been set up for Jayden’s family.

Officers later located the suspect’s vehicle, unoccupied, at the intersection of Baltimore Street and Eastbrook Avenue. Prior to fleeing the scene, the tags to the 2005 Acura were removed.

Anyone who may have information about this crash is asked to call 410-307-2020. Callers may remain anonymous and may be eligible for a reward when submitting tips through Metro Crime Stoppers.