Category: Police

National Night Out 2026 events in Baltimore County


The Baltimore County Police Department is pleased to announce its participation in the 43rd annual National Night Out on Tuesday, August 4.

This year’s event will include neighborhood block parties, cookouts, outdoor movies, face painting, back-to-school giveaways, and much more.

National Night Out is an annual community-building event that aims to further strengthen or establish partnerships between law enforcement agencies and the communities they serve while promoting neighborhood safety and crime prevention. We encourage all residents to attend one of this year’s events.

The following is a partial list of events currently scheduled in each precinct. Additional events may be added, and some events may be subject to change closer to the date. Please bookmark this page and check back regularly to plan your participation.

PRECINCT 1 WILKENS
Oella Community Association || Community Gathering
Location: Westchester Community Center (2414 Westchester Avenue)
Time: 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Kensington Community Association || Community Gathering
Location: College Road/Dorchester Road
Time: 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Academy Heights Community Association/Paradise Community Association || Community Gathering
Location: Christian Temple Church (5820 Edmondson Ave 21228)
Time: 5 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

Halethorpe Civic League || Community Gathering
Location: UMBC Stadium Lot (1000 Hilltop Circle 21250)
Time: 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

Lansdowne Improvement Association || Community Gathering
Location: Hillcrest Park (3800 Hollins Ferry Road 21227)
Times: 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

PRECINCT 2 WOODLAWN
Graystone || Community Event
Location: 1905 Woodlawn Drive 21207
Time: 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Woodbridge Valley || Community Gathering
Location: Woodbridge Valley Elementary (1410 Pleasant Valley Dr. 21228)
Time: 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Stevenswood || Movie, Vendors, Ice Cream
Location: Winfield Pal Center (8304 Carlson Lane 21244)
Time: 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Hilltop Community Association || Block Party
Location: Brookmont Drive
Time: 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Edmondson Heights || Community Gathering
Location: Edmondson Heights Elementary School (1600 Langford Rd 21207)
Time: 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Woodmoor || Community Gathering
Location: 7111 Croydon Road. 21207 (PAL Center)
Time: 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Kernan Hospital/Franklintown || Community Gathering
Location: Kernan Hospital (2200 Kernan Drive 21207)
Time: 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

Parkview Trails || Movie Night at Park View Trail
Location: Park View Trail Clubhouse (7895 Cantwell Road 21244)
Time: 6 p.m.

Powhatan-Robin Hill-Gwynndale-Gwynn Oak HOA || Community Block Party
Location: Powhatan Elementary School (3300 Kelox Road 21207)
Time: 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.

PRECINCT 3 FRANKLIN
New Towne Community Association || Community Block Party
Location: Central Park (corner of New Town Boulevard and Fitch Hill Road)
Time: 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Chartley HOA, Country Club Estates Community Association || Crime Prevention, Mobile Command Post, Child Seat Installation, McGruff, Bicycle registration/Safety inspection.
Location: Chartley Shopping Center (100 Chartley Drive 21136)
Time: 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

PRECINCT 4 PIKESVILLE
Queen Anne Village Homeowners Association || BBQ Cookout
Location: Countess Drive and Wimbledon Lane @ the pool
Time: 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Villa Nova Homeowners Association || Block Party
Location: Prince George Road and Buckingham Road
Time: 4 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Valleybrook Homeowners Association || Community Picnic w/ Live Music
Location: Winand Elementary School – 8301 Scotts Level Road, 21208
Time: 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

Foxridge Community HOA || Community Cookout
Location: 8661 Foxfield Road
Time: 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.

PRECINCT 6 TOWSON
Campus Hills || Block Party
Location: 700 block Southwick Drive between Seaword Road and Scarlett Drive
Time: 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Cromwell Community Association || Block Party
Location: Streambank Court, 21286
Time: 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.

PRECINCT 7 COCKEYSVILLE
Deertree Apartments || Community Gathering
Location: 10000 Greenside Drive
Time: 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.

PRECINCT 8 PARKVILLE
Harford Park Community Association || Block Party – Cookout
Location: Harford Park Community Association building (2522 Linwood Avenue)
Time: 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Perring Park Citizens On Patrol || Block Party with KONA Ice Truck
Location: 8902 Old Harford Road (behind Harford Hills Elementary School)
Time: 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

Woodcroft/Harwood Manor Neighborhood || Block Party with Music and Games
Location: Woodcroft Park (2417 Woodcroft Road)
Time: 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Dunfield Townhomes Community || Community Party with Food, Live Music and Games
Location: 55 Insley Way, 21236
Time: 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.

PRECINCT 9 WHITE MARSH
Cowenton || Cookout, Child ID, Face Painting
Location: White Marsh Vol. Fire Dept (10331 Philadelphia Road 21162)
Time: 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Hazelwood Park East || Community Cookout
Location: Freedom Church – 5310 Hazelwood Avenue 21206
Time: 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Holland Hills || Community Cookout
Location: Dead end of Radecke Avenue – Park
Time: 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Linover Improvement Association || Community Cookout
Location: Linover Park (Pavilion) – 4304 Fullerton Avenue, 21236
Time: 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Precinct 11 ESSEX
Hawthorne Community Association || Block Party, Music, Vendors, Face Painting, Kona Ice
Location: Hawthorne ES. (125 Kingston Road. 21220)
Time: 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Precinct 11 PCRC/Aero Acres Civic || Community Food Truck, Kids Activities
Location: Salvation Army Field (1400 Fuselage Avenue, 21220)
Time: 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Hendersen Webb || Community Activities, Nature Displays, Kids Activities
Location: 1300 Middleborough Road. 21221
Time: 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.

PRECINCT 12 DUNDALK

Name of Group: Turners Station Conservation
Activity: Community Gathering
Location: Sollers Point Multi-Purpose Center (323 Sollers Point Road)
Time: 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Name of Group: Old Dundalk – Dunlogan
Activity: Community Gathering
Location: Heritage Park (2717 Playfield St.)
Time: 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

Name of Group: Watersedge – Boston Courts
Activity: Community Gathering
Location: Watersedge Park
Time: 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Name of Group: Old Inverness
Activity: Community Gathering
Location: Wise Avenue Volunteer Firehouse or Old Inverness Park (TBD)
Time: 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Woman Found Fatal Shot in Towson on Treeway Court


Baltimore County Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding a fatal shooting that occurred at approximately 11:55 p.m. on Sunday, Aug. 2

Officers initially responded to the unit block of Treeway Court, in Towson following a report of shots fired. Upon arrival, officers located an adult female suffering from an apparent gunshot wound. She was pronounced deceased at the scene.

There is currently no ongoing threat to the community. The Baltimore County Police Department will release additional information as it becomes available.

Double Stabbing Turns into Barricade and Arrest of Suspect


Baltimore County Police officers were called to Pikesville for a reported stabbing on Tuesday.

When officers arrived, they found an adult male and female outside the residence in the 8200 block of Arrowhead Road both with sustained injuries around 10:25 a.m.

The armed subject retreated into the residence, but was later taken into custody and was transported to an area hospital.

Three People Dead after Wilton Farm Drive Shooting in Catonsville


Baltimore County Police report a fatal shooting in Catonsville.

According to police, officers responded to a “check on subject” call for service in the 700 block of Wilton Farm Drive on Thursday, Aug. 28 around 3:30 p.m.

Officers arrived and found three individuals deceased inside the location. Homicide detectives are processing evidence and continuing their investigation.

Police said they are not seeking any additional suspects, and there is no ongoing threat to the public. This remains an active and ongoing investigation.

As detectives investigate the circumstances surrounding this incident, they urge anyone with information pertinent to the case to contact 410-887-4636 or 911.

Five Teens Arrested After Attempted Carjackings


Towson patrol officers, working in conjunction with detectives assigned to the Baltimore County Police Carjacking Team, apprehended five teens on Saturday, Nov. 30, following an attempted carjacking that occurred in the 800 block of Dulaney Valley Road at approximately 8 p.m.

Four of the five teens are also suspects in a reported assault that occurred in the area on the evening of November 29. The circumstances surrounding both crimes remain part of an ongoing investigation that is being conducted by members of the Baltimore County Police Carjacking Team.

Detectives are urging anyone with additional information about these incidents to contact them at 410-887-2277.

Age of Teens:
17-year-old female
16-year-old male
15-year-old male
15-year-old male
13-year-old male

Faith and Blue Events in Eastern Baltimore County


The Baltimore County Police Department will participate in several events and activities as part of the fourth annual National Faith and Blue Weekend scheduled for October 6-9. Nationwide, Faith and Blue Weekend has been embraced by law enforcement and religious community members as each planned event provides an opportunity to celebrate each of our communities in Baltimore County. The events involve people of all ages, religions, and congregations.

The following is a list of events that are scheduled throughout eastern Baltimore County. Keep checking this list for updates. These events are also posted on the Faith and Blue website under the Events tab.

Precinct 8 Parkville

Hosted by: Perry Hall Christian School

Date: Friday, October 6

Time: 11:30-1 p.m.

Location: 3919 Schroeder Avenue, 21128

Activity: Officers will have lunch with the students

Hosted by: St John’s Lutheran Church

Date: Friday, October 6

Time: 6-6:30 p.m.

Location: 8808 Harford Road, 21234

Activity: Pet Blessing

Hosted by: Perry Hall Baptist Church

Date: Sunday, October 8

Time: 10:30-12 p.m.

Location: 3919 Schroeder Avenue, 21128

Activity: Sunday Service

Hosted by: St. Joseph Church Fullerton

Date: Sunday, October 8

Time: 12:30-1:30 p.m.

Location: 8420 Belair Road, 21236

Activity: Mass with Law Enforcement

Date: Tuesday, October 10

Time: 9-12 p.m.

Location: 8416 Belair Road, 21236

Activity: Officer with meet with students

PRECINCT 9 White Marsh

Hosted by: Pilgrim Presbyterian Bible Church

Date: Friday, October 7

Time: 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

Location: 8220 Perry Hall Blvd, 21236

Activity: Small group of church members will come to the precinct to enjoy fellowship and lunch.

Hosted by: Perry Hall Family Worship Center

Date: Sunday, October 9

10:45 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Location: 5125 E. Joppa Road., 21128

Activity: Sunday Service, officers will be on stage for a Q&A for Officers and a Meet & Greet after.

Hosted by: Life Source International Church

Date: Sunday, October 8

Time: 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

Location: 7000 Rossville Blvd 21237

Activity: Outdoor cookout with officers and parishioners. Arrive by 1030 to attend the service.

 

PRECINCT 11 ESSEX

Hosted by: Shining Star Baptist

Date: Thursday, October 5

Time: 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m.

Location: 99 Stemmers Run Rd., 21221

Activity: Food Donation Event

Hosted by: Boulevard Christian Church

Date: Friday, October 6

Time: 11:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.

Location: 920 Essex Ave., 21221

Activity: Churches for Streets of Hope and Boulevard Christian Church will be having a Clothing Drive Kick off.

Hosted by: Church of the Harbor

Date: Saturday, October 7

Time: 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.

Location: 911 Mace Ave., 21221

Activity: Church of the Harbor hosting breakfast for officers

Hosted by: Christian Fellowship Church

Date: Monday, October 10

Time: 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

Location: 12909 Eastern Ave., 21220

Hosted by: Christian Fellowship Church

Activity: Coffee, donuts and dialogue with a cop

 

PRECINCT 12 DUNDALK

Date: Saturday, October 7

Hosted by: Our Lady of Fatima

Time: 9:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. & 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.

Location: 428 Westham Way, 21224

Activity: Coffee with Officers following a Prayer service

Hosted by: Our Lady of Hope/St Lukes

Date: Monday, October 9

Time: 07:50 a.m. to 9:30 a.m.

Location: 1727 Lynch Rd., 21222

Activity: Greet students as they enter school and then a recess with students and law enforcement

Juveniles Arrested for Destruction to Cars


On Tuesday, May 9, 2023, at approximately 12:25 a.m., Baltimore County Police officers responded to the 6600 block of Loch Hill Road in reference to a destruction of property call.

When officers arrived on the scene, they identified several nearby vehicles that had been broken into. Shortly thereafter, officers located a dark sedan with its engine running at Raven Hill and Loch Hill Roads.

As officers were working to determine whether the vehicle was stolen, two juveniles jumped into the sedan and drove off. Although officers attempted to stop the suspect vehicle several times, the driver refused, placing the lives of officers in danger.

At one point, the suspect vehicle dragged an officer who was attempting to stop the juveniles. The suspect vehicle also struck two marked police cars while attempting to flee.

Officers apprehended the 15 and 14-year-old juvenile suspects at the intersection of Northwood Drive and Pentwood Road. Officers later identified at least five vehicles that were broken into in connection to these suspects.

Homicide of Artis Holt Remains Unsolved


The Baltimore County Police Department continues to seek information in the homicide of 27-year-old Artis Holt. On February 21, 2019, Holt was fatally shot after leaving a restaurant in the 8000 block of Liberty Road. The homicide of Artis Holt remains unsolved.

Holt attended Mount Saint Joseph High School and Merrimack College in Massachusetts. Holt played cornerback for the Merrimack Warriors from 2009 to 2013, according to his team.

Family members describe Holt as a loving and loyal son, father and friend. Anyone with information regarding the homicide of Artis Holt is asked to contact Baltimore County homicide detectives by calling 410-307-2020 or 410-887-3943. Callers may also contact Metro Crime Stoppers at 1-866-756-2587.

Arrest Made After Threats Towards Towson HS


After a thorough investigation, the Baltimore County Police Department has brought closure to the threat investigation at Towson High School and determined that no students, faculty or staff were in danger.

Detectives assigned to the Towson Precinct and Criminal Investigations Bureau have identified and charged a juvenile suspect with multiple recent threatening messages targeting Towson High School.

Charges are also pending against a second juvenile suspect in North Carolina. Investigators believe the suspects intended to incriminate an uninvolved juvenile with their actions.

The Baltimore County Police Department would like to thank the Towson High School community for their patience and support during this investigation.

BCPS Employee Charged with Possession of Child Pornography


Detectives with the Baltimore County Crimes Against Children Unit have arrested and charged 49-year-old Craig Clontz of Middle River with five counts of possession of child pornography.

During this investigation, detectives learned that Clontz was an employee with of the Baltimore County Public Schools.
Clontz is being held without bond at the Baltimore County Detention Center.

At this point in their investigation, detectives do not believe any of the images recovered depict BCPS students.