Crime & Safety stories in Baltimore
Latest crime & safety stories from Baltimore, deduped across ~45 local sources and ranked by newsworthiness. Refreshed every hour.
Altman apologizes after OpenAI failed to alert police before Tumbler Ridge killings
Friday Afternoon Headlines: Maryland Supreme Court tosses out $152M verdict in Baltimore opioid lawsuit; ICE moves to deport former partner of one of men killed in Key Bridge collapse; Baltimore braces for economic hit of temporary Preakness exit; and more.
$152M Baltimore opioid verdict vacated by MD Supreme Court — The Daily Record The Key Bridge took her daughter’s father. Now, ICE is moving to deport her. — The Baltimore Banner As Preakness leaves town, Baltimore braces for economic hit — The Baltimore Sun Murder-suicide
New contractor at troubled ICE detention center has dozens of past federal violations
The Department of Homeland Security has swapped out the company in charge of the nations largest immigration detention camp where three detainees have died including one by homicide after a scuffle with guards.Camp East Montana, located on the Fort Bliss Army post in El Paso, Texas, is the tent farm
19-year-old sentenced after shooting at Columbia’s Blandair Park
‘Road rage’ encounter involved unmarked ATF agent in Sykesville, police say
Feds working to deport woman with ties to Key Bridge collapse victim
The mother of a young girl whose father was killed in the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse could soon be deported.
There is more to Towson Town Center Store Closures than Crime
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Murder-suicide in Baltimore County under investigation
Two people are dead following an apparent murder-suicide in Baltimore County.Around 10:15 a.m., officers responded to the 9000 block of Tammy Road for a report of a shooting.Police say when officers arrived on scene, they entered the home and found two elderly people dead.The man and woman both suff
Jury to begin deliberations in Michael Johnson attempted murder, rape trial
Joppa Man found guilty in 2019 stabbing death of National Guardsman
Police Press Release - April 24, 2026
Baltimore County Police investigating deaths of two adults in Perry Hall
Update to missing person in Langston Hughes area
EDIT 4/24 9:14 AM - Taking this post down at the request of my family. After going through some of the medical history, we've decided to retain my brother's privacy and allow an investigation. His phone was ringing, then started going straight to VM and now ringing fully again. Just wanted to share
Man killed in one Northwest Baltimore shooting; another leaves one wounded
Tragic Discovery: Celeste Rivas Hernandez Found Dead Linked to Alt-Pop Singer d4vd
Celeste Rivas Hernandez, a 13-year-old girl from Lake Elsinore, was found dead in the trunk of a Tesla owned by singer d4vd. Her body was discovered a day after what would have been her 15th birthday, raising concerns about the influence of celebrity culture on youth.
Friday Morning Headlines: Vacancy rate is 26 percent at Towson Town Center; Lifesaving research threatened by funding squeeze for Johns Hopkins; Progress in Baltimore Police consent decree; and more.
A 26-percent vacancy rate at Towson Town Center as community voices crime concerns – CBS Baltimore The federal funding squeeze at Johns Hopkins is threatening life-saving research – Baltimore Banner Columbia Association governing board removes three members over ethics violations &
Hanover Man Sues Ex-Girlfriend and Fertility Clinic Over Alleged Sperm Deception
A Hanover man has filed a lawsuit against his ex-girlfriend and a Maryland fertility clinic, claiming deception in a pregnancy case. Both the woman and the clinic deny the allegations.
Arcadia Solar door knocking requesting to see bills
Just a heads up all, but this is what I just encountered: Just got a person at my door from “Arcadia” informing me that BGE has been deregulated and asking if I got my money back and then asking to see my BGE bill to verify I got a payment. I suspect they are working off the knowledge that we all
Shooting at Mall of Louisiana Leaves One Dead, Five Injured
A shooting incident at the Mall of Louisiana resulted in one death and five injuries after two groups exchanged gunfire in the food court. Authorities have arrested five individuals and confirmed that some innocent bystanders were also hit by gunfire.
US Soldier Charged for Betting on Maduro Raid Using Classified Intel
A U.S. soldier, Gannon Ken Van Dyke, has been charged with using classified information from a military operation to capture Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro to win over $400,000 in online bets. He faces multiple charges including fraud and could face years in prison.
US Special Forces Soldier Arrested for Betting on Maduro Capture
A U.S. special forces soldier was arrested after allegedly profiting $400,000 from a bet on the capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro. The soldier placed a wager on a prediction market shortly before a covert operation led to Maduro's extradition to the U.S. to face drug charges.
Ex-North Carolina Officer Arrested for Planned Mass Shooting at New Orleans Festival
Christopher Gillum, a former law enforcement officer from North Carolina, was arrested in Florida for allegedly planning a mass shooting targeting Black individuals at a New Orleans festival. He was found with a handgun and hundreds of rounds of ammunition.
25 Arrested in Major Mexican Mafia Gang Sweep in Southern California
Federal authorities have arrested 25 individuals linked to the Mexican Mafia for various crimes, including drug trafficking and homicide. The arrests highlight the gang's extensive criminal operations in Southern California.
Michael Johnson Declines to Testify in Rape and Attempted Murder Trial
Michael Johnson, accused of rape and attempted murder, has chosen not to testify in his trial. The case has drawn attention due to Johnson's previous acquittal in the murder of Phylicia Barnes in 2010.
One dead, 5 others injured in 'targeted' shooting at Mall of Louisiana
A "targeted" shooting at the Mall of Louisiana in Baton Rouge on Thursday afternoon left one person dead and five others injured, law enforcement said.Baton Rouge Police Chief Thomas S. Morse Jr said shots rang out in the food court area of the mall around 1 p.m., and it appeared the incident began
Police searching for thieves who smashed windows, stole car airbags overnight
Its a crime that can take less than a minute but cause a major headache for car owners.In our area, thieves have targeted multiple vehicles this week for their airbags. Police searching for thieves who smashed windows, stole car airbags overnight Police searching for thieves who smashed windo
Jessup gas station shooter convicted of second-degree attempted murder
Maryland delays bodycam release in PG police shooting
North Carolina Man Arrested for Alleged Mass Shooting Plot at New Orleans Festival
A man from North Carolina was arrested in Florida for allegedly planning a mass shooting at a New Orleans festival. Authorities recovered a handgun and 200 rounds of ammunition from his hotel room.
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