4-Year-Old's Death Ruled Homicide; Caretaker Charged With Child Abuse: Baltimore County Police 4-Year-Old's Death Ruled Homicide; Caretaker Charged With Child Abuse: Baltimore County Police
4-Year-Old's Death Ruled Homicide; Caretaker Charged With Child Abuse: Baltimore County Police Police say that a 26-year-old man has been arrested in connection to the death of a 4-year-old earlier this year in Baltimore County. Zurail Smith has been charged with several counts of child abuse following the May 5 death of Amir James, which was ruled a homicide, authorities announced on Tuesday. According to investigators, James' body was found unresponsive inside a home in the unit block of Sollers Point Road in Dundalk. He was rushed to an area hospital where he later died from his injuries. At the time the child died, Smith was temporarily taking care of him, they noted. Smith is …
Residents Ordered To Shelter In Place In Baltimore County During Barricade (DEVELOPING) Residents Ordered To Shelter In Place In Baltimore County During Barricade (DEVELOPING)
Residents Ordered To Shelter In Place In Baltimore County During Barricade (Developing) Some residents were warned to stay indoors on Wednesday night as members of the Baltimore County Police Department worked to resolve a standoff with a barricaded suspect. Shortly before 8 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 27, officers were called to the unit block of Midway Avenue in Dundalk, where there was a barricade situation, officials say. Residents were first advised to avoid the area, and then a "shelter in place" order was issued by the department as they worked to end the situation. #BCoPD is currently on the scene of a barricade situation in the unit block of Midway Ave, 21222. We as…
Traffic Tied Up On I-695 For Crash Investigation, Rescue In MD Traffic Tied Up On I-695 For Crash Investigation, Rescue In MD
Traffic Tied Up On I-695 For Crash Investigation, Rescue In MD Both the inner and outer loops were shut down on I-695 in Baltimore County on Monday morning due to a multi-vehicle crash. First responders were called at approximately 11 a.m. on Monday, June 26 to a stretch of the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Dundalk to make a rescue following the crash, according to officials. Traffic was at a standstill on Monday morning.Maryland DOT Police, fire, and rescue personnel were all called to the bridge to investigate the crash. The scene on Monday morning.Baltimore County Volunteer Firefighter's Association No additional details have been released by …
Police ID Man Killed In Pick-Up Truck Crash On I-695 In Baltimore County Police ID Man Killed In Pick-Up Truck Crash On I-695 In Baltimore County
Police ID Man Killed In Pick-Up Truck Crash On I-695 In Baltimore County Police have identified the driver killed on Tuesday morning on I-695 in Baltimore County after going off road and coming to a crashing halt when he struck a tree. Stephen Richard Becker, 59, of Timonium, was pronounced dead at the scene of a single-vehicle crash that was reported shortly after 9 a.m. on Tuesday, May 30 on the inner loop of the interstate in Dundalk. Becker was driving a 2008 Honda pick-up truck on Monday morning near Cove Road when he lost control for unknown reasons, went off the roadway and smashed into the tree, killing him, according to officials. UPDATE: Baltimor…
Police ID 82-Year-Old Man Trapped, Killed In Rowhome Fire Sparked By Mobility Chair Police ID 82-Year-Old Man Trapped, Killed In Rowhome Fire Sparked By Mobility Chair
Police ID 82-Year-Old Man Trapped, Killed In Rowhome Fire Sparked By Mobility Chair New information has been released after an 82-year-old man was trapped and killed in a fast-moving Dundalk rowhome fire.  Baltimore County Police have identified Richard L. Sprouse as the victim who was pulled out of a fire that broke out in the 8000 block of Gray Haven Road on Wednesday, May 10. Flames could be seen showing from the top floor of a residence at approximately 12:30 p.m. on Wednesday afternoon, sending plumes of black smoke billowing through the air in the area. Officials say that while en route to the fire, crews were advised that someone was possibly trapped on the se…
Police Probing Death Of Child In Maryland (DEVELOPING) Police Probing Death Of Child In Maryland (DEVELOPING)
Police Probing Death Of Child In Maryland (Developing) An investigation has been launched in Baltimore County after a 4-year-old died in Dundalk, police announced on Wednesday, May 10. According to investigators, at approximately 6 p.m. on Friday, May 5, officers from the Baltimore County Police Department were called to the unit block of Sollers Point Road, where there was a 4-year-old child in cardiac arrest. Paramedics responded to the area and rushed the child to an area hospital, where it was later pronounced dead. Due to the age of the child and the circumstances surrounding the death, officials said that the incident remains under inves…
One Person Saved, Listed In Critical Condition After Dundalk Fire (DEVELOPING) One Person Saved, Listed In Critical Condition After Dundalk Fire (DEVELOPING)
One Person Saved, Listed In Critical Condition After Dundalk Fire (Developing) One person was hospitalized in critical condition after a fire broke out in Dundalk on Wednesday afternoon. Flames could be seen showing from the top floor of a residence in the 8000 block of Gray Haven Road at approximately 2:30 p.m. on Wednesday, May 10, sending plumes of black smoke billowing through the air in the area. Officials say that one person had to be rescued from the home and was rushed to an area hospital in critical condition. The cause and origin of the fire remain under investigation. No other injuries were initially reported. This is a developing story. Check Daily Voice…
Hearts Break After Baltimore County's Hannah Strehlein Loses Cancer Battle, 20 Hearts Break After Baltimore County's Hannah Strehlein Loses Cancer Battle, 20
Hearts Break After Baltimore County's Hannah Strehlein Loses Cancer Battle, 20 Beloved Baltimore County teacher assistant Hannah Strehlein lost her incredibly brave battle with cancer on Wednesday, April 26 at age 20. Raised in Dundalk, Hannah graduated from Eastern Technical High School in 2021 before beginning her work as a Teacher Assistant at Wise Early Learning Center, her obituary says. Hannah loved music, softball, going to the beach, and above all, spending time with her family and friends. Hannah’s positivity knew no bounds, as did her compassionate heart, even after receiving her diagnosis of Fibrolamellar Carcinoma in November 2021, says her memorial. “I…
Actress Talking Accents Gives Dundalk Shoutout On 'Good Morning America' Actress Talking Accents Gives Dundalk Shoutout On 'Good Morning America'
Actress Talking Accents Gives Dundalk Shoutout On 'Good Morning America' Lisa Ann Walters has got the Philadelphia accent down pat, she says, thanks to her Maryland roots. The "Abbot Elementary" star perfected the accent of the City of Brotherly love for her role as Melissa on the Emmy Award-winning show. The actress broke down speech patterns on the Wednesday, April 12 episode of "Good Morning America." "I'm from Maryland, so I've got that part of it," said Walters, best known for her role as Chessy in "The Parent Trap," starring Lindsay Lohan. "We're gonna go get crabs in Dundalk, come on, we're going to go bowling. "With Philly you shove it all to the fro…
'Shove It All To The Front': Actress Lisa Ann Walters Breaks Down Philly Accent On 'GMA' 'Shove It All To The Front': Actress Lisa Ann Walters Breaks Down Philly Accent On 'GMA'
'Shove It All To The Front': Actress Lisa Ann Walters Breaks Down Philly Accent On 'GMA' Lisa Ann Walters has got the Philadelphia accent down pat. The "Abbot Elementary" star broke down speech patterns on the Wednesday, April 12 airing of "Good Morning America." Michael Strahan said she plays a tough character, Melissa. "She's not, she's just, you know, she's getting the work done," said Walters, best known for her role as Chessy in "The Parent Trap," starring Lindsay Lohan. Walters went on to explain how her Maryland roots lent themselves to the Philly accent. "I'm from Maryland, so I've got that part of it," she said. "We're gonna go get crabs in Dundalk, come on, we're …
Retired Maryland Port Authority Employee Terry Allen Cappelli Sr. Dies Retired Maryland Port Authority Employee Terry Allen Cappelli Sr. Dies
Retired Maryland Port Authority Employee Terry Allen Cappelli Sr. Dies A family and community are mourning the loss of a beloved member of the Maryland Port Authority, who tragically passed away late last month. Terry Allen Cappelli, Sr. passed away on Thursday, March 23, at a hospital in Baltimore at the age of 65. The beloved grandfather was a 1977 graduate of Dundalk Senior High School where he ran track and cross country, according to a GoFundMe created in his honor. The family of the devoted family man created the GoFundMe to help raise funds to support funeral costs and other unexpected expenses related to Cappelli's passing. Cappelli spent a large port…
Teen Accused Of Stabbing Child Walking To School Along Dundalk Railroad Tracks Teen Accused Of Stabbing Child Walking To School Along Dundalk Railroad Tracks
Teen Accused Of Stabbing Child Walking To School Along Dundalk Railroad Tracks Baltimore County Police have announced the arrest of a 15-year-old in connection to an attempted murder of a child on a set of railroad tracks in Dundalk back in January. Through surveillance camera footage, police were able to identify the teen as the suspect they believe is responsible for stabbing a child from behind while walking to school, according to the Baltimore County Police Department on Wednesday, March 15. Police say that the incident occurred at the intersection of the Leeway and Yorkway tracks around 7:45 a.m., Friday, Jan 27 in Dundalk.  The victim was reportedly walki…