Father Calls for Justice in Murder of Nurse in Glen Burnie 2024-10-31

A 30-year-old woman named Natasha H. was shot and killed in the parking lot of the Mountain Ridge Apartments in Glen Burnie, Maryland. Her father, Dwight H., described her as a loving mother and hard-working nurse who was on her way to start her shift at the University of Maryland Baltimore Washington Medical Center when the incident occurred around 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Dwight H. said his daughter had been threatened by a former partner in the past and was involved in an ongoing custody battle in Howard County. Police are investigating the incident and are asking anyone with information to come forward.

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Property Crime Surge at Hunt Valley Towne Centre 2024-10-30

The Hunt Valley Towne Centre in Cockeysville, Maryland has seen a significant increase in property crime this year, with an approximately 18.3% rise in reported incidents when comparing January 1 to September 30 for 2023 and 2024. The outdoor mall's highest reported crime, shoplifting, increased from 130 incidents in 2023 to 154 in 2024 during the same period. Additionally, credit card and ATM fraud at the shopping center surged by 700%. Baltimore County police are working with retailers to enhance security measures, and the Maryland Retailers Alliance is concerned that professional criminal rings are exploiting state laws that prevent the consolidation of aggregate theft crimes across jurisdictions.

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Baltimore Man Charged with Attempted Murder in Road Rage Shooting 2024-10-30

A 33-year-old Baltimore City man named Andre W. is facing attempted murder charges after allegedly shooting at another driver during a road rage incident on Maryland 295. The incident occurred around 10:30 p.m. on October 27, and the victim's vehicle was struck by gunfire. Investigators later identified Andre W. as the suspect, and a search of his vehicle and home led to the discovery of a loaded handgun. Andre W. was arrested at his home on Monday and charged with attempted murder, use of a firearm in the commission of a felony, and additional related offenses.