Monday, May 13, 2013
Aaron Pross was charged after the discovery of an inappropriate video that was sent to a 16-year-old girl.
A five-year veteran of the Baltimore County Police Officer pleaded guilty Monday to one count of misconduct stemming from allegations that he was having sex while on duty. Aaron Pross, an officer assigned to the Pikesville Precinct who lives in Newark, DE, entered the plea in Baltimore County Circuit Court as part of an agreement with the Baltimore County State's Attorney's office. As part of the agreement, the state's attorney will not request any specific sentence other than Pross not receive probation before judgment and that he resigns from the Baltimore County Police Department, according to Deputy State's Attorney Robin Coffin. "We don't want him to have a PBJ so this can't be expunged and he can never be a police officer any where …
Thursday, May 2, 2013
Violent crime was down nearly 14.2 percent compared to the five-year average, according to police statistics released Wednesday.
The Franklin precinct, which serves Owings Mills and Reisterstown, is one of nine Baltimore County police precincts that saw across-the-board drops in crime in 2012 compared to the five-year average. According to statistics released Wednesday, 2012 incidents of Part I violent crime—including homicide, rape, robbery and aggravated assault—were 14.2 percent below the five-year average. Overall Part I crime, including arsons, thefts and burglaries, was down 12.1 percent compared to the five-year average. Overall crime was down 9 percent compared to the average, according to the statistics. "These are some of the best numbers I've seen in my career," police Chief Jim Johnson said of the countywide figures. "You have to go back 30 years to find…
Wednesday, May 1, 2013
Crime dropped in nine of 10 precincts in the county but increased in Towson. Rapes and some arson, robbery and assault cases also increase.
Baltimore County was a little safer in 2012, according to crime statistics released Wednesday by the Baltimore County Police Department. Baltimore County Police Chief Jim Johnson Wednesday said all crime in Baltimore County decreased 6.7 percent compared to the previous five year average. Violent crime including homicides decreased by 11.1 percent in the same period. "These are some of the best numbers I've seen in my career," Johnson said. "You have to go back 30 years to find crime numbers this low," Johnson said. [Crime statistics released by the Baltimore County Police Department are attached to this article.] Last year, the county recorded 23 homicides. Over the last five years the county average is 29 homicides. There were 30 in 2011…
Monday, April 29, 2013
Both departments will use the social media site, along with Twitter, to disseminate information to the public.
You can now "like" the Baltimore County Police and Fire Departments. County officials announced Monday afternoon that the departments now share a page on Facebook. The page will be used to distribute information from the two departments as well as the county Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Management. "We know how much people care about police news in their communities," said County Police Chief Jim Johnson, in an emailed statement. "Social media helps us provide information when significant news is breaking. It also helps dispel rumors in an era rumor spreads instantly." The page is the latest foray into social media by the county. The police and fire department already have a presence on Twitter. The Office of Homeland Security…
This is the seventh year for the program.
The Baltimore County Police Department is accepting applications for its youth leadership academy. The six-day program offers teens an opportunity to build leadership skills while learning about the police department. This is the seventh year for the program. The deadline for all applicants is May 31. Students will visit a number of facilities including: The academy will culminate with a graduation ceremony at Baltimore County Public Safety Building/Police Headquarters in Towson. The six-day program for youth ages 14-18 will run from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday, June 24 through Saturday, June 29. Applicants must have good grades and in addition to an application must write an essay explaining why they want to be in the program. Each applicant …
Friday, April 26, 2013
Three county police precincts will host the events Saturday, part of an annual nationwide effort.
County police and Drug Enforcement Administration staff will be on hand at three county police precincts Saturday to collect prescriptions and medications from county residents. The collections will occur from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the following precincts: The disposal is part of the DEA's National Take-Back Day. Residents who choose to dispose of drugs Saturday will not be asked any questions or for identification, according to a county police press release. The release advises residents to bring medications in their original packaging or to remove them from the packaging and put them in the disposal box. Liquid medications should be sealed in their original containers, and any identifying information should be removed. No illicit drugs or…
The charge filed yesterday against Officer Aaron Pross stem from a sexual video sent to a 16-year-old girl.
A Baltimore County police officer assigned to the Pikesville precinct has been charged with malfeasance in office after the discovery of a sexually explicit video sent to a 16-year-old girl. Aaron Pross, a five-year veteran of the department, is accused of sending an 11-second video to the girl. The father of the girl discovered the video in January after he began reviewing emails on her unattended cell phone, according to a statement of charges filed in District Court. [The statement of charges is attached to this story.] The statement goes on to say that the video appeared to have been made while Pross was in uniform and on duty in his county police car. The investigation into the incident involving the teen led police to discover other …
Tuesday, April 16, 2013
Capt. James Monahan will take over as commander on April 22.
A pending retirement will bring the second interim police commander in a month to the Franklin Precinct. Capt. James Monahan will take over beginning April 22. Last month, Capt. Matthew McElwee was re-assigned to administrative functions in the department's operations bureau following an arrest for driving under the influence in Carroll County. Lt. Steve Doarnberger was named to replace McElwee but is expected to retire in about a month. Monahan is currently the commander of the department's intelligence unit. Previously, Monahan supervised the homicide unit. Lt. Sam Houston has been named to oversee the intelligence unit following Monahan re-assignment to the Franklin Precinct.
Monday, April 15, 2013
A county police spokeswoman said officers will patrol local critical infrastructure sites.
Following explosions near the site of the Boston Marathon, Baltimore County police are conducting local patrols as a precautionary measure. Specifically, Police Chief Jim Johnson has ordered precinct commanders to immediately direct officers to check on critical infrastructure sites in the county, according to a statement. "These checks are a precaution reflecting heightened awareness following the Boston incident," according to Elise Armacost, a department spokeswoman. "There is no information at this time to indicate any threat to the Baltimore region." Spokeswoman Cathleen Batton previously said the department has been monitoring the situation to determine what actions are necessary. The expolosions have left two dead and more than 100 …
The Baltimore County executive praises county employees but asks employees to "stay the course" because the proposed budget contains no cost of living salary increases.
UPDATED (10:29 a.m.)—Baltimore County residents will not have to dig deeper for local taxes again this year under a budget proposed by County Executive Kevin Kamenetz. Kamenetz is expected to introduce his third county budget to the Baltimore County Council at 10 a.m. The proposed $2.8 billion operating budget will contain no increases in property or income taxes for the budget year that begins July 1. The county has not raised property taxes in 25 years. The county income tax rate has not been raised in 21 years. But Kamenetz's spending plan is larger than the limit set in January by the County Council's Spending Affordability Committee. That committee in January set the limit for ongoing costs subject to spending guidelines at $1.675 …
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10:21 am on Friday, May 3, 2013
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