SCOTT SHELLENBERGER
BALTIMORE COUNTY STATE'S ATTORNEY

David Collins | WBALTV11 News | May 29, 2026 | Original Source TOWSON, Md. — The competitive Democratic primary race for Baltimore County state's attorney is taking a negative turn. A political mailer funded by an independent group and circulating to voters implies incumbent Scott Shellenberger works with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. The mailer states, "When Scott Shellenberger works with ICE, he puts us all at risk." WBAL-TV 11 News has learned Shellenberger doe

David Collins | WBALTV11 News | May 26, 2026 | Original Source BALTIMORE — Maryland's governor signed a measure into law that prosecutors across the state opposed. Among the many bills Gov. Wes Moore signed into law on Tuesday included the controversial Youth Charging Reform Act, which reduces the number of offenses for which juveniles can automatically face adult charges. The law, which takes effect on Oct. 1, will enact changes that include giving judges discretion over whi

Kim Dacey | WBALTV 11 | May 12, 2026 | Original Source TOWSON, Md. — Baltimore County officials and animal advocates praised a series of new laws aimed at strengthening protections for animals and holding abusive owners accountable. The Baltimore County Council recently passed three new laws designed to close loopholes in existing animal welfare regulations. Baltimore County Executive Kathy Klausmeier signed the package into law on Tuesday. Advocates said the measures will in

Khiree Stewart | WBALTV 11 | May 6, 2026 | Original Source TOWSON, Md. — A teen who pleaded guilty to attempted robbery and a firearm charge will spend 25 years in prison, a judge ruled Wednesday. Kamar Thompson was sentenced for his role in a shooting in which Mark McKenzie, a Rodgers Forge resident, almost died. "Today, he was sentenced to 40 (years), suspended all but 25," said Scott Shellenberger, Baltimore County's state's attorney. "Because there was a handgun involved,

David Collins | WBALTV | April 30, 2026 | Original Source BALTIMORE — The 10-year-old boy who officials said crashed a stolen car in Baltimore on Wednesday can't be charged due to his age and the nature of the crime. Still, WBAL-TV 11 News Investigates has learned the Baltimore City sheriff is seeking a Child in Need of Supervision petition. The Sheriff's Office can petition the Department of Juvenile Services to look at the circumstances of the case. If accepted, the agency

Luke Parker | The Baltimore Sun | April 22, 2026 | Original Source A teenager from Baltimore was sentenced to serve 75 years in prison on Monday after taking part in a 2024 carjacking that severely injured two elderly women in Randallstown. Court records show Reginald Belton, 19, pleaded guilty in Baltimore County Circuit Court to first-degree assault and armed carjacking, both felonies, as well as a firearm misdemeanor late last year. This week, Baltimore County Circuit Judg

David Collins | WBALTV 11 | April 20, 2026 | Original Source TOWSON, Md. — Two teens charged as adults with attempted robbery and attempted murder of a Rodgers Forge man plead guilty on Monday. News of the pleas spread fast through social media and the community's residents said they're relieved and pleased that justice has been served after the September 2024 incident. "I would say justice served," said Jordy Bauer, a nearby resident. "It was a jarring thing to happen in thi

Tommie Clark | WBALTV11 | March 31, 2026 | Original Source TOWSON, Md. — A man who pleaded guilty last month to felony theft and malicious destruction of property on accusations he defrauded dozens of pet owners received his sentence Tuesday. Rodney Ward, of Catonsville, was sentenced to 20 years in prison and he must pay nearly $13,000 in restitution to the victims of a scheme that investigators said involved taking money from grieving pet owners. Ward's fake pet crematory

Todd Karpovich | The Baltimore Sun | March 19, 2026 | Original Source A Baltimore County jury on Wednesday convicted a 20-year-old man from Brooklyn, Maryland, in a 2024 armed carjacking in Randallstown that seriously injured a woman and her 87-year-old mother. Darius H. Wolfe was found guilty in Circuit Court for Baltimore County of armed carjacking, two counts of first-degree assault and use of a firearm in the commission of a crime of violence, according to the Baltimore C

Kate Amara | WBAL TV | March 17, 2026 | Original Source MIDDLE RIVER, Md. — The man charged with killing a Middle River grandmother and her granddaughter accepted a plea deal on Tuesday. It marked a surprise ending to a long day of jury selection at the Baltimore County Circuit Courthouse. After more than eight hours, the 153 potential jurors were sent home and told they didn't need to return. Bryan Cherry, 38, accepted a deal to plead guilty to two counts of first-degree mu

Todd Karpovich | The Baltimore Sun | March 11, 2026 | Original Source A Baltimore County jury convicted a Bethesda man of first-degree premeditated murder, conspiracy to commit first-degree murder and using a firearm in a violent crime in Dundalk . Keith Brian Russell, 40, was found guilty in connection with a March 2, 2022, drive-by shooting that killed Tayvon Scott. Police said Scott was shot multiple times — in the back, chest, arms and legs — while sitting in his vehicle

Vincent Hill | Fox45 News | March 10, 2026 | Original Source BALTIMORE COUNTY, Md. (WBFF) — Residents and local leaders gathered at the Perry Hall Family Worship Center Tuesday evening to discuss the disturbance at White Marsh Mall over the weekend , as concerns grow about safety and juvenile crime. Outside the meeting, residents said they were still processing what happened. “I was a little bit shocked,” one resident said. Another said, “To hear of any type of violent activi

Matthew Schumer | The Baltimore Sun | January 30, 2026 | Original Source Photo Credit: Jerry Jackson/Baltimore Sun A Baltimore woman was sentenced Friday to 30 years’ incarceration for her role in a collision that killed six highway workers in 2023, Baltimore County State’s Attorney Scott Shellenberger confirmed Friday afternoon. Lisa Lea pleaded guilty in November 2025 after being indicted on over 20 charges, including negligent manslaughter and reckless driving, stemming f

Jacob Kerr | WBAL NewsRadio 1090 and FM 101.5 | December 17, 2025 | Original Source On the C4 and Bryan Nehman show Wednesday, Baltimore County State’s Attorney Scott Shellenberger said crime reduction efforts have made a difference over the years. “When we’re below 30 [homicides], when you’re talking about a jurisdiction that has over 800,000 citizens, that’s pretty good,” he said. But he says he continues to be concerned about the ongoing problem of juvenile crime. “I’m alw

Greg Ng | WBAL TV11 | November 25, 2025 | Original Source BALTIMORE — Nine people have been indicted in an almost yearlong, multi-jurisdiction investigation that seized a large amount of cocaine and two guns, disrupting a drug pipeline from Texas to Maryland, authorities announced Tuesday. Prosecutors from Baltimore City and Baltimore County announced the indictments of Benjamin Rivas Lopez, Santos Ayala Serrano, Brayan Juarez Cruz, Pablo Abelardo Molina, Fredy Lopez Chinchil

Morning Show Producer | Fox45 News | November 12, 2025 | Original Source A new state commission is recommending Maryland end the practice of automatically charging youth as adults for certain crimes and now several state's attorney's across Maryland have come together to say they disagree. This morning we spoke with Baltimore County State's Attorney Scott Shellenberger to weigh in, watch the video above to learn more.

REBECCA PRYOR | Fox45 News | November 4, 2025 | Original Source BALTIMORE COUNTY, MD (WBFF) — It’s been more than two years since six construction workers were struck and killed by a speeding car along the Beltway in Woodlawn. On Tuesday, the woman behind the wheel plead guilty to six counts of negligent vehicular manslaughter. Although prosecutors requested her time served behind bars start immediately, a judge allowed 57-year-old Lisa Lea to return to home detention until

Céilí Doyle | The Baltimore Banner | October 15, 2025 | Original Source Judge says Alphonso Hill’s rights were not violated Baltimore County Circuit Judge Stacy Mayer issued a decisive denial of convicted serial rapist Alphonso Hill’s efforts to shorten his combined 105-year prison sentence. The 73-year-old is serving over a century in prison for multiple rapes: Laura Neuman in 1983 in Baltimore, Valerie Pieroni and seven other women in Baltimore County from the late 1970s

Céilí Doyle | The Baltimore Banner | October 15, 2025 | Original Source Judge says Alphonso Hill’s rights were not violated Baltimore County Circuit Judge Stacy Mayer issued a decisive denial of convicted serial rapist Alphonso Hill’s efforts to shorten his combined 105-year prison sentence. The 73-year-old is serving over a century in prison for multiple rapes: Laura Neuman in 1983 in Baltimore, Valerie Pieroni and seven other women in Baltimore County from the late 1970s

Natalie Jones | The Baltimore Sun | August 26, 2025 | Original Source The man who fatally shot his ex-wife’s boyfriend at the Sky Zone...