Police Press Release - August 2, 2024

Contact Information

Northern District

Shooting (Non-Contact) - Brooklyn

24-727445

On August 1, 2024, at approximately 9:00 p.m., officers responded to the area of Townsend Avenue and Victory Avenue in Brooklyn for a report of gunshots.  Responding officers located several shell casings on the ground and discovered a silver Honda Pilot that had sustained damage from a fired projectile. Northern District detectives are investigating and ask anyone with information to contact 410-222-6135 or the Tip Line at 410-222-4700.


Western District

Weapons Violation - Severn

24-727389

On August 1, 2024, at approximately 12:20 p.m., an officer conducted a traffic stop on a blue Acura in the 1100 block of Reece Road in Severn. During the stop, the officer seized a loaded Springfield handgun from a passenger of the vehicle.  The passenger, who is prohibited from possessing firearms, was arrested and charged.

Suspect:

Rashard Marquise Dixon
19-year-old male
Baltimore, Maryland

Western District  Weapons Violation - Severn  24-727389