Harford County Sheriff's Office

08/29/2026

We need your help!

Animal Control is investigating an incident involving two deceased dogs found in the Edgewood area.

On Saturday, August 22, 2026, the Harford County Sheriff's Office responded to a call reporting two deceased dogs abandoned in a medium sized metal crate near the 1600 block of Harford Square Drive in the area of J Court along the walking path.

Harford County Animal Control responded and began an investigation. A medium metal dog crate was located covered with a brown sheer sheet and a yellow textured plastic sheet. Two deceased dogs were found inside the crate.

Dog 1: Small breed, terrier type, brindle coloring, male.
Dog 2: Small breed, terrier type, tan coloring, female, wearing a multicolored collar with pink clasps.

Animal Control is seeking the community’s assistance in identifying these dogs and determining where they may have lived.

If you know, saw, or heard anything regarding these dogs or know who they belonged to, please contact Harford County Animal Control at 410-638-3505.

Any information, no matter how small, may help this investigation.

08/29/2026

We set out to “Pack the Patrol Car,” but as it turned out, with your help, we needed something bigger! So, we Packed the Patrol Truck instead!

August 25th was the final day to drop off donations for our annual school supply drive, and we’re happy to say this year was another success!

All of your generous donations were handed off to the Harford County Education Foundation and are ready to be distributed to Harford County students for the upcoming school year.

Thank you to everyone who donated, volunteered, and supported Pack the Patrol Car! We couldn’t have done it without you!

And, of course, thank you to retired Captain Yvonne Chester for once again spearheading this endeavor!

08/29/2026

After more than 80 years, U.S. Army Air Forces 1st Lt. Walter R. Bateman is finally coming home.

Lt. Bateman was serving as a pilot with the 67th Bombardment Squadron, 44th Bombardment Group when his B-24D Liberator failed to return from a mission over Italy on August 16, 1943. He and nine fellow airmen were listed as missing in action, and for decades, his and his crew's remains were unidentified. He was 22 years old.

On May 29, 2026, the Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency confirmed Lt. Bateman's identity using modern forensic technology. Tonight, after more than eight decades, he will return home to Maryland...where his story first began.

We were honored to help welcome Lt. Bateman home after all these years, assisting with the es**rt for his Dignified Transfer Ceremony alongside our Honor Guard. We thank Lt. Bateman not only for his service to his home state, but for the ultimate sacrifice he made for our country.
May we always remember his service, his sacrifice, and his legacy.

08/28/2026

NEWS RELEASE from the Harford County Task Force

Harford County Task Force Seizes Fi****ms and $80K in Narcotics

[August 28, 2026] In June of 2026, the Harford County Task Force (HCTF) initiated a proactive investigation into reports of illegal narcotics being distributed within an apartment complex near Aberdeen. This investigation reflects the Task Force’s ongoing commitment to intelligence-driven enforcement by identifying, locating, and removing drug dealers who threaten the safety and stability of our communities.

Through the course of the investigation, detectives identified Kevin G. Scott Jr., a 35-year-old-male of Aberdeen, as the primary suspect. Subsequent investigative work established probable cause to obtain and execute a court authorized search warrant on Scott’s residence and person allowing investigators to advance the case and secure critical evidence.

Based on evidence developed during the investigation, detectives executed a court-ordered search warrant on August 25, 2026, at Scott’s residence in the 200 block of Mayberry Drive, Aberdeen MD. During the search, detectives recovered multiple fi****ms and significant quantities of illegal narcotics.

Items included: AR15 style rifle; two handguns, one of which was unserialized; approximately 270 grams of co***ne; approximately 431 grams of fentanyl/co***ne mixture; substantial amount of U.S. Currency; additional evidence consistent with illegal narcotics distribution; and Ballistic body armor. The fentanyl/co***ne mix alone carries an estimated street value exceeding $80,000.

Scott was arrested without incident and taken to the Harford County Detention Center where he is currently being held without bond.

The Harford County Task Force, a High Intensity Drug Trafficking Areas (HIDTA) program, is a highly trained, self-governing, multi-jurisdictional entity with a mission to investigate offenses in the areas of mid to upper-level drug trafficking, homeland security, and vice while supporting and facilitating cooperation and coordination among federal, state, and local law enforcement. We pledge to complete this mission without prejudice or partiality by utilizing intelligence-driven policing with valor, virtue, and integrity.

08/28/2026

Last week, our Animal Control Unit was honored with the “First Responders of the Year” Award from the Mason Dixon Knights of Columbus at St. Mary’s Pylesville.

As part of the Harford County Sheriff’s Office’s Community Services Division, the Animal Control Unit is made up of seven incredible members. Animal Control Manager, Kevin Cajigas, and Administrative Support Specialist, Valerie Surkin, represented the Unit at the awards ceremony. As a team, the Animal Control Unit serves all communities throughout Harford County, including the municipal areas of Havre de Grace, Aberdeen, and Bel Air.

If you grew up watching classic movies, you might think Animal Control is all about chasing down stray dogs and bringing them to the pound, but their job is so much more than that. Every day, our Animal Control Officers respond to a wide range of calls for service, including helping animals and their owners in difficult situations.

It takes a profound love of animals to do the job that they do, and we could not be more proud of the dedication and compassion they show every day.

Congratulations to our Animal Control Unit! Thank you for all that you do!

08/27/2026

NEWS RELEASE
Baltimore City Police Officer Arrested on Multiple R**e Charges

[August 27, 2026] Deputies with the Harford County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO) Criminal Investigations Division have arrested Baltimore Police Officer Daniel Oxendine after DNA evidence identified him as the suspect in the on-duty r**e of an Edgewood woman.

The investigation began on June 3, 2026, when detectives responded to a local hospital to meet with an adult female in the emergency department who reported she had been sexually assaulted. As detectives worked through the initial details, they learned that Baltimore Police Officer Oxendine, who was on duty at the time, had encountered the victim while investigating an unrelated call for service, in Baltimore City. The victim told investigators she needed transportation to her home in Edgewood, and Oxendine’s supervisor authorized him to drive her there.

After arriving at the victim’s residence, Oxendine entered her apartment and sexually assaulted her. The Harford County Sheriff’s Office was called. The victim was transported to a hospital for a Sexual Assault Kit Exam, where forensic evidence, including DNA, was collected and preserved for analysis.

When DNA test results returned conclusively identifying Daniel Oxendine as the offender, detectives obtained an arrest warrant. On August 27, 2026, detectives located Oxendine with the assistance of the Baltimore Police Department and took him into custody without incident. He was transported to the Harford County Detention Center, where he is currently awaiting his initial court appearance.

Oxendine is charged with two counts of first-degree r**e; two counts of second-degree r**e; and two counts of a law enforcement officer engaging in a sexual act with a victim or witness of an investigation.

Based on information gathered thus far, detectives believe Oxendine may have committed similar offenses beyond the incident that led to his arrest. Investigators are working diligently to identify any additional incidents in which he may have been involved.

Detectives continue to review evidence, examine prior reports, and coordinate with partner agencies to determine whether other crimes may be connected. As part of this ongoing effort, we encourage anyone who may have had contact with this individual, or who may have information helpful to investigators, to reach out to Detective Golden at 410-836-5430.

The Harford County Sheriff’s Office remains committed to a thorough investigation, ensuring any additional victims are identified, supported, and provided with the resources they need. Public safety and transparency remain our top priorities as this case proceeds.

08/26/2026

This past weekend, the Harford County Sheriff’s Office had the pleasure of joining the Windsor Valley community for the 9th Annual Windsor Valley Residents’ Day with First Responders!

We always have a blast coming out to Windsor Valley, meeting with residents, answering questions, and showing off some of the specialized units that make up the HCSO. This year was even more special as the event was combined with Windsor Valley’s Back to School program, helping provide local kids with some of the supplies they need for the school year.

A big thank you to the Windsor Valley community and all of our local partners who helped make another Residents’ Day a success. We hope everyone had as much fun as we did!

08/26/2026

NEWS RELEASE

Juvenile Arrested in Edgewood Homicide

[August 26, 2026] Deputies with the Harford County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO) Warrant Apprehension Unit and law enforcement officers with the Capital Area Regional Fugitive Task Force (CARTF), arrested a 17-year-old wanted in a fatal shooting that took place on Friday, April 3, 2026, in the 1900 block of Eloise Lane in Edgewood. A violent attack that left Bryan H. Burrows Jr., 20, of Edgewood dead and a second victim wounded.

Early in the investigation, detectives identified the shooter as A’maree Curbeam, a 17-year-old male from Edgewood. Over the following months, investigators with the Criminal Investigations Division continued to build and corroborate evidence, while the Warrant Apprehension Unit worked to locate Curbeam.

On Tuesday, August 25, 2026, law enforcement located Curbeam at a residence in Baltimore City and took him into custody without incident. He was transported to the Harford County Detention Center, where he is currently being held without bond.

Following the arrest, Detectives with the HCSO CID executed a search and seizure warrant at the residence and recovered a firearm. The investigation into whether the handgun is connected to this or any other criminal activity remains active and ongoing.

08/25/2026

Since America’s 911 Ride began, the Harford County Sheriff’s Office has been proud to take part in this annual journey, es**rting riders as they travel from Shanksville, Pennsylvania, to New York City. What started in the aftermath of September 11, 2001, has grown into a nationwide effort to honor those we lost while supporting the first responder community.

Each year, riders and law enforcement officers from across the Country come together for this journey, covering hundreds of miles to honor the courage and sacrifice of the first responders, military personnel, and civilians affected by the events of our Nation's darkest day. The ride itself begins with a stop at the Flight 93 Memorial before continuing to the Pentagon Memorial and, ultimately, the World Trade Center Memorial.

We have participated in this commemorative event since its inception, and our Agency is also proud to still have a Harley-Davidson motorcycle donated to us by the America’s 911 Foundation in 2016, and that very motorcycle continues to be part of the ride today.

We’re honored to continue this tradition and ensure that the lives lost that day are never forgotten.

08/23/2026

We can’t wait to share this upcoming edition of Behind the Badge with you! Did you know Harford TV has been producing this show since the 90’s!

Look who was spotted in the HarfordTV studio today! Our friend Cristie Hopkins was in the studio recording a brand-new episode of Behind the Badge! 🎥 Stay tuned! You won’t want to miss it.