We re currently on scene in the 14700 block of Baltimore Avenue for a shooting. We ask that you avoid this area if possible. We will update as we know more.

Active police presence at two locations as officers investigate two shootings that may be related. • Discovery Park on Harrison Drive • 800 block of Eighth Street We have one confirmed victim who has been transported to a local hospital with non-life threatening injuries.

Press Release The Laurel Police Department announces that an arrest warrant has been issued for Michael Dakernu Dennah, 24, of Beltsville, Maryland, in connection with the shooting that occurred on May 5, 2026, in Laurel, Maryland. For the full release: facebook.com/LaurelPolice/po…

Press Release: Homicide Investigation – Suspect in Custody Following Fatal Stabbing For the full release: facebook.com/LaurelPolice/po…

Public Assistance Requested We are requesting the community’s assistance in identifying the suspect involved in last night’s shooting. We ask all community members to watch and share the video linked below to help ensure the individual is identified as quickly as possible.

Press Conference Announcement The Laurel Police Department will be holding a press conference today at 2:30 PM regarding the shooting and stabbing incidents that occurred last night during the Cinco de Mayo events. Location: 811 5th Street, Laurel, MD. 20707

Plan ahead for road closures associated with Laurel’s Main Street Festival. Roadways will close at 5a on May 2. Roads designated for parade will reopen around 10a (highlighted in light purple). Roadways closed for the festival will reopen at 6p (highlighted in dark purple)

The Laurel Police Department is asking residents to review any doorbell or home security camera footage captured overnight in connection with a series of over 20 airbag thefts that occurred in several neighborhoods. For more information: facebook.com/LaurelPolice/po…

Information Needed: Laurel Police Department Seeking Public’s Assistance in Identifying Suspects in Burglary Spree For full release: facebook.com/reel/9336172895…

Laurel Police Investigating Shooting on Ft. Meade Road

Public Safety Notice Businesses and residents in the 14500 block of Greenview Drive will see an increased police presence as officers serve a search warrant in the area. There is no immediate threat to the community.

Traffic Safety Update New residential automated speed cameras will be installed at the 7500 block of Old Sandy Spring Road. Cameras will capture violations in both directions Operating 24 hours a day 7 days a week for continuous enforcement Cameras go live December 19, 2025

Public Service Announcement: You may hear loud noises and explosions in the area of the station this afternoon. There is no danger to the public. The Laurel Police Emergency Response Team is conducting training exercises.

Missing Person If you have any information on the whereabouts of Mr. Jones please call us at 301-498-0092.

Save the date and join us for National Coffee with a Cop Day! When: Wednesday, October 1, 2025 9am to 11 am Where: Starbucks 14060 Baltimore, Ave. Laurel, MD. 20707

Public Service Announcement We are currently on scene in the 7900 block of Crows Nest Court conducting a death investigation. There is an active police presence in the area. Please avoid the vicinity if possible. We will share updates as more information becomes available.

Monthly Crime Report June 2025

We are serving a search warrant in the area of Scott Adam Court, within the Summerlyn Apartment Complex. While there is no threat to the surrounding community, we ask residents and visitors to avoid the area if possible, to allow officers to work safely and efficiently.

Community Update from the Laurel Police Department