Baltimore County Police: Homicide Detectives Continue To Investigate Incident Near Local Bus Stop

Press release from the Baltimore County Police Department:

September 14, 2021

ORIGINAL Sept. 14, 2021 3:45 p.m.

Baltimore County Police officers were notified of a deceased individual near a bus stop in the 4000 block of Old Court Rd. on Friday, Sept. 10. A passerby called police after noticing the victim’s clothing smoldering. Officers later determined the victim had also been stabbed.

Detectives located the suspect not far from the scene. Currently, 63-year-old William Preston remains held without bail charged with first-degree murder.

As this case continues to be investigated, detectives are asking anyone who may have been in the area to contact them by calling 410-307-2020.

You may remain anonymous and may be eligible for a reward when submitting tips through Metro Crime Stoppers.

Reward Offered

Metro Crime Stoppers of Maryland, an organization that is separate from the Baltimore County Police Department and Baltimore County Government, offers rewards of up to $2,000 for information that leads to the arrest and charges in connection with felony offenses.

Anonymous tips can be sent to Metro Crime Stoppers by phone, online or via mobile app.

Phone: 1-866-7LOCKUP

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