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Residents Press Officials After White Marsh Mall Disturbances as Six Face Charges

Police say the crowd was drawn by a planned social-media link-up they prepared for with extra staffing.

Overview

  • At a Police Community Relations Council meeting Tuesday night, residents called for accountability for youths and parents and clearer prevention plans from county leaders.
  • Officials said six people now face charges connected to Saturday’s disturbances, including second-degree assault, trespassing and disorderly conduct.
  • Baltimore County police reported seeing the link-up post in advance and deployed up to 17 officers to disperse groups at the mall and parking areas.
  • Investigators are reviewing reports of a robbery and assault of a juvenile and are seeking additional information and video from the public.
  • Mall security has been increased, existing unaccompanied-minor rules were emphasized, and video from a local law firm showed several teens being handcuffed.