13-year-old girl reported missing in Baltimore County

ALBANY, NY — A New York State appeals court has reinstated a second-degree murder charge against former state trooper Christopher G. Baldner, accused of causing the death of 11-year-old Monica Goods during a 2020 high-speed police chase.

Baldner was originally indicted in October 2021 by an Empire State grand jury on charges related to the death of Goods, including one count of second-degree murder, one count of second-degree manslaughter, and six counts of first-degree reckless endangerment. The incident occurred during a high-speed chase on the New York State Thruway, in which Goods was killed.

In February 2023, Ulster County Court Justice Bryan E. Rounds dismissed the murder charge, allowing lesser charges to proceed and reducing the number of reckless endangerment counts to second-degree violations. Baldner was also denied lease shortly after his indictment.

New York Attorney General Letitia James appealed the dismissal, leading to Thursday’s 4-1 ruling by an appellate panel in Albany. The court’s decision reinstates the second-degree murder charge against Baldner, ensuring that he will face trial on the more serious allegation.

The case is expected to continue in Ulster County, though no new trial date has been set.

BALTIMORE, Md. — The Baltimore County Police Department is seeking public assistance in locating 13-year-old Raven Robles, who was reported missing from the Essex area. Authorities say Robles was last seen wearing a white shirt with peach flowers, a dark gray hooded sweatshirt, and white and black shoes.

Robles is described as 5 feet 4 inches tall and weighing approximately 127 pounds. Police have classified her disappearance as a critical missing case and are urging anyone with information on her whereabouts to come forward.

The police department issued the alert via social media, emphasizing the urgency of the situation. “Anyone with information is asked to call 911 or 410-887-1340,” the department said in a statement posted to Facebook and X (formerly Twitter).

The circumstances surrounding Robles’ disappearance have not been disclosed, but officials continue to investigate.

CHESAPEAKE, VA. — Police are searching for two female suspects involved in an armed robbery at a gas station in the 1400 block of George Washington Highway on Thursday, Sept. 12, according to Chesapeake Crime Line officials.

At approximately 10:30 pm, the suspects entered the gas station, brandished a firearm, and robbed the clerk at gunpoint. No information has been released about what was taken or any injuries.

Authorities are asking for the public’s help in identifying the suspects. Those with information are encouraged to contact the Chesapeake Crime Line.

Tips can be submitted anonymously by calling 1-888-LOCK-U-UP (1-888-562-5887), visiting P3TIPS.COM, or using the P3TIPS app. Callers are not required to give their names or testify in court.

A reward may be available for tips leading to an arrest in the case.