Multiple juveniles arrested for causing disturbances near Baltimore County shopping mall

Several minors were arrested after multiple disturbances near THE AVENUE at White Marsh in Baltimore County on Saturday, according to police.

Officers responded around 5 p.m. in the 8100 block of Honeygo Boulevard after a large group of teens gathered following a planned "link-up" near the mall, police said.

Among the charges are second-degree assault, trespassing, and disorderly conduct. A reported robbery, which involved a juvenile being assaulted and a personal item being taken, is also being investigated.

Police said initially there was a report of shots fired, but a minor recanted that statement to officers.

Baltimore County Councilman David Marks took to X, formerly known as Twitter, to bring awareness to the situation:

"This afternoon, the Baltimore County Police Department became aware of plans for a "meet-up" that might draw a large crowd of juveniles to White Marsh Mall. The "meet-up" did not happen until the early evening. The police were prepared to disperse the crowds, working with the mall and THE AVENUE at White Marsh. That has happened. I was told at 7 pm that there was no danger and crowds were being dispersed."

Councilman Marks went on to say that a meeting is planned for Tuesday, March 10, to discuss safety plans for the youth and the general public as the weather begins to warm up. 

That meeting will be held at the Perry Hall Family Worship Center at 6 p.m.

In 2024, WJZ reported that The AVENUE at White Marsh would begin implementing a youth escort policy requiring anyone under the age of 17 to be supervised by a parent or an adult over 21 years old from open to close.

The change came following years of youth disturbances, including major brawls and nearby shootings.