Baltimore County officials investigate report of dog thrown from car on I-695 in White Marsh

Incident report centers on I-695 inner loop near the Route 43 split

Baltimore County animal control officials are reviewing a report that a dog was thrown from a vehicle on Interstate 695 in the White Marsh area, an incident that prompted bystanders to search nearby neighborhoods and ultimately led to the animal being taken into county care.

The report describes an event around midday on Sunday, March 9, when witnesses said they saw a bin tossed from a vehicle traveling on the I-695 inner loop near the Route 43 split. Shortly afterward, several people stopped to look for the dog and searched the surrounding area until the animal was located.

Dog brought to county shelter; standard stray-hold process begins

Baltimore County Animal Services said the dog was brought in on Monday, March 10, as a stray after reports that it had been thrown from a car. The animal was identified as “Blue,” described as 15 years old.

Under the standard process applied to animals received as strays, the shelter initiated a three-day stray hold to allow an owner to reclaim the dog. If the dog is not reclaimed, the shelter’s next steps include medical and behavioral evaluation to determine appropriate placement.

• Location cited in witness reports: I-695 inner loop near the Route 43 split in White Marsh
• Reported date and approximate time: Sunday, March 9, around noon
• Date the dog was brought to Baltimore County Animal Services: Monday, March 10
• Dog identification provided by the shelter: “Blue,” 15 years old

Investigation and public-safety concerns

Authorities are asking anyone with information about the vehicle involved or the circumstances that led to the dog being on the roadway to contact Maryland State Police. The case highlights recurring public-safety risks associated with animals on high-speed roadways, where sudden stops and lane changes can cause secondary crashes and where injured animals are difficult to reach safely.

While the report includes an allegation that the dog was thrown from a car, investigators typically seek corroboration through witness statements, any available roadway or private security video, and the animal’s condition upon intake. Officials have not released details on the dog’s injuries, if any, or on whether a suspect vehicle has been identified.

Anyone with information about the incident is asked to contact Maryland State Police at 410-768-7388.

What happens next

In the short term, the dog remains in county custody while the stray-hold period runs. Separately, any determination of criminal wrongdoing would depend on investigative findings, including whether the animal was intentionally discarded, fell from a vehicle unintentionally, or became loose through another chain of events.

Animal control officials emphasized that additional information about the dog’s status would be provided as appropriate through the shelter process.