Michael Distance charged with murder in December Towson stabbing

Baltimore County Police have arrested 46-year-old Michael Distance, charging him with first-degree murder related to the stabbing death of 37-year-old Johnny Charles on December 8, 2024. Officers responded to reports of the stabbing on Ecoway Court in Towson, where they found Charles, who was pronounced dead at the scene. Distance is currently being held without bond at the Baltimore County Detention Center. Authorities have not released further details about the circumstances surrounding the incident, and the investigation is ongoing. This arrest marks a significant development in the case, which has drawn attention in the community. Police continue to seek information regarding the events leading up to the stabbing.