Obituary, Funeral Services For Slain Officer Amy Caprio

TIMONIUM, MD — The Baltimore County Police Department and loved ones of slain Officer First Class Amy Caprio are mourning her death after a Monday suspicious vehicle call turned deadly. Caprio was the first female line-of-duty death in the department's 144-year history.

Funeral services for Caprio will begin with visitation on Thursday, May 24, from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. and 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Schimunek Funeral Home, 9705 Belair Rd., in Nottingham.

Officer Caprio's funeral service will be on Friday, May 25 from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. at Mountain Christian Church - New Life Center at 1802 Mountain Rd., in Joppa. She will be laid to rest at Dulaney Valley Memorial Gardens, 200 E. Padonia Rd., Timonium.

All lanes of Belair Road will be closed in both directions between Chapel Road and Honeygo Boulevard from noon until 10 p.m. Traffic will be diverted to Joppa Road, Chapel Road and Honeygo Boulevard with detour instructions. Residents of houses on in the affected area will be exempt from road closings.

In lieu of flowers, those who wish to contribute in Officer Caprio's memory can donate to the Humane Society of Harford County or the Police Assistance Relief Fund. More details are below.

See Amy Caprio's obituary below:

Amy Sorrells Caprio, age 29, of Fallston, Maryland passed away on Monday May 21, 2018. Amy was born May 27, 1988 in Towson, MD to Debbie Byus Sorrells and Garry Sorrells. Amy is survived by her spouse, Tim Caprio; father Garry Sorrells and mother Debbie Byus Sorrells; sister Kristin Fitch and sister Laura Sorrells. She is also survived by loving nephews Conor and Garrett Fitch, Carter Caprio, Skyler Page her beloved dog "Doodle" and also her Police brothers and sisters, dear friends and family.

Visitation for Amy will be held Thursday, May 24, 2018 from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM and 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM at Schimunek Funeral Home, 9705 Belair Rd, Nottingham, MD 21236. A funeral service will be held Friday, May 25, 2018 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM at Mountain Christian Church - New Life Center, 1802 Mountain Road, Joppa, MD 21085. A committal service to follow at Dulaney Valley Memorial Gardens, 200 E. Padonia Road, Timonium, MD 21093.

In lieu of flowers, contributions in Amy's memory may be made to the Humane Society of Harford County, 2208 Connolly Road, Fallston, MD 21047, www.HarfordShelter.org; and to the Police Assistance Relief (PAR Fund), FOP Lodge 4, 9304 Harford Road, Baltimore, Maryland US.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.schimunekfuneralhomes.com for the Caprio and Sorrells families.

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