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Detectives from the Baltimore County Police Department’s Special Victims Unit arrested, and charged 34-year-old Evan Martin with Second Degree Rape, Sexual Solicitation of a Minor, Drug Distribution, along with other assault charges. Evan Martin is currently being held without bail at the Baltimore County Detention Center. Detectives are seeking information from anyone with knowledge about … Read more
The AVENUE at White Marsh will hold its 25th Annual Holiday Parade on Saturday, Dec. 3rd, starting at 10 a.m. The parade will feature local high school marching bands, street performers, mascots, dance troops and so much more – all leading up to the big guy in the red suit! The parade kicks off at … Read more
–photo courtesy of the Bowleys Quarters VFD- The Bowleys Quarters Volunteer Fire Department reported a structure fire in the unit block of Windward Way in Middle River on Tuesday afternoon. Crews arrived first with a large volume of smoke showing from the front door and two occupants seen attempting to exit down the interior stairs. … Read more
Baltimore County police officers responded to the intersection of North Taylor Avenue and Eastern Boulevard for a reported cardiac arrest in Essex last week. When officers arrived in the 400 block of Eastern Blvd. on Tuesday, Nov. 8, they found a man bloodied and unresponsive. Medics transported the male victim to an area hospital, where … Read more
The AVENUE at White Marsh announced that the Silver Diner is coming to its location in 2024. Here is the official release When Silver Diner opens its 8,125 square foot location at THE AVENUE in 2024, it will be the restaurant group’s 23rd location. Thanks to a highly talented executive chef and co-founder, Ype Von … Read more
–photo courtesy of BCPS Superintendent Dr. Darryl L. Williams Twitter page- The Dundalk Owls are trying make it back to the 4A/3A football title game and started off the playoffs with a 34 to 0 win over Dulaney. The Owls lost to Mervo in that title game in 2021. Dundalk will not have to worry … Read more
Patapsco High School and Center for the Arts in Dundalk has been certified as an AVID Schoolwide Site of Distinction for the 2022-2023 school year. (AVID stands for Advancement Via Individual Determination, a college readiness program.) Patapsco High is the fourth BCPS school to be named an AVID Schoolwide Site of Distinction. The other three … Read more
Baltimore County homicide detectives have arrested a suspect in a Middle River fatal shooting that occurred at approximately 3:15 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 12. Officers initially responded to the 9900 block of Berliner Place in Middle River following reports of a shooting. When officers arrived, they located one person suffering from a gunshot wound. Officers … Read more
Baltimore County Police reported that officers responded to the 9900 block of Berliner Place in Middle River following a reported shooting. The Incident was reported on Saturday, Nov. 12 around 3:30 p.m. When officers arrived, they located one person suffering from a gunshot wound. There is no further information at this time.
Crash team investigators with the Baltimore County Police Department are seeking the vehicle and driver involved in a fatal hit-and-run crash that occurred shortly after midnight on Friday, Nov. 11 in Rosedale. The vehicle, which was traveling westbound on Pulaski Highway between Rosedale Avenue and 68th Street, struck a pedestrian and fled the scene continuing … Read more
–by the Essex-Middle River Fishing Club- The next monthly meeting of the Essex-Middle River Fishing Club will be on Tuesday, Nov. 15 at the FOP Lodge 34 located at 730 Wampler Road in Middle River. The meeting will start at 7:30 p.m. We will feature a presentation from Sonny Stollings. Sonny will be talking about … Read more
The White Marsh Volunteer Fire Company reported that their crews and other fire crews werw investigating smoke inside a house in the 7200 block Gunpowder Road in Chase. The incident was reported on Thursday morning. Crew believe the smoke was caused by a furnace malfunction.
The Baltimore County Council will remain in the hands of the Democrats as Eastcountytimes.com has declared Democratic candidate Mike Ertel as a winner in County Council District 6. He defeated Republican candidate Tony Campbell on Tuesday night. The Democrats still hold a 4 to 3 majority in the council. Republicans were trying to take the … Read more
Both Republicans and Democrats have been trying to take control of all three seats in District 8 since the start of the 1990s. Republicans thought they had a chance in 2014 but fell short. Democrats thought this was the year and Democrat Nick Allen helped give the Democrats all three seats after him and Del. … Read more
Here is a preview of the local races in Eastern Baltimore County for the House of Delegates, State Senate County Council and Congress for Tuesday. Governor-Dan Cox vs. Wes Moore There is enough information on this race from outside the area. I will defer to other statewide media outlets to analyze this race County Executive … Read more
On Wednesday Nov. 2, Baltimore County detectives arrested and charged 44-year-old Stephan Vaughan, 39-year-old Frank Richardson, and 34-year-old Kobe Smith in reference to the recent pry bar burglaries that have occurred throughout Baltimore County. The three suspects are facing several charges including Second Degree Burglary, Destruction of Property, Unlawful taking of a motor vehicle and … Read more
–photo courtesy of Baltimore County Government- Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski along with the Cal Ripken, Sr. Foundation, Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development, Chesapeake Gateway Chamber of Commerce, and Baltimore County Department of Recreation and Parks, broke ground on the new Cal Ripken, Sr. Foundation Youth Development Park at Essex’s Fields at Renaissance … Read more
Baltimore County Police reported on Monday morning that officers have arrested a 14-year-old student at Parkville High School who was in possession of a loaded handgun. The school was placed on a temporary lockdown, but that has since been lifted. This is an ongoing investigation.
-photo courtesy of Joppa Magnolia Volunteer Company- The Kingsville Volunteer Fire Company reported a motor vehicle crash with auto fire on I-95 North near the Baltimore county/Harford County line on Sunday after 1 a.m. Kingsville and Joppa Magnolia VFCs were on the scene. Two people were taken to the hospital with minor injuries.
In the latest effort to improve quality of life for residents and expand vermin abatement efforts, Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski announced a new pilot program to distribute high-quality trash carts for residential trash pickup in the Essex community. Beginning on Thursday, Nov. 3, new 65-gallon trash carts will be delivered to approximately 4,300 residences … Read more
-photo courtesy of Baltimore County Government- Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski today joined local partners and leaders at Roca Baltimore to announce a new pilot partnership with Roca Baltimore to expand the organization’s youth violence intervention efforts into Baltimore County. The County’s partnership with Roca will be a pilot funded with a combination of state … Read more