Maryland Transportation Authority (MDTA) has requested a Tidal Wetlands License and Water Quality Certification for demolition of the remaining structures of the Francis Scott Key Bridge. A public hearing will be held on Thursday, Aug. 1, from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. This meeting is not about the project to construct the new bridge. The hearing … Read more
Baltimore County Police Homicide detectives have arrested 27-year-old Deandre Stokes for a Dundalk fatal shooting that occurred on July 1 at 10 p.m. Officers responded to the 7700 block of Gough Street in the Colgate area for a shots fired call. Upon arrival, officers located an adult male outside of the location with multiple gunshot … Read more
The Maryland Transportation Authority reminds motorists that I-95 Fort McHenry Tunnel and I-895 Harbor Tunnel both have hazardous material and width & height restrictions. Vehicles carrying hazardous or explosive materials, including bottled propane gas in U.S. DOT approved containers larger than 10 pounds (maximum of 10 ten-pound containers) are prohibited from using both tunnels. It … Read more
The Maryland Transportation Authority (MDTA) and the Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration (SHA) today received key federal environmental approvals for the reconstruction of the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore. The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) has issued a Categorical Exclusion (CE) classification and National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) approval for the I-695 Francis … Read more
Christmas in July in the Park will be held on Saturday, July 27 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. The Dundalk event will be held at Veterans Park near Historic Dundalk Town Center. There will be holiday cheer in the heat of the summer and say hello to Santa as he enjoys the off season. … Read more
Blue Water Baltimore announced that its team collected tidal water samples around the area. Here is their report: “With restrictions surrounding the Key Bridge lifted, we are able to anchor off of Fort Carroll and begin sample collection for the 2024 season. Results from this week’s bacteria samples are listed below. Check out baltimorewaterwatch.org to … Read more
Officer A. Sharan has been named Dundalk Police Precinct 12 Officer of the Month for May. Here is the official statement: “During the month, he cleared several cases and recovered four firearms, three stolen. ” When responding to a search and seizure warrant, he located a controlled substance. During a traffic stop, he recovered an illegal … Read more
Detectives with the Baltimore County Violent Crimes Unit have placed a suspect under arrest following a shooting in the Dundalk area on Monday morning. Officers responded to the 300 block of Sollers Point Road in Dundalk in reference to the incident around 3:08 a.m. When officers arrived, they located an adult female suffering from multiple gunshot … Read more
–photos courtesy of Drug City Pharmacy- Drug City Pharmacy in Dundalk announced they now have a mural on the side of their building to bring excitement to the community. Local artist Rowan Bathurst designed the mural. “Before and After! Our mural is complete and we hope it brings joy to everyone that drives by or … Read more
Governor Moore’s Office of Crime Prevention & Policy will be hosting public meetings in the County this month for community associations to learn more about grant opportunities and State funding for crime prevention. The Eastern Baltimore County meeting will take place from 6 – 8 p.m. on Monday, July 15 at Sparrows Point Multipurpose Center … Read more
–photo courtesy of Clean Bread and Cheese Facebook page- Clean Bread and Cheese Creek is holding a cleanup on July 6, at three War of 1812 Monuments: Battle Acre Park, North Point Battlefield Park, and the Methodist Meeting House Monument. The cleanup takes place from 8 to noon. Registration opens at 8 a.m. and is … Read more
A man was arrested in Dundalk and charged with attempted murder after an encounter with police. The traffic stop was conducted in the 3300 block of McShane Way just before midnight on Sunday, June 30. During the stop, other officers responded to assist. While speaking with the male driver, and sole occupant, of the vehicle, … Read more
Baltimore County detectives continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding a homicide that occurred on Monday, July 1. Officers from the Dundalk Precinct responded to the 7700 block of Gough Street around 10 a.m.for a shots fired call. Upon arrival, officers located an adult male outside of the location with multiple gunshot wounds. Medics pronounced 20-year-old … Read more
The Dundalk Independence Day Parade has released their official lineup. The parade starts 8:15 a.m. on Thursday. GREEN KICKOFF DIVISION ANNOUNCER-DUNDALK SHOPPING CENTER STAGE Jess Lilli and Rocco Lilli ANNOUNCER-LIBERTY PARKWAY STAGE Arkia Wade and Karie May PREANNOUNCER-LIBERTY PARKWAY STAGE Michael Andy Green-1 Company 6: Dundalk Station Green-2 Company 26: North Point / … Read more
Baltimore County Police reported that homicide detectives are on the scene of a fatal shooting in the 7700 block of Gough Street in Colgate on Monday night. According to police, one adult male has been pronounced deceased at the scene. There is no further information. This story will be updated.
It was reported that a vehicle struck a tree in Dundalk on Saturday. According to the report, a person was ejected from the vehicle around 11:38 p.m. The accident was reported in the 7400 block of German Hill Road across from the crab house. There are unconfirmed reports that the crash took place in a … Read more
Here is a list of parades, fireworks and festivals in eastern Baltimore County over the next few days. If we missed any, please email us at eastcountytimes@gmail.com Friday, June 30 to Sunday, July 2 Dundalk Heritage Fair Heritage Park 2717 Playfield Street, Dundalk MD, 21222 The Heritage Fair will include music, food, beer garden, rides, games and … Read more
–photo courtesy of Dundalkheritagefair.com- The Dundalk 4th of July Fireworks will be held on Thursday, July 4 starting at 9:15 PM (Grange Elementary). While the fireworks can be viewed in numerous sites throughout Dundalk, they are primarily centered around Grange Elementary. The fireworks take place at the North Point Government Center at the corner of … Read more
–photo courtesy of MDTA- The Maryland Transportation Authority (MDTA) reported tolling operations are not in effect for vehicles using the I-695 turnaround. Access to Broening Highway is via the turnaround from Inner Loop I-695, onto Outer Loop, to Broening Highway (Exit 44). Inner loop traffic destined for Broening Highway must use MD 151/North Point Boulevard … Read more
Baltimore County Police reported that Marcel Traoren, who was the six-year old located in the waters of Lynch Cove in Dundalk, died at an area hospital. Officers responded to a call for service for a missing person at risk. When officers arrived at the location, they were notified the missing person was 6-years-old, autistic and … Read more
Baltimore County Fire Department reported that crews located 6-year-old Marcel Traoren in the waters of Lynch Cove in Dundalk The child was located Friday around 11:30 a.m. He has been transported by EMS to an area hospital where he later died.