The Baltimore County State’s Attorney’s Office released a statement that Rylan Picard-Kevin Harris, 31, was sentenced today in the Baltimore County Circuit Court to Life imprisonment with 20 years consecutive for Murder and Attempted First Degree Murder after an incident on 702 in Essex. The press release is below: Rylan Picard-Kevin Harris, 31, was sentenced … Read more
–photo courtesy of Essex Volunteer Fire Company– Fire crews from the Essex Volunteer Fire Company reported an early Sunday morning apartment fire in the 900 block of Honeywood Place in Essex. Firefighters arrived and reported a small fire in a bedroom on the second floor. The fire was quickly extinguished. There was no further information.
Yoga Mouth Collective is opening in Essex this Saturday March 22, starting from 11 a.m. until 1:30 p.m. at 431 Eastern Blvd. on the second floor. “Yoga Mouth Collective is so exciting and looking forward to expand their community programs to all of Essex,” said a statement from their Facebook page. “Mat Lab is also celebrating … Read more
Chesapeake Gateway Chamber of Commerce and Essex Community Development Corporation will host its next Coffee & Conversation on Thursday, March 20 from 9 to 10:30 a.m. at Sandalwood Elementary, located at 900 S. Marlyn Avenue in Essex The school’s Community Schools Facilitator, Shannon Ament, and the Sandalwood team will the host. This is a free networking event … Read more
Baltimore County Police reported a juvenile was assaulted in Essex. The incident took place on March 7 in the 1400 Hadwick Drive in Essex. Charges have been filed against five of the eight juveniles involved in the assault. “Due to the ages of three of the juveniles, state law prohibits the Department from bringing charges … Read more
This story has been updated There have been reports of a video surfacing on social media that showed a juvenile being assaulted in the Essex area. Baltimore County Police confirmed that an investigation has been held in this case and charges are pending. “The Baltimore County Police is aware of a video circulating on social … Read more
The Stemmers Run Middle School PTSA will celebrate the schools 75th Anniversary on Friday, March 14, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Stemmers Run Middle School located at 201 Stemmers Run Road in Essex. Local Food Trucks, Fat Boy’s Cafe Baltimore (Fat Boy’s Street Eats) and Gonce Marine, will be on-hand selling all sorts of … Read more
Baltimore County Police Homicide detectives arrested and charged 37-year-old Gregory Graham with first-degree murder in connection with the homicide that occurred on March 4. Police responded to the Essex area of Honeywood Place and Sugarwood Circle, approximately 6:10 p.m., after a shotspotter report. When officers arrived, they located an adult female who sustained a gunshot … Read more
Heritage Society of Essex and Middle River presents Mysterious Middle River Live on Saturday, March 8 at 1 p.m. Spend an hour with amateur researcher Joshua S. Bell investigating UFO Crashes, Bigfoot Encounters, Paranormal Hotspots, and Unexplained Coincidences… all in your own backyard! Admission is Free and the haunted Heritage Society Museum will be open … Read more
Historical Society of Essex and Middle River is having Servant Courtney Speed, founder of the Henrietta Lacks Legacy Group, and community leader Sister Muriel Gray, as guest speakers. They will discuss the history of Turner Station and the impact of the life of Turner Station resident Henrietta Lacks, who died of cervical cancer in 1951. … Read more
Join Back River Restoration Committee on Saturday, Feb. 22 for the group’s first cleanup of 2025 Look for the BRRC Trailer in the Food Lion parking lot to sign in and receive your supplies. Coffee and donuts will be provided by BRRC for all volunteers. Community service and student service-learning hours are available for those … Read more
Officer H. Warlick has been named Essex Police Precinct 11 Officer of the Month. Here is the official statement from Baltimore County Police: Supervisors say her permanent post is one of the busiest in the precinct and she’s becoming an officer that her supervisors can depend upon. She investigates all calls for service to the … Read more
The Essex Community Development Corporation will hold its February Coffee & Conversation – HAPPY HOUR EDITION on Thursday, Feb. 20 from 5 to 7 p.m. at A Sweet Village Suites, 25 Eastern Blvd. Suite 96. The event is for Essex commercial property owners, business owners and operators and community leaders. Attendees will enjoy refreshments and … Read more
–photo courtesy of Bowleys Quarters Volunteer Fire Rescue and Marine- Crews from the North Point Edgemere Volunteer Fire Department and Bowleys Quarters Volunteer Fire Rescue and Marine were called onto the ice between Tiki Lees and Essex Sky park on Back River as multiple deer were stranded on the ice on Sunday afternoon. “The deer … Read more
Two suspects were arrested in an Essex shooting early Monday morning. Baltimore County police officers have arrested two adult suspects following a shooting that occurred on January 20 in the area of Bayner and Sandalwood roads around 1:30 a.m. Officers responded to the area after reports of shots fired. When officers arrived on scene, they … Read more
Essex Community Development Corporation announced their Trash Pick-Up along the Eastern Boulevard scheduled for Monday, Jan. 20 has been moved to April 21 because of the frigid temperatures. Here is their statement: “We understand many folks were looking forward to our Monday, January 20 Trash Pick-Up, and we want to THANK YOU for your incredible … Read more
Detectives assigned to the Baltimore County Crash Team responded to the area of Route 702 and E. Homberg Avenue in Essex following reports of a single-vehicle crash. When detectives arrived on Sunday, Jan. 13, they determined the driver sustained serious injuries after the 2006 Subaru Outback struck and overrode a curb before striking a traffic … Read more
Essex Day Festival is back for its 5oth year. The downtown Essex event returns in the 400 and 500 block of Eastern Boulevard on Saturday, Sept. 13. The event starts at 10 a.m. and ends at 6 p.m. As always, the event will provide live music, food trucks, craft vendors, kids’ activities and more. Vendor … Read more
Join Maryland Waterways Foundation and Essex Community Development Corporation (CDC) for a morning of service and community-building as they will pick up trash along Eastern Boulevard and prevent it from polluting the Chesapeake Bay. The cleanup will be held on Monday, Jan. 20 from 9 – 11:30 a.m. followed by an Open House. The meet … Read more
-photo courtesy of BCPL- Community input meetings will being held for the New Essex Public Library Process. The meetings will take place on Wednesday, Jan. 8 and Thursday, Jan. 9. Both meetings are from 6:30-8pm and will be held at the current Essex Branch Library, 1110 Eastern Boulevard Quinn Evans, the architects for the project … Read more
–photo courtesy of Essex Volunteer Fire Company- A residential structure fire was reported in Essex on early Sunday morning. Essex Volunteer Fire Company reported first arriving units saw fire showing from a 1.5 story single family dwelling and requested a working fire assignment on Avenal Road. Crews helped contain the fire.