-The following article was submitted by the Maryland Attorney General’s office- Attorney General Anthony G. Brown today announced that former state employee Shanell Angelia West, 46, of Essex, was sentenced to 18 months in jail for felony theft and insurance fraud. The charges stemmed from her actions during and after her 18-month employment with the … Read more
Essex Community Development Corporation is holding a Holiday Pop Up Shop on Saturday, Dec. 14 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 25 Eastern Blvd. in Essex. The event will include Essex artisans, bakers & shops. Some of the vendors on hand include: * Hot Lips – Fruit-Infused Hot Sauce! * Chuck’s Comics – Comic … Read more
–photo courtesy of Essex Volunteer Fire Company- A building fire was reported in Essex on Thursday night. The Essex Volunteer Fire Company reported the blaze in the 600 block of South Marlyn Avenue around 4:30 p.m. First arriving units reported smoke showing from a two story duplex with active fire on the first floor. Engine … Read more
Back River Restoration Committee will hold a Stemmers Run Cleanup on Saturday, Dec. 7 at 9.a.m. The meet up is at Aldi, 8670 Pulaski Highway. BRRC will provide gloves, bags and pickers for all volunteers. Student and community service hours available. For more information, visit their website
The 49th annual Essex Community Tree Lighting will also include the lighting of the Essex Cube on Saturday, Dec. 7 at 5 p.m. This event is at Heritage Society of Essex & Middle River, located at 516 Eastern Blvd. in Essex. This is a free, fun family event with Santa, the Grinch, fire trucks, a … Read more
Baltimore County detectives continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding an Essex shooting that occurred on Saturday, Nov 9. At approximately 3:03 p.m., officers responded to the 900 block of Bayner Road following reports of a shooting. When officers arrived, they located an adult male outside the location suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. Officers and medics … Read more
Homicide detectives were on the scene of a fatal shooting in Essex on Saturday afternoon. An adult male has been pronounced deceased 800 block of Bayner Road. This is an on-goinginvestigation and there is no further investigation at this time.
Officer J. Haddix was named Essex Precinct 9 Officer of the Month. Assigned to a permanent position, he maintains a visible presence in a high crime area. Supervisors say that he conducts proactive enforcement and his thorough investigations result in a high clearance rate. He leads by example by making time to mention younger officers.
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-photo courtesy of Baltimore County Government- Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski and Baltimore County Revenue Authority officials joined elected officials, community members and golfing enthusiasts to break ground on a significant expansion and renovation of the Rocky Point Golf Course Clubhouse in Essex. Located on the 215-acre public golf course, the renovated clubhouse will feature … Read more
Attorney General Anthony G. Brown today announced that Shanell Angelia West, 46, of Essex has pleaded guilty in the Circuit Court for Baltimore County in separate cases involving insurance fraud and felony theft. The charges stemmed from her actions during and after her employment with the Maryland Department of Labor. In the first case, West … Read more
Officers responded to a fatal crash in Essex involving a pedestrian in the 1000 block of Eastern Blvd. on Wednesday, Oct. 23 at 7:30 p.m. A preliminary investigation revealed that a 2023 Kia was traveling westbound when it struck the pedestrian, who was attempting to cross the street just west of Old Eastern Boulevard. The … Read more
There is a report of open water rescue near the Baltimore Yacht Club in Essex after a boat accident. According to reports, there are multiple people in the water. The accident took place on Saturday Oct. 19 after 8 p.m. in the 800 Baltimore Yacht Club Road.
The Crazy Tuna Bar and Grille in Essex announced it is closing its doors after Saturday. Here is the Crazy Tuna’s official statement about the closure: “It is with a very heavy heavy heart that we made a very difficult decision to close The Crazy Tuna. The last day of operation will be this Saturday … Read more
Officer R. Bowman has been named Essex Police Precinct 11 Officer of the Month. Here is the official statement from Baltimore County Police. Assigned a permanent post car, Officer Bowman arrived early exudes positive energy and regularly assist with calls for services. He cleared several cases and recovered stolen property. Supervisors say his willingness to … Read more
Baltimore County Fire Department reported a two-alarm apartment fire in Essex. The fire involved three apartments and was reported after midnight in the 1400 block of Hadwick Drive. Multiple occupants were rescued. One firefighter was injured and transported to the hospital with minor injuries. The firewas reported under control after 1 a.m. and it was … Read more
The Essex Latino Festival in the Park will be held in partnership with CAPSI on Saturday, October 19 from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m at Renaissance Park 99 Stemmers Run Rd. in Essex. This event features food from local restaurants, area bands and performers, dancers, games, an “around Latin America” passport experience, resource tables and … Read more
Baltimore County plans to conduct the next round of helicopter application of midge treatment on the upper Back River this week. As long as the forecast holds, the application is scheduled to occur on Wednesday, Oct. 2 and Thursday, Oct. 3. As always, the timing and dates are dependent on changing wind and weather conditions … Read more
BCPS Superintendent Dr. Myriam Rogers will host community meetings this fall focused on creating safe and supportive learning environments. One meeting is scheduled for Thursday, October 17, from 6-7 p.m. at Kenwood High School, 501 Stemmers Run Road in Essex. Team BCPS students, families, staff, and stakeholders are invited to participate in these important conversations and learn more about BCPS’ … Read more
Baltimore County held a Community Leader Summit to honor its Baltimore County’s Community Heroes Awards. One of those honored was District 7 winner Carlos Crespo. He is the founder of Crespo Productions and co-founder of Nuestras Raices, Inc., a community organization dedicated to cultural preservation and support. “I thank God for my life and health, … Read more
–photo courtesy of Baltimore County Fire Department- Baltimore County Fire Department reported a fire in the 300 blk Ida Avenue in Essex Tuesday after 6:30 p.m. Crews arrived to smoke coming from a residence and located a bedroom fire. The fire was extinguished and no injuries were reported.