Giant Food opened its newly remodeled Parkville store located at 7709 Hartford Road on August 7. The grand reopening showcased modernized amenities, including an expanded seafood department, a broader selection of international foods, a Ledo pizza Corner Shop, a full-service sushi bar with in-store chef, and a variety of prepared food offerings. “Being part of … Read more
Baltimore County Police Department announced they have arrested 36-year-old Roderick Gardner Jr. in connection with the fatal Parkville shooting on July 21. The arrest was made on Tuesday, Aug. 4. According to police, Gardner faces multiple charges including first-degree murder. He is currently being held without bond. The incident took place in the 8500 block … Read more
The following press release was submitted by Maryland Attorney General Anthony Brown. Attorney General Anthony G. Brown announced that a Baltimore County judge sentenced Michael C. Okolo, 68, of Parkville to six months incarceration for 10 counts of insurance fraud for acting as an insurance agent without a license. This is the second case against … Read more
–photo courtesy of Baltimore County Fire Department- Detectives with the Baltimore County Police Department’s Crash Team are conducting an investigation into a crash that occurred on Tuesday, July 21 at approximately 2:25 p.m. in the 7800 block of Harford Road. A preliminary investigation indicates the driver of a 2017 Ford Focus was traveling southbound on … Read more
Baltimore County Police Department reported homicide detectives are investigating a fatal shooting that occurred in the 8500 block of Chestnut Oak Road in Parkville early Tuesday morning. Officers responded to the location following reports of shots fired. Upon arrival, officers located a person deceased from an apparent gunshot wound around 1 a.m. As detectives continue … Read more
–photos courtesy of Baltimore County Fire Department- Crews are on the scene in Parkville after bus went into a building on Tuesday. According to the Baltimore County Fire Department, the collision took place in the 7800 block of Harford Road around 2:25 p.m. No entrapments were reported but two adults and one child was transported … Read more
Public Safety Veteran Marsha Briley-Savage said she launched her District 8 House of Delegates campaign to fight machine appointments and restore voter rights. She released the following article. Public safety veteran and community advocate Marsha Briley-Savage has officially declared her candidacy for the Maryland House of Delegates in District 8 last year. Challenging the entrenched … Read more
Baltimore County Councilman David Marks announced that the county is moving forward with a stream restoration project at Covered Bridge Road in the Perring Park community. The three-year project will stabilize and improve an area of the Little Gunpowder River impacted by erosion over many decades. Kristen Piscopo commented, “We thank Councilman Marks for joining … Read more
Baltimore County Police reported an adult male has been taken into custody in connection with multiple burglaries across Baltimore County in the Catonsville, Towson, and Parkville areas since May 25. Police responded to the 8600 block of Loch Raven Blvd for reports of a burglary in progress on May 27, just after 1:30 a.m. Responding … Read more
–photo courtesy of Delegate Kathy Szeliga- Local elected officials honored Officer Jason Goorevitz. He is retiring from the Baltimore County Police Department after 28 years. “Officer Goorevitz has been a constant presence in our community, approachable, dependable, and committed to building real relationships with residents,” said District 7A Delegate Kathy Szeliga. “After nearly three decades … Read more
–photo courtesy of Parkville High Athetic Booster Club- The Parkville High Athetic Booster Club announced long time boys lacrosse coach John Cooper has received Gerald J. Carroll Exemplary Coaching Award. The booster club released the following statement: “Coach John Cooper has been named the recipient of the Gerald J. Carroll Exemplary Coaching Award by USA … Read more
Detectives with the Baltimore County Police Violent Crimes Unit announced a suspect has been arrested in the shooting that occurred in Parkville on Friday morning. Officers initially responded to the area of Perring Parkway & Putty Hill Avenue around 6:20 a.m. for a shooting. Police located a 28-year-old male victim who had sustained a non-life-threatening … Read more
Parkville Middle student Tamara Han was named one of two winners of BCPS People’s Choice Film Expo Poster Contest. BCPS released the following article. Tamara Han, a Parkville Middle School student and Ryan Chen, a Western School of Technology student, have been named the winners of the 2026 BCPS People’s Choice Film Expo Poster Contest. … Read more
Sergeant George Bandurchin III was announced as one of the 2025 National Life Group Do Good Heroes Grand Prize Winners. Sgt. Bandurchin works for the Baltimore County Police Department and nominated by Ryan Behnken of Worthington Financial Partners and Avery Cooper Financial for the unwavering commitment he brings to his work. “Sgt. Bandurchin’s commitment to … Read more
Baltimore County Fire Department reported a Parkville house fire on Monday afternoon. The fire took place in the 8700 block of Roper Road around 1:30 p.m. on Feb. 9. Crews arrived to the single-story home with fire showing. One person was found and was evaluated by EMS. The fire was placed control at 1:48 p.m. … Read more
Harford Park Community Association will hold its next general meeting on Thursday, Feb.5 at 7 p.m. Due to last weekend’s storm and ongoing snow removal issues in Harford Park, the meeting is an entirely virtual meeting. The agenda includes a crime report from Baltimore County Police, an opportunity for the candidates for Baltimore County Executive … Read more
–photo courtesy of Baltimore County Department of Public Works- A 12-inch water main break was reported in Parkville on Friday by Baltimore County Department of Public Works According to Baltimore County, Baltimore City Department of Public Works was notified, and a crew has responded to the scene in the 8400 block of Old Harford Road. … Read more
Baltimore County Police announced Officer J. Giblin has been selected as December Officer of the Month for the Parkville Precinct 8. Supervisors said Giblin received the honor for his proactive enforcement and dedication to serving the residents of Baltimore County.
The Office of Attorney General submitted the following release that a Parkville man was sentenced for insurance fraud and obstruction of justice Attorney General Anthony G. Brown announced that a Baltimore County judge sentenced Michael C. Okolo, 68, of Parkville, to six months incarceration for two counts of insurance fraud and one count of obstruction … Read more
Baltimore County Fire Department reported a 4-year-old child succumbed to injuries suffered last night in a Parkville dwelling fire. The victim has been identified as 4-year-old Wyatt Martin. Crews found smoke coming from the first floor of the townhome in the 100 block of Comet Court around 10:46 p.m. Firefighters were notified of two occupants … Read more
–photo courtesy of Baltimore County Fire Department- Baltimore County Fire Department reported a fire in an end-of-group townhome in Parkville in the 100 block of Comet Court. The fire was reported on the fire department’s social media page on Wednesday around 1:20 a.m. According to BCFD, an one adult male and a child were rescued. … Read more