The Baltimore County Police Department reported a fatal crash in Carney on Sunday, May 14 around 12:35 p.m. Officers responded to the area of E. Joppa Road and Emla Avenue for a motor vehicle collision. Investigators with the Baltimore County Police Crash Team determined a 2008 Suzuki SX 4 was making a left to travel … Read more
Detectives with the Baltimore County Police Department Violent Crimes Unit are investigating a shooting that occurred on Saturday morning in the area of Holgate and Hadwick Drives in Essex. When officers responded to the area, they located a male victim suffering from what appeared to be a gunshot wound. Medics transported the victim to an … Read more
Oluwole “Emmanuel” Omolafe of Chesapeake High School was one of nine students in the state of Maryland to win a MPSSAA Minds in Motion Scholarship-Athlete Scholarship. Omolate will receive a $1,000 scholarship. The Chesapeake High senior was a star wrestler for the school but is considered a better student. “I nominated Emmanuel. He is a … Read more
Emergency personnel responded to the Unit block of Sollers Point Road in Dundalk for a child in cardiac arrest on Friday, May 5 around 6 p.m. Medics transported the 4-year-old to an area hospital, where the child was pronounced deceased. Due to the age of the deceased and the circumstances surrounding the incident, this matter … Read more
–photo courtesy of MDOT- The White Marsh Volunteer Fire Company reported its crews along with the Kingsville Volunteer Fire Company were on the scene of a multi-vehicle crash with fire in I-95 south between Joppa Road and Cowenton Avenue. The accident was reported on Thursday, May 11 at 3:35 p.m.
Baltimore County Police reported a police presence in the 8900 block of Harford Road and Manns Avenue in Parkville. The Baltimore County Police Hazardous Device Team responded to the location after a resident discovered potentially hazardous material inside a home on Thursday, May 11 around 1:12 p.m. Baltimore County Police reported the area cleared without … Read more
An 82-year-old man has died after being trapped yesterday inside a burning Dundalk rowhome. Baltimore County Police have identified the victim as Richard L. Sprouse, of the 8000 block of Gray Haven Road, 21222. Fire and Police units were dispatched at 12:51 p.m. to the 800 block of Gray Haven Road for a residential fire. … Read more
-The following article was submitted by Delegate Bob Long of the 6th District as he gave an update on the Back River Wastewater Treatment Plant – I want to give an update on the Back River Wastewater Treatment Plant since the permit expired April 30th, 2023. I have stayed in contact with Maryland Department of … Read more
–photo courtesy of North Point Edgemere Volunteer Fire Department- Baltimore County Fire Department reported a working dwelling fire with rescue in Dundalk. The fire was reported in the 8000 blk of Gray Haven Road on Wednesday, May 10 around 12:51 p.m. One patient was transported to a local hospital and later died.
-photo courtesy of Perry Hall High School Softball- The MPSSAA state softball playoffs begin this week and Perry Hall and Eastern Tech both have a chance to win state titles in their respective classifications. Eastern Tech is ranked 7th in the Baltimore Sun poll and Perry Hall is just ranked outside the top 15 in … Read more
-photo courtesy of Dulaney High School Sports Booster- The MPSSAA state baseball playoffs begin this week. Here is a look at all the playoff teams from eastern Baltimore County. 2A Overlea received a first-round bye. The Falcon went 12-2 and are the top seed in the North Region. They will host the winner of 5. … Read more
-photo courtesy of Baltimore County Government- Baltimore County held a ribbon cutting Tuesday for its FIRST substantial boat ramp project in 15 years in Dundalk. This project included as the construction of the first canoe/kayak soft launch at Merritt Point Park. This boat ramp renovation and new kayak launch better connects Baltimore County residents and … Read more
The Baltimore County Police Department responded to a reported pedestrian crash that occurred near the intersection of East Joppa Road and Loch Raven Boulevard on Sunday, May 7, at approximately 3:15 a.m. Members of the Baltimore County Crash Team have determined that 53-year-old Earl Preston III was struck by a 2018 Acura TLX traveling eastbound … Read more
Dundalk Police Precinct 12 reported a store robbery in Dundalk. According to report, the 7-Eleven in 7400 block of Holabird Avenue was robbed when three unknown male suspects entered the location on Monday, May 8 around 12:27 a.m. Then the suspects robbed the store with weapons and took an undisclosed amount of money and property … Read more
The Maryland Department of Transportation announced that Raphel Road has reopened in Kingsville. The bridge over I-95 was closed in February 2022 for construction of the Express Toll Lanes. The MDTA said they thank local residents and motorists for their patience and released the following statement: “The reconstruction of the Raphel Road overpass is part … Read more
The Baltimore County Police Department responded to the 8500 block of Pulaski Highway in Rosedale, in reference to a pedestrian being struck. When officers arrived, they located an adult male suffering from life-threatening injuries on Friday, May 5 around 10:30 p.m. Medics transported 65-year-old Ronald Kucharczyk to an area hospital, where he was pronounced deceased. … Read more
Our Lady of Hope & St. Luke Parishes announced they had to end their Dundalk carnival early on Friday night after an incident took place on the grounds. The carnival is located in the Our Lady of Hope field near Lynch and Wise avenues. According to the church, the incident involved a group of juveniles” … Read more
Baltimore County Homicide Detectives continue investigating the circumstances surrounding a fatal shooting that occurred on Friday, May 5 in the area of Route 702 and Marlyn Avenue in Essex. At approximately 4:58 p.m., officers responded to the location for a shooting. When officers arrived, they located the victim, who had sustained at least one gunshot … Read more
The Baltimore County School Board Nominating Commission will begin accepting applications for the Board’s one at-large seat for the term beginning 2023 through December 4, 2028. The composition and selection of the Board of Education of Baltimore County includes both appointed and elected members. Seven members of the school board are elected, while four members … Read more
In an effort to reduce truck traffic in residential areas and address long-standing community concerns, Baltimore County Department of Public Works announced plans to install vehicle height monitoring camera systems at seven designated residential roadway locations in Southwestern and Southeastern Baltimore County. The vehicle height monitoring system is an automated enforcement tool that uses cameras … Read more
North Point Branch of the Baltimore County Public Library will hold Community Shred Day on Saturday, May 6 from 10 a.m. to noon. “Destroy your confidential household paperwork at our free Community Shred Day. This outdoor event is for personal/residential users only. Limit of three (3) boxes per household; paper items only,” said a statement … Read more