Two Bodies Recovered From Chase Drowning

The Baltimore County Fire Department reported that the Maryland Department of Natural Resources had recovered the bodies of two adult males from the Gunpowder River, Hammerman Beach area in Chase. Rescue crews were called to the area Monday, July 17 at 6:30 p.m. The investigation will be handled by Maryland Department of Natural Resources – … Read more

Man Killed in Single-Car Crash in Essex

Maryland State Police are investigating a fatal single-vehicle crash that occurred Monday evening in Essex. The victim is identified as Alexander Lewis, 36, of Baltimore.  Lewis was pronounced deceased at Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center in Baltimore, Maryland. He was the driver and sole occupant of a Ford Focus involved in the crash. There were … Read more

Crews Called for Two Drowning Victims at Chase Beach

The White Marsh Volunteer Fire Company reported crews were called to Hammerman Area of Gunpowder State Park for two drowning victims on Monday evening. Two bodies were recovered later by Maryland Natural Department of Resources. There was an active search and rescue in progress by fire department, police department, life guard, and civilians near East … Read more

Arrest Made in June 27 Essex Homicide

Baltimore County Homicide Detectives arrested 46-year-old Matthew Wright in the fatal shooting of 26-year-old Adrian Hutton. Hutton was found seriously injured in the Unit block of S. Marlyn Avenue on June 27. Wright has been charged with second-degree murder and remains at the Baltimore County Detention Center held without bond.

Weekend Accident Reported Near Perry Hall Traffic Circle

-photo courtesy of White Marsh Volunteer Fire Company- Crews responded to a vehicle crash at the E Joppa Rd, Cowenton Avenue and Scott Moore Way traffic circle at the entrance to Honeygo Village in Perry Hall. The White Marsh Volunteer Fire Company reported damage was done to the housing complex by the circle. The accident … Read more

Armstrong Named New Kenwood Principal

–photo courtesy of Baltimore County Public Schools- Carl Armstrong has been appointed as principal of Kenwood High School in Essex. He was recently Assistant Principal at Parkville High School. He takes over for outgoing Kenwood principal Brian Powell. Armstrong is been with Baltimore County Public Schools for 16 years. According to his bio, Armstrong taught … Read more

Dundalk Shooting Reported on Lange Street

Baltimore County Police reported a shooting in Dundalk on Thursday. According to the report, a motorist waved down a police officer in Dundalk around 5:45 a.m. as they stated that the person indicated their friend was shot and needed medical attention. The officer followed the motorist to an area hospital after she refused to stop … Read more

County Addresses Encampment in Dundalk

–photo courtesy of Google maps- The Old Dundalk Community Association posted a letter they received from Baltimore County about the tents located on Holabird Avenue near the Baltimore County/City line. The encampment is technically located in Baltimore City but Baltimore County has received complaints from its residents in Dundalk. Here is a copy of that … Read more

Man Dies in Belair Road Crash in Perry Hall

Baltimore County Police Department responded just past the intersection of Belair Road and Miller Road in Perry Hall for a motor vehicle collision on Sunday  July 9 around 6:45 p.m. Detectives with the Baltimore County Police Crash Team determined a 2018 Chevrolet Impala was traveling southbound on Belair Road when it cross both northbound lanes … Read more

Essex Museum to Start Time Capsule

The Essex Heritage Society of Essex and Middle River, Inc. announced they are creating a time capsule and are looking for ideas and items. The time capsule is sponsored by CLIFF’S HI-TECH AUTO BODY SHOP INC. and Cliff’s Direct Effect and will be open in 2073. Here is a statement from the museum “What would … Read more

Barnes & Noble to Host Ribbon Cutting

Barnes and Noble will hold a ribbon cutting for its remodeled building on The AVENUE at White Marsh, 8123 Honeygo Blvd. Suite E. The event will be held on Wednesday, July 19 at 9 a.m. and the special guest ribbon cutter will be author Liv Constatine. “We are so excited to announce our ribbon cutter … Read more

Middle River Concert Band to Perform

The Middle River Concert Band will hold a summer concert on Monday, July 17 at 7 p.m. The event is free and will be held at Bowleys Quarters Improvement Association, 1124 Bowleys Quarters Road. The event is rain or shine. Concert will be held inside if there is rain Bring your own drinks, snacks, blankets, … Read more

Overlea High to Receive Funding for Auditorium Upgrades

Delegate Carl Jackson announced that Baltimore County Public Schools has requested funding for auditorium and stage lighting upgrades at Owings Mills and Overlea High Schools under the Aging School Program. This will replace the aging out of date systems with state-of-the-art at the schools. Jackson is a graduate of the school. “As an Overlea Falcon, … Read more

Dundalk Shooting Reported on Belmont Avenue

Baltimore County Police Department Violent Crimes detectives are currently investigating the circumstance surrounding a shooting that occurred in the 7500 block of Belmont Avenue in Dundalk at approximately 3:10 a.m. on Tuesday, July 4. Officers located a male juvenile who was suffering from what appeared to be a gunshot wound. The victim was transported to … Read more