PARKVILLE, MD—Parkville Middle School was evacuated on Friday morning due to a gas odor in the building, officials say. A communication that was sent to parents and guardians reads as follows: Dear Parents and Guardians: I am writing to inform you of an incident that occurred today at Parkville Middle School. At about 10:10 a.m. we noticed a gas smell […]
BALTIMORE, MD—The man who shot and killed a woman then spat on her following a road rage dispute in Carney has been sentenced to life in prison. Ricky Raheem Charles, 32, was sentenced on Thursday to life in prison without the possibility of parole in Baltimore County Circuit Court. At approximately 6:30 p.m. on September 19, 2019, officers responded to […]
NOTTINGHAM, MD—Baltimore County Councilman David Marks this week announced eight recipients of the Fifth District Citizens of the Year program, honoring those who have contributed to the community in outstanding ways. This year’s Citizens of the Year are: Cathy Balcar and Drena Fertetta, for their support of our community through Marian Preparatory Academy and food and household goods collection; Robert […]
CARNEY, MD—Baltimore County Councilman David Marks on Monday announced the approval of a traffic safety project for Avondale Road, one of the busiest corridors in Carney. The project involves the construction of four standard speed bumps along the route from Joppa Road to the Baltimore Beltway overpass, and a brick raised crosswalk in the vicinity of Second Avenue. The traffic […]
NOTTINGHAM, MD—Police are investigating three local crimes that were reported over the past week. At 12:01 a.m. on Sunday, October 31, an individual attempted to break into a residence in the unit block of Shawnee Court in Carney (21234) by prying open the front door frame and kicking the door. The suspect was unsuccessful. At 11:45 a.m. on Tuesday, November […]
CARNEY, MD—Police have arrested a suspect following an assault that took place in Carney. At just before 1:45 p.m. on Thursday, July 8, a known individual showed up at a home in the 9200-block of Avondale Road (21234). Police say the suspect assaulted a woman there and fled the scene prior to police arrival. The suspect later returned to the […]
NOTTINGHAM, MD—On Thursday, the Baltimore County Council approved $1.5 million to replace the Seven Courts water main, which has leaked constantly over the past year. The improvements are part of the Fiscal Year 2022 budget. The budget also includes money to solve a drainage problem that has plagued Avondale Road in Carney, $550,000 to upgrade the sewer system in Richlyn […]
NOTTINGHAM, MD—Baltimore County Councilman David Marks announced on Thursday that County Executive Johnny Olszewski’s proposed Fiscal Year 2022 budget will include millions of dollars for community improvements throughout northeastern Baltimore County. In Perry Hall, the proposal includes $1.5 million to replace the Seven Courts water main, which has leaked constantly over the past year. The budget also includes money to […]