ESSEX, MD—Homicide detectives with the Baltimore County Police Department have arrested and charged two suspects in connection with the fatal shooting of 29-year-old Shalia Hendrix earlier this month. The homicide occurred on May 5, 2023 in the area of Route 702 and Marlyn Avenue (21221). While the incident was initially reported as a motor vehicle crash, when officers arrived on […]
UPDATE 2: Two suspects have been arrested and charged in connection with this road rage incident. UPDATE: The victim has been identified as 29-year-old Shalia Hendrix, who was was shot and killed while driving southbound on Rt. 702 in the area of N. Marlyn Avenue in Essex. Police need information on this case. Anonymous tips can be submitted to Metro […]
ESSEX, MD—Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski on Tuesday announced that Baltimore County’s multi-departmental, place-based revitalization initiative in the Essex community, now known as Essex Reimagined, will host a spring kickoff at a Community Connections Resource Fair. The fair will be held on Saturday, May 6, 2023 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Deep Creek Middle School (1000 S Marlyn […]
ESSEX, MD—Crews responded to a building fire in Essex overnight. At just after 12:45 a.m. on Saturday, units were dispatched to 331 S. Marlyn Ave (21221) for a building fire. Crews arrived to find heavy fire showing from the side of the building. The Baltimore County Fire Department reports that the blaze was under control by 1:30 a.m. One adult […]
ESSEX, MD— Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski and Delegate Ric Metzgar on Thursday announced $1.4 million in FY2023 state funding for streetscaping and roadway improvements in Essex. These projects are part of the multi-departmental Essex recovery initiative that the County Executive announced in June 2021. “An attractive and inviting streetscape can draw in visitors, attract new businesses and instill a […]
NOTTINGHAM, MD—As the number of online purchases and sales of goods quickly increase, so do the potential risks associated with these transactions when they involve meeting a stranger. The Baltimore County Police Department is encouraging anyone who makes an online purchase that involves an in-person interaction to use their police facilities. All transactions are encouraged to be completed during daylight […]
UPDATE 2: Police have identified these two victims who reportedly shot and killed each other. UPDATE: A reward is being offered for information on this incident. Original story below… —— ESSEX, MD—Police are on the scene of a Friday afternoon shooting in Essex. The incident was reported at around 12:15 p.m. in the area of N. Marlyn Avenue at Torner […]
NOTTINGHAM, MD—Authorities are investigating several local crimes that were reported over the past week. At around 6 a.m. on Friday, March 13, an individual broke into South Marlyn Liquors, located in the 700-block of S. Marlyn Avenue in Essex (21221) and stole liquor and cigarettes. The suspect was apprehended and arrested at the location and all items were recovered. At […]