UPDATE: The fire is now under control. There have been no injuries reported. Original story below… ——- PARKVILLE, MD—Crews are on the scene of a Tuesday evening townhouse fire in Hillendale. The fire was reported at around 6:30 p.m. on Mercury Court (21234). Arriving units found fire showing upon arrival. There has been no word on any injuries. Motorists should […]
UPDATE: Fire broke out in a furnace in the apartment complex. The fire has been extinguished and no injuries have been reported at this time. Original story below… —— PARKVILLE, MD—Crews are on the scene of a Tuesday afternoon apartment fire in Parkville. The fire was reported at just after 4:45 p.m. in the 8400-block of King’s Ridge Road (21234). […]
PARKVILLE, MD—A water main break in Parkville has left several residents without water. The Department of Public Works reports that a six-inch main has ruptured in the area of Sperl Court at Baker Avenue (21234). Eighty customers and one hydrant are currently without service. No ETA has been provided on repairs. Motorists should use caution in the area.
NOTTINGHAM, MD—Pier 1 Imports announced on Monday that it had begun filing for bankruptcy and was seeking to sell the company. The home furnishings chain plans to close 450 stores across the U.S., including nine in Maryland. To date, the company has closed or initiated going-out-business sales at over 400 locations. The company is also in the process of closing […]
NOTTINGHAM, MD—Police are investigating several local crimes that were reported this month. Sometime between 8:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. on Friday, February 7, an individual broke into a residence in the 2700-block of Glendale Road in Parkville (21234). Once inside, the suspect stole various items from the home then fled the scene. Sometime between 10 and 11:30 a.m. on Saturday, […]
TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski on Tuesday announced the formation of a Code Enforcement Improvement Work Group to engage in a stakeholder-driven process to identify improvements to Baltimore County’s code enforcement program in order to better serve local residents. “Baltimore County code enforcement has immense potential to significantly improve resident’s day-to-day quality of life,” Olszewski said. “Over the course […]
ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Larry Hogan on Tuesday announced Maryland Transportation Authority Chief of Police Woodrow W. “Jerry” Jones III as his appointee for superintendent of the Maryland State Police. Colonel Jones will succeed Colonel William M. Pallozzi, who is retiring after more than 30 years of service with the Maryland State Police. “With a distinguished career in law enforcement spanning more […]
TOWSON, MD—The Baltimore County Police Officer who was injured in a shooting in northeast Baltimore last week is set to be released from the hospital. At around noon on Wednesday, members of a joint task force attempted to serve a felony arrest warrant in the 5900-block of Radecke Avenue. Officers confronted the suspect and shots were fired. Two members of […]