New caller ID ‘spoofing’ scam demands payments for violations

The Maryland Judiciary is warning the public about a new telephone scam that appears to originate from the Baltimore County Circuit Court Clerk’s Office. The callers use a scam known as “caller ID spoofing” in which the scammers deliberately falsify the information sent to caller ID displays to hide their identity, in this case appearing as the clerk’s office. When […]

Marks, Henn call for Perry Hall Middle School redistricting

Elected officials are calling for a local middle school to be redistricted. On Monday, the Maryland General Assembly adjourned without passing the Build to Learn Act, which would have authorized an additional $400 million or more for school projects. As a result, several planned school projects have been delayed, including the new Nottingham-area middle school and renovations to Pine Grove […]

Elderly Essex man killed in Route 702 crash

Route 702 at East Homberg Avenue in Essex was shut down throughout the afternoon on Monday while investigators were on the scene of a fatal crash that killed an 83-year-old man. Authorities have determined that, at just before 2:45 p.m. on Monday, a Toyota Corolla was traveling westbound on East Homberg Avenue crossing Route 702 when it was struck on the […]

M&T Bank, convenience store robbed

Police are investigating two robberies that were reported this week. At 10:30 p.m. on Sunday, April 7, two individuals, one armed, entered Charlie’s Convenience Store, located in the 4900-block of Hazelwood Avenue (21206), and stole cash and a cell phone. Both suspects then fled on foot. At just before 11 a.m. on Monday, April 8, an individual entered the M&T […]

Route 7 shut down due to armed subject

UPDATE 3: Police say the situation is now under control. No injuries were reported and Philadelphia Road has been reopened. UPDATE 2: Police have established a perimeter around the home in question and officers are communicating with the armed individual inside. No injuries have been reported at this time. UPDATE: There are unconfirmed reports that this is now a stand-off […]

Councilman Marks: Failure of state school construction funding puts responsibility on Baltimore County

by Councilman David Marks The 2019 session of the Maryland General Assembly will be remembered for many things, including a ban on polystyrene foam products and an increase in the minimum wage. It will also be remembered for the untimely death of House Speaker Michael Busch on the day before its legislative adjournment. The 2019 session will not be noted […]

Man injured in Rosedale shooting

Police in Baltimore County are investigating a shooting that occurred in Rosedale. At about 3:45 a.m. on Monday, police were responding to the area of Hazelwood Avenue at Willann Road for a call of shots fired when a patrol officer was flagged down near Philadelphia Road and Golden Ring Road. The driver of that vehicle was taking the shooting victim […]

Medevac responding to serious Essex crash

UPDATE: Authorities have confirmed that an 83-year-old man was killed in this crash – click here for details. Original story below… —— Crews are on the scene of a serious, Monday afternoon crash in Essex. The crash was reported at about 3 p.m. in the area of Route 702 at Homberg Avenue. Route 702 will be temporarily closed so a […]