Water main break reported in Middle River

Crews are on the scene of a Friday morning water main break in Middle River. The Department of Public Works says that an 8-inch water main has ruptured at 6935 Gunder Avenue (21220). Approximately 50 customers and 2 fire hydrants are currently without service. There has been no ETA on repairs. Motorists should use caution in the area.

School supply collection drive kicks off around Nottingham

TOWSON, MD — Beginning this week, Baltimore County residents are likely to see boxes everywhere – in local stores, libraries, health clubs, and offices. These boxes are collection bins for the annual school supply drive coordinated by The Education Foundation of Baltimore County Public Schools. All new school supplies are welcome and will be well used. The most needed school […]

Local ‘National Night Out’ events announced

On Tuesday, August 1, community groups around Baltimore County will celebrate National Night Out. Residents are encouraged to turn on their front porch lights and join together to say “no” to crime in their neighborhoods. Each community group will participate in its own way. Activities include rallies, block parties, parades, cookouts, and visits from local law enforcement and emergency personnel. […]

Car hits pole, causes house fire in Essex

Authorities are on the scene of a Tuesday afternoon house fire in Essex. At about 3 p.m., emergency personnel responded to the 1900 block of Old Eastern Avenue. Reports indicate that a vehicle hit a utility pole, causing wires to fall on the house and ignite. The driver of the vehicle is being evaluated at this time. Motorists should avoid […]

Middle River BPD detective pleads guilty to committing armed robberies in racketeering case

Baltimore, Maryland – Baltimore Police Department detectives Evodio Calles Hendrix, 32, of Randallstown, and Maurice Kilpatrick Ward, 36, of Middle River, pleaded guilty on Friday in federal court to charges of racketeering conspiracy. According to their plea agreements, Hendrix admitted to participating in three robberies from March to August, 2016. Ward admitted to participating in four robberies from February through […]

Overlea bank, Nottingham delivery driver robbed

Police are investigating two robberies and an attempted robbery that have been reported in the Nottingham, Parkville, and Overlea areas. At about 8:30 p.m. on Friday, July 21, while attempting to deliver pizzas on Duntore Place in Nottingham (21236), the driver was assaulted by five to seven suspects. The suspects stole one of the victim's pizzas and then fled the […]

Police investigating 2 burglaries, delivery driver robbery, assault on an officer

Police are investigating two burglaries, a robbery, and an assault on a police officer that have been reported over the past week. At just before 3 a.m. on Tuesday, July 18, two individuals forced entry into Sir Michael’s Auto Sales, located in the 8000 block of Pulaski Highway in Rosedale (21237), and stole two vehicles, numerous car keys, and registration […]