Police investigating assault, two robberies

Police are investigating an assault and two robberies that took place this week. At about 11 p.m. on February 1, a man living in a homeless tent community near Rossville Boulevard and Pulaski Highway, 21237, was assaulted by an unknown suspect. No additional details have been made available. At about 2:30 p.m. on February 2, a teen who was standing […]

Parkville High student wins grand prize in Maryland Youth Art Month Flag Contest

The results are in, and a local Parkville student has won big. Wendy Portillo of Parkville High School has won the grand prize in this year’s Maryland Youth Art Month Flag Contest. Portillo, an eleventh grade student, will have her flag flown at the National Art Education Association Convention in New York City. In addition, she will receive a $1,500 […]

Police to crackdown on speeders along I-95 in Thursday

Motorists beware. To help prevent crashes from speeding and aggressive driving, multiple law-enforcement agencies will participate in a joint enforcement effort along Interstate 95 on Thursday, February 2nd. “Speed and aggressive driving continue to be major factors in crashes in Maryland and across the U.S.,” said Maryland Transportation Authority (MDTA) Executive Director Kevin C. Reigrut. “We are grateful to the […]

Essex Catholic school teacher arrested for sexually assaulting student

Authorities in Baltimore County have charged a teacher in connection with the sexual abuse of a minor student at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel school in Essex. Robert Anthony Bonner, 48, of Middle River, a teacher at the school, has been charged with Fourth-Degree Sex Offense and other related sexual assault offenses. Bonner is accused of having numerous inappropriate verbal […]

Baltimore mortgage rates steady to begin February

by Chris Montcalmo, Sierra Pacific Mortgage Freddie Mac on Thursday released the results of its Primary Mortgage Market Survey, showing average 30-year Baltimore mortgage rates holding steady after rising last week. The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage (FRM) averaged 4.19 percent with an average 0.5 point for the week ending Feb. 2, 2017, unchanged from last week. A year ago at this time, […]

Essex Taco Bell robbed at gunpoint

Police are investigating after a fast food restaurant in Essex was robbed at gunpoint. At about 7:30 a.m. on Tuesday, January 31, a man entered the Taco Bell located in the 700 block of Eastern Boulevard, 21221. The suspect displayed a gun, grabbed cash from the register, then fled the scene on foot. No one was injured in the incident. […]