Critical injuries reported after train hits pedestrian in Middle River

MIDDLE RIVER, MD—A pedestrian has sustained critical injuries after being struck by a train in Middle River. The incident was reported at around 1 p.m. on Monday in the area of Golden Ring Road at Orems Road (21220), according to the Baltimore County Fire Department. Life-threatening injuries are being reported and rescue crews are attempting to extricate the victim. Motorists […]

Essex police officer sentenced to home detention in connection with 2019 rape

ESSEX, MD—A Baltimore County police officer was sentenced on Friday to home detention in connection with the 2019 rape of a 22-year-old woman. On August 20, 2021, Anthony Westerman, 27, was convicted of two counts of second-degree rape, third-degree sexual offense, fourth-degree sexual offense, and second-degree assault of a 22-year-old woman in connection with an incident that occurred in October […]

Nottingham man who participated in Capitol protest facing federal indictment for drug conspiracy, firearms charges

NOTTINGHAM, MD—A federal grand jury has returned an indictment charging a Nottingham man who participated in the Capitol protest with intent to distribute a controlled substance. Elias Nick Costianes, Jr., 43, is facing two counts of conspiracy to distribute and possess with intent to distribute a controlled substance—specifically, testosterone and cocaine. The indictment also charges Costianes with possession of firearms […]

Gas prices dip for second straight week heading into Thanksgiving holiday

NOTTINGHAM, MD—For the second straight week, the nation’s average gas price has declined, falling 1.9 cents from a week ago and stands at $3.39 per gallon on Monday,  according to GasBuddy data compiled from more than 11 million individual price reports covering over 150,000 gas stations across the country. The national average is up 2.8 cents from a month ago […]

Maryland Teacher of the Year Brianna Ross, Education Support Professional of the Year Brad Fisher honored as first ever BCPS Superintendent Fellows

TOWSON, MD—Two Baltimore County Public Schools leaders – Maryland Teacher of the Year Brianna Ross and Maryland State Education Association’s Education Support Professional of the Year Brad Fisher – have been named the first ever BCPS Superintendent Fellows, a new awards program for exceptional educators created by BCPS Superintendent Dr. Darryl L. Williams. Both Ross and Fisher were honored as […]

Vehicle overturns in Perry Hall crash

PERRY HALL, MD—Crews responded to a crash in Perry Hall on Sunday night. The crash was reported at around 8:45 p.m. in the 9100-block of Cowenton Avenue (21128). One vehicle overturned in the crash. Crews are still on the scene at this hour attempting to remove the vehicle from a ditch. Two minors were reportedly in the vehicle. Witnesses say […]

Shooting reported in Middle River

UPDATE: Initial reports indicate that the shooting victim is a juvenile who has been taken to a local hospital for treatment. Original story below… ——— MIDDLE RIVER—Police are responding to a reported shooting in Middle River. The shooting was reported at around 4:15 p.m. on Sunday afternoon in the 2100-block of Eastern Boulevard (21220) near Geresbeck’s Food Market. One person […]

Food delivery driver assaulted, robbed in Nottingham apartment complex

NOTTINGHAM, MD—A food delivery driver was assaulted and robbed in Nottingham on Saturday night. At around 10:30 p.m., a delivery driver from Fratello’s was reportedly attacked and robbed on Dunhaven Place, just off of Walther Boulevard in the Pointe at White Marsh apartment complex in Nottingham/Carney (21236). The suspect(s) quickly fled the scene. These has been no word on the […]