GLEN ARM, MD—Crews are on the scene of another brush fire in the Loch Raven Reservoir area. Monday’s fire was reported at around 3 p.m. near Loch Raven Drive at Morgan Mill Road (21057). Several units are on the scene from Providence Volunteer Fire Company, Long Green Volunteer Fire Company, and other departments. Motorists should use caution in the area. […]
ROSEDALE, MD—A water main break in Rosedale has left dozens of residents without service. The Department of Public Works reports that an eight-inch diameter water main has ruptured in the 7800-block of Winterhaven Road (21237). Sixty customers and one hydrant are currently out of service. There has been no ETA on repairs. Motorists should use caution in the area. Photo […]
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, 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, 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]