Two armed robberies reported in Essex

ESSEX, MD—Police are investigating two armed robberies that were reported in Essex this week. At just after 2:45 a.m. on Monday, December 30, two people were were walking in the area of Bayner Road and Eiffel Court (21221) when two individuals approached from the nearby bushes. Both of the suspects displayed handguns and demanded money. The suspects stole shoes from […]

Police seek to identify Towson hit-and-run vehicle

UPDATE: Police have arrested and charged a suspect in connection with this case. Original story below… —— TOWSON, MD—Police are asking for the public’s help in identifying a vehicle that was involved in a hit-and-run on New Year’s Eve. At just before 7:30 p.m. on December 31, police responded to the intersection of Dulaney Valley Road and Fairmount Avenue for […]

Gov. Hogan appoints new member to Maryland Transportation Authority

ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Larry Hogan has appointed attorney and Certified Public Accountant Cynthia Penny-Ardinger as the newest member of the Maryland Transportation Authority (MDTA) Board. She will fill the seat occupied by board member Peter J. Basso, who has completed his term after serving on the MDTA Board since 2007. Penny-Ardinger, a resident of Howard County, was appointed December 10, 2019. […]

Attempted burglary reported at Nottingham M&T Bank, assault & robbery reported at Essex elementary school

NOTTINGHAM, MD—Police are investigating several local crimes that were reported over the past week. A just before 5:15 p.m. on Christmas Day, a known individual struck a victim in the head with a beer bottle in the 300-block of Endsleigh Avenue in Middle River (21220).  The victim sustained multiple lacerations to the face. The suspect was then arrested. At just […]

House fire reported in Essex

ESSEX, MD—Crews are on the scene of a New Year’s Eve house fire in Essex. The fire was reported at around 3:15 p.m. in the 300-block of Mace Avenue (21221). Units arrived to find heavy fire showing from the dwelling. No one is believed to be trapped at this time. There has been no word on any injuries.