Parkville man wins Maryland Lottery 2020 Cash scratch-off’s top prize

PARKVILLE, MD—The number 21 is now a lucky one for one Parkville man. Its appearance on his 2020 Cash scratch-off gave the Baltimore County resident the ninth top prize of $20,200 awarded in the $20 Maryland Lottery game. The 66-year-old, who picked up his winnings without fanfare at Maryland Lottery headquarters, purchased his winning scratch-off from New Samy’s Liquor located […]

Maryland businesses receiving fake “2019 Certificate of Good Standing Request Form” letter

UPDATE: A 2020 version of this scam is now making the rounds – read more. Original story below… —— BALTIMORE, MD—The Office of the Attorney General has received information indicating that businesses in Maryland have been receiving a letter entitled “2019 Certificate of Good Standing Request Form.” The letter requests a fee in exchange for a letter of good standing […]

Causey, Henn to serve as de facto chair, vice chair of Baltimore County school board

TOWSON, MD—Incumbent Board Chair Kathleen S. Causey and Vice Chair Julie C. Henn will remain in their positions as de facto officers of the Board of Education of Baltimore County until such time as the Board elects officers by the required majority of seven votes. No candidate for either office received the required majority of votes to be elected at […]

White Castle announces recall of some frozen sandwiches due to possible Listeria contamination

NOTTINGHAM, MD—White Castle has initiated a voluntary recall of a limited number of frozen 6 pack cheeseburgers, frozen 6 pack hamburgers, frozen 6 pack jalapeno cheeseburgers, and 16 pack hamburgers, 16 pack cheeseburgers for the possible presence of Listeria monocytogenes. Listeria monocytogenesis an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and […]

Rollover crash reported in Joppa

JOPPA, MD—Crews are on the scene of a Sunday evening crash in Joppa. The crash was reported at around 7 p.m. on Shore Drive. One vehicle overturned in the crash and one patient is being transported to Upper Chesapeake Medical Center in stable condition. Motorists should use caution in the area. [Image via JMVFC]

Crash with rescue reported in Fullerton

FULLERTON, MD—Crews are on the scene of a Sunday evening crash in Fullerton. The crash was reported at around 5:15 p.m. on I-695 between Belair Road and Interstate 95. A rescue operation is underway as at least one person is entrapped in their vehicle. There has been no word on any injuries. Motorists should use caution in the area.

Essex police officer charged with rape

UPDATE: Westerman has been sentenced to home detention. Original story below… —— ESSEX, MD—Authorities in Baltimore County have charged an Essex police officer with rape. Officer Anthony Michael Westerman, 25, has been charged with two counts of second-degree rape and three counts of second-degree assault. Westerman has been employed by the Baltimore County Police Department since 2013. His most recent […]