Sewage overflow reported near Parkville

The Baltimore County Department of Public Works has reported a sanitary sewer overflow in the 6600-block of Collinsdale Road (21234) in the Parkville-Hillendale area. A discharge of about 17,000 gallons began at just before 3 p.m. on Thursday. Utility crews responded immediately and stopped the overflow at just before midnight. DPW says that the sanitary sewerage discharge was caused by […]

Middle River teen dies after being shot with pellet gun

Police in Baltimore County continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding a shooting that involved a 15-year-old boy on Dogwood Drive in Middle River on Thursday night. The boy later died from his injuries. Police were called to Dogwood Drive (21220) for a report of a person who had suffered a gunshot wound. EMS began life-saving procedures after finding the boy in the rear yard of the home […]

Essex sex offender sentenced to more than 12 years in prison

A U.S. District Judge on Thursday sentenced Raymond Kilchenstein, 53, formerly of Essex, to 150 months in prison, followed by 20 years of supervised release, for transportation of child pornography. The judge further ordered that, upon his release from prison, Kilchenstein must continue to register as a sex offender in the places where he resides, where he is an employee, and where he is […]

Fire crews investigating smoke at Gunpowder Elementary

UPDATE: Officials believe a faulty projector was too blame. Children have safely returned to their classrooms. Original story below… —— Fire crews are responding to an incident at a local elementary school. At just before 10:30 a.m., units from White Marsh Volunteer Fire Company were dispatched to Gunpowder Elementary School. WMVFC says that units were responding to a report of smoke in a […]

Overlea homicide victim identified as Essex woman

UPDATE: A suspect has been arrested in connection with this case. Original story below… ——— An Essex woman has been identified as the victim in Thursday night’s shooting in Overlea. Tracey Elizabeth Carrington, 25, of the 1100-block of Glemsford Road (21221). Carrington was shot while getting into her vehicle on Overlea Avenue after leaving the S&S Lounge, located at 6900 […]

Councilman Marks strongly opposes child care center near Joppa Road and Honeygo Elementary School

UPDATE: The developer has dropped plans for the proposed child care center – details here. Original story below… —— Baltimore County Councilman David Marks announced on Friday his strong opposition to a 10,000-square foot child care center proposed on East Joppa Road near the new Honeygo Elementary School. The proposal, submitted on behalf of Joppa Road Daycare LLC, includes 56 parking […]

Shooting reported in Overlea

UPDATE 2: Police have identified the victim. Authorities are also emphasizing that this incident was not a drive-by shooting, but rather a targeted incident. UPDATE: Police say a female victim has died. This incident is now being investigated as a homicide. Original story below… —— Authorities are on the scene of a Thursday night shooting in Overlea. The shooting was […]

Fallen tree collapses roof in Middle River

UPDATE: Authorities have now stated that the roof did not collapse, however three adults and one child have been displaced. A large, unstable tree is laying across the building. Original story below… —— Rescue crews are on the scene after a tree fell into a building in Middle River on Thursday night. At about 8:15 p.m., a tree fell onto […]