Fiery crash brings wires down in Fork

Crews are on the scene of a fiery, Friday night crash in the Fork area. At about 10:30 p.m., an accident was reported in the 12900 block of Harford Road. The crash brought power lines down which then ignited in the roadway. Crews from the Kingsville Volunteer Fire Company and Fallston Volunteer Fire Company have responded to the scene. Hartford […]

Police investigating robbery, 2 burglaries

Police are investigating a robbery and two burglaries that were reported this week. At about 11:45 p.m. on Wednesday, July 26, a man pointed a gun at two people in the 400 block of Eastern Boulevard in Essex (21221) and demanded their money and cell phones. The suspect then fled the scene. Sometime between 10 p.m. on Wednesday, July 26, […]

Source of loud booms in Seven Courts area of Perry Hall identified

A recent, local mystery has been solved. In recent weeks, Fifth District Councilman David Marks says that his office has been receiving complaints from residents in the northern Seven Courts area about loud booms late at night and early in the morning. The Baltimore County Police Department identified the source of the mysterious noises on Friday morning. Authorities say a […]

Water main break reported in Middle River

Crews are on the scene of a Friday morning water main break in Middle River. The Department of Public Works says that an 8-inch water main has ruptured at 6935 Gunder Avenue (21220). Approximately 50 customers and 2 fire hydrants are currently without service. There has been no ETA on repairs. Motorists should use caution in the area.

School supply collection drive kicks off around Nottingham

TOWSON, MD — Beginning this week, Baltimore County residents are likely to see boxes everywhere – in local stores, libraries, health clubs, and offices. These boxes are collection bins for the annual school supply drive coordinated by The Education Foundation of Baltimore County Public Schools. All new school supplies are welcome and will be well used. The most needed school […]

Local ‘National Night Out’ events announced

On Tuesday, August 1, community groups around Baltimore County will celebrate National Night Out. Residents are encouraged to turn on their front porch lights and join together to say “no” to crime in their neighborhoods. Each community group will participate in its own way. Activities include rallies, block parties, parades, cookouts, and visits from local law enforcement and emergency personnel. […]

Car hits pole, causes house fire in Essex

Authorities are on the scene of a Tuesday afternoon house fire in Essex. At about 3 p.m., emergency personnel responded to the 1900 block of Old Eastern Avenue. Reports indicate that a vehicle hit a utility pole, causing wires to fall on the house and ignite. The driver of the vehicle is being evaluated at this time. Motorists should avoid […]

Middle River BPD detective pleads guilty to committing armed robberies in racketeering case

Baltimore, Maryland – Baltimore Police Department detectives Evodio Calles Hendrix, 32, of Randallstown, and Maurice Kilpatrick Ward, 36, of Middle River, pleaded guilty on Friday in federal court to charges of racketeering conspiracy. According to their plea agreements, Hendrix admitted to participating in three robberies from March to August, 2016. Ward admitted to participating in four robberies from February through […]