Essex man arrested on child pornography charges

ESSEX, MD—State troopers arrested and charged a Baltimore County man on child pornography charges on Friday. The suspect is identified as Robert Wayne Olszewski Jr., 31, Essex – the cousin of Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski Jr. Robert Olszewski has been charged with one count of distribution of child pornography, one count of possession with intent to distribute child pornography, […]

Councilman Marks: Traffic calming coming to Schroeder Avenue in Perry Hall

PERRY HALL, MD—Baltimore County Councilman David Marks on Friday announced that the county will install four speed bumps on Schroeder Avenue in Perry Hall in order to slow traffic near the residential community. The road, which was recently resurfaced, qualified for speed and volume. “My thanks to Bill Murray and the Gunview Farms Homeowners Association for their local efforts,” said […]

Baltimore County Public Library announces free streaming partnership via Hoopla

NOTTINGHAM, MD—The Baltimore County Public Library has announced a new streaming partnership. Library card holders can now stream free movies, TV shows, comic books, and music via Hoopla. Register for an account at hoopladigital.com or download the free app from the App Store or Google Play. Be sure to have all pertinent library account information ready. Hoopla is the new […]

Maryland Court of Appeals upholds conviction of teen who ran over Officer Caprio

BALTIMORE, MD—Maryland’s second-highest court has upheld the conviction of one of the four teens who ran down and killed Baltimore County Police Officer Amy Caprio in 2018. Dawnta Anthony Harris was seventeen years old when he was convicted as an adult for running over Officer Caprio as she investigated a report of a burglary on Linwen Way. Harris’ attorneys had […]

Aunt of deceased children found in Essex charged in connection with their deaths

UPDATE 2: Nicole Johnson has been sentenced to prison. UPDATE: Baltimore County Police Department Chief Melissa Hyatt on Friday issued the following statement: “This truly was a devastating incident – one that not only shocked our community to its core, but significantly affected our patrol officers, forensic technicians, and detectives. I am grateful that the harrowing details of this case […]

Baltimore County group to hold ‘Unmask Our Kids’ rally in August

TOWSON, MD—Parents and concerned citizens who oppose Baltimore County Public Schools‘ mask mandate, which was announced earlier this week, will be holding a rally next month. The Baltimore County Parent and Student Coalition will be holding an “Unmask Our Kids Rally” at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, August 10th, The event will be held at the BCPS Greenwood Campus, located at […]

Burglaries reported in Nottingham, Rosedale

NOTTINGHAM, MD—Police are investigating several burglaries that were reported over the past week. Sometime between 10 p.m. on Monday, July 26 and 7 a.m. on Tuesday, July 27, an individual broke into a residence in the 200-block of Patapsco Avenue in Rosedale (21237). Once inside, the suspect ransacked several rooms and stole money and bank cards. Sometime between 11:30 p.m. […]

Police identify children found deceased during Essex traffic stop

UPDATE 2: Nicole Johnson has been sentenced to prison. UPDATE: Police have arrested and charged the children’s aunt in connection with their deaths. Original story below… ESSEX, MD—Police have identified the two children who were found deceased during a Thursday night traffic stop in Essex. The two children have been identified as 7-year-old Joshlyn Johnson and 5-year-old Larry O’Neil. At […]