Home invasion reported in Essex, shots fired on Rossville Boulevard

NOTTINGHAM, MD—Police are investigating several local crimes that were reported over the past week. At around 6 p.m. on Wednesday, June 17, a resident returned to their residence in the 1400-block of Wentworth Avenue (21234) and found the door ajar. Bank statements were stolen from the victim’s apartment. At 10 a.m., two individuals, one of whom was armed with a […]

Baltimore County to host webinar on COVID-19’s economic impact, opportunities

TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski has assembled a panel of economic thought leaders to discuss the changing regional business landscape in the wake of COVID-19 business shutdowns, and explore potential long-term shifts that may alter the local economy for years and decades to come. “Exploring Economic Impacts and Opportunities in the Baltimore Region” is the fifth session in the […]

County completes repairs to Cowenton Ridge Park bridge

PERRY HALL, MD—Baltimore County has completed repairs to a bridge at Cowenton Ridge Park, the popular recreation area in eastern Perry Hall. A tree had damaged the pedestrian bridge earlier this spring. Councilman David Marks thanked the Baltimore County Office of Property Management for quickly making the repairs. “This is a very popular destination for families who enjoy the walking […]

ZIP CODE REPORT: Maryland COVID-19 hospitalizations fall for 27th straight day, drop below 600

UPDATE: View the latest NottinghamMD.com zip code reports here. Original story below… —— NOTTINGHAM, MD—The Maryland Department of Health on Tuesday reported that statewide COVID-19 hospitalizations had dropped for the 27th consecutive day. As of Tuesday morning, there have been 65,007 cases of novel coronavirus in Maryland.  The statewide positivity rate is now at 5.06%, largely unchanged from Monday’s 5.03%. […]

Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued for northeastern Baltimore County

UPDATE 2: A Flash Flood Warning is also now in effect until 8:15 p.m. UPDATE: The Severe Thunderstorm Warning is now in effect until 7 p.m. Original story below… ——— NOTTINGHAM, MD—The National Weather Service has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for portions of northeastern Baltimore County. The warning will be in effect until 6:15 p.m. for areas including Towson, […]

Councilman Marks: overnight truck parking to be prohibited on Fitch Avenue

FULLERTON, MD—Parking restrictions will be implemented on Fitch Avenue to try to eliminate overnight parking by buses and tractor trailers, Baltimore County Councilman David Marks announced on Monday. Baltimore County will install signs that read “No Parking 11:00 pm- 6:00 am,” like those erected nearby on Wever Road. The signs will be located near the Fullerton Plaza shopping center. “These […]

Towson University police officer from Essex arrested on child pornography charges

ESSEX, MD—A Corporal with the Towson University Police Department was arrested on Monday and charged with two counts of distributing/promoting child pornography and one count of possessing child pornography. The officer has been identified as Peter Publico, 53, of the unit block of Lindsey Court in Essex (21221). The investigation began after police discovered that, in February, Publico electronically distributed […]