Water rescues, homes struck by lightning, and roads closed after severe storms batter northeast Baltimore County, southern Harford County

FALLSTON, MD—Monday evening’s severe storms have caused damage to homes, prompted water rescues, and led to Flash Flood Warnings & Tornado Warnings being issued by the National Weather Service. Belair Road has been flooded out at the entrance to Fallston Mall, as has Belair Road at Connolly Road. Units from Fallston Volunteer Fire & Ambulance company performed a swift water […]

POLICE BLOTTER: Several robberies, assaults, and burglaries reported in northeast Baltimore County

NOTTINGHAM, MD—Police are investigating several robberies, burglaries, and assaults that were reported in northeast Baltimore County over the past week. At approximately 10 p.m. on Wednesday, June 18, 2025, a suspect assaulted someone in the 1000-block of Old Eastern Avenue in Essex (21221).  The suspect was subsequently arrested. At just after 11:45 p.m. on Wednesday, June 18, multiple suspects robbed […]

Downed wires snarl traffic on Belair Road in Fullerton area

NOTTINGHAM, MD—Crews are working to repair downed power lines along Belair Road in the Overlea/Fullerton area. At just before 3 p.m. on Monday, June 23, 2025, the Maryland State Highway Administration advised that wires were down along Route 1 between Rossville Boulevard and Fitch Avenue (21236). Several northbound and southbound lanes are currently blocked along Belair Road. Motorists should use […]

Mount Everest Food holds grand opening for new location in Nottingham

NOTTINGHAM, MD—Mount Everest Food held a grand opening on Wednesday for its second location. The new store is located at 8030 Belair Road in Nottingham/Fullerton (21236). Mount Everest Food offers food and other products from Nepal and other parts of Asia.  Their original location at 6833 Loch Raven Boulevard in Towson (21286) remains open as well. “Congratulations to Apar Shrestha […]

Police investigating several local robberies, burglaries, and assaults

NOTTINGHAM, MD—Police are investigating several local robberies, burglaries, and assaults that were reported this month. At approximately 12 a.m. on Thursday, June 5, 2025, a suspect burglarized a location in the 4000-block of Millner Road in Nottingham/Perry Hall (21236) and stole various items. At approximately 1 a.m. on Thursday, June 5, multiple suspects robbed someone of property in the unit […]

Downed utility pole snarls Belair Road traffic in Overlea

OVERLEA, MD—Motorists traveling along Belair Road in the Overlea area can expect some delays on Friday afternoon. At just after 1:15 p.m. on June 6, 2025, the Baltimore County Police Department that a downed utility pole was causing traffic delays in both directions along Route 1 near Fullerton Avenue (21236). Authorities say repairs and traffic delays are expected to last […]