Teen arrested, charged as an adult in Bowleys Quarters altercation

MIDDLE RIVER, MD—Police have made an arrest in connection with an altercation that occurred in Bowleys Quarters earlier this week. Detectives have taken a 16-year-old suspect into custody following an incident that occurred Wednesday night in the 100-block of Carroll Island Road, 21220. Officers responded to reports of shots fired at around 5:30 p.m. on July 16th. Detectives determined that […]

Police confirm shots were fired during Bowleys Quarters altercation; 7 juveniles detained, 2 injured

UPDATE: A 16-year-old suspect has been arrested and will be charged as an adult. Original story below… MIDDLE RIVER, MD—Police in Baltimore County are investigating an assault involving a firearm that occurred on Wednesday evening in the 100-block of Carroll Island Road in Bowleys Quarters (21220). The incident, which involved a group of juveniles, left two individuals with minor injuries. […]

Two injured after shots fired during Bowleys Quarters altercation

UPDATE 4: A 16-year-old suspect has been arrested and will be charged as an adult. UPDATE 3: Police have confirmed that shots were fired during Wednesday evening’s altercation in Bowleys Quarters. Two people were injured and seven juveniles have been detained. UPDATE 2: It has been confirmed that one juvenile was in possession of a firearm, according to Councilman David […]

Delegates Nawrocki, Szeliga urge immediate action following Eastern Boulevard traffic meeting

MIDDLE RIVER, MD—Following a community meeting Wednesday evening, Maryland Delegates Ryan Nawrocki and Kathy Szeliga are urging immediate action to address what they describe as increasing traffic hazards along Eastern Boulevard in Baltimore County. Both delegates called for swift changes, particularly a reduction in the speed limit, to prevent further accidents and fatalities on the state roadway. “Eastern Boulevard has […]

Committee members needed for BCPS southeast elementary school boundary study

MIDDLE RIVER, MD—Baltimore County Public Schools officials are seeking three volunteers each – two parents and one staff member – from Chase, Oliver Beach, and Seneca elementary schools to serve on a boundary study committee. The purpose of the study is to maximize the use of available space and balance enrollment among Chase, Oliver Beach, and Seneca elementary schools. Those […]

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 […]

Residents urged to speak out about traffic concerns on Eastern Boulevard

UPDATE: Delegates Ryan Nawrocki and Kathy Szeliga are urging immediate action following the town hall. Original story below… MIDDLE RIVER, MD—Residents concerned about traffic safety on Eastern Boulevard are urged to attend a community meeting in July where the Maryland State Highway Administration will present findings from a traffic safety study. Delegates Ryan Nawrocki and Kathy Szeliga announced the meeting, […]