Delegate Nawrocki’s bill to provide property tax relief to volunteer fire stations passes unanimously

ANNAPOLIS, MD—The Maryland House of Delegates has unanimously passed Delegate Ryan Nawrocki’s bill, HB 1096, to provide much-needed property tax relief to Baltimore County volunteer fire and rescue stations. Currently, volunteer stations pay property taxes on some lands they own for firehouse operations and training. The bill is now going to the Senate, where it is expected to pass next […]

Home invasion reported in Rosedale; vehicles stolen in Middle River, Hillendale

NOTTINGHAM, MD—Police are investigating a home invasion, two robberies, and two vehicle thefts that were reported over the past week. Between 5:30 p.m. on December 27 and 8:30 a.m. on December 28, a 2012 Subaru Forrester was stolen from a parking lot in the 9000-block of Pulaski Highway in Middle River (21220). Between 10:15 and 10:45 p.m. on December 29, […]

Suspect in Bowleys Quarters shooting arrested, charged

BOWLEYS QUARTERS, MD—Police have arrested and charged a suspect in connection with a shooting that occurred in Bowleys Quarters on Christmas Day. Detectives have charged 31-year-old Dariel Williams with attempted first-degree murder, first-degree assault, motor vehicle theft, and use of a firearm in the commission of a crime of violence. An Amber Alert had been issued in connection with Dariel […]

Bowleys Quarters shooting leaves 1 seriously injured

UPDATE: The suspect in this case has been arrested and charged after an Amber Alert was issued on December 26th. Original story below… —— BOWLEYS QUARTERS, MD—Police in Baltimore County are investigating an overnight shooting that left one person seriously injured. At just before 11:15 p.m. on Sunday, December 25, officers responded to the unit block of Joggins Court (21220) […]

Bowleys Quarters Road closed due to downed tree, power lines

BOWLEYS QUARTERS, MD—Bowleys Quarters Road has been shut down due to a downed tree. The incident was reported on Friday afternoon after high winds brought down a tree onto nearby power lines. Bowleys Quarters Volunteer Fire Rescue & Marine advises that Bowleys Quarters Road is closed between Carroll Island Road and Eastern Avenue. Motorists should use an alternate route. Photo […]

Water main break reported in Bowleys Quarters

BOWLEYS QUARTERS, MD—A water main break in Bowleys Quarters has left several residents without water. The rupture was reported on Sunday morning in the 900-block of Bowleys Quarters Road (21220). The break has caused extensive damage to the roadway and many homes are currently without service. Crews are on-site but no ETA has been provided on restoration. Motorists should use […]

Perry Hall church vandalized, burglarized; man sets vehicle on fire in Middle River

NOTTINGHAM, MD—Police are investigating several local crimes that were reported over the past week. At around 3 a.m. on Friday, November 25, an individual brandished a folding pocket knife during an argument in the 1300-block of Taylor Avenue in Hillendale (21234). At just before 9:30 a.m. on Sunday, November 27, a known individual burglarized a place of worship located in […]

House fire reported in Bowleys Quarters

MIDDLE RIVER, MD—Crews are responding to a house fire in Middle River. The fire was reported at around 1:45 p.m. on Tuesday in the unit block of Windward Way (21220). Arriving units reportedly found smoke showing from a single-family dwelling. There has been no word on any injuries. Motorists should use caution in the area. Photo via Pixabay