pOpshelf to open new location in Middle River

MIDDLE RIVER, MD—A new shop will soon be opening its doors in Middle River. pOpshelf, a retail store concept from Dollar General with the vast majority of items priced at $5 or less, is bringing its second Baltimore-area location to the Martin Plaza Shopping Center. Dollar General first announced the pOpshelf concept in October 2020 and has since opened around […]

Police seek to identify Joppa shoplifter

JOPPA, MD—Police in Harford County are asking for the public’s help in identifying a shoplifting suspect. At just before 12:30 p.m. on Friday, March 24, deputies with the Harford County Sheriff’s Office responded to the Dollar General in the 500-block of Pulaski Highway (21085) for a report of a theft. Authorities determined that the suspect entered the store, placed childcare […]

Suspect charged in connection with Essex, Middle River armed robberies

ESSEX, MD—Police have charged a suspect in connection with two armed commercial robberies that took place in Essex last month. The suspect is also believed to be responsible for additional robberies in neighboring jurisdictions. The investigation began on April 29 after two businesses were robbed hours apart under similar circumstances. Officers responded to the Dollar General located in the 100-block […]

Middle River Dollar General, Essex Domino’s robbed at gunpoint

UPDATE: A suspect has been arrested and charged in connection with the robberies in Essex/Middle River. Original story below… ——— ESSEX/MIDDLE RIVER, MD—Police are investigating three local crimes that were reported this week. At just before 1:30 a.m. on Tuesday, April 28, three individuals pried open the door to the storage unit and damaged a garage door in the 300-block […]

Maryland grocery stores set aside shopping hours for seniors

BALTIMORE, MD—As the coronavirus pandemic continues to unfold around the world, some grocery store chains in the state of Maryland have set aside special shopping hours for seniors. Since those over 60 years of age are most susceptible to COVID-19, designated shopping hours help those who may be most vulnerable get the groceries they need with a reduced risk of […]

Middle River church burglarized, Dollar General robbed

MIDDLE RIVER, MD—Police are investigating a pair of robberies and a burglary that were reported in Middle River over the past week. At just before 11:30 a.m. on Friday, October 11, a individual robbed a woman of cash and unsuccessfully tried to steal her purse in the 1500-block of Chilworth Avenue in Middle River (21220). The suspect was arrested. Sometime […]

Fullerton beauty store, Essex Dollar General burglarized

NOTTINGHAM, MD – Police are investigating several local crimes that were reported over the past week. At just after 4:15 a.m. on Wednesday, September 11, an individual pried open the front door of the Dollar General, located in the 200-block of Back River Neck Road in Essex (21221). The suspect made two unsuccessful attempts to open the safe using the […]