Overlea Liquors burglarized, Rosedale ATM stolen, Essex delivery woman assaulted

NOTTINGHAM, MD—Police are investigating several local crimes that were reported over the past week. At 4:45 a.m. on Christmas Eve, an individual pried open the front door to Overlea Liquors, located in the 6700-block of Belair Road in Overlea (21206). Once inside, the suspect stole cash from the register and then fled. At 5:15 a.m. on Christmas Eve, an individual […]

House fire reported in Essex

UPDATE: All occupants are accounted for. Original story below… —— ESSEX, MD—Crews are on the scene of a Thursday night house fire in Essex. The fire was reported at around 8:30 p.m. in the 1200-block of Evergreen Lane (21221). Units arrived to find fire showing from the second floor of the home with possible individuals trapped. Motorists should use caution […]

Baltimore County Police to graduate its 153rd recruit class

TOWSON, MD—On Tuesday evening, December 17, at 7:30 p.m., the 153rd Recruit Class will take their oath of office and join the ranks of the Baltimore County Police Department. The ceremony will be held at Loch Raven High School, located at 1212 Cowpens Avenue (21286). Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski will join Chief Melissa R. Hyatt in her first graduation […]

Maryland 529 to host Parent Information Sessions at 7 BCPS schools

TOWSON, MD—Maryland 529 –formerly the College Savings Plans of Maryland – has scheduled Parent Information Night sessions this winter and next spring at seven of Baltimore County’s middle schools. The meetings are open to all Baltimore County parents who are interested in learning more about the plans.  When & Where: Thursday, January 23, at 6:30 p.m. Catonsville Middle School, 2301 […]

Essex VFC announces passing of oldest life member

ESSEX, MD—The Essex Volunteer Fire Company on Friday morning announced the passing of their oldest life member, LeRoy “Jimmy” Ogle. Ogle was considered a pilar in the Essex community, joining the Rockaway Beach Volunteer Fire Company July 1st, 1953, thus giving him over 66 years of service. Ogle held many positions within the volunteer fire company, most notably Secretary. He […]

Essex police officer charged with rape

UPDATE: Westerman has been sentenced to home detention. Original story below… —— ESSEX, MD—Authorities in Baltimore County have charged an Essex police officer with rape. Officer Anthony Michael Westerman, 25, has been charged with two counts of second-degree rape and three counts of second-degree assault. Westerman has been employed by the Baltimore County Police Department since 2013. His most recent […]

School Board Nominating Commission to hold informational meeting at Eastern Tech

ESSEX, MD—The Baltimore County School Board Nominating Commission will be holding three informational meetings for those who may be interested in applying for the open member-at-large position on the Baltimore County Public Schools Board Of Education. The meetings will be held at the following locations: – January 6, 2020 (snow date 1/8/20) 7 p.m. at Deer Park Magnet School (Visual […]