Police/Fire

House fire reported in Overlea/Fullerton

NOTTINGHAM, MD—Crews are on the scene of a Sunday afternoon house fire in the Overlea/Fullerton area. The fire was reported at around 2:30 p.m. in the 4300-block of Fullerton Avenue (21236). Units arrived to find smoke showing from the residence, according to the Providence Volunteer Fire Company. There has been no word on any injuries.  Motorists should use caution in the …


Health, Traffic

Belair Road shut down due to Overlea/Fullerton water main break

UPDATE: All northbound lanes along Belair Road have been shut down.  Southbound lanes remain open at this time. Original story below… —— NOTTINGHAM, MD—A Wednesday morning water main break is causing traffic headaches for local motorists. The break was reported on Wednesday morning along Belair Road in the Overlea/Fullerton area. The Maryland State Highway Administration reports that all lanes of …


Suspect arrested in connection with attempted kidnapping in Overlea

OVERLEA, MD—Police in Baltimore County have arrested a suspect in connection with an attempted abduction that occurred in Overlea over the weekend. Jawuan Williams, 24, has been charged with kidnapping, second-degree assault, and other related charges. At around 4:30 p.m. on April 3, a 12-year-old female was walking in the 4400-block of Fullerton Avenue when she was approached by Williams, …

Attempted kidnapping reported in Overlea

UPDATE: Police have arrested a suspect in connection with this incident. Original story below… ——— OVERLEA, MD—Detectives are investigating an attempted kidnapping and assault that occurred on Saturday in Overlea. At approximately 4:30 p.m., a 12-year-old female was walking in the 4400-block of Fullerton Avenue when she was approached by an unknown man who assaulted her and then pulled her …

Police warn of suspicious individual lingering near Overlea/Fullerton schools

UPDATE: Police have released additional information on this individual – click here for details. Original story below… —— NOTTINGHAM, MD—Police in Baltimore County issued an alert on Monday night warning the public of a suspicious individual. Detectives want the public to be aware of a man in his 20’s who may be lingering in areas where children are known to …

Fire at Overlea computer store snarls Friday morning traffic

OVERLEA, MD—Crews responded to a commercial fire in Overlea on Friday morning. The fire was reported on Belair Road just inside the beltway at around 9 a.m. Officials say the blaze broke out at a computer store and was quickly contained. Belair Road was briefly shut down in both directions between Fullerton Avenue and Henry Avenue. No injuries were reported …

Baltimore County releases 2019 list of Independence Day fireworks displays

TOWSON, MD – Baltimore County has released its 2019 list of dates and locations for fireworks displays that have been approved by the Fire Marshal’s Office. Additional displays will be added as the Fire Marshal issues permits. Check this page regularly for a display near you. The use of backyard fireworks is illegal.  Some ground-based and hand-held sparklers are legal …

Verizon store, two Royal Farms stores robbed

Police are investigating four robberies that were reported over the past week. At just before 1 a.m. on Thursday, April 11, an individual entered the Royal Farms store located in the 8800-block of Philadelphia Road in Rosedale (21237) and robbed the store of cigarettes. At around 2:30 a.m. on Saturday, April 13, a man said he was assaulted and robbed …