JULY 15 POLICE BLOTTER: Robbery, assaults, burglaries reported in northeast Baltimore County

NOTTINGHAM, MD—Police are investigating a robbery, two assaults, and two burglaries that were reported over the past week. At approximately 11:30 a.m. on Friday, July 11, 2025, an armed suspect assaulted someone in the 1000-block of Old Eastern Avenue in Essex (21221).  The suspect was subsequently arrested. At approximately 11:30 p.m. on Friday, July 11, a burglarized a business located […]

Kenwood Avenue closed due to flooding

UPDATE 2: Kenwood Avenue has been reopened. UPDATE: Baltimore County DPWT officials have confirmed that the closure of Kenwood Avenue (in the 5200-block) is due to a water main break. Original story below… ROSEDALE, MD—A portion of Kenwood Avenue remains closed following Monday night’s severe storms. On Tuesday morning, the Rosedale Volunteer Fire Company reported that Kenwood Avenue remains closed […]

Rosedale man arrested in connection with fatal Baltimore shooting

BALTIMORE, MD—Baltimore homicide detectives have arrested a Rosedale man in connection with a fatal shooting that occurred earlier this month in the city’s Southeast District, police announced Monday. Davon Kelly, 36, of Rosedale, was taken into custody on July 7 and charged with first and second-degree murder in the death of 38-year-old Aaron Hill. Police said officers responded to the […]

Flood Watch issued for central Maryland on Monday

BALTIMORE, MD—The National Weather Service has issued a Flood Watch for central Maryland. The watch will be in effect from 2 p.m. until midnight on Monday, July 14th. Forecasters say showers and thunderstorms capable of producing heavy rainfall will move across the area Monday afternoon and evening. Rainfall rates up to 2 inches per hour are possible, which may lead […]

Nine impaired boaters charged in Maryland during July 4 weekend enforcement

ANNAPOLIS, MD—The Maryland Natural Resources Police (NRP) charged nine impaired boaters and investigated nine reportable boating accidents during its annual “Operation Dry Water” campaign over the July 4 weekend. No boating fatalities were recorded during the holiday period, which ran from July 4 to July 6. NRP officers made nine arrests for Operating While Under the Influence of Alcohol (OUI) […]

Police searching for missing man last seen in Middle River

UPDATE: David Widender has been located. Original story below… ——— MIDDLE RIVER, MD—Police in Baltimore County are searching for a missing person. David Widender, 29, is 5’05” tall and weighs 115 pounds. He was last seen in the Middle River area wearing a back shirt and pants. Anyone with information on David Widender’s whereabouts is asked to dial 9-1-1 or […]