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Deceased person found at Gunpowder Falls State Park identified as man charged in Perry Hall daycare sex abuse case

Posted on October 18, 2021 by Chris Montcalmo

PERRY HALL, MD—Authorities have identified the body that was found at Gunpowder Falls State Park earlier this month. On Monday, Maryland Department of Natural Resources Police confirmed to NottinghamMD.com that the deceased has been identified as 54-year-old Edward Biedenkapp Jr. On October 1, Biedenkapp was charged with child abuse and rape after a child came forward alleging abuse. Biedenkapp’s wife […]

Police: Body found at Gunpowder Falls State Park

Posted on October 11, 2021 by Chris Montcalmo

UPDATE: Police confirm that the deceased has been identified as Edward Biedenkapp Jr., the man charged in connection with a Perry Hall daycare abuse case. Original story below… —— KINGSVILLE, MD—Police are on the scene after a dead body was found at Gunpowder Falls State Park on Monday morning. A police spokesperson tells NottinghamMD.com that at around 9:15 a.m., officers […]

Emergency crews responding to Gunpowder Falls State Park

Posted on October 11, 2021 by Chris Montcalmo

UPDATE 3: Police confirm that the deceased has been identified as Edward Biedenkapp Jr., the man charged in connection with a Perry Hall daycare abuse case. UPDATE 2: Police now say a dead body has been found at Gunpowder Falls State Park – details here. UPDATE: Initial reports of smoke at the location were not accurate. Further details have not […]

2021 All About Maryland Festival to be held in Middle River on Saturday

Posted on September 23, 2021 by Chris Montcalmo

MIDDLE RIVER, MD—The All About Maryland Festival returns to Middle River this Saturday. The 2021 edition of the annual event will be held 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on September 25, 2021. The festival features Maryland artisans, crafts, food, specialty beverages, and live entertainment. There will be a magic show, balloon animals, a live demonstration by White Tiger Martial Arts, […]

Baltimore County to receive $265,000 in Maryland Waterway Improvement Fund awards

Posted on June 29, 2021 by Chris Montcalmo

ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Larry Hogan on Tuesday announced $13.5 million in Waterway Improvement Fund grants for Fiscal Year 2022 to enhance and improve public boating access, facilities, and navigation throughout the state. Baltimore County will receive a total of $265,000 with awards going to the Baltimore County Fire Department, the Bowleys Quarters Volunteer Fire Department, and Gunpowder Falls State Park. The […]

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Rescue in progress at Pot Rocks

Posted on June 27, 2021 by Chris Montcalmo

KINGSVILLE, MD—Emergency crews are on the scene a Sunday evening rescue at a popular Kingsville swimming hole. At just after 7 p.m., paramedics responded to Pot Rocks at Gunpowder Falls State Park. The White Marsh Volunteer Fire Company reports that an ATV, engine, and utility unit are attempting to rescue a male with a broken leg in the Gunpowder River. […]

Three men charged after fishing with spear gun at Gunpowder Falls State Park

Posted on May 25, 2021 by Chris Montcalmo

NOTTINGHAM, MD—Maryland Natural Resources Police officers patrolling Gunpowder Falls State Park have charged three New York men with fishing with a spear gun and fishing without a license after hours. At around 11:30 p.m. on Sunday, May 16, officers were conducting surveillance at Gunpowder Falls State Park when they observed three men in the river fishing with spear guns. As […]

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Child injured at Gunpowder Falls State Park, rescue under way

Posted on May 19, 2021 by Chris Montcalmo

KINGSVILLE, MD—Crews are performing a Wednesday evening rescue at Gunpowder Falls State Park. At just after 6:30 p.m., medics received a call for an injured juvenile in the woods at the Jones Road area of the park. A back-country rescue is under way and crews are using at ATV to try to reach the pediatric patient. There has been no […]