UPDATE: Both schools noted below are dismissing on time. Original story below… ESSEX, MD—Police are on the scene of a barricade situation that is unfolding in the Essex area. At around 11:45 a.m. on June 5, 2023, tactical teams, aviation, and marine units responded to the area of Sandalwood Road at S. Marlyn Avenue (21221). Initial reports indicate that one […]
ESSEX, MD—Police say two juveniles have been arrested in connection with a double shooting that occurred in Essex on Friday night. At just before 8:15 p.m. on June 2, 2023, officers responded to a reported shooting in the 900-block of S. Marlyn Avenue (21221). At the scene authorities found two juveniles suffering from gunshot wounds. On Saturday, June 3, members […]
UPDATE 3: two juvenile suspects have been arrested and charged with attempted murder. UPDATE 2: Police say this was a verbal disagreement that escalated in front of Sandalwood Elementary School. Charges are currently pending. UPDATE: Police now confirm that two juveniles were shot. Original story below… ——— ESSEX, MD—Police are on the scene of a Friday night shooting in Essex. […]
UPDATE: Rylan Picard-Kevin Harris has been sentenced to life in prison. Original story below… ESSEX, MD—Homicide detectives with the Baltimore County Police Department have arrested and charged two suspects in connection with the fatal shooting of 29-year-old Shalia Hendrix earlier this month. The homicide occurred on May 5, 2023 in the area of Route 702 and Marlyn Avenue (21221). While […]
UPDATE 3: Rylan Picard-Kevin Harris has been sentenced to life in prison. UPDATE 2: Two suspects have been arrested and charged in connection with this road rage incident. UPDATE: The victim has been identified as 29-year-old Shalia Hendrix, who was was shot and killed while driving southbound on Rt. 702 in the area of N. Marlyn Avenue in Essex. Police […]
ESSEX, MD—Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski on Tuesday announced that Baltimore County’s multi-departmental, place-based revitalization initiative in the Essex community, now known as Essex Reimagined, will host a spring kickoff at a Community Connections Resource Fair. The fair will be held on Saturday, May 6, 2023 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Deep Creek Middle School (1000 S Marlyn […]
ESSEX, MD—Crews responded to a building fire in Essex overnight. At just after 12:45 a.m. on Saturday, units were dispatched to 331 S. Marlyn Ave (21221) for a building fire. Crews arrived to find heavy fire showing from the side of the building. The Baltimore County Fire Department reports that the blaze was under control by 1:30 a.m. One adult […]
ESSEX, MD— Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski and Delegate Ric Metzgar on Thursday announced $1.4 million in FY2023 state funding for streetscaping and roadway improvements in Essex. These projects are part of the multi-departmental Essex recovery initiative that the County Executive announced in June 2021. “An attractive and inviting streetscape can draw in visitors, attract new businesses and instill a […]