Olszewski, Metzgar announce new state funding for Essex streetscape projects

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 […]

Baltimore County Police Department offers police facilities as Safe Exchange Zones for online transactions

NOTTINGHAM, MD—As the number of online purchases and sales of goods quickly increase, so do the potential risks associated with these transactions when they involve meeting a stranger. The Baltimore County Police Department is encouraging anyone who makes an online purchase that involves an in-person interaction to use their police facilities. All transactions are encouraged to be completed during daylight […]

Double shooting reported in Essex

UPDATE 2: Police have identified these two victims who reportedly shot and killed each other. UPDATE: A reward is being offered for information on this incident. Original story below… —— ESSEX, MD—Police are on the scene of a Friday afternoon shooting in Essex. The incident was reported at around 12:15 p.m. in the area of N. Marlyn Avenue at Torner […]

Carjacking reported in Overlea, Kingsville phone shop burglarized

NOTTINGHAM, MD—Authorities are investigating several local crimes that were reported over the past week. At around 6 a.m. on Friday, March 13, an individual broke into South Marlyn Liquors, located in the 700-block of S. Marlyn Avenue in Essex (21221) and stole liquor and cigarettes. The suspect was apprehended and arrested at the location and all items were recovered. At […]

Seasons Pizza in Perry Hall burglarized, knifepoint robbery reported in Essex

NOTTINGHAM, MD—Police are investigating several local crimes that were reported over the past week. At around 12:30 a.m. on Thursday, January 30, an individual entered an unspecified store in the 200-block of Back River Neck Road in Middle River (21220).  The suspect pulled out a gun and demanded money and cigars, then fled on foot. Sometime between 7 p.m. on […]

Attempted burglary reported at Nottingham M&T Bank, assault & robbery reported at Essex elementary school

NOTTINGHAM, MD—Police are investigating several local crimes that were reported over the past week. A just before 5:15 p.m. on Christmas Day, a known individual struck a victim in the head with a beer bottle in the 300-block of Endsleigh Avenue in Middle River (21220).  The victim sustained multiple lacerations to the face. The suspect was then arrested. At just […]

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 […]