Shots fired in Hillendale, armed robbery reported in Overlea

NOTTINGHAM, MD—Police are investigating an auto theft, an armed robbery, and several assaults and burglaries that were reported over the past week. Sometime between Saturday, October 21 and Sunday, October 22, 2023, an individual attempted to break into a residence in the 2600-block of Matthews Drive in Carney (21234) but was unsuccessful. At just before 1:30 a.m. on Wednesday, October […]

2023 Middle River Lighted Boat Parade route, details announced

MIDDLE RIVER, MD—The Middle River Parade of Lighted Boats returns this year and the parade route for 2023 has been announced. This year’s parade will be held on Saturday, November 25, 2023. The Middle River Lighted Boat parade is the largest lighted boat parade in the Mid-Atlantic and is now the fifth-largest in the U.S. Organizers recommend making reservations early […]

Two robberies reported in Parkville, suspect arrested following Middle River assault

NOTTINGHAM, MD—Police are investigating two assaults, two burglaries, and two robberies that were reported over the past week. At 10:15 a.m. on Thursday, October 19, 2023, a suspect pointed a weapon at someone in the 8300-block of Arbor Station Way in Parkville (21234) before fleeing the scene. No property was stolen. At around 4 p.m. on Thursday, October 19, four […]

Edgewood woman convicted on murder charges after vehicle found in Middle River

UPDATE: Ashley Pearl Zentz has received a life sentence in this case. Original story below… EDGEWOOD, MD—An Edgewood woman has been convicted on murder charges. Last week, Ashley Pearl Zentz, 34, of Edgewood, was found guilty of first-degree murder and motor vehicle theft following a six-day jury trial in the Harford County Circuit Court. During the trial, evidence was presented […]

BOOM ALERT: Aberdeen Proving Ground announces testing schedule for week of October 23

ABERDEEN, MD—Loud noise alert! Aberdeen Proving Ground officials say the base has firing operations scheduled for the week of October 23, 2023. APG has firing operations scheduled Monday, October 23 – Friday, 27 from approximately 8:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. Noise may be heard in some areas off the installation. Military weapons, watercraft, and/or aircraft will be visible during daytime […]

Middle River man, brother convicted on bribery charges related to PPE procurement during pandemic

BALTIMORE, MD—Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown on Monday announced the bribery convictions of James W. DiPino, 62; Paul J. DiPino, Jr., 56; and AB Medical, LLC relating to the procurement of personal protective equipment (PPE) by the Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services (DPSCS) during the COVID-19 pandemic. Each defendant was convicted of bribery after pleading guilty in […]

Police searching for missing teen last seen in the Middle River/Essex area

UPDATE: Promise Jenkins has been located. Original story below… ——— NOTTINGHAM, MD—Police in Baltimore County are searching for a missing teen. Promise Jenkins, 14, is 5’4″ tall and weighs 120 pounds. She was last seen at just before 7:15 a.m. on Monday, October 23 in the Middle River/Essex area. She has brown eyes and black hair. Anyone with information on […]

Frost Advisory issued for Baltimore area

BALTIMORE, MD—The National Weather Service has issued a Frost Advisory for the Baltimore area. The advisory will be in effect from 2 a.m. until 10 a.m. on Tuesday, October 24th. Forecasters say temperatures as low as 33 degrees will result in frost formation. Frost could kill sensitive outdoor vegetation if left uncovered. Residents should take steps now to protect tender […]