One-mile section of MD 702 to be resurfaced in Essex

ESSEX, MD—A new pavement improvement project will bring delays and overnight closures to MD 702 in eastern Baltimore County beginning next week. The Maryland State Highway Administration will begin milling, patching, and resurfacing approximately one-mile of MD 702 from Middleborough Road to Back River Neck Road, including the roundabout at Hyde Park Road, starting on Monday, June 3. This project […]

Victim identified in fatal Essex shooting

UPDATE: Police have arrested and charged a suspect in this case. Original story below… ESSEX, MD—A Tuesday morning shooting in Essex has left one person dead. Police say 26-year-old Adrian Hutton suffered a fatal injury on June 27, 2023, in the unit block of S. Marlyn Avenue. Detectives responded at around 11:30 a.m. on Tuesday morning and found Hutton suffering […]

Shooting reported in Essex

UPDATE 3: Police have arrested and charged a suspect in this case. UPDATE 2: The victim in this shooting has died. UPDATE: Police say the victim has sustained life-threatening injuries. Original story below… ESSEX, MD—Police are responding to a Tuesday morning shooting in Essex. At just after 11:30 a.m. on June 27, 2023, officers responded to the area of S. […]

Barricade situation unfolding in Essex, nearby schools on lockout status

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 […]

Juveniles arrested, charged with attempted murder in connection with Essex double shooting

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 […]

Shooting reported in Essex

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. […]

Olszewski announces Essex Reimagined spring kickoff at May 6 Community Connections Resource Fair

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 […]