Crime, Education, Police/Fire

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 …


Crime, Police/Fire

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. …

Chesapeake Gateway Chamber of Commerce honors 21 BCPS educators and support staff

MIDDLE RIVER, MD—The Chesapeake Gateway Chamber of Commerce honored 21 Baltimore County Public Schools’ educators and support staff with 2022 Outstanding Educator Awards at a ceremony on May 24. “The outstanding BCPS team members honored by the Chesapeake Gateway Chamber exemplify the expertise, dedication, and creativity of staff throughout Baltimore County,” said BCPS Superintendent Dr. Darryl L. Williams. “We greatly …

Perry Hall High School employee named Office Professional of the Year by Education Support Professionals of Baltimore County

NOTTINGHAM, MD—Mollie Kessel, front office secretary at Perry Hall High School, has been selected as Office Professional of the Year for the 2022-2023 school year by the Education Support Professionals of Baltimore County. “I treasure opportunities to recognize our amazing office professionals like Mollie Kessel,” said Baltimore County Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Darryl L. Williams. “She is a wonderful example …

New speed cameras to be activated in Parkville, Middle River, Essex

NOTTINGHAM, MD – The Baltimore County Police Department is preparing to activate new speed cameras. On Friday, July 12, authorities will activate four new speed camera locations in the following school zones: Sandalwood Elementary School, 900 block of South Marlyn Avenue (southbound); Essex Deep Creek Middle School, 1100 block of South Marlyn Avenue (northbound); Essex Immaculate Heart of Mary School, …

Police identify 7-year-old girl killed in Essex

Police have identified the 7-year-old girl who was struck and killed in Essex on Thursday. Authorities are continuing their investigation into the fatal crash that involved a second grade student at Sandalwood Elementary School. The girl has been identified as NaTasha Newman of the 1000-block of Punjab Drive (21221). Police were dispatched to the driveway of a townhome community across …

7-year-old girl struck, killed by van in Essex

UPDATE 2: The police have identified the 7-year-old girl who was killed. UPDATE: Police now say the girl has died from her injuries. Original story below… —— Police are investigating after a 7-year-old girl was struck by a vehicle in Essex on Thursday. The girl was struck at around 3:30 p.m. in the 900-block of S. Marlyn Avenue (21221), across …