Robberies reported in Parkville, Essex; assault & burglary reported along Joppa Road

NOTTINGHAM, MD—Police are investigating an assault and several robberies and burglaries that were reported over the past week. At approximately 3 p.m. on Wednesday, May 28, 2025, an armed suspect robbed someone in the area of King Avenue and Armada Way in Rosedale (21237). At approximately 10:30 p.m. on Thursday, May 29, an armed suspect assaulted victims in the 1800-block […]

BCPS celebrates 2025 spring athletics state champions

TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County Public Schools officials are celebrating high school student-athletes recognized as state champions for the 2025 spring season. “As the spring season concludes, I would like to congratulate all of our hardworking student-athletes on another year of triumphs in both athletics and academics,” said BCPS Superintendent Dr. Myriam Rogers. “This spring, we are very proud of this group […]

Essex middle school teacher arrested on sex offense charges

ESSEX, MD—An Essex middle school teacher has been arrested on sex offense charges, police said on Friday. On May 30, 2025, detectives with the Baltimore County Police Department arrested 61-year-old Roger Myers, of Towson, on multiple sex offense and assault charges which stem from alleged crimes that occurred on the premises of Deep Creek Middle School in Essex. Myers, who […]

Tornado Watch issued for Baltimore area

BALTIMORE, MD—The National Weather Service has issued a Tornado Watch for the Baltimore area. The Watch will remain in effect until midnight Friday night/Saturday morning, May 31, 2025. Severe storms are expected to develop which may contain ping pong ball-sized hail, 65 mph wind gusts, and may produce tornadoes. Residents should remain weather-aware throughout the evening.