Business, Entertainment

Parkville man ‘shocked’ by $100,000 Maryland Lottery scratch-off win

PARKVILLE, MD—He’s enjoyed playing the Maryland Lottery for years and has won prizes in the $5,000 range, but a man from Parkville was astonished when he scored $100,000 on a $10 scratch-off ticket. “I was shocked!” he said while claiming his prize at Maryland Lottery headquarters on February 24th. He was sitting at his kitchen table and, at first, he …


Police/Fire

Fire reported at Oak Crest Retirement Village

CARNEY, MD—Crews responded to a fire at Oak Crest Retirement Village on Friday afternoon. The blaze was reported at around 2:30 p.m. on December 23rd. Arriving units from White Marsh Volunteer Fire Company found a fire that originated in the kitchen of one of the units. The fire was quickly brought under control. No injuries were reported.


Contractor struck by lightning in Nottingham

NOTTINGHAM, MD—Fire officials say a man was struck by lightning in Nottingham on Thursday night. During the severe storms that moved through Baltimore County on the evening of August 4, crews responded to the 8400-block of Walther Boulevard (21236) for a report of a contractor who had been struck by lightning. The Baltimore County Fire Department says the adult male …

Police searching for missing man last seen in Carney area

UPDATE: Marshall Downes has been located. Original story below… ——— CARNEY, MD—Police in Baltimore County are searching for a missing senior citizen. Marshall Downes, 85, was last seen at around 11 a.m. on Tuesday in the 9900-block of Walther Boulevard (21234). He was last seen wearing a brown & red hat, a brown jacket, and blue jeans. Anyone with information …

Overnight fire reported at Oak Crest in Carney

CARNEY, MD—Crews responded to a fire overnight at Oak Crest Village. At just before 1 a.m. on Thursday, the Providence Volunteer Fire Company responded to a building fire at the Carney retirement home. Upon arrival, firefighters found smoke on the first floor of the building and determined that a faulty HVAC unit. The fire was extinguished, smoke was cleared from …

Fire reported at Oak Crest in Carney

CARNEY, MD—Crews are on the scene of a Friday afternoon fire in Carney. The fire was reported at around 4:45 p.m. at Oak Crest Senior Living Community in the 8800-block of Walther Boulevard (21234). Arriving units found smoke showing from a high-rise unit with a fire in the kitchen. One patient is being treated for smoke inhalation. Motorists should use …

Police respond to Carney barricade situation

CARNEY, MD—Police responded to a barricade situation in Carney on Saturday morning. At just before 8:15 a.m., officers responded to the 8800-block of Walther Boulevard (21234). At the scene, authorities found a lone, suicidal subject who initially refused to comply with police. After working to communicate with the subject, officers were able to place him in custody without incident. No …

Stabbing reported in Middle River, Nottingham business burglarized

NOTTINGHAM, MD—Police are investigating several local crimes that were reported over the past few days. Sometime between 3:30 p.m. on Wednesday, September 15 and 8 a.m. on Saturday, September 18, an individual entered a residence in the unit block of Volz Avenue in Middle River (21220) via an open window.  The suspect stole a firearm, then fled the scene. At …