Robbery reported at C-Mart, Rosedale businesses burglarized

Police are investigating a pair of robberies and commercial burglaries that were reported over the weekend. At just after 8:15 p.m. on Saturday, September 15, an individual was sitting outside of the C-Mart, located in the 100-block of Back River Neck Road in Essex (21221), when two suspects walked up to the victim. One suspect struck the victim and then the other suspect stole the victim’s […]

Woman robbed in Carney, attempted break-in reported at Walther Liquors

Police are investigating several robberies, burglaries, and assaults that were reported over the past week. Sometime between midnight on Tuesday, July 10, and 4:30 a.m. on Friday, July 13, an individual attempted to enter Walther Liquors, located in the 8600-block of Walther Boulevard (21236). Pry marks were observed on the rear door and door jam. No entry was gained. At […]

Essex kidnapping suspect identified

Police have released the name of the suspect responsible for a kidnapping in Essex on June 15. Laronica Shertice Gorham, 30, of Washington, DC, has been charged with kidnapping. On Friday, Gorham grabbed a 4-year-old boy on Renaissance Drive (21221), refused to let him go, and took him to Back River Neck Road. Eventually, the boy’s mother and a group […]

Police investigating two robberies, two commercial burglaries

Police are investigating two robberies and two commercial burglaries that were reported over the past week. At 6 p.m. on Tuesday, May 22, an individual entered the Oertel-Engles Inc. unsecured construction trailer located in the 10700 block of White Trillium Road (21236). Once inside, the suspect stole tools and construction equipment and then fled. Sometime between 4 p.m. on Friday, […]

Pedestrian struck in Essex

Crews are on the scene of a Saturday night crash involving a pedestrian. At just before 8:30 p.m., paramedics responded to the 100 block of Back River Neck Road (21221). Traffic is currently being redirected to Homberg Avenue. There has been no update on the victim’s condition. Motorists should use caution in the area.