Cyclist killed in Towson crash

TOWSON, MD—Police are investigating after a bicyclist was killed in a crash in eastern Towson. At around 9:45 a.m. on September 20, 2024, officers with the Baltimore County Police Department responded to Taylor Avenue near Collinsdale Road (21286) for a motor vehicle crash involving a bicyclist. Detectives determined that the bicyclist was traveling eastbound on the sidewalk of Taylor Avenue […]

Two-alarm Essex apartment fire leaves 18 displaced, firefighter injured

ESSEX, MD—Crews responded to an apartment fire in the Essex area overnight. At just after 12:30 a.m. on October 11, units responded to a fire in the 1400-block of Hadwick Drive (21221). Arriving personnel found that three apartments were on fire. A second alarm was sounded and several people were rescued. The blaze was brought under control by around 1:15 […]

Truck fire outside of Parkville High School prompts closures, cancellations

PARKVILLE, MD—Crews responded to a truck fire outside of Parkville High School on Tuesday morning. Due to an asphalt truck fire outside the school building, officials say Parkville High School will be closed on October 8th. There will be no after-school or evening activities at Parkville High School.  The Magnet Expo has also been cancelled. There has been no word on […]

Local first responders deploy to North Carolina to assist with Hurricane Helene recovery efforts

BALTIMORE, MD—Several local first responders have been deployed to North Carolina to help with recovery efforts following historic flooding caused by Hurricane Helene. The Associated Press reports that at least 121 deaths in six states have been attributed to the storm — a toll that climbed Monday as a clearer picture emerged of the devastation it inflicted on an area […]

Baltimore County Fire Department announces several promotions

TOWSON, MD—The Baltimore County Fire Department has announced the promotion of several of its members. Acting Fire Chief Scott G. Ebbert has announced the following promotions: Fire Captain • Fire Lieutenant Kimberly Piper • Fire Lieutenant Cody Robinson • Fire Lieutenant David Schultz Fire Lieutenant • FADO Patrick Crouse II • FADO Timothy Jilinski • FADO Wesley Scott • FADO […]

House fire reported in Essex

ESSEX, MD—Crews are on the scene of a house fire in the Essex area. At just after 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday evening, September 17, units responded to a reported house fire in the 300-block of Ida Avenue (21221). Firefighters arrived smoke coming from the residence and a fire in a bedroom, according to the Baltimore County Fire Department. The blaze […]