Baltimore County Workgroup on Equitable Policing announces community listening sessions

TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County’s Workgroup on Equitable Policing on Friday announced details for two upcoming community listening sessions seeking public comment around efforts to ensure equitable policing in Baltimore County. In November 2019, County Executive Johnny Olszewski issued an executive order announcing the formation of the Baltimore County Workgroup on Equitable Policing in order to examine current policies, practices, and training […]

Baltimore man pleads guilty to White Marsh bank robbery, Middle River liquor store robbery

UPDATE: Wiggins has been sentenced to 21 years in prison. Original story below… —— Baltimore, MD—A Baltimore man has pleaded guilty to charges related to a bank robbery in White Marsh and a liquor store robbery in Middle River. Anthony Eugene Wiggins, 40, of Baltimore, pleaded guilty this week in federal court to a string of robberies, including five bank […]

Essex man arrested in connection with road rage stabbing incident

ESSEX, MD—Police have arrested and charged an Essex man in connection with a road rage stabbing incident in Dundalk that left four people injured. Cristian Isaac Cardona Mejia, 24, of the 1000-block of Middlesex Road (21221), has been charged with three counts of attempted first-degree murder, three counts of first-degree assault, and use of a dangerous weapon with intent to […]

Fifth Annual Baltimore County Fall Career Fair to be held next week

TOWSON, MD—The Baltimore County Department of Economic and Workforce Development (DEWD) will hold their Fifth Annual Fall Career Fair on Thursday, September 26, 2019 from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at Eastpoint Mall. The event is a partnership between DEWD, the Maryland Department of Labor and Eastpoint Mall. With over 35 employers with open positions to fill, the event is […]

County Executive to host public safety forums with newly-confirmed Baltimore County Chief of Police

TOWSON, MD – Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski, Jr. and Police Chief Melissa Hyatt will be holding three public safety forums across the county.  They say the goal is to listen to the residents and business owners in Baltimore County. Residents are invited to attend any of the forums. “These will be more listening sessions than us speaking,” said Olszewski. […]

Baltimore County rat eradication program set to expand

Baltimore County Executive Kevin Kamenetz announced on Thursday that Baltimore County plans to expand its multi-faceted rat eradication program to include 10 additional neighborhoods beginning this July. The program initially rolled out to 13 Baltimore County communities in 2017. “People shouldn’t have to live among rats and the feedback we’re getting is overwhelmingly positive that our enhanced comprehensive approach is […]