Businesses burglarized in Rosedale, Middle River

NOTTINGHAM, MD—Police are investigating several local crimes that were reported in recent days. At just before 9:45 a.m. on Tuesday, January 4, an individual entered a business in the 8200-block of Philadelphia Road in Rosedale (21237) and stole several items. At around 11:45 a.m. on Sunday, January 9, officers responded to the 4900-block of Hazelwood Avenue (21206) after someone was […]

Shooting reported in Middle River

UPDATE: Initial reports indicate that the shooting victim is a juvenile who has been taken to a local hospital for treatment. Original story below… ——— MIDDLE RIVER—Police are responding to a reported shooting in Middle River. The shooting was reported at around 4:15 p.m. on Sunday afternoon in the 2100-block of Eastern Boulevard (21220) near Geresbeck’s Food Market. One person […]

Baltimore County to test midge control treatment process on Back River

ESSEX, MD—The Baltimore County Department of Environmental Protection and Sustainability is preparing to treat a small, targeted area of Back River next week as proof of concept that helicopter application is a feasible option for controlling nuisance midge populations. The department expects to spray a naturally-occurring bacterial larvacide from a low-flying helicopter during daylight hours on or about Tuesday, November […]

Road rage assault reported in Middle River, man robbed of dirt bike in Nottingham

NOTTINGHAM, MD—Police are investigating several local crimes that were reported over the past week. At 2:30 a.m. on Thursday, September 23, an individual backed a truck up to a used battery cage at a business located in the 6400-block of Petrie Way in Rosedale (21237). The suspect then broke the lock on the cage and stole multiple batteries before driving […]

Assault reported in Fullerton, Overlea home burglarized

NOTTINGHAM, MD—Police are investigating several local crimes that were reported this month. At just after 11 p.m. on Monday, September 6, an individual assaulted someone after in an altercation at a business located in the 7500-block of Belair Road in Fullerton (21236). Sometime between the 7 a.m. and 9 p.m. on Monday, September 13, an individual entered an unsecured residence […]

Maryland Air National Guard to conduct active shooter exercise in Middle River on Thursday afternoon

MIDDLE RIVER, MD—The 175th Wing, Maryland Air National Guard, will be conducting an active shooter exercise at Warfield Air National Guard Base in Middle River on Thursday afternoon, August 26th. The exercise is intended to evaluate the ability of 175th Wing Airmen to respond to an active shooter situation on the military side of base at Martin State Airport. During […]

Aunt of deceased children found in Essex charged in connection with their deaths

UPDATE: Baltimore County Police Department Chief Melissa Hyatt on Friday issued the following statement: “This truly was a devastating incident – one that not only shocked our community to its core, but significantly affected our patrol officers, forensic technicians, and detectives. I am grateful that the harrowing details of this case were thoroughly and quickly uncovered, resulting in an expeditious […]

Police identify children found deceased during Essex traffic stop

UPDATE: Police have arrested and charged the children’s aunt in connection with their deaths. Original story below… —— ESSEX, MD—Police have identified the two children who were found deceased during a Thursday night traffic stop in Essex. The two children have been identified as 7-year-old Joshlyn Johnson and 5-year-old Larry O’Neil. At just after 11 p.m. on July 28, officers […]