Essex man arrested on child pornography charges

ESSEX, MD—State troopers arrested and charged a Baltimore County man on child pornography charges on Friday. The suspect is identified as Robert Wayne Olszewski Jr., 31, Essex – the cousin of Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski Jr. Robert Olszewski has been charged with one count of distribution of child pornography, one count of possession with intent to distribute child pornography, […]

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 […]

Bodies of two deceased children discovered during Essex traffic stop

UPDATE 2: Police have arrested and charged the children’s aunt in connection with their deaths. UPDATE: Police have identified the two children. Original story below… ——— ESSEX, MD—Police say the bodies of two deceased children were discovered during a traffic stop in Essex on Wednesday. At just after 11 p.m. on July 28, officers conducted a traffic stop on Eastern […]

Police searching for missing Essex 14-year-old

UPDATE: Courtney has been located safe and unharmed. Original story below… —— ESSEX, MD—Police in Baltimore County are searching for a missing 14-year-old. Courtney Meadows is 5’3″ tall and weighs 85-90 pounds. She was last seen at around 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, July 15, in the 900-block of Punjab Circle in Essex. She is believed to be wearing a multi-colored […]

New student Baltimore County Board of Education member Christian Thomas sworn in during outdoor ceremony

TOWSON, MD—It’s official. Christian Thomas, a rising senior at Eastern Technical High School, has been sworn in as the 2021-2022 Student Member of the Board of Education of Baltimore County. This is the first year, due to a change in Maryland law, that BCPS students have directly elected the student member of the Board without approval from the governor. Superintendent […]

Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued for southern Baltimore County

UPDATE: The warning area now includes White Marsh, Glen Arm, and Kingsville and has been extended until 4:15 p.m. Original story below… —— NOTTINGHAM, MD—The National Weather Service has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for southern Baltimore County.  The warning will remain in effect until 3:45 p.m. At 3:00 p.m., a severe thunderstorm was located over Lochearn, or near Pikesville, moving […]