Armed robbery reported in Overlea

NOTTINGHAM, MD—Police are investigating an armed robbery that occurred in the Overlea/Fullerton area on Sunday afternoon. At just after 3:30 p.m. on April 30, 2023, officers responded to the 7600-block of Belair Road (21236) for a commercial armed robbery. Unconfirmed reports indicate that a 7-Eleven was robbed. The two suspects were able to obtain cash and property before fleeing the […]

NOW YOU KNOW: Another child’s life taken by violence

The following is an op-ed piece from Delegates Kathy Szeliga and Ryan Nawrocki. This past Sunday night, police were called to the intersection of Belair Road and Rossville Boulevard. On the scene, officers found a 17-year-old suffering from a gunshot wound. Unfortunately, he later died at a nearby hospital. This homicide occurred in our neighboring community, and the young man […]

Baltimore County Police Department announces activities for 2023 National Crime Victims’ Rights Week

TOWSON, MD—Each year in April, the U.S. Department of Justice’s Office for Victims of Crime coordinates National Crime Victims’ Rights Week link to promote victims’ rights and services, and honor crime victims and those who advocate on their behalf. The theme for this year’s NCVRW is “Survivor Voices: Elevate. Engage. Effect Change.” National Crime Victims’ Rights Week is scheduled for […]

Police identify Fullerton shooting victim

UPDATE: Police have arrested three suspects in connection with this homicide. Original story below… FULLERTON, MD—Police have identified the teen who was shot and killed in Overlea/Fullerton on Sunday night. At approximately 9:45 p.m. on April 23, 2023, officers responded to Belair Road at Rossville Boulevard (21236) for a reported shooting. When officers arrived on the scene, they located a […]

BOOM ALERT: Aberdeen Proving Ground announces testing schedule for week of April 24

ABERDEEN, MD—Loud noise alert! Aberdeen Proving Ground officials say the base has firing operations scheduled for Monday, April 24 through Friday, April 28, 2023. Testing is scheduled to occur from 8:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Residents may hear weapons firing and see flashes or light visible off post from illumination devices. These operations are not hazardous to residents in our […]

Juvenile dies following shooting in Fullerton

UPDATE: Police have identified the 17-year-old victim. FULLERTON, MD—The victim in Sunday night’s shooting in Overlea/Fullerton has died, police said on Monday morning. At around 9:45 p.m. on April 23, 2023, officers responded to Belair Road at Rossville Boulevard for a reported shooting.  When officers arrived on the scene, they located a juvenile male suffering from a gunshot wound. The […]

Shooting reported in Fullerton

UPDATE 3: Police have identified the 17-year-old victim. UPDATE 2: The victim in this shooting has died. UPDATE: Police say the victim has sustained life-threatening injuries. Original story below… ——— NOTTINGHAM, MD—Police are on the scene of a Sunday night shooting in the Overlea/Fullerton area. At just before 10 p.m. on April 23, 2023, officers responded to the area of […]

Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued for Baltimore area

BALTIMORE, MD—The National Weather Service has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Watch for the Baltimore area. The watch will be in effect until 6 p.m. on Saturday, April 22, 2023. Forecasters say a strong cold front approaching the area will increase the risk for showers and thunderstorms, some of which may become severe. The main threat will be damaging winds. However, […]