Previously convicted bank robber sentenced To 14 years for three new bank robberies

BALTIMORE, MD—A previously convicted bank robber from Baltimore has been sentenced to 14 years in prison for three new armed bank robberies that he committed while he was on parole. According to prosecutors, 55-year-old Kevin Maurice Lawson, of Baltimore, had been convicted of armed bank robbery in 2004 and sentenced to federal prison. Lawson committed all three robberies in 2022 […]

Storms produce microburst that downs trees, damages structures in Perry Hall

NOTTINGHAM, MD—Sunday’s severe storms wreaked havoc on northeastern Baltimore County. Storms moved into the area during the evening hours and lasted for several hours, producing intense lightning and heavy rains. The National Weather Service has determined that the storm produced a microburst in the Perry Hall area. A microburst is a downdraft (sinking air) in a thunderstorm that is less […]

I-695 ramps to Perring Parkway to temporarily close overnight for guardrail upgrades

PARKVILLE, MD—The Maryland State Highway Administration will temporarily close exit ramps and detour traffic at the I-695 (Baltimore Beltway) / MD 41 (Perring Parkway) interchange in Parkville beginning Sunday night, July 7. The overnight closures will allow contractor crews to upgrade traffic barriers (guardrail) on eight ramps through late July, weather permitting. Crews will work overnight with temporary interchange ramp […]

Vehicle fire reported in Fallston

FALLSTON, MD—Crews responded to a vehicle fire in the Fallston area on Sunday afternoon. At around 3 p.m., units from Fallston Volunteer Fire & Ambulance Company responded to a reported vehicle fire in the 2800-block of Harford Road. Firefighters arrived to find that fire had broken in the engine compartment of a vehicle located in the driveway. Crews were able […]

Second big lottery win stuns Rosedale man

ROSEDALE, MD—He never thought he would ever be back at Maryland Lottery headquarters, a Baltimore County man told officials. Having won $100,000 with a scratch-off more than a decade ago, his return visit last week to collect more than $26,000 in Racetrax winnings came as quite a surprise. “I just assumed that I’d enjoyed my share of Lottery luck – […]

NOW YOU KNOW: Supporting Open Space and Responsible Park Usage

The following is an update from Delegates Kathy Szeliga and Ryan Nawrocki. In May, we strongly urged the Baltimore County Council via written testimony to support Resolution No. 33-24 – Reclassification of County-Owned Land as Public Parkland – Perry Hall and Carney Areas. This legislation was brought forward by Councilman David Marks, and we supported his efforts alongside bipartisan colleagues […]