Pedestrian fatally struck in Essex

ESSEX, MD—Police are investigating a fatal pedestrian crash that occurred on Wednesday, March 1, in Essex. At just before 8:15 p.m., a 2020 Honda CR-V was traveling southbound on Route 702 approaching Old Eastern Avenue when a pedestrian entered the roadway. The pedestrian, identified as 32-year-old Flore Mekoumou, was taken to an area hospital where she was later pronounced dead. […]

Detectives seek help locating Baltimore County homicide suspect

ESSEX, MD—The Baltimore County Police Department and Metro Crime Stoppers are seeking the public’s help in locating a homicide suspect. Daquana J. Thompson, 25, is wanted in connection with a homicide that occurred on September 22, 2022 in the 1000-block of Old Eastern Avenue in Essex (21221). Anyone with information on her whereabouts is asked to contact Metro Crime Stoppers […]

Police investigating Essex homicide

UPDATE: The victim has been identified as 27-year-old Andrew S. Miller. Original story below… —— ESSEX, MD—Detectives are investigating the circumstances surrounding a homicide that occurred on Thursday morning in Essex. At just before 5:45 a.m. on September 22, an officer was on routine patrol in the 1000-block of Old Eastern Avenue (21221) when they located an adult male who […]

House fire reported in Middle River

MIDDLE RIVER, MD—Crews are on the scene of a Friday night house fire in Middle River. At around 10:45 p.m., units responded to a home in the 2200-block of Old Eastern Avenue (21220). At the scene, crews found fire showing from a single-family residence. There has been no word on any injuries. Motorists should use caution in the area.

New Wawa in Perry Hall sells winning $67,866 Md. Lottery FAST PLAY ticket; winning $50,000 tickets sold in Carney, Middle River

NOTTINGHAM, MD—It was quite a week for Maryland Lottery players in and around the Nottingham area. A player in Perry Hall bought a Fast Play ticket on March 19 that is worth $67,866 and winning $50,000 tickets were sold in Carney and Middle River. In all, 30 players across the state won or claimed prizes of $10,000 or more, and […]

Middle River lottery winner of Ukrainian heritage plans to help his homeland with $50,000 prize

MIDDLE RIVER, MD—A Maryland Lottery player of Ukrainian heritage plans to send some of the $50,000 prize he claimed on March 4 to help people in his homeland. The Middle River resident bought a Power 5s instant ticket at Baker’s Tavern, 2233 Old Eastern Avenue in Middle River, and scratched to reveal the numeral 5 next to 10 places showing […]

Assault reported at Royal Farms in Essex, burglaries reported in Middle River

ESSEX/MIDDLE RIVER, MD—Police are investigating several local crimes that were reported in the Essex/Middle River area over the past week. Between 7 a.m. Thursday, May 7, and 8:15 p.m. Wednesday, May 13, an individual stole a catalytic converter from the a vehicle parked on Pulaski Highway in Middle River (21220). The suspect also stole several items that were inside the […]