Police investigating series of eastern Baltimore County robberies, assaults

NOTTINGHAM, MD—Police are investigating a series of robberies and assaults that were reported in eastern Baltimore County over the past week. At 10:20 p.m. on Saturday, November 2, two individuals assaulted the victim in the area of Eastern Boulevard at Wilson Point Road in Middle River (21220) while they were in the victim’s friend’s car. The suspects stole cash, and […]

Sanitary sewer overflow reported in Essex

ESSEX, MD—A sanitary sewer overflow occurred in the Essex area overnight. Baltimore County officials say that the overflow occurred in the area of Back River Neck Road at Old Eastern Avenue on Wednesday night and was stopped at around 4 a.m. on Thursday morning. The overflow was caused by the failure of a by-pass pump which was set up to […]

Route 702 shut down in Essex

UPDATE: As of 11:45 a.m., the crash has been cleared and all lanes have been reopened. Original story below… —— ESSEX, MD – Motorists traveling in the Essex area should be aware of an important closure. At just after 11 a.m. on Saturday, The Maryland State Highway Administration reported that Route 702 had been shut down at Old Eastern Avenue. […]

Portion of MD-702 shut down due to crash

ESSEX, MD – Crews are on the scene of a Wednesday morning crash in Essex. The crash was reported at about 10:45 a.m. along MD-702 at Old Eastern Avenue. The Maryland State Highway Administration reports that southbound MD-702 has been shut down at Old Eastern Avenue. There has been no word on any injuries. Motorists should use an alternate route.