Essex carjacking suspects arrested after crashing during police chase

UPDATE: The second suspect has been identified as Michael Frederick Powell, 21, of the unit-block of Helmsman Court, 21221. Powell has been charged with armed carjacking, two counts of armed robbery, use of a firearm in a crime of violence, two counts of first-degree assault, and theft. He is currently being held at the Baltimore County Department of Corrections on […]

Car hits pole, causes house fire in Essex

Authorities are on the scene of a Tuesday afternoon house fire in Essex. At about 3 p.m., emergency personnel responded to the 1900 block of Old Eastern Avenue. Reports indicate that a vehicle hit a utility pole, causing wires to fall on the house and ignite. The driver of the vehicle is being evaluated at this time. Motorists should avoid […]

Vehicle overturns in Essex crash

Crews are on the scene of a Thursday morning accident involving an overturned vehicle in Essex. At about 10 a.m., paramedics responded to the area of Route 702 at Old Eastern Avenue. One vehicle overturned in the crash. Several injuries are being reported at this time. Motorists should use caution in the area.  

Essex convenience store robbed at gunpoint

Police are investigating after a convenience store in Essex was robbed this week. At just after 2:30 a.m. on Tuesday, April 11, an armed man  entered the Royal Farms store located in the 1000 block of Old Eastern Avenue, 21221. The man demanded cash from the register. After receiving an undisclosed amount of cash, the suspect fled the scene. No […]

Pedestrian dies after being struck in Essex

A pedestrian struck by a truck on Eastern Boulevard in Essex on Tuesday morning has died. The pedestrian, Lisa Renee Lambros, 27, of Middle River, was in the travel lane of Eastern Boulevard near Old Eastern Avenue when she was struck by a white 1999 Ford Ranger traveling westbound. Emergency personnel responded to the scene at about 6:30 a.m. on […]