Police investigating northeast Baltimore County robbery, burglaries, assaults

NOTTINGHAM, MD—Police are investigating several local crimes that were reported over the past week. At approximately 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, May 6, 2025, a suspect burglarized a residence located in the 4500-block of Aspen Mill Road in Nottingham (21236). At approximately 8:30 a.m. on Wednesday, May 7, a suspect burglarized a residence located in the 1200-block of 63rd Street in […]

Police: Missing Essex woman experiencing mental health crisis

UPDATE: Jacqueline Cespedes has been located. Original story below… ——— ESSEX, MD—Police in Baltimore County are searching for a missing woman. Jacqueline Cespedes, 48, is 5’07” tall and weighs 190 pounds. She was last seen at 9:30 p.m. on Monday, May 12, 2025 in the Essex area operating a black Volkswagen Tiguan with MD plate “4GD0513.”  She is wearing a blue […]

Councilman Marks: Funding secured in Baltimore County budget to upgrade Soukup Arena

PERRY HALL, MD—Baltimore County Councilman David Marks has announced the inclusion of more than $162,000 in the proposed Fiscal Year 2026 budget to replace the heating, ventilation, and air conditioning at Soukup Arena in Perry Hall. “This project will help Soukup Arena to remain a modern athletic facility here in Perry Hall,” said Councilman Marks. The park on which Soukup […]

Downed tree snarls Belair Road traffic in Perry Hall

PERRY HALL, MD—A downed tree is backing up traffic along Belair Road on Friday afternoon. Councilman David Marks reports that the tree came down along northbound Route 1 in the area of Miller Road (21128). Several lanes are blocked and the Maryland State Highway Administration has been alerted. Motorists should use caution in the area. Photo via Councilman David Marks

Voluntary water restrictions announced in Baltimore area

BALTIMORE, MD—The Baltimore Department of Public Works is urging residents to voluntarily reduce water consumption due to low levels at Liberty Reservoir, one of the city’s main water sources. The reservoir is currently at its lowest point in nearly two decades due to insufficient rainfall. While the city is not currently under a drought, DPW emphasizes the importance of proactive […]

Councilman Marks: Four multipurpose courts in northeast Baltimore County to be upgraded in new budget

NOTTINGHAM, MD—Baltimore County Councilman David Marks on Friday announced that the proposed Fiscal Year 2026 budget includes funding to replace the tennis and multipurpose courts at four locations in the Fifth District. The locations are at Harford Hills Elementary School, Chapel Hill Elementary School, and Seven Oaks Elementary School. The multipurpose court at the Loreley Community Center will also be […]

Baltimore County seeks community heroes for annual awards

TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County Executive Kathy Klausmeier is calling on residents to nominate individuals for the county’s third annual Community Heroes Awards. The awards recognize seven individuals—one from each County Council district—who have made significant contributions to their communities. Nominations are open until June 30 and can be submitted online. To nominate an individual, residents must submit a 350-word description of […]