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 […]

Shooting reported in Essex

Police in Baltimore County are investigating a Wednesday evening shooting in Essex. Authorities learned of the shooting after the victim was driven to an area hospital by a friend. Detectives have determined that the victim, a 24-year-old man, was in a parking lot in the 1100-block of Punjab Drive (21221) at just before 6 p.m. when he was approached by […]

Police identify 7-year-old girl killed in Essex

Police have identified the 7-year-old girl who was struck and killed in Essex on Thursday. Authorities are continuing their investigation into the fatal crash that involved a second grade student at Sandalwood Elementary School. The girl has been identified as NaTasha Newman of the 1000-block of Punjab Drive (21221). Police were dispatched to the driveway of a townhome community across […]

Police investigating three local burglaries

Police are investigating three local burglaries that were reported this week. At just before 11:30 p.m. on Wednesday, February 3, two individuals kicked in the first and second floor doors of an unattached garage in the 900 block of Rosedale Avenue in Rosedale (21237) and stole a mini motorcycle. The suspects fled after being interrupted by a resident. The mini […]

Police arrest Essex shooting suspect

Police in Baltimore County have arrested and charged a man in connection with Saturday evening’s shooting in Essex. Alexander Morgan Francis, 29, of Essex, has been charged with 1st-degree assault and weapons violations and is being held without bail at the Baltimore County Detention Center pending trial. Francis was identified by the victims, a 24-year-old woman and a 30-year-old woman, […]