Fire-related deaths reported in Parkville, Middle River

Authorities in northeastern Baltimore County say that two men have died in fires since Friday, one in Middle River and another in Parkville. 2600 block E. Putty Hill Ave. On Tuesday, David Meredith Smith, 56, of Parkville, died of injuries sustained in an apartment fire at the above address. Baltimore County investigators have ruled the fire accidental, with careless smoking […]

Police investigating 4 residential burglaries

Police are investigating four residential burglaries that have taken place over the past week. Sometime between 9 p.m. on December 6 and 2:45 p.m. on December 11, someone entered a residence in the 9800 block of Finsbury Road, 21237, via a basement window, then stole several items. The suspect also gained entry into the attic and attempted to gain entry […]

Residential burglary reported in Parkville

Police are investigating a burglary that took place in the Parkville area on Friday. Sometime between 11:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. on September 9, someone broke through the front door of a residence in the 2300 Block of Putty Hill Avenue, 21234. The suspect ransacked several rooms inside the house and stole cash. An investigation is ongoing at this hour.

Downed tree shuts down Perring Parkway

Crews were working to clear a downed tree from a busy Parkville roadway on Tuesday evening. Officials say that, as of 7 p.m., the tree is blocking all lanes of southbound Perring Parkway between Putty Hill Avenue and Taylor Avenue. There are no reports of any injuries at this time. Motorists should use an alternate route.