ESSEX, MD—Police are investigating a fatal pedestrian crash that occurred on Wednesday, March 1, in Essex. At just before 8:15 p.m., a 2020 Honda CR-V was traveling southbound on Route 702 approaching Old Eastern Avenue when a pedestrian entered the roadway. The pedestrian, identified as 32-year-old Flore Mekoumou, was taken to an area hospital where she was later pronounced dead. […]
NOTTINGHAM, MD—Police are investigating three local assaults that were reported over the past week. At just after 12:15 p.m. on Wednesday, September 21, a known individual pointed a revolver at a known victim in the area of Middleborough Road and Route 702 in Middle River in Essex (21221). At just before 1 p.m. on Sunday, September 25, known individual exposed […]
ESSEX, MD— Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski and Delegate Ric Metzgar on Thursday announced $1.4 million in FY2023 state funding for streetscaping and roadway improvements in Essex. These projects are part of the multi-departmental Essex recovery initiative that the County Executive announced in June 2021. “An attractive and inviting streetscape can draw in visitors, attract new businesses and instill a […]
ESSEX, MD—Police in Essex are investigating a fatal motorcycle crash. At just after 2:30 p.m. on Saturday, officers responded to the area of Route 702 at Mace Avenue (21221). Authorities say a 2007 Harley Davidson motorcycle was traveling on Route 702 towards Mace Avenue when the driver lost control and struck a guardrail. The motorcyclist, 66-year-old, William Schmittinger of Katherine […]
ESSEX, MD—Motorists approaching the Nottingham area from Essex via I-695 should expect heavy delays. The outer loop of I-695 has been shut down at Route 702 due to a vehicle fire. The fire was reported at just before 3 p.m. There has been no word on any injuries. Motorists should use an alternate route.
NOTTINGHAM, MD—The Harford County robbery suspect who led police on a chase through White Marsh before shooting himself on I-695 in Essex has been identified. The Harford County Sheriff’s Office has identified the deceased suspect as 38-year-old Thomas R. Hoerr III of Forest Hill. After warrants were served on Hoerr’s vehicle and residence, evidence was collected that connects Hoerr to […]
UPDATE: The deceased suspect has been identified by police. Original story below… ——— WHITE MARSH, MD—A robbery suspect who crashed on I-695 on Sunday morning appears to have died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound, according to the Baltimore County Police Department. At just before 8 a.m., Harford County Sheriff’s Office deputies released a description of a 2004 Honda Accord being […]
ROSEDALE, MD—Crews are on the scene of a Wednesday night crash on I-695 in Rosedale. The crash was reported at just before 9:45 p.m. along the inner loop between Route 702 and Route 40. All lanes and shoulders along the inner loop of the beltway are shut down just past the Pulaski Highway exit. There has been no word on […]