Essex homicide leaves one dead

UPDATE: Police now believe the victim was shot dead while attempting to break into someone’s home. Original story below… ESSEX, MD—Police are investigating a homicide that occurred late Saturday night in the Essex area. At just after 11 p.m. on December 9, the Baltimore County Police Department said that officers were on the scene of a homicide that had occurred […]

Flood Watch issued for Sunday in Baltimore area, rain may end as snow on Monday

BALTIMORE, MD—The National Weather Service has issued a Flood Watch for the Baltimore area. The watch will be in effect from Sunday afternoon through late Sunday night. Forecasters say flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible throughout the area. Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Flooding may occur in poor […]

Robbery reported in Essex, suspect arrested following Rosedale burglary

NOTTINGHAM, MD—Police are investigating a robbery and three burglaries that were reported this week. At just before 2:45 a.m. on Monday, December 4, 2023, a suspect broke into a business located in the 7800-block of Old Harford Road in Parkville (21234) and stole property. At approximately 5:45 a.m. on Tuesday, December 5, a known suspect damaged a business located in […]

7-Eleven in Nottingham robbed at gunpoint, robbery reported in Essex

NOTTINGHAM, MD—Police are investigating two robberies and an attempted robbery that were reported over the past week. At around 7:30 p.m. on Monday, November 27, an armed suspect attempted to rob a location in the 200-block of Back River Neck Road in Essex (21221) before fleeing. At approximately 7:15 p.m. on Tuesday, November 28, four suspects robbed someone in the […]

Dramatic video emerges of lockdown at Kenwood High School [VIDEO]

ESSEX, MD—Dramatic video has emerged from the lockdown situation at Kenwood High School earlier this morning. Authorities said the school was placed on lockdown on Friday morning while a police investigation was under way.  Eastern Tech and Stemmers Run Middle were also placed on lockout status as a precaution. Video circulating online shows students running from the building as apparent […]

Kenwood High School placed on lockdown status

UPDATE 2: Dramatic video from the scene has emerged online. UPDATE: The lockdown has been lifted.  Eastern Tech and Stemmers Run Middle were also briefly placed on lockout status as a precaution. Original story below… ESSEX, MD—A local high school is on lockdown status, according to the Baltimore County Police Department. At around 11:30 a.m. on Friday, December 1, Kenwood […]

BCPS celebrates 2023 fall athletics state champions, runners-up

TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County Public Schools officials are celebrating their high school athletic teams and student-athletes recognized at the state level during the 2023 fall season. “Please join me in celebrating this outstanding group of Baltimore County student athletes,” said BCPS Superintendent Dr. Myriam Rogers (Yarbrough). “I would also like to take a moment to thank their coaches, athletic trainers, physical […]