BALTIMORE, MD—Motorists should be aware of several lane closures that will occur along I-695 in Baltimore County this week. As part of the 10-bridge rehabilitation project at the I-95/I-695 interchange near Arbutus, crews will be shifting traffic as part of the project, which will necessitate a triple lane closure. This will occur beginning Monday, August 12 at 11:45 p.m. until […]
BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland Higher Education Commission announced this week that it has awarded $18.75 million in grants to improve public safety at higher education institutions in Maryland. The grants can be used for a variety of purposes, including campus security assessments, enhanced security operations, and emergency management planning. The money is being awarded to colleges and universities across the state, […]
PARKVILLE, MD—Authorities are investigating a double shooting that occurred in the Parkville area this week. At approximately 1:45 a.m. on Monday, August 5, police received a call for shots fired in the area of Taylor Avenue and Oakleigh Road (21234). Once officers arrived on the scene, they could not locate any victims. A short time later, officers responded to a […]
PARKVILLE, MD—A Parkville woman won a $50,000 prize after she turned up at a local lottery store to buy a ticket, then decided to go to a different one. The self-described “frequent” player said she enjoys the process of selecting a store, picking the game, and purchasing tickets. However, on August 3, she did something that made all of the […]
PARKVILLE, MD—Police are investigating a weekend shooting that left one person injured in Baltimore County. At just after 10:30 p.m. on Sunday, August 4, officers responded to the 1200-block of Halstead Road in Hillendale (21234) for a reported shooting. Once on the scene, authorities located an adult male who had sustained multiple gunshot wounds. The victim was transported to a […]
TOWSON, MD—Five juveniles and one adult have been arrested in connection with two armed robberies that occurred on Monday in Baltimore County, police said. The robberies happened around 8 p.m. near the shopping center in the 800-block of Dulaney Valley Road in Towson, Baltimore County Police said in a statement. Authorities said officers found a vehicle connected with the robbery […]
ROSEDALE, MD—Rosedale Volunteer Fire Company has announced the passing of Life Member and Project Director Scott Dorer. Dorer served the Rosedale community for over 30 years and the Baltimore City Fire Department for over 20 years. “He will be forever missed and remembered with love and affection,” Rosedale VFC said in a statement. Full obituary: Scott William Dorer, 54, of […]
ROSEDALE, MD—Crews are responding to a reported gas leak in the Rosedale area. At just before 10 a.m. on Sunday, August 4, units responded to the 1000-block of Rosedale Avenue (21237). Initial reports from the scene indicate that a vehicle sheared off the gas meter to a dwelling. BGE crews are being dispatched. Motorists should avoid the area. Photo by Ash […]