Parkville man ‘shocked’ by $100,000 Maryland Lottery scratch-off win

PARKVILLE, MD—He’s enjoyed playing the Maryland Lottery for years and has won prizes in the $5,000 range, but a man from Parkville was astonished when he scored $100,000 on a $10 scratch-off ticket. “I was shocked!” he said while claiming his prize at Maryland Lottery headquarters on February 24th. He was sitting at his kitchen table and, at first, he […]

Contractor struck by lightning in Nottingham

NOTTINGHAM, MD—Fire officials say a man was struck by lightning in Nottingham on Thursday night. During the severe storms that moved through Baltimore County on the evening of August 4, crews responded to the 8400-block of Walther Boulevard (21236) for a report of a contractor who had been struck by lightning. The Baltimore County Fire Department says the adult male […]

Police searching for missing man last seen in Carney area

UPDATE: Marshall Downes has been located. Original story below… ——— CARNEY, MD—Police in Baltimore County are searching for a missing senior citizen. Marshall Downes, 85, was last seen at around 11 a.m. on Tuesday in the 9900-block of Walther Boulevard (21234). He was last seen wearing a brown & red hat, a brown jacket, and blue jeans. Anyone with information […]

Overnight fire reported at Oak Crest in Carney

CARNEY, MD—Crews responded to a fire overnight at Oak Crest Village. At just before 1 a.m. on Thursday, the Providence Volunteer Fire Company responded to a building fire at the Carney retirement home. Upon arrival, firefighters found smoke on the first floor of the building and determined that a faulty HVAC unit. The fire was extinguished, smoke was cleared from […]

Fire reported at Oak Crest in Carney

CARNEY, MD—Crews are on the scene of a Friday afternoon fire in Carney. The fire was reported at around 4:45 p.m. at Oak Crest Senior Living Community in the 8800-block of Walther Boulevard (21234). Arriving units found smoke showing from a high-rise unit with a fire in the kitchen. One patient is being treated for smoke inhalation. Motorists should use […]

Police respond to Carney barricade situation

CARNEY, MD—Police responded to a barricade situation in Carney on Saturday morning. At just before 8:15 a.m., officers responded to the 8800-block of Walther Boulevard (21234). At the scene, authorities found a lone, suicidal subject who initially refused to comply with police. After working to communicate with the subject, officers were able to place him in custody without incident. No […]

Stabbing reported in Middle River, Nottingham business burglarized

NOTTINGHAM, MD—Police are investigating several local crimes that were reported over the past few days. Sometime between 3:30 p.m. on Wednesday, September 15 and 8 a.m. on Saturday, September 18, an individual entered a residence in the unit block of Volz Avenue in Middle River (21220) via an open window.  The suspect stole a firearm, then fled the scene. At […]