Police identify six construction workers killed in fatal I-695 crash in Baltimore County

WOODLAWN, MD—Maryland State Police have identified the six highway workers that were killed in Wednesday afternoon’s fatal pedestrian crash on I-695 in Baltimore County. Emergency medical personnel from the Baltimore County Fire Department pronounced six contractual highway workers dead on the scene. The victims are identified as: Rolando Ruiz, 46, of Laurel Carlos Orlando Villatoro Escobar, 43, of Frederick Jose […]

Two drivers involved in fatal I-695 crash identified

WOODLAWN, MD—Maryland State Police have identified the drivers of two vehicles involved in the fatal Wednesday afternoon crash on I-695 that left six highway workers dead. The driver of the Acura passenger vehicle involved in the crash has been identified as Lisa Adrienna Lea, 54, of Randallstown. Lea was transported by ground to Shock Trauma where she is currently receiving […]

Police: 6 people killed in fatal I-695 crash after driver entered construction zone

UPDATE 2: Police have identified the six highway workers who were killed in this crash. UPDATE: Police have identified the two drivers involved in this crash. Original story below… ——— WOODLAWN, MD—Maryland State Police have released additional information on Wednesday afternoon’s fatal crash that occurred on I-695 in Baltimore County. Emergency personnel pronounced six people dead at the scene. Identities […]

17 BCPS students named 2023 Carson Scholars

TOWSON, MD—Seventeen Baltimore County Public Schools students are among the 482 students nationwide named 2023 Carson Scholars by the Carson Scholars Fund. Each year, the Carson Scholars Fund recognizes a select group of high-achieving students in Grades 4–11 who demonstrate outstanding academic achievement (at least a 3.75 GPA) and humanitarian qualities. The honored BCPS students for 2023 are: Seth Aguirre, […]

I-695 shut down due to Baltimore County crash with multiple fatalities

UPDATE 7: Police have identified the two drivers and six victims from this crash. UPDATE 6: Maryland State Police have released additional information on this fatal crash here. UPDATE 5: Some lanes are beginning to reopen on I-695 as of 3:45 p.m. UPDATE 4: County Executive Johnny Olszewski has issued the following statement: “On behalf of all the residents of […]

Police searching for man who robbed Baltimore County shops armed with machete

WINDSOR MILL, MD—Police in Baltimore County are searching for a man who committed two armed robberies. The first robbery occurred on December 10 at the 7-Eleven located at 8014 Liberty Road in Windsor Mill.  The second robbery took place on December 12 at the Cigar House located at 8229 Liberty Road. In both robberies, the suspect entered the store armed […]

15-year-old killed in Baltimore County shooting

UPDATE: The reward for information on this case has been increased. Original story below… MILFORD MILL, MD—Police in Baltimore County are investigating a fatal shooting that left a teenager dead on Saturday night. At just after 9 p.m. on January 21, officers responded to the unit block of Shadwell Court (21244) for reports of a shooting. When they arrived at […]