Victim strikes back, fights off would-be robber in Parkville

PARKVILLE. MD—A Parkville resident was able to walk away after foiling a robbery attempt overnight. The incident occurred at just after midnight early Tuesday morning in the area of Woodside Avenue at Wilson Avenue (21234). Police say the suspect assaulted the victim, then demanded money.  The victim fought back and was able to walk away. Authorities say no property was stolen.  No […]

Police respond to Parkville home, arrest former youth pastor in connection with rape that occurred more than 30 years ago

PARKVILLE, MD—Police have arrested an Essex man in connection with a rape that allegedly occurred over 30 years. At just after 11 a.m. on February 25, 2021, officers responded to the 3000-block of Woodside Ave in Parkville (21234) for a call of a past sexual assault on a child. Responding officers met with the victim, an adult female, who advised […]

Rosedale bank robbed, Parkville homes burglarized

Police are investigating several burglaries and robberies that were reported this month. Sometime between midnight on Tuesday, June 11, and 5 p.m. on Wednesday, June 20, an individual broke into a home in the 3000 block of Woodside Avenue in Parkville (21234) by forcing open the basement door. Walls were damaged throughout the house in order to remove the copper piping. A radiator was […]