Hazmat Fire Reported in Carney


– photo by Baltimore County Volunteer Firefighters Association-

Baltimore County Fire Department reported an underground HAZMAT fire in a Carney storm drain in the 9600 block of Harford Road at the shopping center near Joppa Road.

Crews were able to extinguish fire in the storm drains after an unknown product ignited on Tuesday morning before 10 a.m.

Hazmat & BGE crews were called to the scene.

Some businesses were evacuated but no injuries or building damages have been reported.

The roads around the area have reopen for motorists.

 Overlea Community Tree Lighting Set for Dec. 11th


The Overlea Community Association will hold the 8th Annual Overlea Community Tree Lighting will be held Saturday, Dec. 11 at 7 p.m. at Overlea Fullerton Community Center, 7209 Belair Road.

Josie Baltimore and the St. Michaels/St. Clement Choir will perform. The Rosedale Volunteer Fire Company will arrive with Santa giving out gifts for children. The Holt Park and Center for the Arts will provide activities and the Boy Scouts will have gifts for sale.

The snow date for this event is Sunday, Dec. 12.

For more information, go to overleaonline.org.

For a full listing of holiday events go to eastbaltco.com

Pedestrian Struck by Train in Middle River


Baltimore County police reported a pedestrian was struck by a train in Middle River in the area of Golden Ring & Orems roads on Monday.

It was reported one person sustained life-threating injuries after being struck by the train.

Rescue and EMS crews are treating & extricating the patient.

Use caution in the area. The incident was reported at 1 p.m

Rollover Crash Reported on Cowenton in White Marsh


– photo courtesy of White Marsh VFC-

The White Marsh Volunteer Fire Company reported a motor vehicle crash with rollover on Cowenton Avenue between Panarama Drive and E Joppa Road in White Marsh on Sunday.

It was reported a child was initially trapped in the vehicle but the child got out of the car before the fire department arrived on the. At least one person was reported injured.

The incident was reported before 8:30 p.m. on Nov. 21.

Juvenile is Reportedly Shot in Middle River on Sunday


Baltimore County officers responded to the 2100 block of Eastern Boulevard in Middle River for a shooting on Sunday.

Officers located a juvenile subject suffering from a gunshot wound on Nov. 21 around 4:15 p.m.

The person has been transported to an area hospital for treatment. This remains an active investigation.

Arrested Made After Gunfire Near Courthouse & Other Spots


Members of the Baltimore County Police Department successfully resolved an incident this morning that involved an armed individual, barricaded inside his vehicle.

Out of an abundance of caution, several roads in the area were closed in the area of Dulaney Valley Road and Jarrettsville Pike in Jacksonville as this matter was being addressed.

Those roads were reopened shortly after the subject, who appeared to be in crisis, was safely taken into custody and transported to an area hospital for an evaluation.

The subject involved in this morning’s incident was being sought following reports of property damage that occurred Saturday evening.

At approximately 11 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 20, officers responded to the 11000 block of Crossroads Circle, 21220, for a report of shots fired. Upon arrival, officers observed property damage to the location. The subject involved had left the scene. No one was injured.

At 11:24 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 20, officers responded to the 8900 block of Kelso Drive in Essex for a report of a firearms discharge. When officers arrived, they observed property damage to a government-owned building. No one was injured

At 11:54 p.m., officers responded to a firearms discharge in Unit block of Nakota Court in Middle River.

As officers searched for the subject, a report of a suspicious vehicle was received at 5:35 a.m., Sunday, Nov. 21.
Officers responded to the location near Dulaney Valley Road and Jarresttsville Pike and secured the area.

Crisis negotiators and other specialized personnel within the Baltimore County Police Department as well as members of the Harford County Sheriff’s Office and Maryland State Police helped to bring this morning’s incident to a peaceful resolution

CCBC Essex Men’s Soccer Loses in NJCAA National Title Game


photo courtesy of CCBC Essex Athletics-

Essex Men’s Soccer lost on penalty kicks in the NJCAA National Championship game against Pima Community College 3 to 2 on Saturday night.

The Knights fell behind 1 to 0 for the second game in a row but they came back as Toga Katsuma scored two goals late in the first half of the title game to give CCBC Essex a 2 to 1 lead.

Pima added a goal near the end of the half to tie the game 2 to 2 at halftime.

No team scored again in the second half or in both overtime sessions until Pima won on penalty kicks.

Police Investigating Carney Shooting


Baltimore County officers responded to Whitelaw Place in Carney after multiple calls for shots fired on Friday, Nov. 19 around 4 p.m.

Officers were later notified of two shooting victims being located in the 5800 block of Belair Road in Baltimore City.

As this investigation continues, detectives with the Baltimore County Police Department Violent Crimes Unit are asking anyone with information about this case to please call 911 or 410-307-2020. To be eligible for a reward, phone 1-866-7Lockup.

Bowleys Quarters VFRM Announces Santa Visits


One of the great traditions in Baltimore County is when local volunteer fire companies ride around their neighborhoods with Santa Claus on a fire engine.

Bowleys Quarters Volunteer Fire Rescue & Marine has released the dates for Santa’s trip through the area.

Graces Quarters, Chase Manor, Biscayne Bay
Friday, Dec. 3 starting at 5 p.m.

Oliver Beach, Bay County
Saturday Dec 4th starting at 5pm

Lower Bowleys Quarters (south of the station)
Sunday Dec 5th starting at 5pm

Seneca Park, Glenwood Rd, Edwards Ln, Clares Ln, Red Rose Farm Rd, Revola Beach Rd, Clarks Point Rd.
Monday Dec 6th starting at 6pm

Rain Make-up Day
Tuesday Dec 7th

Carroll Island Shopping Center, Long Beach Estates

Thursday Dec 9th starting at 6pm

Williams Estates, Peppermint Woods, Stevens Rd
Friday Dec 10th starting at 5pm

Carrollwood, Carrollwood Manor, Carroll Crest
Saturday Dec 11th starting at 5pm

Seneca Bay Apartments, Seneca Harbor
Sunday Dec 12th starting at 5pm

Whispering Woods
Monday Dec 13th starting at 6pm

Send your local Christmas events to eastbaltco@gmail.com

CCBC Essex Men’s Soccer to Play for National Title Tonight


photo courtesy of NJCAA-

CCBC Essex Men’s soccer will play tonight for the national championship against Pima Community College at 5 p.m. in Wichita, Kan.

According to CCBC Essex Athletics Facebook page, the Knights defeated St. Charles Community College 2-1 on Friday night after Sam Diaz scored the game winning game with header in the 70th minute off a rebound.

The semifinal game was scoreless at halftime and CCBC Essex trailed 1-0 in the second half until Kota Tsuchisawa tied the game on a rebound goal in the 67th minute. Kazuma Ishizuka had the assist.

Knight goal Brenden LeMaster had four saves in the win.