Category: Essex

Lottery Winners in Essex, Nottingham, Edgemere


The Maryland Lottery said over 23 players across the state won or claimed prizes of $10,000 or more, and the Lottery paid more than $29 million in prizes in the seven days ending Aug. 1.

Here is the weekly roundup of big winners:

Scratch-off Prizes Claimed From July 26 through Aug. 1 i:

$1 Million Prize

· Money Explosion, Food Lion #1653, 1565 Hyde Park Road in Essex

KENO

· $12,000 ticket sold July 27 at Royal Farms #311, 5361 Nottingham Drive, Nottingham (claimed)

RACETRAX

· $21,092.70 ticket sold July 27 at Full House Saloon, 2311 Sparrows Point Road, in Edgemere (unclaimed as of Aug. 2)

Heritage Society of Essex and Middle River to Host Raven Event


The Heritage Society of Essex and Middle River, will have a FREE Purple Saturday Open House featuring a special appearance by Baltimore Ravens Super Fan CAPTAIN DEE-FENSE!! He will meet fans and take pictures on Saturday, Aug. 14 from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

There will also be museum tours, kids’ activities and more!

Plus, wear purple and get a free raffle ticket for our gift basket raffle. The Heritage Society of Essex and Middle River, gift shop will be open and there is still have a limited number of Middle River-opoly games available.

For more information, go to The Heritage Society of Essex and Middle River Facebook page

Essex Woman Wins $50,000 in Powerball


It wasn’t the cryptic message in a fortune cookie that inspired a Baltimore County woman into action, but rather the string of numbers the fortune contained.

The third time she played Powerball using those numbers, the 38-year-old won a $50,000 third-tier prize.

The winner, going by the nickname “Shopper’s Retreat,” told Lottery officials that she noticed the lucky numbers shortly after cracking into a fortune cookie. “They just spoke to me,” said the Essex woman.

“Shopper’s Retreat” decided to use the numbers the next time she purchased a Powerball ticket. Although she didn’t win using the fortune cookie’s numbers in two drawings, she persevered.

On July 7, before that night’s drawing, she bought a $2 ticket at One Stop Convenience located at 321 Stemmers Run Road in Essex and again played the numbers. She almost tossed that $50,000-winning ticket by mistake while tidying her home the next day! Luckily, she decided to scan it using the Lottery’s mobile app ticket checker. The ticket matched four of the numbers drawn plus the Powerball to give her the third-tier prize.

When her phone flashed back a quick “Congratulations,” “Shopper’s Retreat” knew she had won! She quickly contacted her sister and mother, showing each of them a screenshot proving her Lottery luck.

The lucky lady is also an entrepreneur. She recently started a rideshare and grocery delivery business called Shopper’s Retreat, which inspired her winning nickname. She said the funds from her Powerball win will provide seed money to help her business grow.

Players have plenty of time to buy tickets for the next Powerball drawing on Saturday, July 24. The jackpot, which keeps rolling, is set for $174 million and the cash option is $125.5 million. In 2021, 33 Maryland players have won $50,000 Powerball prizes.

Essex Man Arrested on Pornography Charges

He is cousin of Baltimore County Executive


Troopers arrested and charged a Baltimore County man today after a Maryland State Police Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force investigation developed evidence supporting charges of distribution and possession of child pornography.

The suspect is identified as Robert Wayne Olszewski Jr. 31, of Essex. Multiple news outlets reported that he is the cousin of Baltimore County Executive John Olszewski, Jr.

Olszewski is charged with one count of distribution of child pornography, one count of possession with intent to distribute child pornography and one count of possession of child pornography.

He was arrested in Linthicum and transported to the Anne Arundel County Detention Center where he is awaiting a bail review hearing with the court commissioner.

Beginning in March, the Maryland State Police Computer Crimes Unit conducted an investigation into the distribution and possession of child pornography online.
The investigation led to the identification of the suspect and his residence in Baltimore County.

On May 24, Maryland State Police served a search warrant at the identified residence of the suspect in Essex, Maryland. A preliminary forensic review of the suspect’s electronic devices revealed multiple child pornography files.

The Maryland State Police Computer Crimes Unit coordinates the Maryland Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force. This is a combined law enforcement effort involving police departments across Maryland that is made possible in part due to grant funds provided by the Governor’s Office of Crime Prevention, Youth and Victim Services and by a federal grant from the U.S. Department of Justice.

Task force investigators focus on identifying those involved in child pornography via the Internet and other related crimes that victimize children.

Police Identify Deceased Kids From Traffic Stop


The children found deceased during a traffic stop in Middle River on Wednesday night have been identified as 7-year-old Joshlyn Johnson and 5-year-old Larry O’Neil.

“Tonight, the entire Baltimore County Police Department grieves with the community over the unspeakable deaths of two innocent children,” Baltimore County Police Chief Melissa Hyatt said. “The investigation into this atrocious crime will not stop until those responsible are brought to justice.”

Basketball Tournament to be Held for Essex


Baltimore County Department of Rec and Parks and the Baltimore County Police Department are hosting a 3-on-3 basketball tournament called the Big 3.

Boys and girls ages 9-17 and men and women ages 18+ in the Essex/Middle River area are invited to participate in the end of summer Big 3-on-3 basketball tournament.

The three-day tournament will be hosted at the Back River Community Center located at 801 Back River Neck Road Essex on held Monday, Aug.9 , Wednesday, Aug. 11 and Friday Aug. 13 from 5 to 9 p.m.

Each participant must register via Eventbrite in advance and provide proof of age on Tournament date. Teams of 4 players max are allowed. Jerseys will be provided. Referees will be officiating games. Prizes, giveaways, food will be available with a live DJ on site.

Limited transportation will be made available to those who indicate need at time of registration.

Pick up locations will include from Mars Estates PAL located at 1498 East Homberg Avenue Baltimore, Maryland 21221 and also the intersection of Back River Neck Road & Lanflare roads (near Royal Farms).

Sign up at registration.

Tree Damages Two Essex Apartment Buildings


There have been multiple reports of damages from the storm throughout the day.

Another area that saw storm damage was Essex.

The Baltimore County Fire Department reported a tree heavily damaged the two apartment buildings in the 900 block of Garden Drive on Saturday afternoon.

Several families were displaced. No injuries were reported. Building engineers and the RedCross responded to the scene.

Essex Day Returns in 2021 After Year Absence


Essex Day is back for 2021. This is after the 2020 event was canceled as a result of COVID-19.

The 46th annual event is set to return on this year on Saturday, Sept. 18. Essex Day takes place in the 400 & 500 block of Eastern Boulevard in Essex and runs from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

There will be the usually entertainment and food locations. Starleigh Entertainment will announce the musical events in August and eastbaltco.com will share that list once it becomes available.

Essex Day is still looking for vendors. Interested vendors can reach out to Brian at 410-905-8550 or bkm914@aol.com. or can download an application at www.essexdayfestival.com.

Unclaimed $50K Powerball Ticket Sold in Essex


Happy winning to the lucky Powerball player who won $50,000 in Tuesday night’s drawing. Even though no one hit the jackpot, Marylanders won 13,489 prizes ranging from $4 to $100.

The Maryland Lottery is looking for the player who bought a ticket at One Stop Convenience located at 321 Stemmers Run Road in Essex. The winning numbers in the July 7 drawing were 8, 21, 30, 49 and 57; the Powerball was 8.

Lottery officials encourage all winners to sign the backs of their tickets immediately and put them in a safe location. They get 182 days from the date of the drawing to claim their prizes.

In 2021, Maryland has had one $2 million win and one $1 million win. This year, Powerball has now produced 31 third-tier $50,000 winners, as well as one $2 million winner, one $1 million winner and the $731.1 million jackpot winner sold in January in Lonaconing.

The $50,000 winner can claim the prize by mail, in person by appointment or by dropping off a completed claim form and the winning ticket in the dropbox at Maryland Lottery headquarters, 1800 Washington Blvd., Baltimore. Winners of smaller prizes can claim them by mail, at Lottery retailers, at casinos, by appointment at Lottery headquarters or by dropping off a completed claims form and the winning ticket in the dropbox at Lottery headquarters.