The National Weather Service has issued a Tornado Watch in effect this morning until noon for Baltimore County and portions of northeast, central, and southern Maryland, including the adjacent marine zones.
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High School Fall & Winter Sports Season Canceled
It is official that the high school sports fall and winter seasons have been canceled as a result of COVID-19. The Maryland Public Secondary Schools Athletic Association (MPSSAA) released an official statement today.
“The Maryland Public Secondary Schools Athletic Association (MPSSAA) in consultation with the Maryland State Superintendent of Schools, the Maryland Department of Health (MDH), and the Public School Superintendent Association of Maryland PSSAM) has decided to postpone the 2020 high school fall and winter competition season during the first semester,” said a statement on the MPSSAA website.
“This decision comes in light of the recent announcements of local school systems to begin education virtually and provides each school system with options for the gradual increase of student engagement for the physical and social-emotional health of students.”
There was hope and a plan for Baltimore County Public Schools (BCPS) to have a fall sports season but that plan came to an end when BCPS said they were canceling their fall sports season after their school system went back to remote learning.
Man Charged With Using Laser at Helicopter
Baltimore County Police want to remind the public that it is illegal to shine a laser pointer at any aircraft and an arrest was made for that type of incident on July 26 just after 12:30 a.m.
Police reported a suspect stood in front of the 1700 block of Earhart Road in Essex and shined a laser pointer through the cockpit of Baltimore County Police Department’s helicopter.
At the time, officers from the Baltimore County Police Department’s Aviation Unit flew the helicopter over Eastern Boulevard and Orville Road, assisting officers with an unrelated investigation. Officers flying the helicopter located the suspect and he was quickly arrested by patrol officers.
Brandon Dunevant (31) of the 1700 block of Earhart Road of Essex was arrested and charged with pointing a laser pointer at an aircraft. He is currently held at the Baltimore County Detention Center on a no bail status.
The Baltimore County Police Department said they take these acts very seriously. Pointing a laser pointer at an aircraft is extremely hazardous to the flight crew and to people on the ground.
It should be noted that pointing a laser pointer at an aircraft is a misdemeanor that carries a $2,500 fine or up to three years jail time.
Angel Park to Hold 5k Race With a Change
This year Angel Park will continue to hold its 5K & 1 Mile Family Fun Run but it will now take place as a Virtual Race as a result of COVID-19. Registration will still benefit Angel Park and runners still have the chance to get some exercise.
Registrants will still run (or walk) their race distance but at any location they choose (treadmill, neighborhood, local park) between Aug. 12th and Aug. 18.
If runners participating in the 5K and would like to be listed in the results, they are asked to track their time and distance with a watch or running app (example: Garmin watch, Strava App).
Participants are asked to run the whole distance (3.1 Miles for a 5K) and then be able to report the time. Results will be automatically updated as race times come in. Runnings can also share photos on social media by using the following hashtag: #AngelPark5K2020.
Registration:
Entry Fees: 5k: $30; 1 Mile Walk: $30
There will be a Packet Pick-up on Aug. 9 at Angel Park. Materials can be shipped for an additional $5. Entry fees are non-refundable.
Submit Results:
5K Runners will be able to submit their results through text or email (if opted in) or through the runsignup.com results page from Aug. 12 through Aug. 18 (11:59 Eastern Time). Participants must run your 5K (3.1 mile) race during this time period to be listed in the official results and be eligible for overall awards. Any questions about submitting results can be sent to events@charmcityrun.com.
Awards:
Top 3 overall male and female runners
If runners intend to compete for time-based overall awards they will need a method of recording their time and distance – a GPS watch, phone app (MapMyRun, Strava, etc.), or a treadmill. To maintain the integrity of the competition as best as possible all award winners must submit photo proof of GPS/run data to verify time and distance (photo of treadmill with time & distance, photo/screenshot of run tracker, etc.). Award winners will be emailed when the results submission period closes and asked to reply with their photo/screenshot. Participants must run the full distance of the event you selected in order to qualify, so for our purposes that is 3.1 miles for the 5k. If a performance cannot be verified, the award will roll down to the next participant.
Packet Pickup:
Sunday August 9th from 12PM-2PM
Angel Park – Amphitheater
9685 Honeygo Boulevard
Perry Hall, MD 21128
Arrests Made After Juveniles Assault Victims
Baltimore County police responded to the area of Silver Spring Road and Honeygo Boulevard in Perry Hall for calls of several assaults on Aug. 2 after 10 a.m.
The preliminary investigation revealed that two juvenile suspects assaulted three victims with an aerosol spray. One victim was sprayed through her open car window. The suspects then continued driving around and assaulted two more victims with the spray, one who jogged outside and another who had just walked out of her home.
The suspects saw responding officers and quickly drove away, fleeing the scene. Shortly afterward, the suspects crashed into another car traveling on Perring Parkway near Taylor Avenue in Parkville. The suspects ran from the vehicle but were arrested by officers a short distance away. Officers are investigating the suspects for other unrelated crimes. The driver of the car the suspects crashed into was not injured.
Officer Rescued From Vehicle in Parkville
Baltimore County Police have reported that a police officer was trapped in an overturn vehicle in Parkville.
Baltimore County Police received a high-priority call in the Parkville area. An officer responding to the call activated his emergency equipment on the marked police car and was traveling northbound on Harford Road near Acton Road
At the same time, a 2015 Acura TLZ was traveling northbound on Harford Road and attempted to make a left turn into a parking lot along Acton Road. Several cars were stopped behind the turning Acura.
As the police vehicle approached the stopped traffic, the officer continued north into the southbound lane of Harford Road, striking the Acura.
After the crash, the police vehicle rolled over and struck the front door and wall of a business located in the 8500 block of Harford Road
Both the officer and the driver of the Acura were transported to local hospitals with non-life threatening injuries.
Baltimore County to Start Recycling Glass
Baltimore County announced that the Department of Public Works, Bureau of Solid Waste Management has started a new glass recycling program in partnership with Cap Glass, Inc. of Connellsville, PA.
Under the new 10-year agreement, the County will deliver glass from the Cockeysville Materials Recovery Facility (MRF) to the Cap Glass facility in Baltimore City. Cap Glass will process the glass to remove contaminants (such as paper and other items) and recover marketable glass. The marketable glass will be sent to OI Glass, Inc. to make new glass containers.
“A better Baltimore County is one where sustainability and the future of our planet is a top priority, and this new agreement puts that commitment into action as we make our County’s recycling even more efficient,” said County Executive Johnny Olszewski.
“I’m proud that our team was able to find an innovative solution to resume glass recycling in Baltimore County, reducing waste output in the process.”
The glass recycling program will expand both the number of products and the volume of material that the County will be able to market. The County started delivering glass loads on July 20.
“This is an important initiative to expand the County’s current recycling efforts,” said Michael R. Beichler, C.P.E Chief of the Baltimore County Department of Public Works’ Bureau of Solid Waste Management. “We’re thankful to engage in this productive partnership with Cap Glass and are looking forward to working together for years to come.”
Until 2013, Baltimore County directly processed glass recycling. Like most jurisdictions across the country, Baltimore County experienced both technical and financial limitations that prevented efficient glass recycling at municipal facilities.
This new agreement is the result of Baltimore County’s multi-year search for a sustainable glass market. Olszewski, who took office in December 2018, provided new funding in the County’s FY21 budget to help support County efforts to pursue a cost-efficient glass recycling initiative.
This is the latest effort from the Olszewski Administration to promote environmental sustainability.
Shortly after taking office, Olszewski created the County’s first Chief Sustainability Officer who is leading the development of county-wide Climate Action Plan, covering topics such as reduced energy consumption, promotion of green infrastructure, and sustainable growth policy. Earlier this year, Olszewski convened a Youth Climate Working Group to ensure youth voices and recommendations are included in the County’s Climate Action Plan and other sustainability efforts. The Youth Climate Working Group presented their recommendations to the administration in April 2020.
Shooting Reported at Gas Station on Honeygo
Police responded to the 8400 block of Honeygo Boulevard near White Marsh Boulevard for a call of a shooting on Wednesday at 8 p.m.
There are multiple reports on social media that the shooting took place at a gas station in the area.
When police arrived, they found an adult male suffering from a gunshot wound to the upper body. He was transported to a local hospital and his condition is unknown.
Detectives from the Baltimore County Department’s Violent Crime Unit are investigating the circumstances surrounding the shooting and ask anyone who may have additional information to call 410-307-2020.
Man Pronounced Dead in Rosedale Shooting
Baltimore County Police have provided an update on the Tuesday night shooting in Rosedale.
The preliminary investigation determined that when the victims arrived home, an unknown suspect shot both of them in the parking lot and then fled the scene.
The victims, Trevor Hamlet (31) of the 2000 block of Kelbourne Road in Rosedale and a second man, were transported to a local hospital. Hamlet succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced deceased. The second victim is expected to survive his injuries. Detectives believe the victims were targeted and this is an isolated incident.
Detectives from the Baltimore County Department’s Homicide Unit are investigating the circumstances surrounding this murder and asks anyone who may have additional information to call 410-307-2020. Callers may remain anonymous and may be eligible for a reward when submitting tips through Metro Crime Stoppers.
Two Men Shot in Rosedale Tuesday Night
Baltimore County Police are investigating a shooting in Rosedale on Tuesday night that left two men hospitalized.
Police responded to the 2000 block of Kelbourne Road for a call of a shooting.
When police arrived, they found two adult males suffering from gunshot wounds to the upper body. They were transported to a local hospital and their conditions are unknown.
Detectives from the Baltimore County Department are investigating the circumstances surrounding the shooting and ask anyone who may have additional information to call 410-307-2020.
Callers may remain anonymous and may be eligible for a reward when submitting tips through Metro Crime Stoppers.