Category: Essex

Arrest Made After Essex Hit-and-Run


Police responded to the intersection of Eastern Boulevard & Old Eastern Avenue in Essex on Thursday, July 8 around 4:30 a.m.

A preliminary investigation revealed the driver of a 2018 Yongfu moped failed to stop at a red traffic light and entered the intersection. The driver of a 2015 Ford Fusion struck the moped and left the scene without rendering aid.

The driver of the moped was transported to an area hospital where she remains in critical condition.

Officers located the Ford and placed the driver under arrest. Taijah Aremoni Pope, (23), of the 3700 block of White Pine Road was charged with failure to immediately return and remain at the scene of an accident involving bodily injury.

The Baltimore County Police Crash Team continues to investigate this case.

Three CCBC Essex Players Named All-Americans


When a team is one win away from the national title, there is a good chance that team is going to have some all-Americans.

That is the case at CCBC Essex as three men’s soccer players from the team have been named NJCAA All-Americans.

Kota Tsuchisawa was named first team; Brendan LeMaster was named second team and Ethan Stewart was named third team.

CCBC Essex made it to their first NJCAA title game in 30 years before falling to Southeastern in overtime.

Essex Man Arrested for Rape from Old Case


Baltimore County Police responded to a call of a past sexual assault on a child after 11 a.m. on Feb. 25. Responding officers met with the victim, an adult female, who advised that she was sexually assaulted by her youth pastor Don Martin approximately 30 years ago. The preliminary investigation revealed the victim was sexually assaulted at Martin’s residence during a sleepover.

The Baltimore County Police Crimes Against Children Unit believes there is a potential for victims of similar incidents involving this suspect. If anyone has information, they should contact detectives at 410-307-2020. Callers may remain anonymous.

56-year-old Don Giovanni Martin from the 600 block of China Clipper Lane in Essex was arrested on Monday, June 21 and charged with second-degree rape, second-degree sex offense and second-degree assault in connection to a rape that occurred more than 30 years ago. Martin remains at the Baltimore County Detention Center on a no bail status pending a bail review hearing.

If you have been the victim of a sexual assault, there is help available for you 24-hours a day. You can call the police non-emergency line at 410-887-2222 or contact any one of these resources:

Turn Around 24-hour hotline: 443-279-0379
Family Crisis Center of Baltimore County: 410-828-6390
Maryland Coalition Against Sexual Assault
Greater Baltimore Medical Center SAFE nurse: 443-849-3323

CCBC Essex Loses in National Title Game

Knights fall in Overtime


CCBC Essex Men’s Soccer dream season came to an end on Thursday as the Knights fell in overtime in the NJCAA Division II National Title Game 3-2.

After a scoreless first half, the Knights started off with a 2-1 lead over Southeastern with goals from Takeroh Murakawa and Andy Portillo.

Knight Goalkeeper Brendan LeMaster and CCBC Essex appeared to be on the verge of their first national title in 47 years but Southeastern tied the game in the 87th minute.

According to the CCBC Essex Athletics Twitter page, the game went into overtime as Southeastern scored the game winning goal in the 94th minute for the national title.

This was CCBC Essex’s first national title game appearance since 1989.

Man Shot in the Middleborough area of Essex


A 32-year-old man was hospitalized just before 9 p.m. on June 7, after being shot on Lanflair and Dargun roads near in the Middleborough area of Essex.

Responding officers found the man outside, suffering from at least one gunshot wound to the upper body. He was transported to an area hospital and is currently listed in critical but stable condition.

VCU detectives are asking anyone who may have information about the incident or the individuals who committed the crime to call 410-307-2020. Callers may remain anonymous and may be eligible for a reward when submitting tips through Metro Crime Stoppers.

Al’s Seafood Opens Dundalk Carryout Site


Al’s Seafood is back but with a new location for now.

The Essex location at 1551 Eastern Blvd. caught on fire in October, where firefighters reported heavy smoke from the second floor in October. There were no reports of injuries during the fire.

Al’s has now reopened as a carryout location until the old Essex location reopens.

Al’s Seafood carryout is located in Dundalk at 7458 German Hill Road.

For more information, go to their website their Facebook page or call 443-503-6236.

Alleged Incident Reported at Essex Park


Baltimore County Police are alerting the public about an alleged incident that occurred at a local park involving a registered sex offender.

The man reportedly approached a young girl last week at Cox Point Park, which is located in the 800 block of Riverside Drive in Essex.

Attached is a picture of the man police arrested in connection to the case; he’s 57-year-old Rodney Key.

Detectives are concerned there may be additional victims in the community. You can contact officers at 410-887-0220.

Heritage Society of Essex and Middle River to Reopen


The Heritage Society of Essex and Middle River, Inc. will hold its Museum Grand Re-Opening on Saturday, May 22 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

The Museum is located at 516 Eastern Blvd. in the heart of Essex.

The event will focus on First Responders Day with tours. Members of the Maryland Transportation Authority Police K9 Unit will be there along with Baltimore County Police Community Relations, the Essex Volunteer Fire Company and Historian Paul Blitz.

For more information, visit the Heritage Society of Essex and Middle River Facebook page.

Eastern Tech HS Named Top 10 School in Maryland


Eastern Technical High School and Western School of Technology and Environmental Science rank among the top 10 high schools in Maryland according to the 2021 Best High Schools list compiled by U.S. News & World Report.

Five BCPS high schools ranked among the top 50 in Maryland. They are Eastern Tech, Western Tech, George Washington Carver Center for Arts and Technology, Hereford High, and Towson High.

The U.S. News rankings include data on nearly 24,000 public high schools in 50 states and the District of Columbia. Rankings are based on college readiness (30%), math and reading proficiency (20%), math and reading performance (20%), underserved student performance (10%), college curriculum breadth (10%), and graduation rate (10%). Factored into the rankings were participation and achievement in Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate courses, state math and reading assessment scores, and four-year graduation rates.

“We appreciate this recognition of the quality of our high schools,” said BCPS Superintendent Dr. Darryl L. Williams, “but we care even more about the experiences our students and families have in our schools. There are so many ways to measure the quality of a school. Paramount for us is that all our students graduate from all our high schools ready for success in college, careers, and life.”

The BCPS high schools that received rankings on the U.S. News & World report are:
• Eastern Technical High – ranked #3 in Maryland, #132 nationally, #1 in Baltimore metro area
• Western Tech – ranked #7 in Maryland, #332 nationally, #3 in Baltimore metro area
• Carver Center – ranked #16 in Maryland, #721 nationally, #9 in Baltimore metro area
• Hereford High – ranked #26 in Maryland
• Towson High – ranked #50 in Maryland
• Dulaney High – ranked #58 in Maryland
• Pikesville High – ranked #95 in Maryland
• Franklin High – ranked #109 in Maryland
• Catonsville High – ranked #124 in Maryland
• Loch Raven High – ranked #143 in Maryland
• Perry Hall High – ranked #152 in Maryland
• Sparrows Point High – ranked #162 in Maryland
• Chesapeake High – ranked #167 in Maryland