Middle River Boat Parade Returns for 2020


The Middle River Parade of Lighted Boats will kick off the Holiday Season by lighting up Middle River area with the best display of boats in the area on Saturday, Nov. 28 starting at 5:30 p.m.

The parade is in its 20th year and takes place in the Wilson Point area and can be seen at the waterfront restaurants in that area.

The parade could be watched from Wilson Point Park in previous years, but there is no word if the park will be available for viewing with social distance guidelines.

For more information, go to https://www.facebook.com/mrboatparade

Middle River Man Dies in Sparks Motorcycle Crash


Baltimore County Police responded to Phoenix Road and Hunt Creek Lane, in Sparks for a motorcycle crash on Saturday, Oct. 31 at 2 p.m.

The preliminary investigation revealed that a Honda motorcycle was traveling southbound on Phoenix Road near Hunt Creek Lane, negotiating a right curve. The motorcyclist lost control and slid into the northbound lanes of Phoenix Road, striking the front of a Lexus that was northbound on Phoenix Road.

The rider of the motorcycle, Nicholas Michael Hammel Jr. (20) of the 2200 block of Old Eastern Avenue in Middle River, was transported to the University of Maryland St. Joseph Medical Center where he was pronounced deceased. The driver of the Lexus remained at the scene.

The Baltimore County Police Crash Team is continuing their investigation.

Police Seek Identity of Food Lion Shoplifter


Police from the Essex Precinct is asking for help identifying the suspect (pictured), responsible for stealing nine bottles of detergent from the Food Lion store in the 1400 block of Fuselage Avenue in Middle River.

Around 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, September 17, the suspect entered the store and picked up the detergent. He fled without paying, dropping three of the bottles as he fled toward the bridge under Orems Road that leads to Canberra Drive in the Middlesex community. This suspect may be responsible for additional similar thefts from the Food Lion.

If you recognize this suspect contact Officer Bachman #6318 of the Essex Precinct by calling 410-887-0220.

EASTBALTCO-Precinct 11 Essex Police News


Week of Dec. 19

Assault in Middle River-Due to a dispute with the victim’s family member on Tuesday, Dec. 22 at 4:45 p.m., the suspect pointed a handgun at the victim who was standing in the window in Cool Breeze Drive in Middle River.

Robbery on Beach Road in White Marsh-While walking towards the front door of the residence in the 13000 block of Beach Road in White Marsh, the victim was approached from behind by unknown suspect(s). One suspect grabbed her and assaulted her until she passed out on Friday, Dec. 18 at 9:45 p.m. The suspect(s) stole her work laptop, cell phone, purse and a work bag before fleeing.

Phone Store Robbed in Middle River-A suspect entered the T-Mobile store in the 100 block of Middle River Road After a verbal argument with an employee, the suspect opened the cash register and began taking money from the register on Tuesday, Dec. 14 around 10:32 a.m. The employee attempted to stop the suspect. The suspect assaulted the employee, took more money from the register and fled on foot. The suspect was captured a short distance away.

Burglary in Middle River-Sometime between midnight on December 12 and 11 a.m. on December 18, an unknown suspect entered the victim’s apartment in the 300 block of Nitram Court in Middle River by unknown means and took a bag of spices and medical equipment.

Phone Store Robbed in Rosedale-Two unknown suspects entered the AT&T store in the 8800 block of Rosedale, implied a weapon, and stole an undetermined amount of merchandise and currency on Friday, Dec. 11 at 6:17 p.m.

Week of Dec. 9

Middle River Robbery-Three unknown suspects ran up to the victim, assaulted him and went through the victim’s pockets in the 9800 block of Tailspin Lane in Middle River. The three suspects took the victim’s cash and a wallet and then fled in a vehicle on Tuesday, Dec. 8 at 9:20 p.m.

Hawthorne Juvenile Robbed in Hawthorne- An unknown suspect exited a vehicle in the 300 block of Grovethorn Road in Hawthorne, displayed a gun to a juvenile victim and demanded his belongings on Monday, Dec. 7 at 9:10 p.m. The victim fled to his residence and contacted 911. The suspects left in the vehicle. Nothing was stolen from the victim.

Man Arrested After Essex Assault- A known suspect kicked the front door down of the victim’s residence in the unit block of Landmark Court in Essex, assaulted the victim and then left the location on foot on Sunday, Dec. 6 at 9:50 a.m. The suspect was later arrested.

Burglary in Chase -On Thursday, Dec. 3 at 9:41 p.m., a known suspect stole a TV, medications, a credit card and money from the 12300 block of Eastern Avenue in Chase.
Week of Nov. 26
Dirt Bike Stolen at Gun Point- A victim was riding his dirt bike when he was followed by a vehicle with two unknown suspects inside in the 2200 block of Eastern Avenue in Middle River. One of the suspects pointed a handgun at the victim and stole the victim’s dirt bike on Wednesday, Dec. 2 at 3:30 p.m.

Burglary in Hawthorne-Sometime between 9 p.m. on Nov. 30 and 8 a.m. on Dec. 1, an unknown suspect(s) gained entry through the unlocked rear door in the 2100 block of Coral Thorn Road in Hawthorne. Multiple items were taken from the location.

Game System Stolen Out of Essex Home- Sometime between 5 p.m. on Nov. 28 and 2 a.m. on Nov. 29, an unknown suspect forced open the backdoor of the residence in the unit block of Ebbtide Count in Essex and stole a new game system.

Victim Assaulted in Middle River- An armed suspect assaulted the victim during an argument on Saturday, Nov. 28 at 5:50 a.m. The known suspect was arrested at the scene in the 4100 block of Cutty Sark Road in Middle River. The victim was transported to a local hospital with non life-threatening injuries.

Robbery in Hawthorne- A victim was assaulted by two known suspects on Thursday, Nov. 26 at 9:29 p.m. and his cell phone was forcefully stolen from his possession in the South Hawthorne Road. The two suspects were placed under arrest and the victim’s property was recovered.

Essex Robbery-A victim was robbed by an unknown armed suspect who approached him from behind and demanded his belongings in the 800 block of Briar Hill Place in Essex. The victim refused and a physical altercation occurred leaving the victim with non life-threatening injuries on Thursday, Nov. 26 at 8 p.m.

Week of Nov. 18
Robbed in Middle River- Two suspects, one armed, approached the victims in the unit block of Finnsbu Place in Middle River and demanded their property on Wednesday, Nov. 18 at 1:25 p.m. The suspects stole a cell phone, cash and other miscellaneous items from the victims before fleeing the scene.

Burglary at South Marlyn Liquors-An unknown suspect pried open the front door of South Marlyn Liquor in the in the 700-block South Marlyn Avenue by smashing the front glass door. The suspect stole cigarettes and cash on Friday, Nov. 12 at 3:40 a.m. On Wednesday, Nov. 18 at 12:15 a.m. The suspect then fled on foot.

Another Burglary at South Marlyn Liquors-Six days later, an unknown suspect gained entry into South Marlyn Liquors in Essex in the 700-block South Marlyn Avenue by smashing the front glass door. The suspect stole cash and four cartons of cigarettes On Wednesday, Nov. 18 at 12:15 a.m. The suspect then fled on foot.
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Attempted Dirt Bike Burglary-On Monday, Nov. 16 1:30 a.m., two unknown suspects attempted to steal a dirt bike from the victim’s shed in the 200-block of Mulberry Lane in Middle River. The suspects then fled the scene when the victim saw them by the shed.

Verbal Argument Becomes an Assault- A known suspect assaulted the victim in the 100-block of Carroll Island Road after engaging in a verbal argument on Saturday, Nov. 14 at 2:20 p.m. The suspect was later located and placed under arrest.

Verbal Argument Becomes an Assault- A known suspect assaulted the victim in the 100-block of Carroll Island Road after engaging in a verbal argument on Saturday, Nov. 14 at 2:20 p.m. The suspect was later located and placed under arrest.

Week of Nov. 10

Robbery at Essex ATM- After depositing money into an ATM, a victim returned to his vehicle in the 600 block of Eastern Boulevard in Essex where an armed suspect entered his vehicle and demanded the victim return to the ATM to withdraw money. The suspect took the money fled on foot on Tuesday, Nov. 10 at 6:45 p.m.

Wampler Road Burglary-At 11:55 a.m., a known suspect kicked open the front door of the victim’s residence in the 500 block of Wampler Road in Middle River and stole a cell phone and purse belonging to the victim on Tuesday, Nov. 10 at 11:55 a.m. The suspect was later apprehended and placed under arrest.

Keys Stole From Home- An unknown suspect broke into the victim’s home on Northrop Lane in Middle River and stole keys and a wallet on Tuesday, Nov. 10 at 1:10 a.m..

Household Appliance Stolen with Other Items- Sometime between 11:30 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 9 and 8 a.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 10 an unknown suspect broke off the window screen to gain entry through an unlocked window in the 700 block of Shipfriend Road in Middle River . The suspect stole the victim’s wallet, purse, car keys and a household appliance. The purse and household appliance were recovered nearby.

Another Purse Stolen from Middle River Home- Sometime between 9:30 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 9 and 6:30 a.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 10, an unknown suspect cut the screen of the victim’s kitchen window to gain entry in the 9800 block of Edisto Way in Middle River . Once inside, the suspect stole the victim’s purse and then fled.

Burglary at Freestate Indoor Sports Arena- A known suspect gained entry into the Freestate Indoor Sports Arena in the 5800 block of Allender Road in White Marsh with three unidentified subjects and stole cash, a check and sodas on Saturday, Nov 7 at 1 p.m.

Lawn Equipment Stolen– Sometime between 12 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 6 and 2 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 10, an unknown suspect entered the victim’s property in the 100 block of Foxwood Lane in Essex and forced the locked shed door open. Lawn equipment was stolen.

Week of Nov. 3

Second-Degree Burglary: On Tuesday, Nov. 3 between 2:45 and 6 a.m., an unknown suspect(s) broke into two trailers at Classic Lawn & Landscaping in the 100 block of Earls Road in Middle River and stole several pieces of lawn equipment.

Second-Degree Burglary: An unknown suspect entered the shed in the unit block of Pelczar Avenue in Essex and stole several tools on Monday, Nov. 2 at 8:30 p.m..

First-Degree Burglary: An unknown suspect attempted to gain entry into the victim’s apartment in the 9800 block of Tailspin Lane in Middle River. The suspect fled the area before entry was gained on Monday, Oct. 26 at 8:34 p.m.

Week of Oct. 21

Second-Degree Burglary-A suspect broke the glass at the Dunkin’ Donuts drive through window in the unit block of Longeron Drive in Middle River with a hammer on Wednesday, Oct. 21 at 9:15 p.m. The suspect then stole three cash drawers from the registers and several beverages. The suspect was arrested.

Robbery- On Monday, Oct. 19 around 4:40 p.m., a victim was robbed of his money and his bicycle by two suspects in the 800 block of Martin Road in Essex.
Second-Degree Burglary- An unknown suspect stole a mountain bike and a tree trimmer from the victim’s shed in the 200 block of George Avenue in Essex on Sunday, Oct. 18 around 12:21 p.m.

Robbery- Two victims were robbed at gunpoint in the 11400 block of Pulaski Highway in White Marsh by an unknown suspect. The suspect discharged his firearm during this incident on Friday, Oct. 16 at 11:36 p.m. No one was injured. The suspect stole cash from one of the victims and then fled.

Second Degree Burglary-Sometime between 9:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 14 and 6:30 a.m. on Oct.15, an unknown suspect(s) broke into a detached garage on the victims’ property and stole three dirtbikes in the 3500 block of Edwards Lane in Middle River.

Robbery- Two suspects assaulted the victim on Wednesday, Oct. 14 at 5 p.m. and stole the victim’s bicycle before fleeing in a vehicle in the 100 block of Yawmeter Drive in Middle River. The suspects were located and arrested. The bicycle was recovered.

Robbery- On Wednesday, Oct. 14, a victim was robbed of a cigarette and his cash by an unknown suspect while walking home in the 1200 block of Martin Boulevard in Middle River.

Week of Oct. 10
Attempted Second-Degree Burglary-An unknown suspect used an unknown tool to smash the lock to the shed door in the 1200 block of Evergreen Lane in Essex. The lock was destroyed but nothing was taken from the shed on Tuesday, Oct. 13 at 3 a.m.

Robbery-The suspect entered the Royal Farms store in the 3300 block Eastern Boulevard in Middle River and displayed a knife and stole cash from the register on Friday, Oct. 11. The suspect then fled on foot.

Second Degree Burglary- on Saturday, Oct. 10 at 1 a.m., two unknown suspects broke the glass door of the secured Tobacco and Vape King store in the 100 block of Carroll Island Road in Middle River. Once inside, they removed multiple vape pens, cigars and lighters. The suspects then fled on foot.
Week of Oct. 1

First-Degree Assault- On Wednesday, Oct. 7 around 1:30 p.m., a known suspect stabbed the victim in the arm with a pair of scissors in the 9800 block of Avro Road in Middle River. The victim suffered non-life threatening injuries.

First-Degree Assault- An unknown suspect entered the Royal Farms in the 3300 block of Eastern Boulevard in Middle River displayed a knife to the cashier and demanded money on Sunday, Oct. 4 at 8:51 p.m. The suspect then fled on foot.

First-Degree Burglary- Sometime between noon on Friday, Oct. 2 and 9:15 a.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 7, an unknown suspect(s) possibly gained entry through an unsecured window and removed clothing items, two lamps and various cleaning supplies in the 100 block of Benoni Circle in Middle River.

Robbery- A victim was robbed at gunpoint by an unknown suspect on Friday, Oct. 2 at 10:09 a.m. in the 500 block of Mace Avenue in Essex. Two suspects were arrested.

Second Degree Burglary- Police reported that a victim’s shed in the 10500 block of Windlass Run in Middle River was pried open with an unknown tool and various tools and lawn equipment were stolen on Tuesday, Sept. 30 around 3:30 p.m.

Second Degree Burglary- On Tuesday, Sept. 30 at 4:25 a.m., an unknown suspect(s) gained entry into Your First Pharmacy in the 500 block of Eastern Boulevard in Essex by prying open the front door. The location was ransacked, a cash register drawer was damaged and medication was stolen.

Second Degree Burglary- Three unknown suspects broke into the One Stop Convenience store in the 300 block of Stemmers Run Road in Essex and stole an ATM on Tuesday, Sept. 30 around 4:15 a.m.

Week of Sept. 26
First Degree Assault- Two unknown suspects assaulted the victim on Saturday, Sept. 29 at 5:19 p.m.. The unknown suspects then left and entered a nearby building in the 1400 block of Hadwick Drive in Essex.

Second Degree Burglary- An unknown suspect forced entry into Dunn-Rite Automotive in the 1500 block of Martin Boulevard in Middle River and stole a cash box containing cash on Sunday, Sept 27 at 10 p.m.

Second Degree Burglary- A suspect was moving property in the 500 block of Dorsey Road in Essex from the victims’ garage when he was chased down by the property owner. The suspect attempted to steal a bicycle, electronic equipment and miscellaneous property on Sunday, Sept. 27 at 4:30 a.m. The suspect was arrested and some property was recovered.

First Degree Assault- On Friday, Sept. 25 at 1:30 a.m., an unknown suspect fired several shots at the victim’s house in the 1000 block of Cord Street.

First Degree Burglary- Sometime between 11 and 11:40 a.m., a known suspect gained entry into the victim’s residence in the 300 block of Stillwater Road in Essex and stole tools on Sept. 23 at 11 a.m.

Second Degree Burglary-Sometime between 8 p.m. on September 21 and 9:30 a.m. on September 22, an unknown suspect(s) gained entry into Testimony Auto LLC in the 100 block of Back River Neck Road through an unsecured door. Once inside, the suspect(s) stole various power tools, a laptop, money and miscellaneous items.
Week of Sept. 17

First Degree Assault- Two victims were assaulted when they got into a confrontation with an unknown suspect who was driving a vehicle in the neighborhood in the 2300 block of Bauernschmidt Drive in Essex. The suspect then struck one of the victims with the car. Both victims suffered non-life threatening injuries. Officers located and arrested the suspect on Sept. 19.

First Degree Burglary- Sometime between 8:15 p.m. on Sept. 17 and 1:24 p.m. on Sept. 18, an unknown suspect(s) entered the victim’s residence by smashing out a door window. Once inside, the suspect(s) stole several tools in the 100 block of South Taylor Avenue in Essex.

Second Degree Burglary- Sometime between noon on Sept. 17 and 7 a.m. on Sept. 20, an unknown suspect cut the lock to the victim’s shed in the 2100 block of Redthorn in Middle River and stole miscellaneous tools.

Man Killed in Dundalk Motorcycle Crash


Baltimore County police responded to Eastern Avenue and 48th Street in Dundalk for a call of a motor vehicle crash.

The preliminary investigation revealed that on Sept. 16 around 12:30 p.m., a Baltimore County School bus made a left turn from Westbound Eastern Avenue onto 48th street, headed to deliver meals to a school. A Honda motorcycle was traveling East on Eastern Avenue and struck the rear corner of the bus.

The rider of the motorcycle, identified as Frank Schmidt Jr. (71) of the 2100 block of Sunnythorn Road in Middle River, was pronounced deceased at the scene. The driver and three adult passengers on the bus were not injured.

The Baltimore County Police Department’s Crash Team is continuing their investigation. If anyone has information about the crash they are asked to call 410-307-2020.

Middle River’s Orems Road to Close for Month


County Councilwoman Cathy Bevins reported that Orems Road in Middle River will be closed to traffic between Compass and Old Orems Road from Wednesday, Sept. 16 to Friday, Oct 16.

This area is the Aero Acres portion of Middle River.

The closure will allow crews to rehabilitate a 48-inch diameter sewer line. Construction traffic will be detoured to Fuselage Avenue and Compass Road.

Man Arrested After Stolen Car Crashes With Police


Officers arrested a carjacking suspect when he crashed into a Baltimore County Police patrol car minutes after stealing the vehicle Thursday afternoon.

Police were initially dispatched to the 9200 block of Oswald Way in Rosedale at 4:12 p.m. when the suspect ordered the victim out of his Chevrolet Equinox, then drove it away toward Philadelphia Road. The victim had just sat down in the driver seat when the suspect got into the vehicle through the rear passenger door and ordered the victim out. The victim was not injured in this incident.

Minutes later, at approximately 4:18 p.m., the suspect lost control of the Equinox as he turned onto Martin Boulevard from Transverse Avenue in Middle River. He struck the rear right area of an Essex Precinct marked patrol car stopped at the intersection, pushing the patrol unit into a Nissan Frontier.

The suspect was taken into custody at the scene and transported to an area hospital for treatment of minor injuries. The officer was also transported to an area hospital with minor injuries. No one in the Nissan was injured.

The identity of the suspect, a 37-year-old man, is withheld pending formal charges.

Police Identify Pedestrian Killed by Train


Baltimore County Police have identified the pedestrian struck by a CSX train on August 11 as Brian Michael Abshire (40) of no fixed address.

Just after 8 p.m. on Aug. 11 police responded to the area of Pulaski Highway and Middle River Road in Middle River for a call of a person struck by a train.

The preliminary investigation revealed that Abshire walked along the train tracks when he was struck and killed.

Person Killed by Train in Middle River


THIS STORY HAS BEEN UPDATED BY BALTIMORE COUNTY POLICE
Baltimore County Police are investigating a fatal crash involving a pedestrian struck by a CSX train.

Just after 8 p.m. on August 11 police responded to the area of Pulaski Highway and Middle River Roadway for a call of a person struck by a train.

The preliminary investigation revealed that the victim, an adult male, was walking along the train tracks when he was struck and killed. The investigation is on-going.