Category: Overlea

Pizza Johns Partners With Weis Markets


Pizza Johns of Essex has announced that it will sell its world famous pizza products at selected Weis Markets.

Now 12″ and 16″ bake at home pizzas will be available at six Weis Markets in Eastern Baltimore, along with two stores in Harford County.

Here are a list of stores:
* 7200 Holabird Avenue in Dundalk
* 7848 Wise Avenue in Dundalk
* 168 Orville Road in Essex
* 4126 E Joppa Road in Carney
* 9400 Scott Moore Way in Perry Hall
* 7927 Belair Road in Fullerton
* 550 W Macphail Road in Bel Air
* 924 Pulaski Highway in Havre De Grace

Pizza Johns announced a similar partnership with a Kingsville store last summer,

New Rossville School Creates Boundary Study


The boundary process for the new Northeast Area Elementary School in Rossville and Red House Run Elementary School in Rosedale will begin in September 2021 and a recommendation will be made to the Board for consideration in March 2022.

Schools participating in this study include:
Elmwood Elementary School
Fullerton Elementary School
Joppa View Elementary School
McCormick Elementary School
Perry Hall Elementary School
Red House Run Elementary School
Shady Spring Elementary School
Vincent Farm Elementary School

This is similar to the boundary study that was created in the northeast in 2017 for the opening of Honeygo Elementary.

Perry Hall and Joppaview elementary schools were also part the Honeygo study as some of their students were later sent to Honeygo in 2018.

The first meeting of the Northeast Area Elementary Boundary Study Committee is scheduled to be held on Thursday, September 16 from 6 to 8 p.m. at Middle River Middle School in the cafeteria. The general public is welcome to attend to observe the work of the committee.

For more information: http://bcpsbusinessservices.ss3.sharpschool.com/departments/facilities_management/strategic_planning/boundary_studies/northeast_area_elementary_boundary_study

Overlea/Sollers HS Grad Named Young Woman of the Year


Michelle Sobambo, a 2021 graduate of Overlea High School, has been named Baltimore County’s Young Woman of the Year. She will be honored by Baltimore County government and its Commission for Women during the 39th Annual Woman of the Year Awards Ceremony, which will be a virtual event, held on Wednesday, June 16, at 6 p.m.

“Michelle Sobambo is a hardworking and dedicated student committed to her educational future,” said Dr. Monica Sample, principal of Overlea High. “Michelle is a natural leader and role model to others. Michelle selflessly and willingly serves her community and is always looking to contribute to the global society in a positive way.”

“Through her outstanding academic performance, student leadership, and community service, Michelle Sobambo brings honor to her family, her schools, and all of Baltimore County Public Schools,” said BCPS Superintendent Dr. Darryl L. Williams. “Her example challenges all students to pursue their areas of interest and find ways to contribute and lead.”

At Overlea High, Sobambo was a member of the National Honor Society, National Science Honors Society, African Students Association, World Language Club, Girls Who Code, varsity soccer team, varsity softball team, FBLA (Future Business Leaders of America), and the Allied Bowling Team. In addition, she attended Sollers Point Technical High School as a member of the selective Academy of Health Professionals program, with a specialty in anatomy and physiology. At Sollers, she earned nursing assistant certification and was a member of the National Technical Honors Society. She expects to become certified as a pharmacy technician by August.

As president of the Overlea High Student Government Association, Sobambo coordinated the schoolwide One Love outreach campaign (to educate students about relationship abuse), the Angel Tree program (for helping the less fortunate during the holiday season), a project to assist animals living in animal shelters, and the Let’s Read book donation and guest reader program. Under her leadership, Overlea’s Student Government Association won the highest BCPS honor awarded for overall student council effectiveness, the Superintendent’s Cup.

Beyond Overlea High, Sobambo was a member of the Baltimore County Student Councils’ Board of Selected Students and the Superintendent’s Student Advisory Council; has attended county and statewide leadership training; teaches Sunday school at House of Praise Baltimore; and volunteers at the Rosedale branch of Baltimore County Public Library.

Man Shot on Lanette Road in Overlea


A 19-year-old man was hospitalized just before 10:30 p.m. on Friday after being shot in the 6000 block of Lanette Road in Overlea.

Officers found the man outside, shot multiple times in the upper body, after responding to the location for calls of a shooting.

Anyone who may have information about the incident or the individuals who committed the crime is asked to contact police by calling 410-307-2020.

Callers may remain anonymous and may be eligible for a reward when submitting tips through Metro Crime Stoppers.

Fullerton Fireworks Canceled Again in 2021


For the second straight year, the Fullerton Fireworks have been canceled as a result of COVID-19.

The 4th of July Firework Display is held at the fields of Fullerton Elementary School. They released an official statement on their Facebook page about the cancellation and plans to return in 2022.

“Due to COVID restrictions we are unable to have our July 4th Celebration,” said a statement on the group’s Facebook page.

“We will be back in 2022 with an all day celebration Sponsored by Jerry’s Toyota starting at noon with music and food. See you then.”

The group was hopeful in mid March that the Fullerton Fireworks could be held, but made the cancellation on April 17th.

All of the local public parades, fireworks displays and festivals were canceled in 2020 as a result of COVID-19. There is hope as Dundalk and Kingsville announced that their parades will return this July.

Arrest Made in Attempted Kidnapping Case


Baltimore County Police have arrested and charged 24-year-old Jawuan Williams with Kidnapping, second degree assault and other related charges in connection to the attempted kidnapping of a 12-year-old girl in the 4400 block of Fullerton Avenue.

The attempted kidnapping was reported on April 3 around 4:30 p.m.

Williams is being held at the Baltimore County Detention Center on a no-bail status pending a bail review hearing.

Attempted Kidnapping Reported in Fullerton


Detectives are investigating an attempted kidnapping and assault that occurred on Saturday in the Fullerton area.

At approximately on April 3 around 4:30 p.m., a 12-year-old female was walking in the 4400 block of Fullerton Avenue when she was approached by an unknown man who assaulted her and then pulled her into his vehicle.

The girl was able to escape from the vehicle and then flagged down a passing motorist for assistance.

The suspect is described as a black male, approximately 20 – 30 years old, with a slender build, and a goatee.

The suspect’s vehicle is described as a silver Nissan Altima.

Anyone with information on the identity of the individual or vehicle seen in these photos is asked to call 410-307-2020.

Man Fatally Pinned Under Car in Overlea


A man had died in Overlea after he was pinned under a car.

Baltimore County Fire Department reported the incident in the 200 block Elinor Avenue on Monday. A neighbor found the patient pinned under a car in the driveway with critical injuries around 10 a.m. March 22. The patient, who was reported as an adult male was extricated from the scene ,but he was later reported deceased around 1:12 p.m.

There are no further details at this time.

Man Fatally Shot Near County/City Line

Incident Happened St. Regis Road near Overlea


Police are investigating the shooting death of a male subject on St. Regis Road near the Baltimore City/County line near Overlea this morning.

Detectives have determined that the victim, who has not yet been identified, responded to the 6100 block of St. Regis Road just after midnight on Dec. 16.

After exiting the vehicle he arrived in, he was approached by at least one suspect and suffered at least one gunshot wound to the upper body. Responding officers located the victim in the street, where he was pronounced deceased at the scene.

Detectives from the Baltimore County Police Homicide Unit are continuing to investigate the circumstances surrounding this fatal shooting. Anyone who may have seen or heard anything in the area at the time of this shooting is asked to contact detectives by calling 410-307-2020. Callers may remain anonymous and may be eligible for a reward when submitting tips through Metro Crime Stoppers.