Baltimore County to Resume “to-go” Cocktails Carryout


The Baltimore County Board of Liquor License Commissioners today voted unanimously to resume “to-go” cocktails for carryout or delivery, effective immediately.

Baltimore County’s temporary allowance of to-go cocktails ended on July 1 following the expiration of Governor Hogan’s State of Emergency. Under legislation passed by the Maryland General Assembly earlier this year, local liquor licensing boards could adopt regulations to authorize the allowance of restaurants, bars, and taverns to sell and deliver to-go cocktails for two years.

Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski issued the following statement following today’s vote:

“As we continue our recovery, we must do all we can to help our small businesses innovate and diversify their operations,” Olszewski said. “This is another commonsense step to support the continued recovery of this hard-hit industry and we applaud the board’s decision today.”

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.

Two Men Arrested on Gun and Drug Charges in Rosedale

Arrest was made June 30


Maryland State Troopers announced two persons prohibited from possessing firearms were arrested on gun and drug charges during recent enforcement by a task force working along the border with Baltimore City and Baltimore County.

The first suspect is identified as Phillip J. Desmarais, 23, of Baltimore. He is charged with possession of a large amount of a controlled dangerous substance, wearing/carrying/transporting a handgun in a vehicle, transporting a loaded handgun, possession of a firearm and of ammunition while a prohibited person, possession of CDS not marijuana, obstructing/hindering an arrest and resisting arrest.

The second suspect is identified as David D. Genius, 23, of Baltimore, Md. He is charged with possession of a controlled dangerous substance not marijuana, possession of a loaded handgun in a vehicle, possession of a handgun in a vehicle and possession of ammunition while a prohibited person.

On June 30, Maryland State Police Strike Force 7, a component of the Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Force, consisting of officers from the Maryland State Police, Maryland Transportation Authority Police, Baltimore City Sheriff’s Office, Maryland Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services, Homeland Security Investigations and the Drug Enforcement Administration, worked with uniformed state troopers from the JFK, Golden Ring, and Frederick barracks along Pulaski Highway in the area of the Baltimore County and Baltimore City line.

During a traffic stop, a uniformed trooper saw a clear bag with gel caps containing suspected fentanyl. A subsequent search led to the recovery of a loaded handgun, drug packaging materials and counterfeit cash.

Troopers contacted the Maryland Gun Center and it was determined both suspects were prohibited from possessing firearms. Both were arrested and charged with the gun and drug-related crimes.

Both suspects were transported to the Baltimore County Detention Center for processing and to await an initial appearance before a court commissioner. Both have been held without bond.

This and other ongoing enforcement is supported by funding from the Governor’s Office of Crime Prevention, Youth and Victim Services through the Maryland Criminal Intelligence Network (MCIN) initiative.

Vehicle Crashes into Sparrows Point House


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The North Point Edgemere Volunteer Fire Company responded to an overnight vehicle crash into a house at the corner of Lincoln & Waldman avenues in Sparrows Point house.

A telephone pole was also heavily damaged and caused power loss to the immediate area.

Two patients were transported with non life threatening injuries to an area hospital.

There was no reported structural damage to the home and BGE responded for their repairs.

The accident took place in the early morning hours of Sunday, July 11.

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.

White Marsh Woman Fatally Shot in Her Home


Baltimore County Police reported that 32-year-old Shaunya Green of Proctor Avenue in White Marsh was located inside her residence suffering from at least one gunshot wound to the upper body on Thursday, July 8 around 4:30 a.m. She was transported to an area hospital where she was later pronounced deceased. The alleged suspect remained at the scene.

Detectives determined the victim knew the suspect; and they were able to make a quick arrest. The suspect was identified as 29-year-old Gomezgeka L. Chisala. He has been charged with first degree murder in connection to the homicide of Green. Chisala is being held at the Baltimore County Detention Center on a no-bail status pending a bail review hearing.

Baltimore County homicide detectives are continuing to investigate this case.

Police Need Help in Rosedale Burglary Case


Baltimore County burglary detectives have requested the public’s help to identify a burglary suspect. The crime occurred on June 23.

Surveillance video shows the suspect moments after he burglarized a home in the 6000 block of Kenwood Avenue in Rosedale. The footage also recorded the suspect driving a red Pontiac Sunfire.

As the victim was doing yardwork, the suspect entered the property and stole the homeowner’s purse and phone. While the items have been recovered, the suspect has not.

Detectives from the Baltimore County Police Department are investigating this incident. If you have any information on the whereabouts of the suspect in this case, you are asked to contact detectives by calling 410-307-2020. Callers may remain anonymous.

Tiki Lee’s Dock Bar to Host Shootout on the River


Tiki Lee’s Dock Bar in Sparrow Point will host Shootout on the River this weekend at its 4309 Shore Road location.

This event will bring top powerboat racers from across the country to participate in the first-ever sanctioned Shootout on the Chesapeake Bay’s tributary of Back River, Sparrows Point. The event is sanctioned by, American Power Boat Association (APBA) and Offshore Powerboat Association (OPA). Proceeds will benefit several charitable organizations.

This is a four-day event that will start on Thursday, July 8.through Sunday, July 11. In addition to the powerboats, music bands will be performing with other events.

Baltimore County Police has reported that Morse Lane will be closed from Wise Ave to Riversedge Way as a result of this event from July 8 to July 11. Morse Lane will be open to residents only – no through traffic for the duration of the event.

Parking for the event will be available at Value City at Eastpoint Mall, located at 7735 Eastern Ave, Baltimore, MD 21224 and is free of charge. Tiki Lee’s will be running complimentary air conditioned Coach buses to and from Tiki & Value City.

For more information about Shootout on the River, go to the Tiki Lee’s Dock Bar website.

Hogan Announces VaxU Scholarship Promotion


Governor Larry Hogan announced the launch of the $1 million VaxU Scholarship Promotion, an incentive program to encourage 12- to 17-year-olds to get vaccinated against COVID-19. Winners will receive a $50,000 scholarship, which covers the equivalent of full tuition and fees at a public, in-state institution of higher education. The Maryland Higher Education Commission (MHEC) and the Maryland Department of Health (MDH) will jointly administer this initiative, which will select 20 winners through random drawings between now and Labor Day.

The governor made today’s announcement at the University of Maryland, College Park, where he was joined by University System of Maryland Chancellor Jay A. Perman and UMD President Darryll J. Pines.

“Promotions like this are just one more way that we are reinforcing the importance of getting every single Marylander that we can vaccinated against COVID-19, especially our young people,” said Governor Hogan. “If any of our 12- to 17-year-olds or their parents needed another good reason, then now they can get vaccinated for a chance to win a $50,000 college scholarship.”

Beginning July 12, the VaxU Scholarship Promotion will randomly select two winners per week for eight weeks. On Monday, September 6—Labor Day—four winners will be selected. To qualify for the scholarship, students must both live and be vaccinated in Maryland.
“This is an outstanding and innovative approach to incentivize our youth to learn more about the countless higher education opportunities that are available to them here in Maryland,” said MHEC Secretary Dr. James D. Fielder. “We are proud to continue paving the way for access and success of their higher education goals.”

The award will be distributed in the form of a Prepaid College Trust or College Investment Plan from Maryland529, and can be utilized in accordance with the guidelines for those programs:

• A 4-Year Maryland Prepaid College Trust Account will be funded for a winner who is between the ages of 12-14 at the time of the drawing.
• A Maryland College Investment Plan contribution will be awarded to individuals between the ages of 15-17 at the time of the drawing.

“When a Marylander who is 12-17 years old is vaccinated, they, their family, friends, and countless others are protected from COVID-19, and those young community members become role models to their peers who are still unvaccinated,” said MDH Secretary Dennis R. Schrader. “To date, more than half of our 12- to 17-year-olds have been vaccinated, and VaxU is just one more tool we’re using to reach this critical audience.”
Winners will be selected utilizing the same random number generator used for the $2 Million VaxCash Promotion. Similar to that promotion, the winners of the VaxU promotion will be permitted to remain anonymous. However, the city or county of the winner will be published.

“For me, the governor’s announcement represents a perfect marriage: We’re helping secure the health of our young people while giving them a low- or no-cost college education,” said Chancellor Perman. “I’m so grateful that our state has made COVID vaccination a public health priority and that we’re embracing creative ways to protect the safety of all Marylanders.”

“Higher education provides opportunities for the next generation of Marylanders to tackle the grand challenges of our time and thrive in an ever-evolving world,” said President Pines.

“The promise of higher education opportunities as an incentive to get vaccinated against COVID-19 is an outstanding effort from Governor Hogan. We applaud his ongoing commitment to research-based, data-driven decisions throughout this public health crisis, and the University of Maryland is a proud partner in working to end the pandemic.”
Federal COVID-19 relief funds will be used to cover the cost of the program. For more information, visit the MHEC VaxU Scholarship Promotion website.