Man Dies From Akin Circle Shooting on June 4


Antone Green, a 22 year-old man who was shot in the unit block of Akin Circle in Middle River on Friday, June 4, has died.

An investigation conducted by Baltimore County Detectives determined Green was having a small gathering on Akin Circle, when three unknown subjects tried to enter uninvited. Green and the subjects got into a physical fight which led to Green and one other adult male being shot.

Green died from his injuries on Friday, June 18.

Anyone who may have been in the area when this crime happened is asked to contact homicide detectives by calling 410-307-2020. Callers may remain anonymous and may be eligible for a reward when submitting tips through Metro Crime Stoppers.

Severe Weather Forecasted for Saturday Night


The National Weather Service Baltimore Washington reports that the risk for severe weather has been expanded to the south and west as shown in the graphic.

Late afternoon to evening thunderstorms could bring a risk for damaging winds, large hail, and perhaps an isolated tornado.

Uncertainty is a bit higher than usual with storm development.

Sparrows Point Baseball Falls in 2A Title Game


Sparrows Point High’s Baseball team came up one run short in a heartbreaker as they fell in the 2A State Title game 8-7 to La Plata of Southern Maryland. After to the MPSSAA Twitter page, he Pointers were leading La Plata 7-1 after five innings.

Sparrows Point was in control 7-6 in the final inning and were one strike away from a state title before the La Plata comeback win.

The title game was played in Waldorf at Regency Furniture Stadium.

The Pointers started the playoffs with a win over Patterson.

Then Sparrows Point opened the state quarterfinals with a 2-1 home win over Boonsboro and then defeated North Harford 9-4 in the state semifinals in Edgemere.

The state playoffs were altered this year with a shortened COVID season. The state semifinals and finals were typically played at neutral sites and the state baseball title games are played at Ripken Stadium Memorial Day weekend. This year all rounds were played at the higher seeds homefield.

According to MPSSAA records, this was Sparrows Point’s second appearance in the baseball state title game over the last three years (2018).

The Pointers were looking for their first state title in baseball since 1979.

Construction Worker Killed on I-95 Wednesday


Maryland State Police are investigating a pedestrian crash that occurred late Wednesday evening in White Marsh.

At about 9 p.m. on June 16, troopers from the Maryland State Police JFK Memorial Highway Barrack responded to a report of a pedestrian being struck on Interstate 95 North near the White Marsh Boulevard exit.

According to a preliminary investigation, a construction worker, identified as Antonio Oneil Payton, 33, of Temple Hills, was attempting to cross the Express Toll Lane to set up signs in a work zone when he was struck by a tractor-trailer.

Payton, who was wearing reflective clothing, was declared deceased at the scene. The tractor-trailer driver remained at the scene. According to a preliminary investigation, speed and/or alcohol were not factors in this crash. The Maryland State Police Crash Team and the Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Division also responded to the scene and are assisting in the investigation.

The crash remains under investigation.

State and County to Close for Juneteenth


Governor Larry Hogan announced that state government agencies and offices will be closed on Friday, June 18, 2021 in observance of Juneteenth National Independence Day. Juneteenth commemorates the end of slavery in the United States.
“This is an important step forward for our country,” said Hogan. “Maryland is proud to support this legislation, and observe this new national holiday.”

Congress has passed S. 475, bipartisan legislation recognizing June 19 as Juneteenth National Independence Day. By law, whenever a national holiday falls on a Saturday, state employees observe the holiday on the preceding Friday.

In addition, Governor Hogan has issued a proclamation in honor of Juneteenth.

Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski also announced that County government offices, as well as District and Circuit Courts and CountyRide van service will be closed on Friday, June 18 in recognition of Juneteenth National Independence Day.

President Joe Biden signed the Juneteenth National Independence Day Act, establishing June 19th as a federal holiday.

Baltimore County Department of Health Department COVID-19 testing and vaccination sites, and COVID-19 hotline will remain open as scheduled.

Parking meters must be fed and Baltimore County Revenue Authority parking garages will be open as usual.

Trash and recyclables will be collected according to the normal schedule. County trash and recycling drop-off facilities will be open.

Baltimore County Public Schools announced that schools will remain open on Friday

BCPS to Remain Open for Juneteenth Holiday


Baltimore County Public Schools – both schools and offices – will be open and operating on normal schedules on Friday, June 18, the new federal and state holiday for Juneteenth.

“We applaud the recognition of Juneteenth as a federal and state holiday,” said BCPS Superintendent Dr. Darryl L. Williams. “However, in accordance with the 2020-2021 school calendar approved by the Board of Education of Baltimore County, BCPS schools and offices will be open on Friday, June 18, 2021. Closing the schools on Friday would compel us to extend the school year by a day to meet state requirements regarding minimum number of school days. We look forward to working with the Board and staff to fully celebrate Juneteenth in 2022 and beyond.”

BCPS is one of only three Maryland school systems where school is still in session for students. Our teachers and staff have been provided with curriculum-based resources to support classroom learning on Friday about Juneteenth and its historical significance. In addition, students and families are being encouraged to learn more about Juneteenth and to participate in additional learning activities and cultural celebrations throughout the community.

While the Emancipation Proclamation took effect on January 1, 1863, enslaved people in Texas received word of their freedom on June 19, 1865, from Union troops. The celebration of Juneteenth on Saturday, June 19, honors the remarkable struggle and perseverance of African Americans.

Ribbon Cutting to be held for Rossville school


BCPS Superintendent Dr. Darryl L. Williams and Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski will join members of the Board of Education of Baltimore County and the Baltimore County Council on Tuesday, June 22 at 10 a.m. in the officially breaking ground for a new 735-seat northeastern elementary school on 7649 Gum Spring Road in Rossville.

The school is designed to meet the educational needs of one of Baltimore County’s fastest-growing areas.

The $53.1 million project, which will provide more than 108,000 square feet of learning space along Ridge Road in the Rossville community of Baltimore County, is scheduled to open to students for the 2022-2023 school year.

Dundalk Man Dies in Reisterstown Road Crash


Baltimore County Police reported 24-year-old, Jesus Zuniga Gallegos of the 6900 block of Bank Street of Dundalk died early Wednesday morning at Sinai Hospital after he was involved in a motor vehicle crash in the 600 block of Reisterstown Road in Pikesville.

Gallegos was driving a 2019 Suzuki motorcycle northbound on Reisterstown Road approaching Irving Place when he struck a 2017 Jeep Cherokee. The driver of the Jeep remained at the scene.

The Baltimore County Police Crash Team is continuing its investigation to determine the factors involved in this fatal crash.

Bad Storm Damage Reported in Edgemere Area


The North Point Edgemere Volunteer Fire Department [NPEVFD] reported that a strong storm on Monday, June 14 resulted in 18 service calls in the North Point Peninsula area.

Some of those calls included down trees, down powerlines and flooding.

One of those calls sent the Baltimore County Marine Unit to rescue two boaters who were stranded near the Fort Howard Lighthouse after their boat was overtaken by bad weather.

The boaters were rescued in what was described as “extremely rough sea conditions”.

It was reported that all crew members returned back safely.

“Last night the North Point Peninsula community experienced mother nature at her worst,” said a statement from the NPEVFD Facebook page.

Some in the area have questioned if this storm was a tornado. The National Weather Service has not yet confirmed if Monday’s storm was a tornado but the NPEVFD said the storm appeared to have a “rotation”

“The crew entered into the first storm cell, which was indicative of some rotation, while the events are still being investigated by the NWS, it is hard to deny rotation of this storm,” said a statement from NPEVFD.

Hogan to End COVID State of Emergency


Maryland Governor Larry Hogan announced that the COVID-19 state of emergency in the state will expire on June 30 and will not be renewed.

“Today I announced the end of the COVID-19 state of emergency in Maryland. On Thursday, July 1, any and all emergency restrictions and mandates of any kind will end. Masks or face coverings will not be required in any settings anywhere, including schools, camps, and child care facilities.

July 1 will also begin a 45-day grace period through August 15 where certain regulations will continue to be relaxed to help people complete the transition out of the pandemic. This includes an additional 45 days to renew your expired driver’s license, and if you have not yet made an appointment to do that yet, you should take care of that as soon as possible.

Thanks in large part to the hard work, the sacrifices, and the vigilance of the people of Maryland, we have finally reached the light at the end of that long tunnel. Each and every one of you—your actions—have made this day possible.”