🌱 Community Policing Partnership + Help CRTT Build CES Boardwalk

Morning, people of Catonsville! Nicole Fallon-Peek here with today's edition of the Catonsville Daily.

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First, today's weather:

Windy; a bit of morning snow. High: 23 Low: 14.

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Here are the top 4 stories today in Catonsville:

1. A man was found shot in the 300 block of Whitfield Road late Thursday night, according to local authorities. The 19-year-old victim was brought to the hospital and is currently in unknown condition. Anyone with information is asked to contact detectives at (410) 307-2020. (CBS Baltimore)
2. On Friday, Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski announced the new Community Policing Partnership. The Partnership seeks to build pathways for public-safety-focused careers and to ensure the next generation of law enforcement is diverse and well trained in modern skills. As the 21st largest police department in the nation, the Baltimore County PD serves over 850,000 people and protects over 600 square miles of land. (Press Release Desk )
3. A Catonsville man has been sentenced to two years of probation by a U.S. District Court Judge. Judge Wilson sentenced Donte Christian, 46, based on false statements he made during the purchase of firearms. The case was investigated and prosecuted by the Project Safe Neighborhoods Program, meant to reduce violent crimes. (Department of Justice)
4. Catonsville Rails to Trails is asking the community to help them raise the last $1,000 they need to complete the boardwalk trail they are building behind Catonsville Elementary. When complete, the trail will connect the existing Mellor Avenue Trail to Bloomingdale Avenue. While CRTT received a grant from the Maryland Heritage Area Authority, France Merrick Foundation and the Middendorf Foundation for this project, the amount was insufficient due to the rising cost of lumber. Residents who can help are encouraged to donate at this link. (Catonsville Rails to Trails)

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Today in Catonsville:

• Tin Can Lanterns At The Benjamin Banneker Historical Park and Museum (1:00 PM)

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From my notebook:

• As a reminder, Baltimore County is still under a winter weather advisory until 1 p.m this afternoon. Stay safe! (National Weather Service)
• Diver the pup and Tinsel Bell the rabbit are looking for their forever homes. Learn more about how to adopt them from a Baltimore County animal shelter. (Facebook)
• The Baltimore County Fire Department reminds the community to stay off ponds and creeks during the extremely cold temperatures we are currently experiencing. (Facebook)

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That's it for today! See you tomorrow morning for your next update.

— Nicole Fallon-Peek

About me: Nicole Fallon-Peek is a journalist and copywriter with a degree in Media, Culture and Communication from New York University. She has served as a freelance reporter, managing editor, copy editor, and editorial director for a variety of B2B news outlets. She currently co-owns and operates content creation agency Lightning Media Partners.