Small Garage Fire Reported on Back River Neck Road

The fire was quickly knocked down by fire crews. No injuries were reported.

Three Charged With Jumping Boy, Stealing Bulls Hat

Two suspects remain jailed after being charged with robbery and assault.

Bel Air Man Charged With DUI in Crash That Killed Essex Man

Police have charged one of the men seriously injured in an accident Friday morning.

Baltimore Man Pleads Guilty in $4M Software Piracy Case

Naveed Sheikh could face up to five years in federal prison.

Essex-Middle River Crime: Woman Held at Gunpoint in Attempted Robbery

The following information was supplied by the Baltimore County Police Department. In cases where a criminal charge is noted, the information provided does not indicate a conviction.

Fire Reported on Ebenezer Road

Emergency officials were putting out the fire after 8 p.m. Saturday.

Visitor Confronts Alleged Burglar in Home

Police arrested an Essex man after the incident early last week.

Essex Couple Arrested After Resident Finds Them in Basement

Debbie Merryman and Antonio Palmes were injured in a fight with a resident.

Police: Burglars Stashed Stolen Goods in Rolling Suitcases

Police responded to Baltimore Yacht Club Road in Essex last week.

Bathroom Argument May Have Led To Fatal Stabbing

Falkenstein allegedly cleaned the scene and left the body of his girlfriend in the kitchen before going to bed.

Essex-Middle River Crime: Home Struck Twice In Burglaries

The following information was supplied by the Baltimore County Police Department. In cases where a criminal charge is noted, the information provided does not indicate a conviction.

New York Man Convicted in 2011 Essex Slaying

Quincy Jackson killed Essex resident Nathan Bowles last January, a jury found.

Essex-Middle River Crime: Resident Scares Away Intruder

The following information was supplied by the Baltimore County Police Department. In cases where a criminal charge is noted, the information provided does not indicate a conviction.

Essex Basement Fire Injures One

The basement fire on Riverside Drive was put out in less than 15 minutes.

Maryland Unlikely To See Large Impact From Nor'easter

A National Weather Service forecaster said Maryland is unlikely to get much of a hit from the nor'easter developing to the southeast, one that could hit areas still recovering from Superstorm Sandy.

Third Time Is The Charm For Suspected Essex Robber

An Essex man was apprehended after attempting to rob a third store on Friday evening.

Several Sickened in Formaldehyde Spill At Essex Haunted House

An apparent formaldehyde spill at an Essex haunted house led hazmat crews to the scene.

Essex-Middle River Crime: Rent Checks, Cash Stolen From Apartment Office

The following information was supplied by the Baltimore County Police Department. In cases where a criminal charge is noted, the information provided does not indicate a conviction.

Trucks, Volunteers Go North For Sandy Recovery

Trucks from Tennessee and Florida travel up Interstate 95 on Thursday. See how you can help.

Don't Trick-or-Treat at Essex-Middle River Sex Offender Homes

Baltimore County police will be watching registered sex offenders on Halloween.

Photos: Power Crews Work In Bowleys Quarters

BGE has restored most customers who lost their power in the remnants of Hurricane Sandy.

Street Flooding, Some Outages Remain in Sandy's Wake

Wilson Point is flooded, but residents say the waters don't come close to the damage from Tropical Storm Isabel.

Shoreline Residents Warned of Surge

Residents say some are being evacuated.

State Lowers Speed Limits on Highways

First responders and other vehicles will also have to abide by the 45 mph limit.

How's Your Power Holding Up, Essex?

A BGE graphic shows that, as of 3 p.m., many area outages are in northern Baltimore City and central and northern Baltimore County.

Essex-Middle River Crime: Items Stolen From Boat at Yacht Club

The following information was supplied by the Baltimore County Police Department. In cases where a criminal charge is noted, the information provided does not indicate a conviction.

Natural Resources Police Caution Boaters Ahead of Hurricane Sandy

State authorities say boaters should be prepared for high winds.

Essex Man Arrested in Incense Theft

Police say Brandyn Harris stole more than $1,000 in incense from an adult store

State, County Police Launch Anti-Drunk Driving Effort

The Maryland Highway Safety Office, Baltimore County Police Department and Maryland State Police plan to launch Project SOLO Friday night into Saturday.

What Neighborhoods Are Affected By Flood Plain?

A state map shows the 100- and 500-year flood plain.

Own A Boat? Tips for Hurricane Sandy

Here is some advice on how to protect your boat as the Frankenstorm draws near.

Hurricane Sandy: Essex-Middle River Info Center

Stay connected through the storm via Essex-Middle River Patch.

Two Middle River Men Charged With Growing Marijuana in VA

Matthew Meissinger and Harold Morris III were charged after police found "pounds" of marijuana and hallucinogenic mushrooms on a museum property.

Essex-Middle River Crime: Scrap Metal, Power Tools Stolen

The following information was supplied by the Baltimore County Police Department. In cases where a criminal charge is noted, the information provided does not indicate a conviction.

Two Raided Middle River Sweepstakes Houses Remain Locked

Two businesses sat empty after county police raids on Wednesday.

Kingsville Man Arrested in Middle River For Harford Crimes

Police believe Joel Lee Knauer is responsible for a number of burglaries in and around Harford County

Man Sentenced to 25 Years in Randallstown Murder

Reginald Frederick was convicted in July. Another man charged in the case was found not guilty last week.

Essex-Middle River Crime: Air Conditioning Units Stolen

The following information was supplied by the Baltimore County Police Department. In cases where a criminal charge is noted, the information provided does not indicate a conviction.

Police Release Sketch of Unidentified Man Found Dead in Back River

This man, believed to be between 40 to 60 years old, was found dead in September 2011.

Jury Finds Randallstown Man Not Guilty in 2011 Shooting

Sterling Lewis was charged with first-degree murder in the botched drug robbery that left a 19-year-old man dead.