Baltimore County Police are investigating a reported shooting in Catonsville Officers responded to a shooting call at the 1500 block of Rawlings Well Rd police say they located property damage to a parked car as well as shell casing but no injuries were reported from the incident Police will continue to investigate this incident and more information will be provided as it becomes available — The Catonsville Sunday Farmers Market kicked off its 2025 season this weekend marking 15 years of bringing local produce and goods to the community which runs every Sunday morning from 9am to noon until November 23 For vendors like Liberty Delight Farms in Reisterstown the market provides a vital connection to loyal customers "This is the best community in regards to the folks that have just embraced local things They bring their entire family here to shop It's just a nice market," said vendor Lauren Hughes Cristina Medina with Westmoreland Farms makes the journey from Virginia traveling miles to sell their popular produce at local farmers markets Community flocks to Catonsville Sunday Farmers Market we make a living out of this," said Medina is made possible by the Greater Catonsville Chamber of Commerce and features primarily small "We are so grateful for the Catonsville community that supports this market and really makes it a success," said Namita Kumar The market is located at a lot on Mellor Avenue just off Frederick Road. For more information on the market, click here This report was converted from its original broadcast television script to a web article with the assistance of an AI tool A WMAR-2 News journalist thoroughly reviewed its contents before posting it to our website A huge rumbling “like a small earthquake” jolted Kevin Van Valkenburg Friday as he worked in the upstairs office in his Catonsville home Members of a construction crew had been digging a trench around the side of his neighbor’s house on Academy Road He heard them screaming and scrambling to dig at the rocks that had collapsed “It was clear that something bad had happened,” said Van Valkenburg Baltimore County Fire Department officials said two construction workers died after a retaining wall collapsed next to the trench The victims were not immediately identified The Baltimore Banner thanks its sponsors. Become one. 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View Obituary & Service Information The family of Kendall Skirven created this Life Tributes page to make it easy to share your memories Jane " Kendall " Skirven of Catonsville Made with love by funeralOne — A new outdoor venue in Catonsville is quickly becoming a gathering space for local music and community events transforming previously unused land into a vibrant location for entertainment located just off Ingleside Avenue at CAA Park The venue is the creation of the Music City Maryland Association "Everybody would call my house 'the vortex.' Because when you came over looking at the fire pit," recalled Joe Gardenghi That friendly atmosphere around Gardenghi's fire pit inspired the venue's name and mission the association has significantly developed the space hosts live music and events in Music City Maryland this is our second full year and we're real excited to have this thing grow a little bit more and have more people find out we're back here who serves as creative director and books music for the organization The Vortex also supports local businesses in the area with advertisements around its several thousand feet of fencing "It's unbelievable how far it's come in the last year Pretty much just look around in awe," said Rick Webb the venue is preparing for larger crowds and more performances We're all excited to see the bands we know come back we're looking forward to seeing them again and seeing their music They've all become like old friends now," said John O'Boyle The founders hope the community will view The Vortex as a space where people can stay awhile and create lasting memories much like the original gatherings at Gardenghi's home which inspired the name now’s your chance: You can be part of a public art project that will help point out places in the community with historic significance A project of the Baltimore County Arts Guild will take stories and silhouettes from residents and transform them into 14-foot-tall signs to help people navigate some of Catonsville’s historic sites chair of the advisory board for the Catonsville Arts District and director of arts and culture at the University of Maryland said the “highly visible” signs will “transform” the look and feel of the suburb along Frederick Road “They’ll also help create a sense of place — people will know they’re in the Catonsville Arts District and in an area rich with history and culture," he said the signs will point to 10 places of historic significance in Catonsville including the home a of Catonsville’s first fire department and the man who invented postage stamp glue The sites were chosen with help from the now-defunct Catonsville Historical Society Called “Signs of the People,” the project comes from Eva Salmerón and Ciro Márquez a brother and sister artist duo already known for some work in Baltimore Salmerón said Catonsville residents will be “the protagonist of the piece Without them we have no signs.” They hope to have the signs installed in September conceptual designs for the project are scheduled to be unveiled during a public session at 7 p.m Thursday at the Catonsvvile Clubhouse (10 St The artists will talk about the project and answer questions from people there And until March 27, people can nominate someone — or themselves — to be featured on one of the silhouette signs. Nominees can be living or dead. The nomination form is online The bright yellow outlines of the Catonsville residents will point toward the historic site there will be a map of the area and language describing the sites plus a QR code to access audio descriptions and a website with even more historic information “We transformed a traditional road sign into a public art object,” Márquez said Salmerón said the inspiration for the designs came from when she and her brother visited Catonsville in 2024 people would excitedly point at places and things they were talking about “The piece is going to be in the street and once it gets there The Catonsville Arts District was established in 2020 through official designation and recognition from the state It was the 29th such district in Maryland and the first in Baltimore County This project is supported by a $52,000 grant from the former Catonsville Historical Society The arts guild also received a $30,000 Public Arts Project grant from the Maryland State Arts Council to The arts district covers a stretch of historic Frederick Road and part of Mellor Avenue in a T shape The Baltimore County Arts Guild manages the Catonsville Arts District on behalf of the county Located between Baltimore and Ellicott City Catonsville was settled in the 17th century The community of more than 40,000 residents is home to the University of Maryland and the Community College of Baltimore County as well as part of Patapsco Valley State Park Catonsville is known as “Music City Maryland‚” in large part because of the number of music shops in town. It’s also known for the “Catonsville Nine” — nine Catholic anti-war activists who burned draft files to protest the Vietnam War in 1968 Cody Boteler cody.boteler@thebaltimorebanner.com Cody Boteler is a reporter on The Banner’s Express Desk trending stories and interesting things in and around Baltimore His work has appeared in The Baltimore Sun Authorities on Monday identified the suspect as Andrew Robert Britt, 27, of Baltimore. The suspect faces two counts of attempted first-degree murder among other charges, court records show The case file says his bail review hearing is scheduled for Tuesday at 1 p.m Patch asked Baltimore City Public Schools if the Andrew Britt listed as a teacher at Liberty Elementary is the shooting suspect School system spokesperson Sherry Christian declined to say whether the Liberty teacher is the man charged in the case "Andrew Robert Britt is a teacher at Liberty Elementary School That's the extent of what I can provide right now," Christian told Patch in an email The officer who was shot was released from the hospital on Sunday Authorities on Saturday identified the officers who returned fire and shot the suspect multiple times in the lower body The Baltimore County Police Department said those officers are Officers Smith and Wright Authorities did not provide their first names Police said they placed Smith and Wright on administrative leave while the investigation continues This is normal protocol for officer-involved shootings Authorities have not identified the injured officer who has served in the Baltimore County Police Department for seven years The wounded officer was discharged from the University of Maryland R Adams Cowley Shock Trauma Center in Baltimore to a line of saluting law enforcement members. A video of the scene is posted here Chief Robert McCullough thanked officers for their service and Dr Police said the shooting happened Thursday around 2:30 p.m during a shift change at the Wilkens Precinct is located near the University of Maryland McCullough said the suspect entered the precinct lobby spoke with the desk officers and left the building He then went around the side of the station and talked with an officer filling up at the gas pump The chief said the gunman walked away from the officer at the pump McCullough said the suspect then "fired several shots at that officer." were in the parking lot during the shooting The press release said the wounded officer was shot while standing outside his vehicle This map shows the station where police said the shooting happened Get more local news delivered straight to your inbox. Sign up for free Patch newsletters and alerts. a family music business has been hitting all the right notes Bill's Music House is celebrating its 60th anniversary this year continuing a legacy that began with a passion for music playing in his little band," said Brian Higgins general manager of Bill's Music House and son of founder Bill Higgins That passion led Bill and his wife Nancy to open a small shop in Catonsville with about half a dozen guitars the store has expanded significantly while remaining on the same Frederick Road now housing an impressive collection of 2,000 guitars The store has become an emporium of instruments — quite literally a wall of sound Brian now oversees the business his father started maintaining the family atmosphere that has made Bill's Music House special for generations of customers We believe that's what brings us all together and connects us as people So to think we had a part in that in somebody's life is important to us," said Jamie Reese Bill's is selling t-shirts to commemorate the 60th - for $19.65 - and every week on social media the business is highlighting somebody important to the store "To get to work here my whole life with my family has meant everything There's nothing I can imagine doing that would mean more to me than doing this," Reese said Bill's Music House lost its namesake founder one year before he could celebrate the 60-year milestone His passion for music lives on through the folks who find their love for music at his store READ MORE: World's Greatest Music Store in Catonsville We have 4th generation customers now that come in People come in and say they bought their first guitar back in 1968 They might even bring me a receipt from a guitar they bought in 1971 'I got my first guitar and I'm still here,'" Brian Higgins said The store's connection to Catonsville is deeply rooted with "Music City Maryland" being a point of pride for many Bill's Music House plans to formally celebrate six decades of business — and all the chords they've struck over the years — at the end of this year RELATED: Catonsville community banding together for Towson student in need of kidney by LEXI HARPSTER & ALEXA DIKOS | FOX45 News (WBFF) — Two construction workers died after they were trapped in a trench on Friday afternoon in Catonsville according to the Baltimore County Fire Department crews responded to the scene in the 500 block of Academy Road two construction workers were trapped beneath a wall in a six-foot trench Officials on the scene said the two construction workers attempted to reinforce an outside wall when the wall collapsed Baltimore City and Howard County rescue teams offered additional help in the rescue mission The Baltimore County Fire Department took to social media Friday evening to announce the passing of the two construction workers ALSO READ | Cumberland man charged with arson after allegedly setting his mother's car on fire it's a family tradition—putting those lawn chairs on Frederick Avenue in Catonsville well before the 4th of July parade But many might not know about the Thursday night tradition that helps make the beloved parade possible food trucks gather in the Christian Temple parking lot on Edmondson Avenue every Thursday from 4 to 8 p.m The parade committee rents parking spaces to the vendors T-shirt and drink sales—directly funding the annual 4th of July parade said community members frequently share how the celebration has become a cherished family tradition "They really are supportive of it," Snader explained it's not at all unusual to talk about how much they enjoy the parade With the 4th of July celebration just over three months away the Thursday gatherings offer a perfect opportunity to support the parade while enjoying local food truck offerings Visit the Christian Temple parking lot on Edmondson Avenue any Thursday (except April 17) from now until the end of September from 4-8 p.m to participate in this community tradition but a home: Catonsville Emergency Assistance serves as a lifeline for about 700 people each year in the greater area facing food insecurity and financial hardship told WMAR one in three people in their service area experiences food insecurity she's acutely aware that some of her children's classmates may be among those struggling with hunger VIDEO: Neighbors help neighbors experiencing food insecurity The greater Catonsville area they serve extends to the Howard County line to the west south to Wilkens Avenue and north to Security Boulevard Kirby estimates about 90% of CEA's work focuses on addressing food insecurity but the organization also provides assistance with utilities and helps prevent evictions "I have wonderful staff members and volunteers who know our neighbors "We try to make their experience here at Catonsville Emergency Assistance feel like family CEA's story began in 1984 in one woman's basement "We actually celebrated our 40th year last year of serving people here in the Catonsville community who are suffering from food insecurity," Kirby noted After a woman named Alice March initiated these charitable efforts a group of local churches formalized the organization into a 501(c)(3) nonprofit The pantry has operated from its current location since 1996 with plans to eventually build a new one-story facility with improved accessibility "They've been a beacon of help when I've needed it," says Wilma Barner a Catonsville resident who has benefited from the services of Catonsville Emergency Assistance "The people are so friendly and lovely that it really makes coming here a joy." The organization deliberately refrains from terms like "clients," instead referring to those they serve simply as "neighbors"—a reflection of their community-centered approach They are the people living next door to us," Kirby emphasizes "The interesting thing about food insecurity is you don't know when someone else's stomach is rumbling." Those in need can schedule monthly appointments with CEA to receive a week's worth of food The organization relies heavily on both monetary and food donations from the community to sustain its operations Kirby encourages potential donors to check the organization's "What We Need Wednesdays" posts on social media to learn about current needs MARYLAND — The Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration announced Thursday that the Interstate 695 interchange ramps will temporarily close overnight for a few weeks for guardrail installation in the Catonsville area The construction is expected to be completed by 5:00 a.m The State Highway Administration says that drivers should plan for extra travel time on the west side of I-695 Here's a schedule of the closures and detours that will be opening in the following order: Westbound Edmondson Avenue ramp to Northbound I-695 (Beltway Inner Loop) Detour: Southbound I-695 to MD 144 (Frederick Road) turn left onto eastbound MD 144 and turn left onto northbound I-695; Eastbound Edmondson Avenue ramp to Northbound I-695 (Beltway Inner Loop) turn left onto eastbound MD 144 and turn left onto northbound I-695 Southbound I-695 (Beltway Outer Loop) to Westbound US 40 (Baltimore National Pike) Detour: Continue to southbound I-695 to Edmondson Avenue turn left onto northbound I-695 and proceed to westbound US 40 Westbound US 40 to Northbound I-695 (Beltway Inner Loop) Detour: Southbound I-695 to Edmondson Avenue Eastbound US 40 to Northbound I-695 (Beltway Inner Loop) For more information on State Highway Administration projects, you can visit their website here. Catsonsville (WBFF) — A 44-year-old man was shot on Saturday morning in Catonsville officers went to the 6400 block of Frederick Road for a reported shooting a 44-year-old man who suffered a gunshot wound ALSO READ |Police seize loaded handgun from 20-year-old man on dirt bike He was taken to a hospital in serious condition As detectives continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding this shooting they ask anyone with information pertinent to the case to contact 410-307-2020 Information may also be provided anonymously by contacting Metro Crime Stoppers at 1-866-756-2587 (7LOCKUP) Information provided by phone or online through Metro Crime Stoppers of Maryland may be eligible for a cash reward of up to $2,000 Residents may also provide details about this crime and those responsible through the Baltimore County Police Department’s iWATCH program — Leadership with the Archdiocese of Baltimore announced Monday that the St Agnes School in Catonsville will close following the end of the academic school year According to a statement by the Archdiocese the closure comes as a result of 'Consistent years of declining enrollment' that has caused 'Significant financial strain on both the school and the parish.' Officials say enrollment has declined 25% over the past few years The statement included that the Archdiocese has given "significant" support to the school and will continue to do so to make sure the final academic year is successful Agnes Catholic School serves students in pre-kindergarten through 8th grade and has a current enrollment of 171 which officials say is down from nearly 300 in 2011 Maryland Occupational Safety and Health officials are investigating the trench collapse in Catonsville last week that killed two construction workers A Maryland Department of Labor spokesperson confirmed the investigation It’s not unusual for Maryland to investigate fatalities or other serious workplace injuries MOSH has six months from the date of an incident to investigate decide whether a citation should be issued and to issue that citation 28 in the 500 block of Academy Road in Catonsville They were part of a crew working on a basement The crew had been digging a trench around one side of the home Working in trenches is dangerous. Just 1 cubic yard of soil can weigh as much as a car, according to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration. Some sort of collapse protection is required for any trenches more than 5 feet deep The trench at the Catonsville home was about 8 feet deep a Baltimore County Fire Department spokesperson said Amestica and Barzallo are the fifth and sixth workers to die in trenches in the United States so far in 2025, according to Jordan Barab, a former deputy assistant secretary of labor who runs a workplace safety newsletter. Barab wrote that there is “no excuse for anyone to ever die in a trench collapse Barab said in an email he’s worried that workplace deaths, injuries and illnesses could increase if OSHA is affected by cuts, policy changes or firings during the Trump administration. It’s already rare for employers to be visited by federal workplace inspectors so “any cut in OSHA enforcement will make it even less likely that an employer will ever see an OSHA inspector.” Correction: This story was updated to correct the length of time MOSH has to investigate incidents and issue citations if nessecary 2025 at 5:57 pm ET.css-79elbk{position:relative;}William Mannion Jr. of Sparrows Point was indicted Monday on 15 charges related to child sexual abuse in the 1990s at the St MD — A former priest charged with child sexual abuse in Catonsville was indicted Monday on additional charges William Michael Mannion Jr., 62, of Sparrows Point was arrested on five charges last month known as "Father Bill," now faces 15 charges Mannion is accused of abusing a boy at a Catonsville church complex while the child was in second through fourth grades, The Baltimore Banner reported The Banner also said Mannion previously helped bring down serial child rapist John Joseph Merzbacher who died in prison in 2023 while serving four life sentences Mannion's updated case file changed his charges to one count of child abuse by a custodian and 14 counts of second-degree sex offense on an underage victim Police initially said the abuse happened from 1991 through 1994 in the 600 block of St Mannion's indictment now alleges the abuse actually stretched into 1995 Evidence suggests that Mannion worked with children from other parishes while he was at St Baltimore County State's Attorney Scott Shellenberger told The Banner Agnes prior to 1994 and requested to go there because all the other priests 'were old' and he would be the 'new young priest' that would connect with younger parishioners," Shellenberger wrote to The Banner Court records say Judge Stanley Ferguson issued an arrest warrant on March 20 and it was served on March 24 The Archdiocese of Baltimore said Mannion left the priesthood in the late 1990s and requested to be laicized or formally removed from the clerical state for reasons not related to the abuse allegations "The Archdiocese of Baltimore is saddened to learn of allegations of abuse by Mannion and is committed to cooperating fully with law enforcement The Archdiocese of Baltimore is committed to protecting children and helping to heal victims of abuse We urge anyone who has any knowledge of any child sexual abuse to contact law enforcement and call the Archdiocesan Office of Child and Youth Protection," the Archdiocese told Patch in a March 25 email St. Agnes Catholic School announced in January that it will close at the end of the academic year amid declining enrollment and lofty repair costs the news came as the Archdiocese of Baltimore closes nearly two-thirds of its other churches is trimming the region from 61 parishes at 59 worship sites to 23 parishes at 30 worship sites Archbishop William Lori cited the declining Baltimore City population and lower Mass attendance The archdiocese also filed for bankruptcy in September 2023 in expectations of sexual abuse lawsuits Lori said the bankruptcy would help provide equitable settlements to the victims The Baltimore County Police Department asked any other potential victims of Mannion to call the Crimes Against Children Unit at 410-887-7720 or Child Protective Services at 410-887-8463 This map shows the area where officers alleged that Mannion abused the victim — A longtime Catonsville restaurant and Italian market is opening a second location soon on Falls Road in Baltimore County plans to open at 6241 Falls Road just north of Mount Washington The restaurant was just approved for a transferred beer and Franco Scittino said he hopes to open in about a month Scittino's has been a fixture in Catonsville The Falls Road restaurant will have 42 tables and include a full wine bar It will also allow the owners to do more with wine and charcuterie He said he's been planning to expand for a while and has a lot of friends in the Roland Park/Mount Washington area as well as attended Loyola Blakefield school Scittino reassured that he wants to keep the Catonsville location as well noting that "my dad would roll over in his grave" if it was ever closed 2025 at 4:24 pm ET.css-79elbk{position:relative;}The Baltimore County Police Department announced Thursday that it is "investigating a theft by deception involving the business Loving Care Pet Cremations," located in Catonsville MD — Marylanders allege that a Catonsville pet cremation service never cremated their animals and instead gave them fake ashes multiple reports said after dozens of decomposing bodies were found in a hearse and on the side of a road The Baltimore County Police Department announced Thursday that it is "investigating a theft by deception involving the business Loving Care Pet Cremations." Officers said they were "notified of an improper disposal complaint at the beginning of April regarding animal remains." WBAL-TV reported that the investigation gained steam after the bodies of five dogs a cat and a bunny were found alongside a road WMAR said authorities then searched the crematorium owner's home and found 38 decaying animal bodies in a hearse on the property There were various stages of decomposition There was liquid leaking out of the hearse that tells us something as well," Baltimore County Assistant State's Attorney Adam Lippe told WMAR Eric and Gail Cook of Glen Burnie contacted Loving Care Pet Cremations on March 23 after the death of their 13-year-old black German shepherd named Raven, The Baltimore Banner reported The Banner said the couple later learned that Raven was found dumped on the side of a road "We’re just speechless," Gail Cook told The Banner "How could someone do something like this?" The Banner said the supposed ashes that pet owners received were really sand Juanita Logan told WJZ she received a bag of sand after her 14-year-old cat Tygga Man Logan died in October 2024 "I feel like I failed him because they just tossed him away," Logan told WJZ "I just pray that through all the remains that they found in that hearse that they will find him and whatever is left of him The Baltimore Sun said Charm City Pet Crematory and a forensic anthropologist from Loyola University Maryland are mains Charm City Pet Crematory will host a candlelight vigil for affected families on May 10 in Baltimore Loving Care Pet Cremations was unlicensed and unregistered with the state Department of Assessments and Taxation, The Sun said noting that the business supposedly operated out of 800 Ingleside Ave found no sign of the business when it visited that address The owner denied any wrongdoing and told WBAL-TV that he outsources the cremations Police are still investigating alongside the state's attorney's office Detectives asked anybody with information to call 410-887-5163 independent record stores across the country will celebrate Record Store Day a cardboard cutout of owner Gary Gebler stands next to the Pink Floyd albums keeping watch over his rows of records even when he's not physically present His journey to record store ownership began out of necessity And it got to the point where I knew I was going to be let go So I decided I'm going to try this and see if it works out," Gebler explained Trax on Wax has since become an iconic presence on busy Frederick Road in Catonsville "We pretty much shut down Frederick Road for a couple hours because we have so many people lining up out there," Gebler said Trax on Wax in Catonsville expecting huge crowd on Record Store Day Record Store Day is a national celebration of independent record stores I missed the very first one because it started 17 years ago It was all devised right here in Baltimore," he said "They had a meeting here in Baltimore and said 'what can we do to amplify small businesses selling records?' They came up with Record Store Day." local stores like Gebler's enjoy a boost in April He's noticed a younger clientele turning up for turntables and limited edition releases will be available Saturday — whether you're a fan of Taylor Swift "The people that live in this area know they're in Music City Anybody else who has something to do with music," Gebler said MORE: Shop Small with Stevie: Trax on Wax Agnes Catholic School in Catonsville announced Jan 13 that the parish school will close at the end of the 2024-25 academic year The coeducational school serves students in pre-kindergarten through eighth grade and has a current enrollment of 171 According to a statement by the Archdiocese of Baltimore the closure is the result of “consistent years of declining enrollment” that has caused “significant financial strain on both the school and parish.” enrollment has decreased by 25 percent in the last decade Agnes School experienced a rebound in enrollment after Our Lady of Victory School in Arbutus closed in 2021 “but took a significant and sharp turn shortly after that growth.” Enrollment numbers for the 2024-25 academic year are the lowest the school has seen in the last two decades The school noted that there are short- and longer-term expenses related to keeping up with the demands of maintaining a building the size of St The deferred maintenance expenses include a total cost of more than $313,000 between now and 2027 “We are deeply saddened by the recent announcement of St Agnes Catholic School closure and understand the news is upsetting to the students staff and alumni of this beloved institution,” the archdiocesan statement said “This was not an easy decision to make and came after considerable discussion and extensive evaluation of the sustainability of the school.” The archdiocesan statement said the school cannot meet its operational expenses “nor continue to meet the needs of our students and families.” The statement noted that over the last several years the Archdiocese of Baltimore has given “significant support to the school and will keep doing so to ensure a successful and rewarding final 2024-25 academic year.” the archdiocese has provided the school $1.6 million in financial assistance over the past several years they have supplied significant staffing support and achieve a balanced budget,” the school posted online both enrollment and revenue are still on the decline while the financial support required to sustain operations keeps rising.” Agnes School Catholic tuition rate will be honored at all archdiocesan Catholic schools for the first year of enrollment in the new school.  The St plus a standard 2.5 percent rate increase for 2025-26 will amount to tuition of $7,674. The Archdiocese of Baltimore is providing $100 per student to help with uniform expenses of St Agnes students who attend archdiocesan schools next year Students are encouraged nearby Catholic schools: St Mother Mary Lange Catholic School in Baltimore Our Lady of Perpetual Help School in Ellicott City Paul School in Ellicott City and Sacred Heart School in Glyndon “We pray that the transition for these students and families is a smooth one and we will work closely with them on placement in our other Catholic schools,” the archdiocesan statement said “We also pray for the dedicated staff at St Agnes School and thank them for their years of dedication to our students and community.” The archdiocese will work with the pastor to help determine its future use Editor’s note: This story was updated with additional information Jan Copyright © 2025 Catholic Review Media  Print Catholic Review Media communicates the Gospel and its impact on people’s lives in the Archdiocese of Baltimore and beyond Catholic Review Media provides intergenerational communications that inform inspire and engage Catholics and all of good will in the mission of Christ through diverse forms of media Catholic Media Assocation Maryland-Delaware-DC Press Association The Associated Church Press Sign up today! — A popping sound from the fire on the top floor of the building in the Meadow Lane apartment complex in Catonsville woke up Adrienne Folks’ boyfriend who sprung into action “He went in and banged on the door to wake him up,” said Folks Residents here say each of the units have their own smoke detector Folks’ boyfriend took it upon himself to sound an alarm because I live right here in the second floor right next to the third floor where the fire was,” Folks added “There’s five other families in that building.” Firefighters were able to extract the victim from the unit where the fire started who initially was reported to be in critical condition but a family member that we spoke with told us he later died and the fire department has now confirmed that he sat out here and watched me to make sure I got in safe Investigators ruled the fire accidental due to unattended cooking Emergency crews are responding to a rescue operation in Catonsville Baltimore County fire officials said crews were called around 11:37 a.m to the 500 block of Academy Road for a technical rescue An 11 News crew is headed to the scene and will provide updates as they become available Tawanna Allen of the Baltimore County Fire Department discuss the rescue: Baltimore City fire officials said its special operations units are assisting in the operation This is located inside the Beltway off U.S and the flagship stations for the Baltimore Ravens Hearst Television participates in various affiliate marketing programs which means we may get paid commissions on purchases made through our links to retailer sites.©2023 on behalf of WBAL NewsRadio 1090 and FM 101.5 UPDATE: Baltimore County Fire confirms the construction workers were extricated and have died of their injuries PREVIOUS STORY: Two construction workers were trapped after a wall collapsed on them Friday morning Emergency crews responded to the 500 block of Academy Road They found two workers that were reinforcing a wall The workers then became trapped in the trench Officials say their first step was to build some type of structure to make sure the dirt surrounding them didn't cave in Both construction workers are in critical condition This is a breaking news story will continue to be updated Lieutenant Twana Allen with the Baltimore County Fire Department explains the process of safely rescuing the workers The two construction workers who were killed following a trench collapse in Catonsville have been identified by Baltimore County Police Police said the victims were Emerson Amestica No other information has been released about the two men Calls to a construction company on the scene at the time of the incident were not returned Saturday county police officers from Wilkens Precinct responded to the 500 block of Academy Road for a call titled “Rescue.” along with the Baltimore County Fire Department were informed that two subjects were trapped underneath a concrete wall that had collapsed Both men were rescued by fire personnel and pronounced deceased on the scene Read the full story on the Baltimore Sun's website — A 13-year-old has been charged in an armed carjacking off of Wilkens Avenue in southwest Baltimore County reported Baltimore County police this morning RELATED | Unattended cooking leads to deadly Catonsville apartment fire The 13-year-old is accused of displaying a knife and demanding the victim's vehicle The victim is currently in the Department of Juvenile Services They didn't provide any more details about the suspect A Christian youth group leader from Catonsville has been accused of inappropriately touching teenagers under his care and sending them nude photos of himself including 29 counts of sexually abusing minors for alleged incidents between 2018 and June 2024 he has been held without bond since his arrest in mid-March Baltimore County Police detectives outlined the accounts of five boys who said they’d met Guy through Youth for Christ’s Campus Life a social and spiritual program offered at churches and schools across the country The alleged victims were part of a group in Catonsville whose meetings were held at the Bishop Cummins Reformed Episcopal Church Read the full story on the Baltimore Sun — Baltimore County Fire leaders and the Red Cross met with folks in Catonsville after a house fire not far from their homes last week visited neighbors door-to-door to reach local homeowners checking their smoke detectors and making sure folks know the way out "Out of tragedy a lot of times there comes hope," Dixon said "and certainly we're here because we care about our community We're hopeful we can make a difference in someone else's life and prevent this from happening in the future." a woman died following a fire on Westshire Drive READ MORE: Baltimore County woman dies in house fire Dixon told WMAR December to February is considered the deadliest time of year for fires The Catonsville death marked the 12th fire fatality in Baltimore County this year "I think it's great they're trying to make sure we have smoke detectors," said Mary Giles so I think there's extra cause for concern." Baltimore County Police identified the two construction workers killed on Friday after a partial home collapse in Catonsville died from injuries they sustained after they became trapped underneath a concrete retaining wall that collapsed at an Academy Road house where they were doing work Howard County and Baltimore rescue teams also responded to the deadly collapse around 11:30 a.m the two men were recovered from the debris and pronounced dead The cause of the collapse remains under investigation A neighbor who called 911 described the collapse as sounding like a “small earthquake.” Eileen Holliday eileen.holliday@thebaltimorebanner.com Eileen Holliday is the breaking news editor at The Baltimore Banner She is an award-winning investigative and breaking news journalist with a 26-year career spanning newsrooms across the country — A group of neighbors and business owners say a planned new building for the Wilkens Precinct in Baltimore County would make for a safer space for officers and the area they serve The Wilkens Police-Community Relations Organization called a news conference on Friday afternoon renewing attention to the planned construction project eight days after an officer was shot in the precinct parking lot in Catonsville "When people who are protecting us are getting hurt and get them a little more protection," Ambrose added Members of the community spoke on the police station's front lawn off Walker Avenue steps away from the back parking lot of the Wilkins precinct when you need an officer to talk to they are there We need to make sure we can protect those men and women that take care of our communities," Otis Collins Plans for new precinct project in Catonsville receives support from neighbors "I think that a new facility would make it easier for the police officers to do their job and to respond when we call them and then they'd have a safe place to return to and do the work they need to do to support us," said Craig Witzke owner of Candlelight Funeral Home in Catonsville with attempted first degree murder after he allegedly walked in and out of the lobby pulled a gun on an officer who was pumping gas exchanged gunfire and shot a different officer RELATED: Baltimore School teacher accused of shooting police officer had previous gun conviction The still-unnamed officer left Shock Trauma in downtown Baltimore last weekend the aging Wilkens Precinct will be replaced with a $32 million 34,000 square foot project with new safety The county expects to break ground on it in January 2026 and the old building will be demolished when the new one is finished The spokesperson told WMAR the start date was pushed back in the state's environmental review process and the project is expected to be complete in 2028 READ MORE: Baltimore County Police Officer shot in "premeditated" attack A person was hit and killed by a vehicle Tuesday night It happened at 10:20pm at Baltimore National Pike and Coleridge Rd in Catonsville Baltimore County Police say the person was gravely injured Paramedics later pronounced the person dead at the scene The full scope of this incident is unknown The Baltimore County Police Crash Team is leading the investigation — A longtime New York-based pizza chain will soon open its first Maryland location Singas Famous Pizza, which opened in Queens, N.Y., in 1967 It will be in the Westpark Shopping Center sandwiches and pasta dishes" with a "unique sauce recipe and dough recipe," "crispy crust," and "made-to-order menu items for each guest." said he is in talks about opening more locations but haven't nailed down any yet "We will expand in Maryland at some point," he said The chain has more than 30 locations nationwide 2025 at 5:42 pm ET.css-79elbk{position:relative;}The Baltimore County Police Department said an officer was shot Thursday outside the Wilkens Precinct That's located just outside the campus of the University of Maryland (Google Maps)Last updated Thursday at 5:42 p.m CATONSVILLE, MD — A police officer was shot Thursday outside a Catonsville police station and was in surgery late in the afternoon, authorities said The Baltimore County Police Department said an unidentified person approached an officer assigned to the Wilkens Precinct and fired at him around 2:30 p.m Baltimore County officials said the suspect is in custody The officer was taken to the University of Maryland R Adams Cowley Shock Trauma Center in Baltimore "We would ask that you please keep this officer in your prayers as well as his family members," the Baltimore County Police Department said in a press release "Additional information will be provided once the officer is out of surgery." WBFF reported the shooting happened outside the police station WBAL's news helicopter captured video of first responders treating a person in the precinct's parking lot The helicopter also spotted an ambulance taking the patient to Shock Trauma The precinct where the shooting happened is located just outside the UMBC campus is directly across the street from the UMBC Parking Services building Students were asked to avoid the area of Walker Avenue Officers were still on the scene investigating as of 5:42 p.m "Our police department has let the campus know that the shooter is in custody, but to avoid the area due to continued police activity. Emergency updates will be posted at the top of our home page umbc.edu," UMBC spokesperson Cherie Ann Parker told Patch in an email Get more local news delivered straight to your inbox. Sign up for free Patch newsletters and alerts. It’s been about a year and a half since the Catonsville branch of the Baltimore County Public Library closed for renovations The $7 million project comes to a close today with a grand reopening and ribbon cutting scheduled for 11 a.m “We are thrilled to be able to bring this library back online but bring a new and improved and fresh and modern and exciting experience for people in the community,” said Sonia Alcántara-Antoine “This is the library they’re going to remember The rework required a total gutting of the building It included necessary work — like plumbing wiring and HVAC repair — and some other standard updates such as energy efficient windows that let in more sunlight and fresh paint that makes the space feel more open like gigantic wall graphics of studious animals and a sleek stone circulation counter socializing and even playing video games; the children’s area offers toys the public meeting room in the library’s basement has been remodeled fresh paint and sound dampeners that almost look like wall art “Libraries are vibrant community anchors that provide our residents with modern and high-quality spaces where they can learn and build connections with their neighbors,” Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski Jr delivers a facility “where residents of all ages have access to the books digital equipment and resources they need to achieve success,” Olszewski added But the project didn’t stop at the routine The Catonsville branch added fully functional recording studios and mixing booths — fitting for the town often called Music City and it’s completely free because it’s in a public library,” said Alcántara-Antoine Library officials said it’s the first and only recording studio in a Baltimore County Public Library As libraries evolve and expand beyond books many have begun offering expanded social services and access to borrowable tools BCPL officials said they weren’t aware of other public libraries in Maryland with recording studios, though the D.C. Public Library does have studio space we are here to provide access to the resources that folks need to have a robust and healthy and satisfying quality of life,” Alcántara-Antoine said While the library has its official reopening Wednesday the rollout of the studio space will be a bit slower visitors should be able to take classes in the library to learn how to use the studio equipment and make use of the space The Reisterstown branch of the library got a similar renovation in 2021, and county officials recently announced plans for a combined library and recreation center in Randallstown The county has already acquired land in Essex for a new library building though the timeline for that project isn’t yet clear BCPL also plans to close the Woodlawn branch next spring for a $22 million renovation and expansion there’s no reason to entirely dread the library’s new look The staff kept several details — like a mid-century modern wall clock among the stacks disco-worthy patterns on some furniture and space to quietly read a book or the day’s newspapers It was still being unpacked when The Banner visited in late August but the room felt homey with its wood-paneled walls and display cases of local artifacts The 19 Baltimore County Public Library branches are open from 9 a.m.-8 p.m Something went wrong. 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