Hello everyone! Today we visited a local man who is an international lighting historian. By trade, Chad Shapiro is a lighting designer, but his passion lies in the history of it all. And he assured me that his hobby and work are totally unrelated. His Baltimore County showroom doubles as a backdrop for part of his historic collection. But he brought out of his rather serious vault a couple of items that one could consider Holy Grail-like objects in the history of lighting. One is a letter from Thomas Edison to the gas industry, another is a vacuum tube inspired by Edison that basically let rad ..read more

OWINGS MILLS, Md. (WJZ) — A 36-year-old man was arrested in late December in connection with an attempted ATM robbery in Owings Mills, the Baltimore County Police Department said Wednesday. The man was a Baltimore Department of Public Works employee, the department has confirmed. “We are aware of the arrest of our employee in Baltimore County,” the DPW said in a statement. “All inquiries should be directed to the Baltimore County Police Department as this is an active case. DPW is fully cooperating with the investigation.” On Dec. 29 about 3:30 a.m., police responded to the 9300 block of Lakes ..read more

BALTIMORE (WJZ) — A 19-year-old man was stabbed to death Tuesday in Owings Mills, authorities said. Shortly after 1 p.m. Tuesday, patrol officers were called to Trolod Court, where they found Austin Knee suffering from a stab wound, Baltimore County Police said. Despite life-saving efforts by police and paramedics, the 19-year-old was pronounced dead at the scene. No information about a possible motive or suspect in the case has been released. The stabbing remains under investigation ..read more

OWINGS MILLS, Md. (WJZ) — A vegan restaurant in Owings Mills has been frying up some new specials for the holiday season that have become very popular.  “It’s been crazy here ever since we’ve introduced that shrimp po’boy. I mean the lines are out the door,” said Ejama McNeill, the head herbalist and owner of the restaurant, Hue Cafe & Apothecary.  She and her husband Aaron McNeill have been serving the sandwich throughout December and they say it has attracted many to their restau ..read more

OWINGS MILLS, Md. (WJZ) — Authorities have made an arrest in a shooting last month in Owings Mills that sent one person to the hospital, Baltimore County Police said Monday. Juan Williams, 30, was arrested Dec. 2 on a charge of attempted first-degree murder. He was booked into the Baltimore County Detention Center, where he’s being held without bond. The arrest stems from a shooting reported about 7:19 p.m. Nov. 13 near the intersection of Lakeside and Owings Mills boulevards. Upon arrival, officers found a person shot inside a vehicle. The shooting victim was taken to an area hospital. Police ..read more

OWINGS MILLS, Md. (WJZ) — A 23-year-old Owings Mills man faces federal charges for distributing fake COVID-19 vaccination cards, according to the Office of the U.S. Attorney for the District of Maryland. Amar Salim Shabazz faces up to 20 years in prison for mail fraud and obstruction of justice in connection with the distribution of the cards. According to the criminal complaint, since June 2021, Shabazz purchased over 600 fraudulent COVID-19 vaccinations cards through a foreign online marketplace and had them illegally shipped to him. He then advertised them on social media, and he wasn’t shy ..read more

OWINGS MILLS, Md. (WJZ) — “I was at my apartment right across the street and I heard it, I heard the shots,” said Adrienne, a resident of Owings Mills. On Saturday night, gunfire rang out across the street from Adriene’s home near Lakeside Boulevard. She told WJZ she heard about eight or nine shots. She moved there three months ago, hoping to get away from crime, but now it’s all her neighbors can talk about. Saturday’s shooting near Lakeside and Owings Mills Boulevard sent one person to the hospital, but it’s just one of three shootings in less than a week. On Friday, a man was shot off Vangu ..read more

OWINGS MILLS, Md. (WJZ) — Police announced Monday that they have made an arrest in connection to a triple shooting in Owings Mills.  Twenty-two-year-old Akil Wise and 19-year-old Esean J. Davis were both charged with attempted first-degree murder, first-degree assault, and a firearms charge. Officials said Davis faces an additional charge of attempted drug distribution. On Nov. 7, officers responded to the unit block of Gwynnswood Rd. in Owings Mills in reference to a crash with injuries just after 6:30 p.m. Around that same time, officers were called to the unit block of Merino Court in ..read more

OWINGS MILLS, Md. (WJZ) — A triple shooting in Owings Mills is just the latest in a rise of crime in Baltimore County. A crime scene Sunday, more than two miles apart, with three shooting victims. Baltimore County Police said it happened just after 6:30 p.m. “Through investigative measures, they were able to determine it originated at Gwynnswood Road,” said Joy Stewart. County police say two groups of people met at Gwynnswood Road Sunday night. Three people were shot and as of Monday afternoon, two remain in the hospital. “If there needs to be a redeployment of resources, we’re making tho ..read more

OWINGS MILLS, MD. (WJZ) — Baltimore County police are responding to a triple shooting in Owings Mills. According to police, the officers responded to the unit block of Merino Court just after 6:30 p.m. Sunday. They were investigating a shooting that happened near Gwynnswood Road. Three people were injured as a result and have been taken to local hospitals. Their condition is currently unknown. Updated information will be provided when it becomes available ..read more