🌱 Baltimore Co. Delegate Faces Fraud Charges + Train Kills Pedestrian

Hi all. Rose Mendez here with your fresh copy of the Catonsville Daily, filled with all the things you need to know about what's happening locally.

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Here are the top three stories in Catonsville today:

1. Hasan M. "Jay" Jalisi, an outgoing Baltimore County delegate, is facing charges of fraud, unjust enrichment, and breach of contract in a real estate deal. Jalisi's eight years representing the Randallstown-Reisterstown 10th District ended yesterday, Jan. 11. The lawsuit accuses Jalisi with "negligently or intentionally" issuing the incorrect account number for a deed of trust, which forced Sage Title Group to pay more than $53,000. Sage Title Group is seeking more than $75,000 in damages. (Baltimore Brew)
2. Officials confirmed a pedestrian was struck and killed by an Maryland Transit Authorit light rail train in Baltimore County on the evening of Jan. 10. According to the Maryland Transit Authority, the person was struck along the track north of the Timonium Business Park stop. The accident occurred around 5:30 p.m. (CBS Baltimore)
3. Baltimore County Schools Superintendent Darryl L. Williams presented the proposed $2.13 billion operating budget for the fiscal year 2024. The fund would go toward salary packages, targeted student support and transportation, and other items. This school year is the last full fiscal year that federal pandemic aid will be available. (Subscription: Baltimore Sun)

Today in and around Catonsville:

• Baby Buddies: Indoor Play At Christian Temple (9:30 AM)
• Open Mic/Jam Session At The Place Lounge, Baltimore (7:00 PM)
• John Thomas Trio At Hotel Indigo, Baltimore (7:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• The Baltimore County Police Department is looking for 44-year-old Darcel Kennesha Nelson and her son, 10-year-old Jamall Perry. They were last seen at 1:00 a.m. on Jan. 11 near BWI Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI). Nelson is 5 feet 6 inches, 160 pounds, and wearing a black jacket with white pajama bottoms. Perry is 5 feet tall, 100 pounds, and wearing a black shirt with black Adidas pants. Anyone with information is requested to call 911 or (410) 307-2020. (Catonsville via Facebook)
• Catonsville Football is searching for a few volunteer assistant coaches who have experience with QBs and/or DBs. It is unpaid, but has the possibility to be paid in the future. Interested coaches can email resumes to jmaybin@bcps.org. (Catonsville Comets Football via Twitter)
• Student musicians from the Catonsville High School Steel Band will play at Beth El Congregation of Baltimore's annual Island Shabbat service! Cantor Thom King and Beth El Choir will also sing at the Island Shabbat at Beth El Congregation, doors open at 7:00 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 13. (Beth El Congregation of Baltimore via Twitter)

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You're officially in the loop for today. I'll see you around!

— Rose Mendez

About me: Rose Mendez is a freelance writer. She is studying English Literature at Hunter College. She loves reading, walking around the city, and coffee!