🌱 Catonsville Man Sentenced For Stalking + Another Threat To BCPS

Hey, everybody. It's Friday in Catonsville and I'm back in your inbox with everything that's fit to print about what's happening in town.

But first, today's weather:

Sunny and warmer. High: 51 Low: 40.

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Here are the top three stories today in Catonsville:

1. Ranjith Keerikkattil, a 34-year-old of Catonsville, was sentenced to an 11-month prison term for stalking a junior co-worker. After being found guilty in 2018, he ran to Australia and became a fugitive for over four years. He now faces a felony charge of violating the Bail Reform Act and faces trial on Jan. 4, 2023. (Department of Justice)
2. Yesterday, Dec. 1, there was another threat to Towson High School, a nearby Baltimore County school. Baltimore County Police said the latest threats were unsubstantiated, just like the ones that were made two weeks ago. The police increased their presence at the school out of caution and to treat every threat seriously. (WMAR 2 News)
3. Baltimore County and Baltimore City will receive a portion of the $537.5 million
   settlement from the nationwide class action lawsuit over PCB (polychlorinated biphenyls) contamination in municipal water systems. The settlement was reached after cases were filed against chemical maker Monsanto, Solutia Inc., and Pharmacia LLC. (Conduit Street: MD Association of Counties)

Today in and around Catonsville:

• UMBC Holiday Craft Fair At SMC Campus Center in Baltimore (11:00 AM)
• Cash Bingo Fundraiser At Arbutus Community Association in Baltimore (6:00 PM)
• Live Jazz At Elk Room in Baltimore (9:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• A two-bedroom is for sale on Bloomsbury Avenue in Catonsville for $374,990. View the link to see details and more homes for sale in your area. (Catonsville Patch)
• The Catonsville Chamber of Commerce and the Baltimore County Arts Guild / Catonsville Arts District are joining forces again this year for Catonsville Sparkles! Artist and creatives interested in helping decorate a window need to register by Dec. 4 here. (Catonsville Chamber of Commerce via Facebook)
• Catonsville Chamber of Commerce's Holiday Party is next Thursday, Dec. 8! From 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Whitehouse Caterers at Overhills Mansion, click here for tickets and details. (Catonsville Chamber of Commerce via Facebook)

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Events:

• Celebrate The Season (December 2)
• One More, 2022 CRAFTS GALORE! (final event of the season) on 12/3/22 (December 3)
• Wedding Venue Tours - La Banque de Fleuve 11-2pm (December 3)
• Ask a Life/Career Coach: A Q&A and Speed Networking Event (December 5)
• Breast Ultrasound Screening Coming Direct to You! (December 7)
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You're all caught up for today! See you all tomorrow morning for another update.

— 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!