🌱 Man Sentenced For Local Murder + BCoP Chief Responds To FOP Letter

Hello all! I'm here with your fresh copy of the Catonsville Daily, filled with everything you need to know about what's happening locally. Without further ado...

First, today's weather:

Mostly cloudy. High: 68 Low: 56.

Here are the top three stories in Catonsville today:

1. Yesterday, 25-year-old Jaekwan Jacob Stephens was sentenced to life imprisonment for the murder of 27-year-old Charles Green and a consecutive five years’ incarceration for use of a firearm. On Aug. 18, 2020, officers found Green with 14 gunshot wounds at the 200-block of Garden Ridge Road in Catonsville. (Nottingham MD)
2. After a letter from the Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 4, Baltimore County Police Chief Melissa Hyatt has issued a response. In the statement, Chief Hyatt said that she is disappointed, but not discouraged. She says that she will hold listening sessions and open forums for members of the police department to voice their concerns about department policies. Read the full statement at the link. (Press Release Desk )
3. Looking for a furry friend? Patch rounded up the whole kit & caboodle for you to peruse. From two parakeets named Kiwi & Sunshine to a cat named Cookie, there's no doubt you'll find a new best friend in this batch. (Catonsville Patch)

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Today in Catonsville:

• Books And Conversation At Catonsville Branch Of Baltimore County Public Library (10:00 AM)
• Open Mic At Woman's Club Of Catonsville (7:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Congratulations to the Catonsville HS softball team! The team ranked third among Baltimore-area high school teams. View the link for the full rankings. (Baltimore Sun)
• Catonsville Chamber of Commerce invites you to the Catonsville Business District Parking Study Open House. The event will take place on Thursday from 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at The Clubhouse. (Facebook)
• Baltimore County Fire Department has promoted three members to the rank of fire captain. Read the full statement here. (Facebook)
• The Colonial Market Fair is back! The event will take place on Jun. 11 and 12 at the Benjamin Banneker Historical Park and Museum. Click here for more information. (Instagram)

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Thanks for following along and staying informed! See you all tomorrow morning for your next 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!