🌱 Suspicious Catonsville Car Crash Death + Track Athlete Of The Year

Hello again, neighbors. It's Tuesday in Catonsville and I'm back in your inbox with everything that's fit to print about what's happening in town. Here goes...

First, today's weather:

A passing morning shower. High: 83 Low: 63.

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Here are the top three stories in Catonsville today:

1. On Sunday morning, Jun. 19, at 4:35 a.m., Maryland Transportation Authority (MDTA) Police investigated a single-vehicle crash on southbound I-95 at Exit 50 near Catonsville. Officers discovered 25-year-old Sai Charan Nakka of Hanover in the driver’s seat of a 2022 silver Hyundai Tucson. Police said Nakka had several injuries that possibly included a gunshot wound to the head. He was pronounced dead at 6:30 a.m. at R. Adams Cowley Shock Trauma Center. The MDTA asks anyone with information about Nakka, the 2022 silver Hyundai Tucson SUV, or suspicious activity along southbound I-95 in Baltimore to contact the MDTA Police at 443-915-7727. (Baltimore Sun)
2. Juliette Whittaker, a senior at Mount de Sales Academy in Catonsville, was named "Athlete of the Year" by the Baltimore Sun for the 2022 girls' outdoor track and field All-Metro teams. Myla Abernathy, a senior at Catonsville High School, made the All-Metro second team. (Baltimore Sun)
3. Looking for work in the Catonsville area? If so, check out this list of available jobs, curated by Patch and ZipRecruiter. View the link to see the latest job opportunities in your area. (Catonsville Patch)

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Today in Catonsville:

• Catonsville Co-Op Market At 1905 Edmondson Avenue (4:30 PM)
• Make Music Day 2022 At Catonsville Branch: Baltimore County Library (6:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Jul. 4 is almost here! Get to know the fireworks laws in Maryland. Click here to learn more. (Twitter)
• Don't forget, the Catonsville Farmers’ Market at 5820 Edmondson Avenue is tomorrow, Jun. 22! The market accepts Cash, SNAP (NOW unlimited match), Credit, and Debit cards. View the link for details. (Catonsville Patch)

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• Kids Summer Camp (June 27)
• New Retirement Savings Webinar (June 27)
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You're all caught up for today. I'll see you back in your inbox tomorrow with 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!