🌱 Update On Suspicious Package Arrests + Balt. County Police Review

Hello, everybody. I'm back in your inbox this morning with everything you need to know about what's happening in town.

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A couple of thundershowers. High: 78 Low: 52.

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Here are the top three stories in Catonsville today:

1. On Tuesday, Sep. 20, two people were arrested in connection with a possible explosive device. The device was found near the Pine Grove Elementary and Middle schools campus; a second device was found at a motel in the 1600 block of Whitehead Court. The victim of a theft told a police officer who was following up on the case that the suspects also intended to make explosives and had purchased the materials. The FBI and Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives were alerted and the suspects were tracked to Baltimore County via cell phone data. As of Sep. 21, no further information has been released on the suspects. (Local 21 News)
2. A video is circulating that shows a Baltimore County police officer punching and straddling a person on the ground during an arrest in Woodlawn. Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski Jr. has seen the video and requested a review of the actions of the county police officer, including an evaluation of body camera footage from the officers involved. Olszewski's spokeswoman Erica Palmisano said, "Baltimore County is committed to full transparency and will share more information as it becomes available." (Subscription: Baltimore Sun)
3. Jaylen Skinner, a 20-year-old Baltimore man, has been sentenced to 20 years in prison with all but 14 years suspended, followed by two years of supervised probation. Skinner was the leader of a crew charged with carjacking and home invasions that operated in Baltimore City and Baltimore County. (Subscription: Baltimore Sun)

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Today in and around Catonsville:

• Family Game Night At SweetFrog Catonsville (5:00 PM)
• Live After Five At Bella Italia Baltimore in Baltimore (5:00 PM)
• Piano Jazz At Tagliata in Baltimore (6:00 PM)
• Poetry Open Mic With Patti Ross At Catonsville Clubhouse (6:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• The grand opening and ribbon cutting for Doozy's Diner is on Sep. 23! The event starts at 10:00 a.m. at 10 Mellor Avenue. (Facebook)
• Mark your calendars for the Catonsville Chamber of Commerce's Fall Open House! The event takes place on Oct. 4 from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at 757 Frederick Road, Suite 102. Members and prospective members are invited to a free evening with drinks and light hors d'oeuvres at the Chamber. (Facebook)
• Want to learn some new kitchen skills and recipes? Sign up for a cooking class with Culinary Craft in Catonsville! (Twitter)

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• 2022 Hops and Harvest Festival (October 8)
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Thanks for following along and staying informed. 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!