🌱 Violence Escalates In Broadfield + Crime Stats 'Not Adding Up'

Hello, friends. I'm here with your fresh copy of the Catonsville Daily, filled with everything you need to know about what's going on locally.

But first, today's weather:

Warmer; a shower in the a.m.. High: 62 Low: 48.

Here are the top three stories today in Catonsville:

1. Residents in the Broadfield community of Catonsville are worried after two teens were shot on Saturday night at the intersection of Maiden Choice Lane and Grand Bend Road. Daphne Saunders, who lives in the neighborhood, spoke about the escalating violence in the community. "We had a neighbor that was accosted getting out of her car coming in from work at knife point. We had another neighbor, a teenager, a few somebodies jumped on him going into his house. So, yes, it is very concerning," Saunders said. (WBAL TV Baltimore)
2. According to Baltimore County Fraternal Order of Police (FOP) President, David Folderauer, the crime statistics on Baltimore County's website are "not adding up." The FOP discovered there is a lot more crime than what's currently being reported, which "shields the public from the true story of climbing crime in the County." (Fox Baltimore)
3. Baltimore County Public School students and families are invited to visit schools for magnet showcase events, including one at Western School of Technology & Environmental Science in Catonsville at 6 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 13. Baltimore County Public School magnet programs are "theme-oriented courses of study that provide students with in-depth experiences in specialized areas of interest." (Nottingham MD)

Today in and around Catonsville:

• Catonsville Farmers Market Wednesday At Christian Temple (9:00 AM)
• Song Circle At Clubhouse Of Catonsville (7:00 PM)
• Art Of Comedy Open Mic At Motor House, Baltimore (7:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• Meet Samba, an adorable and tiny Pit Bull Terrier American Bulldog Mix puppy, who is looking for a loving home in the Catonsville area! View the link to see Samba and more adoptable pets in your area. (Catonsville Patch)
• The Maryland Association of the Deaf and the Governor's Office of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing will host a town hall meeting this week. The town hall will be on Oct. 6 at Community College of Baltimore County in Catonsville. (Maryland Gov's Office of the Deaf & HH via Twitter)
• Numerous cheese brands are part of a recall due to listeria contamination, including Food Lion, Trader Joe's, Lidl, and Giant Food stores in Maryland. Click the link for more information. (Maryland Patch)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Wednesday. I'll see you soon!

— 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!