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Central Baltimore

Lean times limit wishes

Wish list in hand, Baltimore County Executive James T. Smith Jr. asked state transportation officials yesterday for millions of dollars to pay for improvements to roads, bridges and train stations, but a tough economy means he will not get everything he wants.

Essex man, 26, charged with injuring boy who died

An Essex man has been charged with severely injuring a 2-year-old boy left in his care who later died, Baltimore County police said yesterday. Arron A. Bogan, 26, of the first block of Cedar Drive was arrested Thursday and charged with first-degree child abuse, police said. Jordan Adams, his girlfriend's son, died early Friday at Johns Hopkins Hospital, where he was being treated for head injuries, said Bill Toohey, a police spokesman. Jordan's mother, Heather Meyers, left the boy with Bogan at his apartment for a few hours Oct. 28 and returned to find her son asleep, according to court documents. After she could not wake the boy, she called 911, police said. The boy was taken to Franklin Square Hospital Center and later transferred to John Hopkins Hospital, where doctors operated on him, court documents said. Because of the boy's death, the abuse charge against Bogan might be upgraded, Toohey said.

Anime costume party set at Essex library

The Essex library branch will hold a Teen Anime costume party at 7 p.m. tomorrow at 1110 Eastern Blvd. Teens may dress as their favorite anime character or create an original character. The party includes trivia, games, prizes and snacks. Information: 410-887-0295.

Winds force grounding of medevac helicopter

A Maryland State Police medevac helicopter made an emergency landing yesterday in a field near Route 543 in Abingdon, authorities said. One patient aboard the aircraft was taken by another helicopter to a hospital, said state police spokesman Greg Shipley. There were no injuries. Heavy winds forced the helicopter to land about 3:30 p.m., Shipley said, and it remained grounded for about three hours. After technicians performed maintenance work, the helicopter returned to service and was flown to Martin State Airport. Three weeks ago, a state police medevac helicopter transporting accident victims to a hospital crashed in Prince George's County, killing three rescuers and one of the auto accident victims, and seriously injuring another patient. It was the deadliest accident since the force started flying medevac missions 38 years ago.

Resident injured in fire in Middle River apartment

One resident was injured yesterday evening in a fire that broke out in an apartment in Middle River in Eastern Baltimore County. Shortly before 6:15 p.m., a fire was reported in the first block of Oak Grove Drive at the Oak Grove Apartments off Martin Boulevard, said a Fire Department communications supervisor. Career and volunteer firefighters from Middle River, Rosedale and Essex arrived at the scene, the official said, bringing at least a dozen pieces of fire apparatus. The fire was brought under control in less than an hour. One resident had difficulty breathing and was taken to Franklin Square Hospital Center, the supervisor said. The cause of the single-alarm fire was being investigated.

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Police identify victim of fatal beating in Essex

A man who was found beaten and unconscious beaten beside a cable utility box near Alberge Lane in the Essex area and later died has been identified as Eddie Alonso Stewart, 23, of Ambo Circle, Baltimore County police said yesterday. Stewart was found the morning of Sept. 24 and taken to Maryland Shock Trauma Center, where he died Tuesday without regaining consciousness, police said. Investigators believe Stewart was out with people he knew the evening before he was found but have no other information. Police said an autopsy has been completed, but no cause of death has been determined. Anyone with information about the incident is asked to call county police at 410-307-2020 or Metro Crime Stoppers at 866-756-2587.

Fire station at Warfield guard base to be replaced

Warfield Air National Guard Base at Martin State Airport will receive $7.9 million to replace its fire station, Rep. C.A. Dutch Ruppersberger announced yesterday. The current building, which is more than 40 years old, lacks adequate training and office space, is too small to house firetrucks and has cracked walls, according to a news release from Ruppersberger's office. Firefighters stationed there respond to emergencies at the air base and the airport, as well as surrounding areas, including Interstate 95, the release said. The base is home to the 175th Wing of the Maryland Air National Guard, which has more than 1,500 air guard members.

Man struck and killed by train in Middle River

A man was struck and killed by a freight train in Middle River early yesterday, Baltimore County police said. The victim, described as a black man between 20 and 25 years old, was pronounced dead at the scene. His identity remained unknown yesterday evening. He was hit about 1 a.m. near the intersection of Martin Boulevard. and Leland Avenue, near Martin State Airport, authorities said. Police said they did not suspect foul play, but the incident was under investigation, said Cpl. Ben Yohe.

Essex resident spots manatees off pier

What was that thing in the water? A dolphin? A shark?

Open house Sunday at Balto. Co. firehouse

The Bowleys Quarters Volunteer Fire Department in eastern Baltimore County will dedicate a new building and fire equipment during an open house from noon to 4 p.m. Sunday at 900 Bowleys Quarters Road. Fire engine rides will be offered from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m., and fire and rescue demonstrations will be held. The new Firefighters Quarters building, Engine 212 and Marine Unit 219 will be dedicated at 3 p.m. Refreshments will be served until 2 p.m. Information: 410-887-5771.

Ikea worker accused of giving himself fake refunds

All he needed was a fake name, a phony address and his bank routing number.

Hearing displays split on Bowleys Quarters project

To its opponents, the proposed condominium project on the Bowleys Quarters waterfront would be a monstrosity, a blight on the landscape the size of the playing field at M&T Bank Stadium.

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Eastern Baltimore

It's not Fla., but reopened beach is fine

The sand felt mighty fine at Miami Beach yesterday - warmed by the 85-degree temperatures, scented from the salty tide. A toddler waded in and giggled with delight. Nearby, a couple sunbathed in beach chairs and two boys smoothed out the foundation of a sand castle.

6 people dead in a span of 16 hours

Six people are dead after the weekend got off to a bloody start in the Baltimore area, as violence stretched from the toughest of city neighborhoods to a leafy subdivision in Timonium.

Explosion kills Essex man in Iraq

Several weeks ago, Army Spc. Casey W. Nash came home on leave from Iraq to visit his family in Essex and Middle River.

Boy burned by acid on school slide

A 2 1/2 -year-old boy was severely burned yesterday afternoon at the playground of a Middle River elementary school after going down a slide doused in sulfuric acid and landing in a pool of the corrosive liquid.