In Baltimore City
Police seeking two drivers involved in fatal hit and run
Police were seeking the drivers of two cars that struck and killed an unidentified man last night on Edmondson Avenue near the Gwynns Falls overpass in West Baltimore. Neither driver stopped.
The victim, about 40, was walking in one of two poorly lighted eastbound lanes in the 3200 block of Edmondson Ave. about 7:15 p.m. when he was struck by two vehicles whose drivers continued on, said Sgt. Stanton Clark of the traffic investigation section. Clark said the driver of an eastbound Maryland Transit Administration bus spotted the man lying in the road and called her dispatcher. Clark said the man was pronounced dead at the scene.
Clark said at least one of the vehicles probably sustained serious damage, including a shattered windshield, and urged anyone with information to call his office at 410-396-2609.
Day care centers closed to halt spread of infection
To contain the spread of a bacterial infection among babies and toddlers, Baltimore City Health Department has temporarily closed a handful of day care centers around the city.
Cases of shigella have multiplied, mainly because day care workers are not adequately washing their hands after changing diapers. Dr. Peter L. Beilenson, city health commissioner, said people should wash their hands with soap and water for 30 seconds.
Shigella cases in the city have jumped from 20 last year to 627 this year. The infection, which causes diarrhea, fever and vomiting, is spread through contact with an infected person's stool, or by eating or drinking contaminated food or water. It can be treated with antibiotics. Information: 410-396-9534.
Police searching for man who robbed 5 cabdrivers
TOWSON -- Baltimore County police are searching for an armed man who robbed five cabdrivers since Dec. 4.
In each incident, the man placed a knife or box cutter to the neck of the cabdriver and demanded money after he was taken to his destination, police said. The robberies took place Dec. 4 at North Point Road and Cedar Avenue in Dundalk; Sunday in the rear of the 7800 block of Bank St. in Dundalk; Monday in the 8800 block of Trimble Way in White Marsh and the 2100 block of Townhill Road in Carney; and Tuesday in the 1300 block of Maywood Ave. in Towson.
Anyone with information on the robberies is asked to call county police at 410-307-2020 or Metro Crime Stoppers at 410- 276-8888.
Police promotions set today for 5 officers, 3 civilians
TIMONIUM -- Five officers and three civilian members of the Baltimore County Police Department will be promoted at a ceremony today at Maryland State Fairgrounds.
Cpls. Darren L. Calhoun and Matthew R. Smith will be promoted to sergeant and assigned to the Garrison and Essex precincts, respectively. Officers Raymond C. Boccelli and Angela M. Matulonis will be promoted to corporal in the Operations Bureau. Officer Brian J. Brewer will become a corporal and will be assigned to the Garrison precinct. Civilians Charlie H. Downing and Kimberly A. Henson will be promoted to criminal records supervisors. Cassandra M. Padula will be promoted to forensic chemist 1.
William Allen, chief deputy clerk of the court for Baltimore County, will administer the oath of office, officials said.
Calvert Hall to present annual Christmas concert
TOWSON -- The Calvert Hall College High School music department will hold its annual Christmas concert at 7:30 p.m. Saturday in the school's McManus Theater, 8102 LaSalle Road.
The concert will feature the wind ensemble, symphonic winds and choral group. The school's Lasallian Youth Organization will join students from area schools to play host to 30 residents from the Gallagher Center, a home for the developmentally disabled, at a dessert reception in the school cafeteria at 6:30 p.m.
Admission is free, but canned food will be collected and donated to Beans and Bread in Fells Point. Information: 410- 825-4266.