Eastern Baltimore County News
Baltimore County Fire Department reported a house fire in Carney.
The fire was reported in 2500 block of East Avenue on Sunday before 6 p.m.
Units on scene of a single family home, fire showing. One person was reported with burns and treated by EMS on scene.
Crews extinguished the fire around 6:08 p.m.
Fire Took Place at Dundalk State Farm
Baltimore County Police need your help identifying the suspect who started a fire at a Dundalk business on Monday, Nov. 16, 2020 off Meritt Boulevard.
Just before 8:30 p.m., the suspect rode up to the front of the State Farm store, located in the 1700 block of Poplar Place in Dundalk on a dirt bike and parked.
He got off the dirt bike, threw a flammable device through the front window of the business and then drove away on the dirt bike.
The business was closed at the time and no one was injured. Images of the suspect, pictured above, were captured on nearby security video. The dirt bike appears to have silver tape and distinctive stickers or decals on the front of it.
Detectives from Baltimore County Police Department’s Arson Unit are investigating the circumstances surrounding this incident. If you recognize the suspect or have any information , please call detectives at 410-307-2020. Callers may remain anonymous and may be eligible for a reward when submitting tips through Metro Crime Stoppers.
Police are investigating an early morning shooting in Essex that left a man critically injured.
The victim, 47, was leaving for work in the 1200 block of South Marlyn Avenue in Essex around 2:58 a.m. Wednesday morning when he had some sort of encounter with the suspect. During the encounter the victim suffered a gunshot wound to the upper body.
The victim was transported to an area hospital. His condition is unknown. The suspect fled the location prior to police arrival.
Police are asking neighbors to check any exterior cameras they may have and contact police with any possible information. Anyone who may have additional information to offer can contact detectives from the Baltimore County Police Violent Crimes Unit by calling 410-307-2020. Callers may remain anonymous and may be eligible for a reward when submitting tips through Metro Crime Stoppers.
A man was injured after being shot during an apparent attempted robbery at a Dundalk apartment complex on Tuesday night.
The man, 49, was walking to an apartment in the 3000 block of Wallford Drive in Dundalk around 6:44 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 26, when he was approached by an unknown suspect who announced a robbery.
The victim suffered a gunshot wound to the lower body as he attempted to escape into the apartment.
The victim was transported to an area hospital and is expected to survive his injuries. The suspect fled on foot in an unknown direction.
Anyone who may have seen or heard anything is asked to contact detectives at the Baltimore County Police Violent Crimes Unit by calling 410-307-2020. Callers may remain anonymous and may be eligible for a reward when submitting tips through Metro Crime Stoppers.
Maryland Attorney General Brian E. Frosh announced that Jacob McNeill, 53, of Middle River, was convicted in the Anne Arundel County Circuit Court on four offenses relating to the filing of Maryland State tax returns. McNeill pleaded guilty to filing a false tax return, failure to file a tax return, identity fraud, and theft.
Judge Stacy W. McCormick ordered McNeill to pay $41,000 in restitution, and sentenced him to probation before judgment and 5 years supervised probation. As a condition of probation, McNeill is prohibited from acting as a tax preparer. During tax year 2017, McNeill, an unregistered tax preparer, operated Mack’s Tax Service from his home in Middle River. McNeill assumed the identity of one of the children of his clients to file a false tax return and steal the refund from the State.
McNeill failed to file a personal tax return reporting the income he earned as a tax preparer. The case was investigated by the Field Enforcement Division of the Comptroller’s Office and prosecuted by the Criminal Investigations Division of the Maryland Attorney General’s Office.
Four of five BCPS students from East Side
Five Baltimore County Public Schools students will appear on WBFF-TV FOX 45, WNUV-TV The CW Baltimore and MyTV Baltimore saluting their personal heroes this January and February.
The students are among the 15 area finalists in the 34th Annual “Champions of Courage” Black History Month Essay Competition.
The BCPS finalists are:
Bruce Ferstermann, Middle River Middle School
Kameron Brockington, Milford Mill Academy
Breanna Pompey, Parkville High School
Grace Duong, Perry Hall High School
Ava Wehr, Perry Hall High School
As finalists, each student will receive a $100 award.
The top three essayists, selected from among the 15 finalists, will be announced during a Champions of Courage television special that will air on WBFF-TV FOX 45, on Saturday, Feb. 20, at 7:30 p.m.
The top three essayists will be presented with additional awards, and in their honor, their schools will receive cash awards.
According to contest organizers, “Champions of Courage” is designed to commemorate Black History Month by celebrating positive role models for youth.
The essay competition provides an opportunity for students in Grades 6 – 12 to participate in a scholastic competition, gain confidence in their abilities, and be recognized for their achievement.
“Champions of Courage” also serves to share with the legacy and teachings of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
– photo courtesy of Bowleys Quarters VFC-
Bowleys Quarters Volunteer Fire Department reported their crews were first on scene of a house fire on Luthardt Road in Middle River on Saturday afternoon.
Crews arrived around 1:30 p.m. with a heavy volume of fire showing from two second floor windows of an occupied 18th centuryfarmhouse.
According to BQVFC, firefighters advanced a hose up a very challenging closet style staircase and advanced on the fire.
Crews were tactically withdrawn after experiencing high heat, it was confirmed that all occupants were out of the structure, and exterior firefighting knocked down the flames.
The fire was reported under control within an hour.
–photo courtesy of Rosedale Volunteer Fire Company-
Baltimore County Fire Department reported an apartment fire in the 6900 block of Holabird Avenue in Dundalk near Crafton Avenue.
The fire was reported on Saturday afternoon at 1:30 p.m.
Crews reported that the apartment is two floors and six people have been displaced.
There have been unconfirmed reports that a man and a woman were rescued from the second floor.
More details to follow.
Baltimore County Police are investigating a shooting in Parkville last night that left a man hospitalized.
Just before 11:30 p.m. on January 22, police responded to the 7300 block of McClean Boulevard in Parkville for a shooting.
Responding officers found the victim, a 33-year old man, suffering gunshot wounds to his upper and lower body. He was transported to a local hospital and is expected to survive his injuries.
Detectives from the Baltimore County Police Violent Crimes Unit are continuing to investigate this shooting. Anyone with information is asked to call 410-307-2020.
Multiple fire trucks pulling up in front of your home usually signals that urgent help was needed. But the three hook-and-ladder trucks and three fire chiefs that arrived at the home of Braden Bassinger, a student at Red House Run Elementary School, were there with nothing but good news.
Braden and his family were participating in a Jan. 12 virtual recognition ceremony for Baltimore County Fire Department’s annual fire safety poster contest when the caravan arrived to surprise him with the grand prize for his entry.
The contest, open only to Grade 3 Baltimore County Public Schools students, had the theme “Serve Up Fire Safety in the Kitchen.”
For his award-winning poster, Braden received a basket full of prizes, including a T-shirt customized with his poster design.
This year’s contest honorees are:
1st Place – Braden Bassinger, Red House Run Elementary
2nd Place – Olivia Faint, Sparks Elementary
3rd Place – Gavin Edelson, Jacksonville Elementary
4th Place – Jaiden Cox, Red House Run Elementary
5th Place – Olivia Drysdale, Glenmar Elementary
Honorable Mention:
Alisonclare Arcipe, Glenmar Elementary
Elliana Cunnington, Sparks Elementary
Jane Dudderar, Fifth District Elementary
Rory Fox, Summit Park Elementary
Khloe Funes-Nievves, Red House Run Elementary
Grace Hallengren, Fifth District Elementary
Anna Harris, Fifth District Elementary
Durga Hebbar, Lutherville Laboratory
Guy Hurley, Jacksonville Elementary
Amirah Jones, Orems Elementary
Elizabeth Leber, Jacksonville Elementary
James Manigault, Glenmar Elementary
Giada Mentzer, Fifth District Elementary
Daniel Njiri, Orems Elementary
Sophie Razumovsky, Summit Park Elementary
Samantha Schneyer, Summit Park Elementary
Scarlett VanBuskirk, Orems Elementary
Sama Zaki, Lutherville Laboratory
Both County Executive John Olszewski and Baltimore County Fire Chief Joanne R. Rund participated in the virtual event. Among those on hand for Braden’s surprise were staff from the BCPS Office of Visual Arts and Parkville High School Assistant Principal Willis Spencer, a member of the Rosedale Volunteer Fire Department.
“It was quite the parade,” said Sherri Fisher, BCPS visual arts coordinator. “It was one of the best things I have ever been a part of. The pure joy of the celebration was just perfect.”
Prizes for the contest winners were sponsored by the Baltimore County Professional Fire Fighters Association, Local 1311, and Baltimore County Volunteer Firefighters Association.
