Category: 911

Three Men Charged at Gunpowder Falls State Park


Maryland Natural Resources Police announced on Tuesday that officers patrolling in Gunpowder Falls State Park charged three New York men with fishing with a spear gun and fishing without a license after hours.

On May 16 at approximately 11:30 pm, officers were conducting surveillance at Gunpowder Falls State Park when they observed three men in the river fishing with spear guns. As the officers approached the men, they observed multiple fish including three smallmouth bass, two largemouth bass, one common carp, one American eel, three snakeheads, and 13 creek chub/fallfish. When questioned, the men admitted to shooting the fish with spear guns and not possessing fishing licenses. As a result, police charged them with multiple violations and confiscated the fish.

Diego Martinez-Bueno, 36, of Baldwin, Martin Collado-Rodriguez, 30, and Luis Fernandez- Garcia, 29, both of Brooklyn, received the following charges:
Possession of a weapon in a state park,

* Fishing for Smallmouth Bass with projectile gear
* Fishing with projectile gear in trout management area
* Fishing for Smallmouth Bass during closed season
* Fishing Largemouth Bass during closed season
* Remaining in an area closed to public use
* Fishing without an anglers license non-resident
* Restrictions on fishing in non-tidal waters.
* Each man faces up to $1,492 in fines if convicted.

Box Truck Fire Reported on I-95 South Near King Avenue


The Maryland Transportation Authority (MDTA) reported that all lanes were shut down on I-95 South in White Marsh on Tuesday, May 25 for a vehicle fire around 2:20 p.m.

The White Marsh Volunteer Fire Company reported the fire on I-95 Southbound past Exit 67 (White Marsh Blvd.) prior to King Avenue. WMVFC units reported a box truck was on fire, with no propane.

All lanes were reported reopen at 3:05 p.m. on Tuesday.

Man Shot on Lanette Road in Overlea


A 19-year-old man was hospitalized just before 10:30 p.m. on Friday after being shot in the 6000 block of Lanette Road in Overlea.

Officers found the man outside, shot multiple times in the upper body, after responding to the location for calls of a shooting.

Anyone who may have information about the incident or the individuals who committed the crime is asked to contact police by calling 410-307-2020.

Callers may remain anonymous and may be eligible for a reward when submitting tips through Metro Crime Stoppers.

Alleged Incident Reported at Essex Park


Baltimore County Police are alerting the public about an alleged incident that occurred at a local park involving a registered sex offender.

The man reportedly approached a young girl last week at Cox Point Park, which is located in the 800 block of Riverside Drive in Essex.

Attached is a picture of the man police arrested in connection to the case; he’s 57-year-old Rodney Key.

Detectives are concerned there may be additional victims in the community. You can contact officers at 410-887-0220.

Apartment Fire Reported on Cedarburg Court


-photo courtesy of Providence Volunteer Fire Company of Towson-

Baltimore County Fire Department were on the scene of a two alarm apartment fire in the unit block of Cedarburg Court in Parkville.

The fire was reported on Friday, May 14 at 4:29 p.m.

First arriving units reported fire from the second and third floors of a three-story apartment building.

The fire was reported under control at 5:04 p.m. One civilian was evaluated for medical cause.

Nottingham Driver Arrested in I-95 Police Crash


Maryland State Police arrested and charged a suspected impaired driver who hit a state police vehicle and fled the scene on May 5 on I-95 in Baltimore County.

The accused is identified as Gasper Botteon, 45 of Nottingham. Botteon is charged with driving under the influence, possession of a controlled dangerous substance, and other traffic charges related to the hit and run.

Botteon was driving a white box truck and was the sole occupant of the vehicle. He was uninjured in the incident.

Shortly after 4:15 p.m. on Wednesday, a Maryland State Trooper from the JFK Memorial Highway Barrack in his marked patrol vehicle at the 64.4-mile marker on I-95, was conducting a crash investigation. While he was working inside of his vehicle, a white box truck struck the driver’s side of his vehicle and ripped off the door. The box truck continued traveling northbound on I-95 in Rosedale. The trooper was not injured.

A lookout for the box truck was immediately broadcast to all law enforcement in the area. Troopers from the Bel Air Barrack located the vehicle and the driver shortly after 6:15 p.m. northbound on Route 24 at Bel Air S. Parkway in Belair.

The driver, later identified as Botteon, showed signs of suspected impairment. He was subsequently arrested on scene without incident and transported to the JFK Memorial Highway Barrack for processing.

The investigation is continuing.

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Annapolis Police Officer (Carney Resident) Charged in Theft Scheme


Gerrard Lamont Williams Jr., 36, of the unit block of Wildberry Court in Carney was arrested on May 5 and charged with felony theft scheme.

Williams is a Police Officer with the Annapolis Police Department.

An investigation by detectives revealed that Williams worked secondary employment at the Wal-Mart located in the 3600 block of Washington Boulevard in Arbutus.

During his shift, between the dates of February 8, 2021- March 30, 2021, Williams is accused of stealing approximately $3643.59 from the business. The items stolen include:

· Flat screen televisions

· Window air conditioners

· Baby products

· Food/Beverages

· Hygiene products

· Clothing

· Household goods

· Dog food/Care items

· Bedding

Williams was taken into custody at his residence after a warrant was issued for his arrest on April 27, 2021. Williams has since been released on his own recognizance.

The Annapolis Police Department has fully cooperated with Baltimore County Police Department during this investigation.

Partial Human Remains Found in Dundalk Water


Baltimore County homicide detectives responded to the Peninsula Expressway Bridge in Dundalk after fishermen discovered partial human remains in the water and called 911 in the early morning hours of Tuesday, May 5.

Dive teams spent much of the day searching the waterway for additional remains; detectives continue to actively investigate this case.

If you have any information on the identity of the victim or the circumstances surrounding their death, please call Baltimore County Police at 410-307-2020.

Donation Page Created for Parkville Fire Victim


A family in Parkville is looking to rebuild after a fire destroyed a elderly woman’s home on April 23 on Oakleigh Road.

The family reported the house is now unlivable and the vehicle she owned is destroyed. Many of her belongings has suffered fire and smoke damage.

There was no insurance and she has no savings. The family has started a donation page to help their mother.

https://www.gofundme.com/f/elderly-woman-loses-home-in-fire-in-Maryland?utm_medium=copy_link&utm_source=customer&utm_campaign=p_lico+share-sheet

Two Pedestrians Killed in Dundalk Accident


Baltimore County Police are investigating a double-fatal pedestrian crash that occurred on May 2 shortly after 2 a.m., along North Point Boulevard just south of Norris Lane.

A preliminary investigation reveals a Subaru Legacy traveling southbound on North Point Blvd. in the southbound lane struck a pedestrian who at the time was attempting to cross North Point Blvd. just south of Norris Lane. The pedestrian was walking westbound when he was struck. After the crash occurred, the driver of the Subaru came to a controlled stop on the east edge of North Point Blvd.

Shortly thereafter, a driver passing the location of the crash observed the pedestrian in the roadway and stopped on the west edge of North Point Blvd. As she walked into the roadway to assist the injured pedestrian, she was struck and killed by a passing motorcyclist.

Both pedestrians were pronounced deceased at the scene. They have been identified as:

Pedestrian #1

34-year-old Joshua Day

2600 block of Edgemere Ave.

Pedestrian #2

21-year-old Berlynn Matthews

400 block of Nollmeyer Rd.

The motorcyclist, 24-year-old William Collazo-Brown, was traveling southbound on North Point Blvd. in the southbound lane when he struck both pedestrians. Collazo-Brown’s vehicle continued southbound on its side where it came to a rest.

The driver of the Kawasaki Vulcan was identified as an off-duty Baltimore County police officer. Collazo-Brown has been arrested and charged with DUI related offenses; his police powers are currently suspended. Collazo-Brown has been a member of the Baltimore County Police Department since June 2019.

This case remains under investigation by the Baltimore County State’s Attorney’s Office, the Baltimore County Police Crash Team, and the Baltimore County Police Department’s Bureau of Professional Standards/Internal Affairs.