Essex Fight Results in Saturday Shooting


Baltimore County police officers responded to a shooting in Essex on Saturday at 11 p.m.

Officers were called to the 1400 block of Hadwick Drive for a fight that escalated into a shooting on Feb. 26.

When officers arrived, they located a male victim suffering from a single gunshot wound. Medics transported the individual to an area hospital for treatment.

Detectives with the Department’s Violent Crimes Unit are asking anyone with information about this case to contact them at 410-307-2020.

81-year-old Killed in Perry Hall Crash


Baltimore County officers responded to the intersection of Belair Road and Penn Avenue in Perry Hall for a two-vehicle crash on Wednesday, Feb. 9, at approximately 7 a.m.

The crash involved a 1997 Lincoln Town Car and a 1995 Toyota Camry. The crash resulted in the death of 81-year-old Laura Sperry, the driver of the Lincoln Town Car.

Crash Team investigators determined Sperry made a left turn onto Belair Road when she was struck by oncoming traffic. The driver of the Camry was also transported to an area hospital with minor injuries.

This crash remains under investigation by the Baltimore County Police Department’s Crash Team.

Pedestrian Struck and Killed in Overlea


Baltimore County Police reported a fatal pedestrian crash Wednesday night in Overlea.

A 2013 Lexus IS 250 struck a pedestrian along Belair Road near Taylor Avenue on Jan. 5 around 8:30 p.m.

The Lexus was traveling northbound on Belair Road. A preliminary investigation determined, the pedestrian, 34-year-old Byron Blowe, stepped into the northbound travel lane of Belair Road, from a sidewalk near Taylor Avenue, when he was struck by the 2013 Lexus.

Blowe was transported to a nearby hospital where he was pronounced deceased.

According to police, it does not appear that Blowe was in the crosswalk at the time of the crash. The driver remained at the scene.

The Baltimore County Police Crash Team are working to determine all of the factors that contributed to this crash.

Marks to Host Zoom Public Safety Town Hall


Baltimore County Councilman David Marks announced that his office will hold an online town hall meeting to discuss crime control and public safety.

He will be joined by the three police captains from the Fifth District and States Attorney Scott Shellenberger.

The town hall meeting will be held on Tuesday, January 18 at 7 p.m. Zoom information is below:

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“Public safety is my top concern, and the major issue for most of the constituents I speak with,” Councilman Marks commented. “It’s why I have pushed for more police officers, expanded neighborhood watch programs, and not retreating on tough policies to punish criminals. I thank our police captains and States Attorney for participating in this important forum.”

Since there is a limit to the number of users, the session will be recorded for those who cannot participate.

Essex Shooting Reported on Jillway Court


Baltimore County police officers responded to the Unit block of Jillway Court in Essex for a reported shooting.

A preliminary investigation determined an armed person shot an adult male after he arrived home; the victim sustained a non-life threatening injury on Friday, Dec. 31 at approximately 10:20 p.m.

After the shooting, the armed suspect fled the scene.

Detectives with the Violent Crimes Unit are asking anyone with information about this shooting to contact them at 410-307-2020.

Essex Man Arrested in Fatal Stabbing


A man has been arrested in an Essex stabbing from Tuesday afternoon.

Baltimore County police officers responded to the Unit block of Moline Circle for a stabbing on Dec. 27 around 1 p.m.

Upon arrival, they located the victim 32-year-old Dominic Thornton. Medics transported Thornton to an area hospital where he died from his injury.

Homicide detectives arrested 24-year-old Diamond A. Dingle for first-degree murder.

Dingle is being held without bond at the Baltimore County Detention Center.

Essex Shooting Reported on Glenwood Road


Baltimore County Police responded to the Unit block of Glenwood Road in Essex for a reported shooting On Monday, Dec. 20 at approximately 1:30 p.m.

When officers arrived they located an adult male suffering from a gunshot wound. Medics transported the victim to an area hospital where he underwent surgery for life-threatening injuries.

As detectives with the Baltimore County Police Department’s Violent Crimes Unit continue to investigate this case, they are asking anyone who might have information about this shooting to contact them at 410-307-2020.

Two Men Killed in Dundalk Crash on Eastern and Merritt


Baltimore County police reported a driver of a 2007 Honda Civic was traveling northbound on the ramp from Merritt Boulevard onto Eastern Avenue in Dundalk when the Civic struck a utility pole.

The crash was reported on Thursday, Dec. 16, at approximately 2:30 a.m.

The driver, 19-year-old Joshua Bandoo and 20-year-old Colby Boyd, a passenger in the vehicle, were pronounced deceased at the scene.

Three additional passengers were transported to area hospitals for treatment of non-life threatening injuries.

The circumstances surrounding this crash remain under investigation by members of the Baltimore County Police Department