Pedestrian and His Dog Killed in Towson Accident


Baltimore County Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding a fatal pedestrian crash that occurred in the area of Towsontown Boulevard and Emerson Drive in Towson.

Officers responded to the scene of an injured pedestrian on Wednesday, Nov. 12 at approximately 4:15 p.m.

When officers arrived, they discovered that the pedestrian and his dog were struck by a 2014 Toyota Camry traveling westbound on Towsontown Blvd.

The driver of the Toyota remained at the scene after the crash.

The pedestrian, 32-year-old Jordan Sachs was transported to an area hospital with life-threatening injuries and his dog was taken to an animal hospital by a resident. Both were pronounced deceased on Wednesday.

Reisterstown Gas Leak Reported on Main Street


–photo courtesy of Baltimore County Fire Department–

A gas leak was reported in the unit block of Main Street in Reisterstown on Tuesday.

Baltimore County Fire Department reported a high pressure gas leak around 2:55 p.m.

Main Street was closed from Westminster Pike to W Chatsworth Ave due to high winds outside odor of gas expected.

BGE crews was called to the scene and they secured the leak.

Fire crews conducted final monitoring of area and cleared the scene.

No injuries reported.

Fatal Motorcycle Crash Reported in Upperco Near Black Rock Rd


Baltimore County Police reported a motorcycle crash in Upperco that killed a man on Saturday.

Crash Team members are investigating the circumstances about the crash on Nov. 1 at approximately 2:45 p.m. near Black Rock and Mount Zion roads.

Police determined a 2023 Kawasaki motorcycle was traveling southbound on Black Rock Road, approaching Mount Zion Road when it collided with a 2020 Volvo.

The driver of the motorcycle, 50-year-old John Sayo, was pronounced deceased at the scene.

This crash remains part of an on-going investigation.

Wooden Bridge Collapse Reported Near Cockeysville


–photo courtesy of Cockeysville Volunteer Fire Company–

Baltimore County Police reported a bridge collapse near Cockeysville on Monday afternoon.

Motorists should expect road closures around the wooden bridge collapse at Carroll and Philpot roads on Oct. 20.

No injuries have been reported.

Double Stabbing Turns into Barricade and Arrest of Suspect


Baltimore County Police officers were called to Pikesville for a reported stabbing on Tuesday.

When officers arrived, they found an adult male and female outside the residence in the 8200 block of Arrowhead Road both with sustained injuries around 10:25 a.m.

The armed subject retreated into the residence, but was later taken into custody and was transported to an area hospital.

Man Charged With Disorderly Conduct After Cockeysville Incident


Baltimore County Police arrested 24-year-old Micah Narteh for disorderly conduct on Sunday, Oct. 5.

Narteh was charged after it was reported that he approached women, on two separate occasions, outside businesses located in the Cockeysville area.

According to police, the women were instructed to read a notebook that contained written threats soliciting sex.

While the written threats indicated the suspect was armed, he was not found to be in possession of a weapon at the time of his arrest.

At this time, there have been no reports of the suspect  carrying out a physical or sexual assault.

Officers are urging anyone who may have come in contact with Narteh to contact 911 or the Baltimore County Police Department at 410-887-1823.

Tractor Fire Reported in Hereford Area


–photo courtesy of Hereford Volunteer Fire Company-

Crews were alerted for a reported combine on fire in the area of York  & Ensor Mill roads in Hereford.

Hereford Volunteer Fire Company reported the incident was reported on Oct. 2 around 3:15 p.m.

Crews arrived to find a fully involved John Deere combine harvester in a soybean field and battled the fire for 90 minutes.

There was no further information.

Woman Found Dead at Monkton Residence


Baltimore County Police officers responded to the 900 block of Maplehurst Lane in Monkton in reference to a domestic disturbance on Monday around 6:15 a.m.

Officers on the scene located an adult female with trauma-related injuries who was pronounced deceased.

A person of interest is being questioned. There was no further information.

There is currently no threat to the community.

Victim Rescued After Crash on Mount Carmel Road in Hereford


Baltimore County Fire Department reported vehicle collision with rescue at Mount Carmel Road in Hereford.

The accident was reported Tuesday around 7:37 a.m.

One person was trapped and was later extricated after a extensive rescue operation.

Serious injuries were reported but there was no further information.
Rescue Mt Carmel Rd and I83 | Patient extricated with serious injuries.

There was no further information.