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Police Makes Second Arrest in Comet Court Murder


Baltimore County Police have arrested a second suspect in connection with the Feb. 25 homicide of Anthony Laron Richardson Jr.

Detectives obtained an arrest warrant on Monday for Curtis Ray Carradine Jr. (23) of the 4100 block of Kinsway Street in Overlea. He was arrested Tuesday and was charged with first degree murder. Carradine is held on a no bail status pending a bail review at the Baltimore County Detention Center.

The investigation into the homicide has determined that Carradine and Michael Kevin Richardson (no relation to Anthony Richardson Jr.), previously charged, targeted the victim, who was shot and killed on Comet Court in Paekville Feb. 25.

Anyone with additional information is asked to call the Baltimore County Police Department Homicide Unit at 410-307-2020.

Baltimore City Resident Arrested in Parkville Carjacking


Baltimore County Police arrested a man responsible for an armed carjacking in the 8400 block of Greenway Road in Parkville.

Police responded to the location for an armed robbery on Monday, April 6 at 8:36 p.m. The initial investigation revealed that three suspects armed with a weapon demanded the victim’s money and robbed him. The suspects tried to steal the victim’s vehicle but they were unable to operate it.

Detectives arrested Elijah Crichlow (18) of the 1700 block of Ramblewood Road of Baltimore City. He is charged with armed robbery, armed carjacking and various other charges. He is held at the Baltimore County Detention Center on a no bail status pending a bail review hearing.

Police added that detectives continue to look for two more suspects. One suspect is described as a black male, 18-25 years old, approximately 6’2, 215 pounds, wearing a black jacket and black pants. The second suspect is described as a white male, 18-25 years old, approximately 5’10, 195 pounds, wearing a black jacket and black pants.

Anyone with information is asked to call the Baltimore County Police Department Towson Investigative Services Team at 410-307-2020. Callers may remain anonymous.

This is the second reported carjacking by Baltimore County Police a three-day period in Parkville. Another carjacking was reported at the Royal Farms on Taylor Avenue on Saturday.

Police Arrest Teens in Parkville Royal Farms Carjacking


Baltimore County Police reported they have arrested two suspects who carjacked a man in Parkville on Saturday, April 4.

Police responded to a carjacking at the Royal Farms store in the 2700 block of Taylor Avenue on Saturday around 3:28 p.m. The investigation revealed that two suspects, armed with a weapon, robbed the victim as he entered his car. Afterwards, they stole his vehicle.

Members of the Regional Auto Theft Task Force, Baltimore County Police Aviation and patrol located the victim’s vehicle in Baltimore City. A 14-year-old and 15-year-old, both from Baltimore, were arrested and charged with armed robbery, armed carjacking and various other charges. They have been released to the custody of their guardians.

Firefighters Bringing Easter Bunny to Dundalk


With the mandated stay-at-home order in place, children are not permitted to go to the local mall or community breakfast to see the Easter Bunny this year. Wise Avenue Volunteer Fire Company [WAVFC] decided to bring the Easter Bunny to Dundalk residents.

WAVFC has the tradition of driving Santa Claus around on the back of a fire truck in December. They have announced that the Easter Bunny will be on the back on its truck during this week.

“We have some exciting news to share!!! We were able to make contact with the Easter Bunny who has decided to make a visit to Dundalk,” said a statement on the WAVFC Facebook page.

Charlesmont Village and Bear Creek are the first scheduled stops on Wednesday, April 8 starting at 6 p.m. Then he will return on Friday April 10 starting at 6 p.m. in the Inverness area known as the ABC Streets.

WAVFC added that they will “try to visit as much of Dundalk as we can before the Easter Bunny needs to get home” on Saturday April 11, starting at 11 a.m. WAVFC said they will try their best to get around the area, but explained there is limited time and social distancing regulations that must be followed.

“As you can imagine, the Easter Bunny is very busy this time of year so we will need to move quickly. We will be focusing on the area that we are the first fire station to respond but once those areas are finished we will branch out other,” said the WAVFC statement.

“Please remember that we are still adhering to all social distancing mandates from the state. We ask that you please wave from your front yards or porches. Please do not come up to equipment or gather in the streets to ensure everyone’s safety. Thanks as always for your continued support, stay safe and wash your hands!”

MD Department of Labor Posts Job Listings During COVID-19


Are you looking for employment opportunities in Maryland during COVID-19? Labor has compiled a list of over 65 employers who are hiring individuals to immediately fill hundreds of positions. It’s like a virtual job fair! Here are a list of local employers. For the full list go to http://labor.maryland.gov/employment/jobfairs.shtml?fbclid=IwAR20-Vz0E7sJ_RZNRQL3seXgkDvNE9UhavCbCu9av_ARW2TIbNBMmS-2vsM
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BALTIMORE COUNTY POLICE DEPARTMENT
Police Officer and Cadets
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AMAZON
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COMCAST
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COSTCO
Warehouse, Cashier, Bakery, Food Service Asst, Meat Cutter, Deli Asst, Stocker
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Greenhouse and Packing Production Assistant, Shift Supervisors, Delivery Drivers
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Eastern Tech Student Takes 1st place in Regional Brain Bee


Amanda Nwokoro, a senior at Eastern Technical High School, earned first place in a regional Brain Bee held at Stevenson University and had qualified to compete in the 2020 USA Brain Bee Championship to be held March 27 – 29 on the campus of the Northeast Ohio Medical School before it had been postponed to the Coronavirus.

The Brain Bee is an international neuroscience competition for high school students ages 13 – 19. During the competition, students answer questions related to their readings in neuroscience and participate in a neuroanatomy lab component. The winner of the national competition will participate in the international final round to be held in Washington, D.C.

The Eastern Tech delegation also consisted of Keanna Brown and Ami Day. The three students have worked throughout the year to learn about neurology and cerebral anatomy. By the local Brain Bee’s end, three of the four spots in the final round were acquired by Eastern Tech students.

BCPS Student and Staff Recognitions From First Half of Year


As Baltimore County Public Schools an unprecedented transition to distance learning during the mandated school closure, the school system continues to celebrate state, regional, and national recognitions from the third quarter ending March 31.

Student and staff recognitions at the national and state levels are highlighted below, adding to achievements from the first and second quarters of the school year. Here is a look back at those honors.

Students
•The 31st Annual Maryland Public High School Dance Showcase involved 10 students from five high schools, including Patapsco and Perry Hall.

•The 8th Annual Maryland Dance Alliance involved students from eight high schools including Parkville and Patapsco.

•Students earned 343 Regional Scholastic Awards for 2020 including 24 Gold Keys in visual arts and 17 in writing.

•The Deep Creek Middle Drama Club and Sarah Nelson (Dulaney High) were named two of the six honorees in the 2020 Young Playwrights Festival presented by Baltimore Center Stage.

•Student leaders Sean Davis (Chesapeake) and Carmelli Leal (Eastern Technical) were featured speakers on a panel at the Champion Our Children Forum at the National School Board Association’s Advocacy Institute.

•Josh Hunt (Kenwood High) is one of just 200 Air Force Junior ROTC cadets worldwide to earn a Chief of Staff Private Pilot Scholarship from Headquarters Air Force Junior ROTC.

•Amanda Nwokoro (Eastern Technical High) earned first place in a regional Brain Bee held at Stevenson University and has qualified to compete in the 2020 USA Brain Bee Championship.

•Fourteen BCPS students competed in the inaugural MPSSAA Girls State Wrestling Championships, including two Dundalk High students

Staff
Casey Lane (English teacher, Deep Creek Middle) achieved National Board Certification from the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards. Her new designation brings the total number of National Board-certified teachers in Baltimore County Public Schools to 140.

•Anthony V. Carter, Jr. (career and technical education department chair, Middle River Middle) was selected as a 2019–20 Teacher Fellow in the Northrop Grumman Foundation Teachers Academy.

•Two staff earned recognition from the Maryland Society for Education Technology: Stacy Barry (resource teacher, Innovation and Digital Safety) was named 2020 Maryland Outstanding Leader Using Technology, and Kimberly Burton-Regulski (mathematics department chair, Eastern Technical) was named 2020 Maryland Outstanding Educator.

•Robert M. Ball was named the Most Inclusive Public School Minority Business Enterprise Outreach Liaison of the Year by the Maryland Washington Minority Companies Association.

All BCPS Senior Class Activities Cancelled


As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, BCPS superintendent Dr. Darryl L. Williams announced that proms and all high school senior activities have been cancelled for the rest of this year. He sent out a letter to parents and students of the BCPS Class of 2020.

“These past few weeks I have been thinking about you and I know you did not anticipate that your
senior year would include a Stay-at-Home executive order by our governor effective March 30,” Williams wrote in the letter.

Williams also noted that these cancellations hit home as he has a graduating high school senior and a graduating college student in his family.

“We will continue to work with our school leadership regarding possible alternatives including virtual graduations, but no final decision has been made at this time,” Williams said. “We recognize that your senior year is a milestone in your educational journey and you worked hard to achieve this senior status.”

Fifth District School Board Member Julie Henn shared the letter on her social media page and is sad that the events are cancelled but told the students to appreciate their accomplishments.

“I am heartbroken for our seniors and their families whose special events have been impacted by the coronavirus pandemic. Please know you are in my thoughts and that you have my full support. I will urge the system to pursue all safe avenues to celebrate your accomplishments,” Henn wrote.

Maryland State Schools are all closed until at least April 24 but there is concern that date could be extended as Maryland still has a Stay-at-Home order for the foreseeable future.

American Flag at PHHS Fixed By Fire Department


Old Glory is back in its right position at Perry Hall High School.

Councilman David Marks reported that his office received a phone call complaining that American flag at the high school was “tattered and upside-down”.

Marks explained that he later received an email from Perry Hall High Principal Craig Reed explaining that the flag pole was broken and could not be fixed since the school was shutdown due to COVID-19.

After word leaked about this problem on social media, Marks said the school received a hand from the fire department who repaired and fixed the flag.

“Many thanks to Jack Amrhein and the Baltimore County Fire Department, Engine 8 and Truck 8, for coming to the rescue – and to Baltimore County School Board member Julie Henn for her help as well,” Marks said.

Essential County Workers Get Essential Pay for Pandemic


In recognition of the critical role first responders and other essential public-facing employees are playing in the County’s efforts to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic, County Executive Johnny Olszewski today announced an essential pay program for those County employees.

“Our public-facing employees are on the front lines of this crisis, and their extraordinary efforts deserve recognition and compensation,” Olszewski said. “I know I speak for all of Baltimore County when I say we are incredibly grateful for their dedication to keeping our communities safe and healthy during this challenging time.”

All first responders and essential public-facing employees are eligible for additional pay under the new program. For these employees, essential pay will be $200 per two-week pay period for the duration of the County Executive’s Declaration of Emergency, or up to five pay periods and $1,000.

First responders and essential public-facing employees will include, but are not limited to, police, fire, corrections, 911 center employees, and certain workers in Health and Human Services, Public Works, Aging, and Recreation and Parks.

Some other employees performing mission-critical functions who are unable to telework will be eligible for essential pay of $100 per pay-period for the duration of the County Executive’s Declaration of Emergency or up to five pay periods and $500.

The essential pay program is the latest step in the County’s efforts to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic. For additional information, visit the COVID-19 Coronavirus Updates and Guidance page.