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Parkville Man Fatally Stabbed by Family Member on Christmas


Baltimore County Police were called to a Parkville home on Christmas morning located in the 7900-block of Tilmont Avenue for a disturbance. Police arrived around 11 a.m. and found a man suffering from an apparent stab wound to the upper body. The man was identified as William Daniel Barry, 63, of the 7900-block of Tilmont Avenue, 21234. Barry was transported to a local hospital where he was later pronounced deceased.

The subsequent investigation determined that William Barry had an argument with the family member inside the house. The two individuals lived together and were the only two inside the house at the time of the incident.

During the argument, Barry punched the female family member several times on her face, knocking her to the floor.

Barry eventually walked away from the woman and she was able to grab a knife. Barry started to approach the woman again at which time she stabbed Barry.

This case will be reviewed by the Baltimore County State’s Attorney’s Office to determine if the woman will face any charges from this incident.

Arrest Made in Stabbing Death at Middle RIver Nightclub


Detectives from the Baltimore County Police Homicide Unit have charged a man in the stabbing death of another man at Excape Nightclub early Saturday morning.

Joshua David Edwards (28) of the 200 block of Kershaw Court, of Joppatowne, is charged with first degree murder and held without bail at the Baltimore County Detention Center pending a bail review hearing scheduled for Monday.

Detectives determined that Edwards initially engaged in a verbal altercation with the victim, identified as David Bryan Collins Jr (32) of the 100 block of Breakwater Court, 21085. The argument escalated into a physical fight during which Edwards produced a knife and stabbed the victim, who later died of his injuries.

Fatal Stabbing Reported at Middle River Nightclub


One man is dead after a fight led to a stabbing outside a Middle River nightclub early Saturday.

Police were dispatched to Excape Nightclub in the 10000 block of Pulaski Highway at 12:15 a.m. for a call of a stabbing. The victim, an adult man, was transported to Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center where he later died. The suspect fled the scene prior to the arrival of officers.

Detectives from the Baltimore County Police Homicide Unit are continuing to investigate the circumstances surrounding the stabbing and are asking anyone who may have information to contact them by calling 410-307-2020. Callers may remain anonymous.

Police Make Arrest in Rosedale Fatal Stabbing


Police have charged a suspect in the death of a man killed in a stabbing on Capella Court in Rosedale on the morning of Dec. 19.

Carlos Alexander Chavez-Alvarez (37) of the 9800 block of Tailspin Lane, in Middle River is charged with first degree murder and held without bail at the Baltimore County Detention Center pending a bail review hearing scheduled for Monday.

Detectives learned that Chavez-Alvarez confronted the victim, identified as 32-year-old Denys Javie Hernandez-Martinez of the unit block of Capella Court, Rosedale, in the early morning hours yesterday over a previous dispute. Chavez-Alvarez cut and stabbed the victim, then fled the scene.

He was arrested by Baltimore County Police Homicide Detectives around 3 p.m. on Thursday afternoon.

Police said that they are grateful to the members of our department who work tirelessly every day to make this a safer Baltimore County.

Art Teachers from Pine Grove & Golden Ring Receive Linda Popp Leadership Award


Vernon Fains, visual arts content leader at Pine Grove Middle School, has earned the Linda Popp Leadership Award, and Camille Gibson, visual arts teacher at Golden Ring Middle, has earned the Middle School Teacher of the Year award. The statewide awards from the Maryland Art Education Association were presented at its annual award ceremony on Dec. 15.

The Linda Popp Leadership Award, meant to recognize an individual for outstanding contributions and professional service, is named after the former visual arts coordinator for Baltimore County Public Schools. After the awards ceremony, Popp described Fains as “truly a champion for every child and all teachers!”

The awards ceremony program featured the following quote from Fains: “As an art educator, I want to be able to encourage and contribute to the holistic growth of artists/students by providing space and opportunities for individual expression and meaningful experiences as they develop unique and personal ways to communicate thoughts and feelings.”

Beyond his role at Pine Grove Middle, Fains is an adjunct art education professor at Towson University, a board member for the Maryland Teachers Union, and a National Education Association Leader for Just Schools. As a member of the BCPS Lead Art Teacher Cadre working with special needs instruction, Fains is helping to facilitate a transformation of inclusive art instruction. Fains’ educational background includes a bachelor of fine arts degree in visual communications from the Maryland Institute College of Art, and a bachelor’s degree in art history and a master’s degree in art education, both from Towson University. Fains has won multiple awards and says that he is inspired by interacting with fellow educators by leading and participating in exhibitions, workshops, collaborative planning, and curriculum writing sessions.

In addition to serving as an art teacher at Golden Ring Middle, Gibson also serves as department chair and art lead teacher for the eastern zone of BCPS. In addition, Gibson created a student-driven art program at Golden Ring Middle called “Art for a Cause.” The program allows her students to use their artistic abilities to address issues that are relevant in their community. Gibson has worked at Golden Ring Middle for six years and has her master’s degree in leadership teaching in cultural proficiency from Notre Dame of Maryland University. She is working on her post-master’s certificate in administration and supervision from the same university.

“My philosophy of art education,” Gibson said, “is creating a safe space where students can foster their artistic abilities, providing opportunities for my students to make artworks that are meaningful for them, and providing an outlet to students to explore various components of the visual arts.”

Parkville, Perry Hall & Eastern Tech Students Part of Youth Diplomats Program


The World Trade Center Institute (WTCI) has named four local Baltimore County Public Schools (BCPS) students among the inaugural class of participants in its Youth Diplomats Program.

The new program for Maryland high school juniors and seniors offers workshops, meetings with professionals, and volunteer opportunities for students who are curious about the world, open to diverse perspectives, committed to making an impact locally and globally, and who advocate for human rights, equality. and peace.

In total, 31 students, representing 23 schools from six counties and Baltimore City, have been selected through a rigorous application process for the inaugural class. The eastside BCPS participants are:

•Rebecca Angin, Parkville High School

•Cameron Rozankowski, Parkville High School

•Lena Wang, Eastern Technical High School

•Rylee Wienhold, Perry Hall High School

The Youth Diplomats Program includes eight workshops, held on Saturdays from Jan. 25 through Aug. 15, 2020. The program also incorporates components such as a group trip to Washington, D.C.; a meeting with the U.S. Department of State’s premier professional exchange program; and a hosted dinner with international families.

Eddie Resende, co-CEO of the World Trade Center Institute, said, “The program is designed to increase the younger generation’s appreciation for some of today’s most pressing global issues in international affairs and business. We hope their experiences in our program inspire them to become global citizens and pursue careers in some of the program’s featured topics.”

The students will also earn 25 service-learning hours, gain cultural competency, and further a connection to the network of Youth Diplomats from around the nation, as well as advance their abilities to demonstrate knowledge of global affairs to colleges and employers.

“This program is meant to empower students with the knowledge, tools, and confidence to make a positive impact both locally and globally,” says Zachary Sheaffer, assistant manager of programs and operations for WTCI. “After all, they are our future leaders.”

Upon completion of the program, the Youth Diplomats will be deemed Albrecht Fellows. The Albrecht Fellowships’ goal is to help globally-minded students become the next generation of international leaders.

Joppa View Student selected as Baltimore Chick-fil-A Kid Correspondents


Alexis Orzolek, a Grade 4 student at Joppa View Elementary School, has been selected as one of the 12 Chick-fil-A Kid Correspondents for FOX45. She is one of two BCPS students as Bryce Garrett, a Grade 8 student at Sudbrook Magnet Middle School, was also selected

This is the third year that FOX45 has teamed with the 42 Baltimore-area Chick-fil-A restaurants to select Kid Correspondents. The educational competition was designed to reach youth interested in exploring careers in broadcast journalism. From applications, semi-finalists are selected through a random drawing.

One child from each of the 42 Baltimore-area Chick-fil-As is selected as a semi-finalist. The semi-finalists attend a luncheon at FOX45 studios, where they receive a tour of the studios, including a meet and greet with a FOX45 anchor and producer, and a bag of Chick-fil-A promotional items. Then, each semi-finalist presents a 30-second “report” in front of the camera and judges, explaining why he or she should be the next Chick-fil-A Kids Correspondent. The semi-finalists are judged on poise, creativity, personality, and presentation. Based on the presentations, the top 12 semi-finalists are chosen to become official Chick-fil-A Kids Correspondents.

Orzolek and the other winners will each receive 52 free chicken sandwiches and will each record a 15-second public service announcement that will be broadcast on FOX45 for one month in 2020. Scripts will be provided to the winners, and the recordings will take place at the end of December

Orzolek, a FOX45 News fan, told the judges, she has set many goals for herself. She hopes to become a veterinarian, American Ninja Warrior, and the president of the United States. To prepare, she works with rescue bunnies at Joppa View Elementary, has earned a black belt in Tae Kwon Do, and studies presidents and other people who have had major impacts in the world.

BCPS Accepting Applications to Fill Vacant School Board Seat


Would you like to serve on the BCPS Board of Education?

The Baltimore County School Board Nominating Commission will be accepting applications beginning Thursday, Jan. 2, 2020, for the Board’s vacant at-large seat. The individual selected for this seat will fill the remaining vacated term, which ends December 2022. This is the seat that was vacanted after the passing of BCPS Board member Roger Hayden in October.

Following the 2014 and 2017 Maryland General Assembly sessions, the composition and selection of the Board of Education of Baltimore County changed. Beginning in 2018, the Board became a hybrid Board by including both appointed and elected members. Seven members of the school board are elected, while four members of the Board are appointed by the governor. The Baltimore County School Board Nominating Commission has the task of selecting nominees to recommend to the governor for the four at-large positions.

“Now, our task is to select two nominees to recommend to the governor for appointment for the one at-large seat,” said Commission Chairman Aaron Plymouth. “All interested Baltimore County residents are urged to submit applications.”

Candidate interviews are scheduled for:
• Tuesday, February 18, 2020 – 6 to 9:30 p.m.
• Monday, February 24, 2020 – 6 to 9:30 p.m.

The application will be posted on the Baltimore County Public Schools’ website as of Thursday, Jan. 2, 2020. Applications will be accepted through Friday, Jan. 31, 2020.

Applications can be mailed to the Baltimore County School Board Nominating Commission, c/o Tracy Gover, 6901 N. Charles Street, Towson, MD 21204.

Early Morning Homicide Reported in Rosedale’s Fontana Village


Police are investigating a homicide following an early morning call for a stabbing in Fontana Village in Rosedale.

Officers responded to the unit block of Capella Court in Rosedale on Dec. 19 at 6:32 a.m. where they located the victim, an adult man, lying unconscious in the parking lot with traumatic injuries. Medics transported the man to Franklin Square Hospital where he was pronounced deceased.

The body of the victim will be transported to the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner to determine cause and manner of death. Detectives from the Baltimore County Police Homicide Unit are on scene and ask anyone who may have additional information to call 410-307-2020. Callers may remain anonymous.

Marks Honors The Seven Courts Citizens on Patrol as Citizens of the Year


Councilman David Marks honored the Seven Courts Citizens on Patrol [COP]as his Fifth District Citizens of the Year. The group started this year after there were calls from the residents to decrease levels of crime in the Seven Oaks community of Perry Hall.

Members of that COP include: Shawn & Shannon King and Brian McCully.

“This neighborhood watch program has made an extraordinary difference for a densely-populated part of Perry Hall,” Mark said about the group.

Marks started his Fifth District Citizens of the Year back in 2011 as he honors, outstanding volunteers and community leaders in his Fifth Councilmanic District.