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Woman, 74, Dies in Essex Kitchen Fire

A 74-year-old woman died Sunday of injuries sustained in a dwelling fire in Essex.

Lillian Anita Webb was pronounced deceased at the scene by a Baltimore County Fire Department paramedic.

Fire crews were dispatched at 12:24 p.m. to the 1000 block of Foxridge Lane in Essex , after an anonymous caller reported a dwelling fire. A Baltimore County police officer arrived first and saw flames at the rear of the home and smoke coming from the front door.

First-arriving fire crews also encountered flames inside the rear kitchen front door and heavy smoke at the front and rear windows. Fire personnel found the victim on the floor in the kitchen area, about five feet from the rear door, and immediately carried her outside for treatment by EMS personnel.

One firefighter suffered dehydration while fighting the fire and was treated by EMS personnel at the scene.

A cat, located in an adjacent structure, was transported with smoke inhalation by BCoFD to a local animal hospital.

Baltimore County Police fire investigators confirmed that this accidential fire began in the kitchen, at a stovetop burner.

Kingsville Elementary Outdoor Center is vandalized

Members of the Kingsville Elementary School PTA reported that a desk at their outdoor learning center was vandalized.

“I cannot express the anger I am feeling right now. Parents of Kingsville got together and renovated our outdoor learning center. Amazing expensive wood was used to create this desk FOR OUR CHILDREN,” said a statement on the Kingsville PTA Facebook page on Saturday evening around 8 p.m.

“And someone has defaced it. The time and money that these parents spent so our children and teachers could have an amazing space HAS BEEN ruined!! What is going in this world?”

According to 5th District School Board Member Julie Henn, the project was just completed in June. Henn said she is upset because The Kingsville PTA worked hard on the outdoor project.

“I was angered to learn that a gorgeous, handcrafted Brazilian hardwood desk in the space was recently vandalized and stopped by [Saturday] to talk with parents and police and to offer assistance,” Henn explained.

“The BCPS Office of School Safety and BCPD are investigating this incident. If you have any information, please call 443-809-3172.”

Police Make Arrest in July 12th Parkville Shooting

Baltimore County Police have charged a 22-year-old man with the July 12 shooting on Shawnee Court in Parkville.
Police Investigating July 12th Afternoon Shooting of the unit-block of Shawnee Court has been charged with attempted first-degree murder, first-degree assault and the use of a firearm in a crime of violence.

Just after 2:30 p.m. on July 12, Baltimore County Police received a call for a shooting on Shawnee Court. Officers arrived and found the victim, a 23 year old man suffering from a single gunshot wound to the upper body. The man was taken to a local hospital, where he is expected to survive his injuries. Detectives from the Violent Crimes Unit were able to determine that the shooting was targeted over an on-going dispute.

Barnes is being held at the Baltimore County Department of Corrections on a denied bail status. A photograph is not available at this time.

Bevins Announces Resurfacing Project in Middle River

Councilwoman Cathy Bevins announced that Ebenezer Road in Middle River is getting resurfaced and the project has begun.

“It began over 2 years ago and had to stop below Bird River Road due to utilities work that was scheduled. This will be over four miles of resurfacing! The segment that’s underway now will go all the way to Grace Quarters Road,” Bevins said on social media.

Bevins also added that the Ebenezer Road passing lane is being eliminated between Earls and Bird River Beach roads.

“[There are] so many accidents, and high speeding with people trying to pass on a 40 mph roadway,” Bevins explained.

“I want to thank Frank Strandafer who worked with me along with traffic engineering to make this happen, I also appreciate the support of County Executive Johnny O for making this a reality! Safe travels everyone and appreciate your patience while the work takes place.”

Heavy Storms and Flooding Hit Northeastern Baltimore County

If you were in the Parkville, Carney, White Marsh, Perry Hall and Kingsville areas on Thursday, July 11. you know how extensive the storm damage was to the area. Here is some photos and reports from emergency units in the area.

The White Marsh Fire Company reported
a vehicle reported in flood water on Pulaski Hwy near Jones Road. They responded to a pickup truck on its side in the water. They reported the driver got out of the truck when they arrived. -Photo courtesy of Bryan Meinschein-

The White Marsh Fire Company also responded to multiple cars stranded in flooded water by Ikea on Honeygo Blvd. -Photo courtesy of Madison Gugliotta –

Councilman David Marks shared a photo from the Parkville Police precinct that showed flooding at the intersection Cub Hill/Cromwell Bridge roads

After the storm, there were many traffic lights out throughout the northeast. Here is a police office directing traffic at the intersection of Harford and Joppa roads -Photo courtesy of Baltimore County Police Department-

Police Seek Identity of East Side Shed Burglar

Baltimore County Police are seeking help identifying this suspect, caught on a homeowner’s surveillance camera during a second degree burglary.

Detectives believe that this suspect is responsible for a burglary of a shed in the 100 block of Wiltshire Road in Essex on May 10. Tools were stolen from the shed after the suspect cut the lock to gain entry.

The suspect also attempted to steal an ATV by cutting it loose from a chain, but was unable to succeed in stealing it. The same suspect is also believed to be responsible for the attempted burglary of a shed in the 1200 block of Willow Road in Dundalk in April. In this case the clasp to the locked door was broken off but the suspect was unable to gain entry to the shed.

Baltimore County Police are seeking help identifying this suspect, caught on a homeowner’s surveillance camera during a second degree burglary.

Both incidents occurred around 3 a.m. and both were caught on exterior home surveillance cameras. Click here to watch video of the suspect in action on our YouTube page.

Anyone who recognizes this suspect is asked to contact detectives from the Baltimore County Police Burglary Unit by calling 410-307-2020.

Woman’s Boyfriend Charged in Death of 2-Year-Old Boy in Essex

David Marvin Haas Jr is arrested and charged in the death of a 2-year-old child.

Police were dispatched to the 900 block of Garden Drive in Essex on June 29 for a cardiac arrest after Haas called 9-1-1 just before 9 p.m. Haas was babysitting the child, his girlfriend’s son, when the boy stopped breathing. The child was transported to MedStar Franklin Square Medical Center where he was pronounced deceased.

The Baltimore County Police Homicide Unit was contacted due to the age and injuries observed on the child. An autopsy was conducted by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner, the results of which were returned to police on July 8 indicating cause and manner of death to be multiple injuries and homicide.

The Homicide Unit continued their investigation into the child’s death and determined that the injuries he suffered were inconsistent with the account of events given to police by Haas.

Haas was arrested on Tuesday, charged with First Degree Child Abuse Resulting in Death and First Degree Murder. Following a bail review hearing yesterday, he is held on no bond status at the Baltimore County Detention Center pending trial.

New Speed Cameras Located in Essex, Middle River & Parkville

On Friday, July 12, the Baltimore County Police Department will activate four new speed camera locations in the following school zones in eastern Baltimore

Sandalwood Elementary School, 900 block of South Marlyn Avenue (southbound) in Essex.
Deep Creek Middle School, 1100 block of South Marlyn Avenue (northbound) in Essex.
Immaculate Heart of Mary School, 1700 block of Putty Hill Avenue (westbound) in Parkville.
Victory Villa Elementary School, 500 block of Compass Road (southbound) in Middle River.

For the first 30 days, motorists exceeding the speed limit by at least 12 mph will receive warnings rather than citations. All speed camera zones are marked with signage.

In compliance with state law, Baltimore County’s speed cameras operate Monday through Friday between the hours of 6 a.m. and 8 p.m., including during the summer months and on weekdays when school is not in session.

Further information on the use of speed cameras and a list of other locations in Baltimore County can be found on our website.Man Shot During Attempted Robber

Shooting Suspect Shot, Dies During Warrant Service in Rosedale

An exchange of gunfire as officers attempted to execute both an arrest and a search and seizure warrant at Duke’s Motel in Rosedale resulted in the suspect suffering a gunshot wound. The suspect was wanted in connection with a shooting in Windsor Mill early on July 7 and was pronounced deceased at the scene.

Early Morning Shooting in Windsor Mill

Officers responded to the 1700 block of Winding Brook Way in western Baltimore County around 5 a.m. when the victim called 9-1-1 after being shot by her ex-boyfriend.

The suspect forced his way into the woman’s townhome, then became involved in a physical altercation with her, during which she was shot at least once in the lower body. The suspect fled the location in a vehicle following the shooting. The woman, 37, was transported to an area hospital and is expected to survive her wounds.

Officer-Involved Shooting at Duke’s Motel

Detectives from the Baltimore County Police Violent Crimes Unit continued to follow leads throughout the morning and afternoon hours in an attempt to locate the suspect. Patrol officers throughout the county were made aware of the description of a vehicle the suspect may be driving. An astute officer from the White Marsh Precinct located the vehicle parked on the lot at Duke’s Motel in the 7900 block of Pulaski Highway in Rosedale.

The Tactical Operations Team was utilized to serve the warrants at a room believed to be occupied by the suspect from the Windsor Mill shooting. As the team began to breach the motel room there was an exchange of gunfire, during which the sole occupant of the room suffered a gunshot wound. He was immediately treated by medics staged nearby for the warrant execution but subsequently pronounced deceased at the scene. No officers were injured during the exchange.

At this hour detectives are continuing to work to positively identify the deceased suspect and make proper death notifications. A firearm was recovered from inside the motel room.

The Baltimore County Police Homicide Unit responded to the scene to conduct the investigation into the officer-involved shooting. Any officer identified as being involved in the shooting will be placed on routine administrative leave pending the conclusion of the investigation by the Homicide Unit and Internal Affairs Unit, which will then be forwarded to the Office of the State’s Attorney for review.

Man Arrested in Overlea Shooting Case

Police have arrested Karon Dajon Harvell (26) in the shooting of a man on Hazelwood Avenue Saturday, July 6.

Harvell is charged with Attempted First Degree Murder, First and Second Degree Assault, Armed Robbery and Robbery and remains held without bail at the Baltimore County Detention Center following a bail review hearing as of July 8.

Officers responded to the 4800 block of Hazelwood Avenue just before midnight for a shooting after a 27-year-old man suffered a gunshot wound to the lower body during an attempted street robbery. The victim fought back and the suspects fled the scene.

The victim was transported to an area hospital for treatment and is expected to survive his wounds.