Baltimore County homicide detectives have charged a man for his involvement in the April 27th shooting of two victims resulting in the death of Jessica Diotte. The investigation identified Antonio Jay Dorsey, 30, of the 8500-block of Heath Road in Nottingham as being the person responsible for the shooting.
Dorsey has been charged with first-degree murder, attempted first-degree murder, a felon in possession of a firearm, and possession of a controlled dangerous substance with the intent to distribute. He is being held at the Baltimore County Department of Corrections on a denied bond status.
Baltimore County Police responded to the alley in the rear of the 1000-block of Arncliff Road in Essex for a fight on May 31 at 1:30 a.m. When police arrived, they found a male suffering from at least one stab wound to the upper body. The victim was transported to a local hospital but was pronounced deceased at just after 2:30 a.m.
The victim has been identified as Thomas Eugene Hunt, 51, of the 1000-block of Arncliff Road, 21221. Police are continuing their investigation at this time. If anyone has information about this murder, please call Baltimore County Police at 410-307-2020.
Baltimore County Public Schools students earned honors at the awards reception for the 33rd Annual High School Art Exhibit, held at the Rosenberg Gallery at Goucher College. The students recognized at the May 31 exhibit reception and below is a list of local students:
Laubheimer Awards
(named after the late James Laubheimer, former BCPS coordinator of art)
Best in Show – Bienn Bagalso, Eastern Technical High
BCPS Awards
Honorable Mentions –
Kahlea Branch, Parkville High
Amy McHugh, Perry Hall High
Heather Catron, Kenwood High
Crystal Weyant, Perry Hall High
Azrael, Franz, Schwab & Lipowitz Awards
(The law firm of Azrael, Franz, Schwab & Lipowitz has been a longtime supporter of the visual arts in BCPS, and each year selects student works for exhibition in its Towson office.)
1st Place – Jennifer Casagrande, Parkville High
Crystal Weyant, Perry Hall High
Bienn Bagalso, Eastern Technical High
Baltimore Watercolor Society Excellence in Water Media Awards
Bienn Bagalso, Eastern Technical High
Kahlea Branch, Parkville High
People’s Choice Award
Bienn Bagalso, Eastern Tech
Superintendent’s Purchase Award
Kiara Raysor, Parkville High
“This show gets more impressive every year,” said Sherri Fisher, BCPS coordinator of visual arts. “The skills and ideas that students presented through their artwork are tremendous. Juried exhibitions such as this provide a real-world experience for our students. Professionals in the field adjudicate works on the exhibition criteria. In a juried exhibition, the artwork along with its statement have to stand on their own.”
The exhibit closes on Monday, June 10. Many of the works are available for sale. For more information, contact the Office of Visual Arts at 443-809-4030.
The exhibit was made possible with the support of Azrael, Franz, Schwab, Lipowitz & Solter, LLC, and the Baltimore County Commission on Arts and Sciences, Baltimore County Public Schools, the Baltimore Watercolor Society, and Goucher College.
Baltimore County Police are investigating a shooting on Radecke Avenue in Overlea on May 29 that injured a man and a juvenile.
Detectives from the Baltimore County Police Violent Crimes Unit were called to two separate area hospitals for walk-in victims with gunshot wounds after Baltimore City police determined that the injuries were sustained during the incident in Baltimore County. A 21-year-old man and a 17-year-old male both suffered at least one gunshot wound to the upper body during the incident in the 6000 block of Radecke Avenue. Both are expected to survive their wounds.
BCoPD responded to an assault call in the area around 8:45 p.m. but found no victims when they arrived in the area. Detectives were contacted by the Baltimore Police Department about an hour later in reference to the victims, and are continuing to investigate the circumstances surrounding the shootings.
Anyone with information is asked to contact police by calling 410-307-2020. Callers may remain anonymous. Callers submitting tips through Metro Crime Stoppers may also be eligible for a reward. Anonymous tips can be sent to Metro Crime Stoppers by phone, online or via mobile app.
The Parkville and Perry Hall areas were hit with a strong storm on Wednesday night.
Many trees and powerlines were down, which resulted in road closures. Silver Spring Road was closed down near Perry Hall Blvd. after a tree fell on the entire road. (picture below).
Councilman David Marks reported many homes were without power.
“I communicated with my BGE representative and there were nearly 28,000 customers out of service due to [Wednesday night’s] severe storms, hail, winds, and possible tornado event,” Marks said on his Councilman Facebook page.
-photo courtesy of Maryland State Game and Fish Protective Association
-photo courtesy of White Marsh Volunteer Fire Company-
Baltimore County Firefighters called to the 8500 block of Hanf Avenue off Belair Road in Perry Hall to battle a house fire on Saturday, May 25 at 11:30m a.m.
When firefighters arrived there were flames on the 1st & 2nd floors of a single family dwelling. No one was home at the time and multiple social media reports claim that the possible cause of the fire was damaged clothes dryer.
-photos courtesy of Kingsville Volunteer Fire Company-
Police are investigating a shooting in Essex that injured a woman early this morning.
The woman, 21, had been dropped off to the rear of a home in the 100-block of Kingston Road when she was shot at least once in the upper body, suffering life-threatening injuries. She was transported to an area hospital for treatment.
The suspect(s) fled the area prior to police arrival. Detectives from the Baltimore County Police Violent Crimes Unit are continuing to investigate this incident. Anyone who may have information concerning this shooting is asked to call police at 410-307-2020.
The woman shot in an early morning shooting on Fontana Lane in Rosedale last week has died.
Kitera Alishia Bishop (23) of the 8800 block of Fontana Lane in Rosedale, died Friday after suffering multiple gunshot wounds to the upper body around 1 a.m. Thursday morning. A 26-year-old man also suffered a non-life-threatening gunshot wound during the incident.
The suspect(s) fled the scene prior to police arrival. Police are asking anyone who may have additional information regarding this shooting or who can help identify the suspect to call 410-307-2020. Callers may remain anonymous. Tips can also be submitted through Metro Crime Stoppers and may be eligible for a reward:
Beginning July 1, Dr. Darryl L. Williams will begin his four-year term as superintendent of Baltimore County Public Schools, the 25th largest school system in the nation and third largest in Maryland.
Elected by the Board of Education of Baltimore County at its May 21 meeting, Williams will join BCPS after spending more than 24 years with Montgomery County Public Schools, where he began as a teacher and advanced through the organization serving as an assistant principal, principal, community superintendent, and associate superintendent. He is currently the area associate superintendent of schools in eight clusters. In this role and in concert with his leadership team, he supports and manages eight high school principals, two specialty school principals, 15 middle school principals, and 44 elementary school principals. As area associate superintendent, William participates on the superintendent’s Executive Leadership Team and a variety of workgroups committed to enhancing academic achievement. Prior to joining Montgomery County Public Schools, Williams began his career in education as a mathematics teacher in District of Columbia Public Schools.
“I am honored to have been chosen as the new superintendent of Baltimore County Public Schools,” said Williams, “and I am excited to serve our students, leaders, staff, and communities. I will focus on the needs of our students and staff and work to maintain a positive and effective learning environment for all. We have to continue to move our district in a positive direction and listen to stakeholders and students about our successes and areas of improvement and make necessary changes. Our students come first and our work as a unified team will positively impact the lives of the students in BCPS.”
Williams earned his Bachelor of Science degree in mathematics from Hampton University, his Master of Arts degree in educational administration from American University, and Doctor of Education degree from the University of Maryland, College Park. A native Washingtonian, he was a member of the first graduating class of Benjamin Banneker Academic High School.
Interim BCPS Superintendent was not selected by the school board. She released a statement on the hiring of Williams.
“Serving the children of Baltimore County has been the greatest honor of my professional life. I am grateful to have worked with dedicated educators, staff, and community members for the past 24 years. While I am disappointed in the Board’s final decision, I am appreciative of their consideration,” White said.
” I would like to congratulate Dr. Darryl L. Williams on his appointment. In the coming months, I will work closely with him to ensure a smooth transition and to continue supporting the school system that I love so dearly.”
Baltimore County Police are asking for the public’s help identifying this burglary suspect, responsible for at least one burglary in the Overlea area.
Detectives obtained this surveillance video of the suspect, who broke into a home in the 4500 block of Springwood Avenue, 21206 around 1 p.m. on the afternoon of Friday, March 29. Detectives have not succeeded in identifying this burglar by traditional investigative means and are now asking for help from the public.
If you recognize this suspect contact Burglary Unit detectives by calling 410-307-2020.
