Category: 911

Police Investigating Fatal Shooting in Hawthorne


Baltimore County homicide detectives are investigating an Essex fatal shooting that occurred on Oct. 16, just before 1:30 p.m.

Officers responded to the area of Midthorn Road and Whitethorn Way in Hawthorne for a report of a gunshot wound. Upon arrival, officers discovered 22-year-old Dimarco Johnson suffering from at least one gunshot wound to the upper body.

Medics transported Johnson to a local hospital where he later died. Although this may have been a targeted attack, the circumstances surrounding this incident remain under investigation. No one has been charged in connection to this case.

Baltimore County Detectives are asking anyone with information on the incident to contact them by calling 410-307-2020. Callers may remain anonymous.

Garage Fire Reported in Edgemere


-photo courtesy of North Point Edgemere Volunteer Fire Department-

The North Point Edgemere Volunteer Fire Company reported fire crews responded to a garage fire in Edgemere on Thursday, Oct. 14 around 4 p.m.

Units arrived to the scene in the 7300 block of Waldman Avenue to find a two- car garage fully involved.

There was no reported injuries.

Fuel Leak Reported in Middle River


Baltimore County Hazmat crews are on the scene of a large fuel spill in Middle River on Wednesday night.

It was reported a tanker truck leaked 350 to 500 gallons of diesel fuel at the corner of Pulaski Highway and Middle River Road after 6 p.m.

Fuel was leaking into storm drain. MDE has been called to the location.

Storm drain has been secured. Two lanes on Route 40 are still closed.

Police Investigating Double Murder in Rosedale


Baltimore County Police are investigating a double murder that occurred in Rosedale.

Officers from the White Marsh precinct responded to the 7400 block of Plainview Road to investigate a shooting on Monday, Oct. 11 at 9:30 p.m. Upon arrival, officers located two adult males inside the location suffering from apparent gunshot wounds.

55 year-old Christopher Walker and his son, 24 year-old Justin Walker were both pronounced deceased on scene.

Detectives with the Baltimore County Police Department’s Homicide Unit request anyone with information to contact 410-307-2020.

Fire Reported at Parkville McDonald’s


–photo courtesy of Providence Volunteer Fire Company of Towson-

The Baltimore County Fire Department was on the scene of a fire in the 2100 block of Joppa Road in Parkville.

Heavy smoke was seen from the building around 8:37 a.m. on Sunday, Oct.10.

It was reported by the Baltimore County Volunteer Fireman’s Association that the McDonald’s was the building on fire.

The fire was contained around 9 a.m. and there were no reports of injury.

Essex Shooting Reported on Delaware Ave


Baltimore County detectives continue to investigate a shooting that happened in Essex on Oct. 7 around 9:15 p.m.

The incident occurred in the 600 block of Delaware Avenue. When officers arrived they found an adult male suffering from a gunshot wound to the upper body.

Medics transported the victim to a local hospital.

Detectives with the Baltimore County Police Department’s Violent Crimes Unit request anyone with information to contact 410-307-2020.

Fire Reported on Philadelphia Road


-photo courtesy of Baltimore County Volunteer Firefighters Association-

Crews are on scene of 2nd alarm building fire in the 7300 block of Philadelphia Road in Rosedale around 4 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 6.

Heavy fire conditions has been reported at the zcene. There are no reports of any injuries at this time.

Man Charged with Child Abuse and Rape

Police said daycare center located in Perry Hall area


Baltimore County detectives have charged 54-year-old Edward Biedenkapp with child abuse and rape after a child came forward alleging abuse.

Court records listed Biedenkapp with a Baltimore City address.

Based on information gathered by members of the Baltimore County Crimes Against Children Unit, detectives have reason to believe more children may have been abused between the time span of 2007 and 2011.

It’s worth noting, children would have referred to Biedenkapp as “Mr. Eddie.” Biedenkapp’s wife ran Biedenkapp Daycare at the time in the Perry Hall area.

Anyone with information of potential abuse, can contact detectives at 410-307-2020.

If you have been the victim of a sexual assault, there is help available for you 24-hours a day. You can call the police non-emergency line at 410-887-2222.

Victim Dies from Shooting in Parkville


Baltimore County homicide detectives have identified the person fatally shot early Tuesday evening, as 56-year-old Mark Russell, of the 2900 block of Topaz Road in Parkville.

The incident occurred outside a Baltimore County business located in the 7700 block of Harford Rd. Investigators are still looking into the circumstances surrounding the shooting.

The release of the victim’s identity was pending notification of next of kin.