Category: 911

Man Fatally Hit Outside Vehicle in Dundalk


A man was struck and killed as he was standing outside his legally parked vehicle on Tuesday night in Dundalk.

A driver went on to hit the victim and his vehicle as well as a car parked in front of it.

Both vehicles were legally parked when they were struck along Dundalk Avenue near Patapsco Avenue around 7:30 p.m.

Medics transported 35-year-old Santos Porfirio Flores Cabrera to a local hospital where he later died.

The driver who hit Cabrera was also transported to an area hospital with non-life threatening injuries. No other injuries were reported.

Fire Reported at Edgemere Senior Apartments


A senior apartment was reported in Edgemere on Wednesday morning, Sept. 15.

Baltimore County fire crews were on the scene with a fire on the 4th floor of a senior living apartment near St. Luke’s church in the 2800 block of Lodge Farm Road around 10:30 a.m.

Fire was reported on 4th floor in a kitchen area.

Fire sprinklers have controlled the fire.

There are reports of multiple occupants with injuries as one victim went into cardiac arrest.

Crews later reported that the fire was started when a resident had been smoking on the sofa while using oxygen.

Zavala Named Dundalk Officer of the Month


Baltimore County Police announced that Officer Zavala was been named Officer of the Month for the Dundalk Precinct 12 in August.

According to the report, Officer Zavala had one felony case clear, six misdemeanor case clearances and one misdemeanor arrest. She assisted a family who was the target of a bias incident by thoroughly investigation, charging and arresting the suspect responsible.

“Officer Zavala is bilingual and has been an asset to the department and community,” said a statement from Baltimore County Police.

Essex Man Dies in 702 Motorcycle Crash


Baltimore County Police responded to a fatal Essex motorcycle crash on Saturday afternoon.

The preliminary investigation revealed that the driver of a 2007 Harley Davidson motorcycle was traveling on Route 702 towards Mace Avenue when he lost control and struck a guardrail on Sept. 11 at 2:30 p.m.

The motorcyclist, 66-year-old, William Schmittinger of Katherine Avenue of Essex was transported to an area hospital where he was pronounced deceased.

The Baltimore County Police Crash Team is continuing the investigation.

Savoy Named Parkville Officer of the Month


Baltimore County Police announced that Officer Savoy was been named Officer of the Month for Parkville Precinct 8 in August.

According to the report, Savoy conducted 49 business check-ins, issued 21 citations and had seven traffic warnings. She made five arrests total.

Three were DUIs and she had nine cleared cases. She cleared two robbery cases and took two handguns off the street.

“Officer Savoy continue to demonstrating an undying commitment to uphold her oath and protect the lives and the property of citizens of Baltimore County,” said a statement from Baltimore County Police.

Man Injured After Car Falls on Him in Chase


The Baltimore County Volunteer Fireman’s Association reported a person was working on a car when the vehicle fell on him on Ambo Circle in Chase.

Crews were able to remove the vehicle off the person.

The man was listed in critical condition after being sent to an area hospital.

The incident was reported on Monday, Sept. 6 at 8 p.m.

Man Fatally Shot on Oberle Ave in Essex


Baltimore County Police reported that
59-year-old Dante Doles was killed on Sept. 5 in the 200 block of Oberle Avenue in Essex around 9 a.m.

Officers responded for a shooting and found Doles suffering from gunshot wounds to the upper body. He was transported to a local hospital where he pronounced deceased.

Baltimore County Police Homicide detectives are actively investigating the circumstances surrounding this murder.