Middle River Man Arrested at I-95 Traffic Stop


Maryland Transportation Authority (MDTA) Police have arrested a 28-year-old Middle River man on weapons and drug distribution charges stemming from an Aug. 20 traffic stop in White Marsh. MDTA Police Officers took the man into custody Thursday, September 2, with assistance from the Capital Area Regional Fugitive Task Force, and were assisted by the Baltimore County Police Department during the initial investigation.

Shortly after midnight Aug. 20, an MDTA Police Officer assigned to the Central Command Detachment conducted a traffic stop on a dark blue Nissan Maxima for drifting across lane lines on northbound I-95 near Exit 67. As the officer approached the stopped vehicle, the vehicle fled the scene.

MDTA Police Officers responded to the address of the fleeing vehicle’s registered owner. While at the address, officers located the vehicle and observed a male subject exit the vehicle and place a backpack in a trash receptacle. When officers approached the man, he fled on foot. Officers seized the backpack and discovered a loaded handgun and baggies of suspected crack cocaine and marijuana inside. During their investigation, officers learned the handgun had been reported stolen by the Hampshire County (W.Va.) Sheriff’s Office.

Officers obtained a search warrant for the residence of the fleeing vehicle’s registered owner. During the investigation and the execution of the search warrant, officers seized additional firearms, drugs and ammunition.

As a result of their investigation, MDTA Police Officers obtained an arrest warrant for Deshawn Murdock, 28, of Middle River. After his arrest Thursday, Murdock was transported to the Baltimore County Detention Center. He faces 14 criminal charges including controlled dangerous substance (drug) possession with intent to distribute and possession of a stolen firearm.

HAZMAT Fire Causing Light Show in Dundalk


-photo courtesy of North Point Edgemere Volunteer Fire Company-

Baltimore County Volunteer Firefighters Association reported a HAZMAT fire in Dundalk.

It has caused quite a show in the sky as fire & hazmat crews were on scene of a large pile of magnesium burning outside of a building in the 2300 block of Grays Road off of Wise Avenue at 8:04 p.m.

It has been reported on social media that the fire is causing a light show in the Dundalk area on Wednesday night.

No injuries reported at this time.

Two Dundalk Deaths Ruled as Murder/Suicide


Baltimore County Police Department  have now ruled last week’s case in the 3100 block of Baybriar Road in Dundalk as a murder/suicide.

Officers found Susan LeBrun and Dennis LeBrun Sr. (wife and husband), inside their home, each suffering from a single gunshot wound on Aug. 26.

After conducting a thorough investigation, Baltimore County homicide detectives have determined Dennis LeBrun Sr. fatally shot his wife before shooting himself. A note and firearm were recovered at the scene. The firearm was registered to Susan LeBrun.

Eagle Scout Unveils Tribute to Amy Caprio

Eagle Scout Owen Mrok with Boy Scout Troop 124 set out to create a project to honor fallen Parkville Officer Amy Caprio.

On Sunday, Mrok revealed his tribute to Caprio at the Parkville Police Precinct. He decided to honor Caprio with a memorial garden at the police station.

According to Baltimore County Police, the garden includes plants native to Maryland, an engraved granite bench, beautiful walkway and cast bronze plaque affixed to a boulder.

Councilman David Marks attend the unveiling of the project on Sunday.

“I have known Owen and his family for more than a decade. He has matured into a confident young man, and he completed a truly meaningful project,” Marks said.

 

Police Give Update on Bodies Found in Dundalk Home


Baltimore County Police reported that officers from the Dundalk precinct responded to the 3100 block of Baybriar Road  for a call of a subject in cardiac arrest. Once inside the home, they found the lifeless bodies of a 66-year-old woman and a 70-year-old man. The incident was reported on Thursday, Aug, 26 at 7 a.m.

Baltimore County Police Homicide Detectives are continuing their investigation into the circumstances surrounding this incident. Detectives are not seeking any suspects at this time due to the nature of the injuries the couple sustained.

The Baltimore County Police Department expects to learn more about these deaths once the Office of the Medical Examiner releases its findings.