Eastern Baltimore County News
Baltimore County Police have arrested and charged 24-year-old Jawuan Williams with Kidnapping, second degree assault and other related charges in connection to the attempted kidnapping of a 12-year-old girl in the 4400 block of Fullerton Avenue.
The attempted kidnapping was reported on April 3 around 4:30 p.m.
Williams is being held at the Baltimore County Detention Center on a no-bail status pending a bail review hearing.
Baltimore County Police are investigating a fatal crash in Middle River on Tuesday.
The accident occurred on April 6 just after 3:50 p.m. at Martin State Airport located in the 700 block of Wilson Point Road.
The pedestrian, Marion Cieplak Jr. (68) of Esworthy Road was pronounced deceased on scene after being struck by a 2002 Ford F3-50.
The Baltimore County Police Crash Team is continuing its investigation to determine the factors involved in this fatal crash.
Detectives are investigating an attempted kidnapping and assault that occurred on Saturday in the Fullerton area.
At approximately on April 3 around 4:30 p.m., a 12-year-old female was walking in the 4400 block of Fullerton Avenue when she was approached by an unknown man who assaulted her and then pulled her into his vehicle.
The girl was able to escape from the vehicle and then flagged down a passing motorist for assistance.
The suspect is described as a black male, approximately 20 – 30 years old, with a slender build, and a goatee.
The suspect’s vehicle is described as a silver Nissan Altima.
Anyone with information on the identity of the individual or vehicle seen in these photos is asked to call 410-307-2020.
Maryland State Police are investigating a single-vehicle crash in which one person died and another was injured early Tuesday morning in Anne Arundel County.
Shortly before 4:15 a.m., troopers from the Maryland State Police Glen Burnie Barrack responded to a single-vehicle crash on northbound MD 295 at West Nursery Road in Linthicum Heights. According to a preliminary investigation, a 2018 Toyota Camry was traveling in in the left lane, when for unknown reasons, the driver failed to maintain control of the vehicle, drove off to the right grassy portion of the roadway and struck a tree. Both the driver and passenger were wearing seatbelt at the time of crash.
The driver of the Toyota, a 19-year-old male, was transported by ambulance to Shock Trauma in Baltimore for treatment of his injuries. The passenger of the vehicle, Sean Ruffin, 19, of Dundalk was pronounced deceased at the scene by Anne Arundel County EMS personnel.
Ruffin is a 2020 gradate of Patapsco High Center for the Arts. According to the Patapsco Patriots Football Facebook page, Ruffin was a 4 year member of the Patapsco Football Program, a Captain for both the JV and Varsity teams, who started at both Wide Receiver and Defensive back for the Patriots.
Sean was the type of kid every coach loves to have apart of their program, always knew the perfect time to crack a joke, but also knew when it was time to strap up and get to work. Sean’s coaches and teammates will always cherish the moments & memories shared during their time together and hold them close to their hearts,” said a statement on the page.
“The Patapsco Football program sends our deepest condolences to Sean’s family, friends, and loved ones during this tragic time.”
The cause of the crash remains under investigation.
Baltimore County Police reported three people were shot in Rosedale last night.
Shortly before 11 p.m. Wednesday night, patrol officers responded to the scene of a triple shooting in the 5500 block of Lanham Way in Rosedale. Officers found three people suffering from gunshot wounds.
All three victims were transported to the hospital; two of the victims later died as a result of their injuries.
42-year-old Nyatiaha Faltz
19-year-old Grantley Herbert
8-year-old (non-fatal injury)
An initial investigation indicates this shooting stemmed from an argument that occurred during a family gathering.
Homicide detectives are actively conducting their investigation at this time. If you have any information about this case, please call Baltimore County Police at 410-307-2020.
Baltimore County Police reported that 36-year-old Samuel Charles Davis is charged with attempted first-degree murder and other charges after shooting his roommate, a 30-year-old man.
The victim was transported to a local hospital after being shot in the lower body by Davis following an argument in the 1500 block of Aldeney Avenue in Middle River just before 9 p.m. on Tuesday, March 30. Davis remained at the location and was arrested when officers arrived.
Davis is held at the Baltimore County Detention Center on a no bail status pending a bail review hearing.
Baltimore County Police report a preliminary investigation reveals 27-year-old Joshua Green shot three people at the Royal Farms along Middleborough Road in Essex just before 7:00 a.m. Sunday, March 28. Two victims were pronounced deceased on the scene and one is recovering at a local hospital.
According to detectives, the suspect left the store and returned home where he set his apartment on fire. Police later found him outside his apartment complex deceased from a self-inflicted gunshot wound.
Detectives traveled to the home of the suspect’s parents where they discovered the two deceased; both individuals appeared to have been shot.
Detectives say all three incidents are connected and they are not searching for any additional suspects in connection to these three incidents.
Baltimore County Police reported that 36-year-old Bobby Lee Pittman Jr. of Eurith Avenue in Baltimore City faces criminal charges for the Dundalk domestic related stabbing that occurred in the 1600 block of Gray Place on on March 23.
Officers found a victim female at the location suffering from multiple stab wounds to her upper body. She was transported to an area hospital with life-threatening injuries.
Pittman is charged with attempted first degree murder, first and second degree assault and is held on no bond status pending a bail review hearing.
U.S. Senators Ben Cardin and Chris Van Hollen and Congressman Andy Harris joined together Friday to present the parents of Baltimore County Police Officer Amy Caprio, who was killed in the line of duty in 2018, with the Congressional Badge of Bravery, an award from the Department of Justice that recognizes “exceptional acts of bravery while in the line of duty.”
Participating in the event were Officer Caprio’s parents, Debbie and Garry Sorrells, as well as Baltimore County Police Chief Melissa Hyatt and Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski.
The Congressional Badge of Bravery presentation was held virtually and at the Baltimore County Police Department.
Officer Caprio was killed May 21, 2018 after she responded to a call for a suspicious vehicle in Parkville. That year, she was nominated for the award, which honors federal, state, local, and tribal officers who demonstrate exceptional acts of bravery in the line of duty, risking serious injury or death.
Police are investigating a domestic related assault that has left a woman critically injured in Dundalk.
Just after 11:30 p.m., Tuesday night, officers responded to the 1600 block of Gray Place to investigate a stabbing. Officers located an adult female at the location suffering from multiple stab wounds to her upper body. She was transported to an area hospital with life-threatening injuries.
The investigation revealed that the victim stabbed knew the suspect; the person’s identity is being withheld pending formal charges.
The Baltimore County Police Department reminds the public that if you are a victim of domestic violence and are in immediate danger, please call 911. Resources and information about domestic violence are also available online.
