Category: 911

Woman’s Death on Page Drive in Dundalk Ruled Homicide

Beverly Ann Bedell Found Dead in Her Page Drive Home


Baltimore County Police are investigating a suspicious death after they discovered a woman dead in her home Jan. 31.

The woman, identified as Beverly Ann Bedell (76) of the 2800 block of Page Drive in Dundalk was discovered inside her home by officers dispatched for a call of a welfare check. Family members called police to check on Bedell after they were unable to reach her by phone. Detectives are investigating to determine if the victim was targeted.

The Office of the Chief Medical Examiner has ruled the death homicide by traumatic injury. Detectives from the Baltimore County Police Homicide Unit are asking anyone who may have information to contact police by calling 410-307-2020. Callers may remain anonymous and may be eligible for a reward when submitting tips through Metro Crime Stoppers.

Woman Arrested in Dundalk Fatal Stabbing


Baltimore County Police made a quick arrest in the murder of David Donald Magill Jr.

He was stabbed on Yorkway in Dundalk, Monday evening.
Shannon Nicole Gelvar,36, of the 3100 block of Yorkway, has been charged with first degree murder.

The investigation shows an argument broke out between Gelvar and Magill the night of the stabbing; the two lived together in the home.

Gelvar is being held at the Baltimore County Detention Center on a no-bail status pending a bail review hearing.

Adult Male Dies in Dundalk Trailer Fire


The Baltimore County Fire Department reported a fatal trailer fire im Dundalk.

Crews were dispatched to the 3700 block of North Point Road for a trailer on fire on Thursday at 4:18 a.m.

Crews made one rescue of an occupant, but it was later reported an adult male died.

The fire was extinguished at 4:29 a.m.

Dundalk Man Stabbed to Death on Yorkway


A 37-year old man died Tuesday morning at Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center following a stabbing that occurred in Dundalk Monday night.

Officers received the call around 10:30 p.m. When officers arrived in the 3100 block of Yorkway in Dundalk, they found 37-year-old David Donald Magill, Jr., suffering from a stab wound to his upper body. Medics transported Magill to Bayview Medical Center where he later died. This case remains under investigation by homicide detectives within the Baltimore County Police Department. At this point, the preliminary investigation suggests the stabbing may have been the result of a domestic dispute.

Detectives are asking anyone with information on this case to contact them at 410-307-2020. Callers may remain anonymous and may be eligible for a reward when submitting tips through Metro Crime Stoppers.

Police Release Suspect Photo from Dundalk Fire

Fire Took Place at Dundalk State Farm


Baltimore County Police need your help identifying the suspect who started a fire at a Dundalk business on Monday, Nov. 16, 2020 off Meritt Boulevard.
Just before 8:30 p.m., the suspect rode up to the front of the State Farm store, located in the 1700 block of Poplar Place in Dundalk on a dirt bike and parked.

He got off the dirt bike, threw a flammable device through the front window of the business and then drove away on the dirt bike.

The business was closed at the time and no one was injured. Images of the suspect, pictured above, were captured on nearby security video. The dirt bike appears to have silver tape and distinctive stickers or decals on the front of it.

Detectives from Baltimore County Police Department’s Arson Unit are investigating the circumstances surrounding this incident. If you recognize the suspect or have any information , please call detectives at 410-307-2020. Callers may remain anonymous and may be eligible for a reward when submitting tips through Metro Crime Stoppers.

Essex Man Shot on South Marlyn Avenue


Police are investigating an early morning shooting in Essex that left a man critically injured.

The victim, 47, was leaving for work in the 1200 block of South Marlyn Avenue in Essex around 2:58 a.m. Wednesday morning when he had some sort of encounter with the suspect. During the encounter the victim suffered a gunshot wound to the upper body.

The victim was transported to an area hospital. His condition is unknown. The suspect fled the location prior to police arrival.

Police are asking neighbors to check any exterior cameras they may have and contact police with any possible information. Anyone who may have additional information to offer can contact detectives from the Baltimore County Police Violent Crimes Unit by calling 410-307-2020. Callers may remain anonymous and may be eligible for a reward when submitting tips through Metro Crime Stoppers.

Man Shot at Dundalk Apartment Complex


A man was injured after being shot during an apparent attempted robbery at a Dundalk apartment complex on Tuesday night.

The man, 49, was walking to an apartment in the 3000 block of Wallford Drive in Dundalk around 6:44 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 26, when he was approached by an unknown suspect who announced a robbery.

The victim suffered a gunshot wound to the lower body as he attempted to escape into the apartment.

The victim was transported to an area hospital and is expected to survive his injuries. The suspect fled on foot in an unknown direction.

Anyone who may have seen or heard anything is asked to contact detectives at the Baltimore County Police Violent Crimes Unit by calling 410-307-2020. Callers may remain anonymous and may be eligible for a reward when submitting tips through Metro Crime Stoppers.

Bowleys Quarters VFC Battles Saturday Fire


– photo courtesy of Bowleys Quarters VFC-

Bowleys Quarters Volunteer Fire Department reported their crews were first on scene of a house fire on Luthardt Road in Middle River on Saturday afternoon.

Crews arrived around 1:30 p.m. with a heavy volume of fire showing from two second floor windows of an occupied 18th centuryfarmhouse.

According to BQVFC, firefighters advanced a hose up a very challenging closet style staircase and advanced on the fire.

Crews were tactically withdrawn after experiencing high heat, it was confirmed that all occupants were out of the structure, and exterior firefighting knocked down the flames.

The fire was reported under control within an hour.