Category: 911

Police Need Help in Lanscaping Company Bulgaries


Police are asking for the public’s help in identifying a burglary suspect linked to at least two burglaries in the White Marsh area.

Just after 2 a.m. on January 1, 2021, the suspect (pictured) entered the grounds of Final Cut Landscaping located in the 11000 block of Pulaski Highway, in White Marsh. He broke into storage containers and stole thousands of dollars’ worth of lawn equipment.

The suspect, described as a black male with a thin build can be seen leaving the location in the pictured white U-Haul van.

Detectives from the Baltimore County Burglary Unit are now asking the public for help identifying this suspect. If you recognize the suspect, the vehicle, or have any additional information to offer, contact detectives by calling 410-307-2020.

Callers may remain anonymous and may be eligible for a reward when submitting tips through Metro Crime Stoppers.

Pedestrian Killed in Perry Hall on Sunday


Baltimore County police are investigating a fatal pedestrian-involved crash in Perry Hall.

Officers were called to Glen Park Road and Dundawan Road in Perry Hall at 5:45 p.m. when a pedestrian crossing Glen Park Road was struck by a 2002 Acura traveling westbound just east of Dundawan Road.

The pedestrian, identified as John Eric Bartoszak (67) of the 4100 block of Glen Park Road, 21236, was transported to Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center where he later died.

The Baltimore County Police Crash Investigation Team continues working to determine all of the factors that contributed to this fatal crash.

Sumter Ave Stabbing Victim in Rosedale Dies


Cody Mulligan, a 21-year-old man who suffered life-threatening wounds after being stabbed outside of his home on Sumter Avenue in Rosedale last Saturday afternoon, has died.

The investigation determined that Mulligan was exiting his home at the same time the suspect, identified as James John Marchsteiner III, was walking down the sidewalk. Unprovoked, Marchsteiner ran toward Mulligan and stabbed him multiple times in the upper body.

Mulligan died on Jan. 7 at Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center.

Marchsteiner was arrested at the scene and remains held on no bail status, previously charged with attempted first degree murder, and first and second degree assault. Investigators will consult with the Baltimore County State’s Attorney’s Office on seeking the additional charge of first degree murder.

Man Dies in Essex Shooting on Ashbridge Drive


Baltimore County Police are investigating a shooting that injured two people in Essex this afternoon.

Police responded to the 900 block of Ashbridge Drive in Essex on Monday, Jan. 4 at 1:25 p.m. and found two male victims suffering from gunshot wounds outside of the Kings Mill Apartments and Townhomes.

Both victims were transported to an area hospital. One of two victims involved in a shooting in Essex yesterday has died.

Kenneth Andre Chamberlain (25) of the 100 block of North Central Avenue, 21202 suffered at least one gunshot wound to the upper body after exiting an apartment building in the Kings Mill Apartments and Townhomes community with the second victim, a 26-year-old man who also suffered at least one gunshot wound to the upper body.

Detectives are asking anyone who may have seen anyone or anything in that area at the time of the shooting to contact detectives by calling 410-307-2020. Callers may remain anonymous and may be eligible for a reward when submitting tips through Metro Crime Stoppers.

Rosedale Man Arrested in Sumter Ave Stabbing


Baltimore County Police made a quick arrest of the suspect responsible for stabbing a man on Jan. 2 in Rosedale.

Just after 4:30 p.m., officers responded to the 1000 block of Sumter Avenue in Rosedale for a stabbing.

The investigation determined that the victim, a 21-year old man, walked out his home as the suspect walked near the victim’s home. 

The suspect, who held a knife, began yelling at the victim before running to him and stabbing him multiple times in the upper body.

The victim was transported by medics to a local hospital where he remains in critical condition.

The suspect, James John Marchsteiner III (47) of the 1000 block of Sumter Avenue, in Rosedale remained at the scene and was arrested. 

Marchsteiner was charged with attempted first-degree murder. He is held at the Baltimore County Detention Center on a no bail status pending a bail review hearing. 

Officers continue the investigation to determine the circumstances surrounding this stabbing.

Officer Crashes Into Dundalk Telephone Pole


A Baltimore County Police Officer traveled on North Point Road in Dundalk near Pinewood Road, in a marked patrol car when a vehicle made a left turn in front of the officer on Friday, Jan. 1 around 3 p.m.

The officer swerved to avoid striking the vehicle and crashed into a telephone pole. The officer was transported to a local hospital with non-life threatening injuries. 

The Baltimore County Police Department’s Crash Team continues the investigation and is asking anyone who may have information regarding this crash to contact police at 410-307-2020.  

Arrest Made in Police Car Crash


The woman who crashed into a Baltimore County Police patrol car early Saturday morning on Pulaski Highway in Rosedale is identified as Jumana Abdel-Hamid Alhamarneh (33) of no fixed address.

Further investigation revealed that Alhamarneh was briefly staying with someone in Pennsylvania before stealing their Lincoln Town Car Friday night.

Officers from the Pennsylvania State Police were in the process of conducting a stolen vehicle investigation at the time that Alhamarneh crashed the Lincoln into the patrol car on Pulaski Highway just after midnight Saturday morning.

A warrant was issued by the Pennsylvania State Police for the vehicle theft. Alhamarneh is additionally charged in Baltimore County with “Fugitive from Justice – PA” and is held on no bail status pending a bail review hearing.

Suspect Shoots Self After Police Pursuit

Suspect dies of a self-inflicted gunshot wound near 702


A robbery suspect who crashed on I-695 on Sunday morning appears to have died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound.

Just before 8 a.m., Harford County Sheriff’s Office deputies released a description of a 2004 Honda Accord being driven by a person suspected in several armed robberies in Harford County that they were pursuing into Baltimore County. 

As they entered the County near Philadelphia Road and Campbell Boulevard, Baltimore County Police officers located the vehicle and continued the pursuit.

Officers followed the Honda onto the inner loop of I-695 near Route 702, where it began to drive erratically, striking a guardrail several times and eventually coming to a stop just before Eastern Avenue. 

Officers approached the vehicle and discovered the driver suffering from serious injuries, breaking the window to remove the driver from the vehicle. The driver was transported to a local hospital where he was pronounced dead.

A weapon was recovered from inside the Honda and police believe the vehicle began driving erratically and crashed as a result of a self-inflicted gunshot wound by the driver.  

Information on the robberies and the initial pursuit will be handled by Harford County Sheriff’s Office and the Aberdeen Police Department. 

The name of the deceased driver is being held pending notification of next of kin. The Baltimore County Police Homicide Unit is continuing the investigation into this incident.

Officer Injured in Pulaski Highway Crash


Officers arrested a suspect after she crashed into a Baltimore County Police patrol car this morning.

Just after 12 a.m. on December 26, Officers from the White Marsh precinct responded to the 8400 block of Pulaski Highway in Rosedale after a patrol officer was struck by a stolen 2007 Lincoln Town Car.

The investigation revealed that the officer was stationary inside of his marked patrol car working DUI enforcement when the suspect lost control of the Lincoln and struck the patrol car on the driver side. The officer was transported to R Adams Cowley Shock Trauma Center with non-life threatening injuries and has since been released.

The suspect was apprehended and also transported to an area hospital. She is expected to survive her injuries.

The identity of the suspect, an adult woman, is withheld pending formal charges.

Double Shooting Reported in Dundalk Area


Baltimore County Police are investigating a double shooting that occurred in the early hours Sunday, Dec. 20.

Just after midnight Sunday morning, officers responded to the 7400 block of Durwood Road in Dundalk to investigate a shooting. Upon arrival they located one adult man inside of a residence suffering from at least one gunshot wound to the upper body. He was transported to an area hospital. Detectives were alerted of a second adult male victim who was also shot during this incident and was driven to the same area hospital. Both victims have life threatening injuries. Detectives believe this was a targeted attack and the investigation is on-going. Evidence from the crime scenes has determined the shootings were outside of the location and on the street.

Anyone who may have seen or heard anything in that area, late Saturday night or early Sunday morning, are asked 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.