Driver Identified in Dundalk Fatal Crash


The driver in a single-vehicle crash in the Dundalk area died shortly after the incident yesterday evening.

Crash investigators were called to the scene on Rolling Mill Road near North Point Boulevard at 7:32 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 27.

The preliminary investigation determined that the vehicle, a 1993 Honda Accord, was traveling southbound on Rolling Mill Road when, for as yet undetermined reasons, it crossed the oncoming northbound traffic lane and left the roadway, traveling into a wooded area where it came to a stop.

The driver, identified as Antonio Dominique Whittington (38) of the 3400 block of Woodstock Avenue, 21213, was transported to Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center where he was pronounced deceased.

The Baltimore County Police Crash Investigation Team are continuing to investigate the factors that contributed to this fatal crash

Person Rescued From Vehicle in Dundalk


The Baltimore County Fire Department reported a motor vehicle crash that resulted in a rescue Friday night in Dundalk.

The incident was reported at 8:16 p.m. at the corner of Rolling Mill Road and North Point Boulevard.

Crews have rescued an occupant from a single vehicle accident. That person was transported to hospital with life-threatening injuries.

Use caution in the area.

Man Shot in Rosedale Monday Night


Baltimore County Police are investigating a shooting in Rosedale Monday night that left one man injured.

Officers responded to a call for a shooting just before 9:30 p.m. on November 23, where they located the victim outside of the townhomes in the unit block of Breslin Court in Rosedale.

The victim, an adult man, was transported to an area hospital with a gunshot wound to his lower body. He is expected to survive his injuries. The suspect(s) left the scene prior to police arrival.

Detectives from the Baltimore County Police Violent Crimes Unit are still investigating the motive for this crime. Anyone with information about this shooting is asked to call 410-307-2020.

Essex Fire Reported on Villa Capri Circle


Baltimore County Fire Department reported a house fire in the 100 block of Villa Capri Circle in Essex Monday night. Crews were on the scene with a fire showing from second floor of a residential house on Nov. 23 at 10:30 p.m.

The fire was reported extinguished at 10:48 p.m.

All residents were rescued safely with no injuries reported.

Overnight House Fire Reported in Edgemere


-photo courtesy of Wise Avenue Volunteer Fire Company Facebook page-

Baltimore County Fire Department reported a residential fire on Sparrows Point Road in Edgemere on Saturday around 12:42 a.m.

Crews reported the single family home was fully envolved and there were reports of partial collapse.

Crews were fighting the fire from outside the structure.

No injuries were reported and the fire was under control at 2:21 a.m.

Person Injured in Perry Hall Basement Fire


White Marsh Volunteer Fire Company reported crews were on scene of a dwelling fire in the 9000 block of Kilbride Road on the corner of Ebenezer Road in Perry Hall.

The fire started Thursday, Nov. 19 before 9 a.m.

The fire department stated one person was trapped by later rescued from the home.

“EMS was able to care for patient removed from fire. Patient is now conscious and alert and being transported to an area hospital in stable, non-life threatening condition,” said a statement from Baltimore County.

The fire was placed under control in the basement.

Firefighters Battle Parkville Morning Fire


-photo courtesy of Baltimore County Fire Department-

Baltimore County Fire Department responded to reports of a single family house fire on the 3000 block of Edgewood Avenue in Parkville.

Crews arrived with fire showing from the second floor on Tuesday, Nov. 17 at 11:30 a.m.

According to the fire department, firefighters entered the structure and successfully knocked the fire. No injuries reported.

Dundalk Building Fire Reported on Merritt


– photo courtesy of Baltimore County Fire Department-
Baltimore County Fire Department reported a commercial building fire at the State Farm building at the corner of Merritt Boulevard and Wise/Holabird avenues in Dundalk.

According to the fire department, crews arrived with fire showing from the rear of location. No injuries or entrapment were reported.

The fire department reported the fire was under control at 8:40 Monday evening.

The cause of the fire is under investigation.

Arrest Made in Nov. 7 Perry Hall Murder


Marc Jason Jones (31) of Unit block of Cedar Avenue, 21204, has been charged in connection with the Nov. 7 homicide of Teon Deontae Barnes. 

The preliminary investigation revealed that the Jones and Barnes were engaged in an argument on the parking lot of 4300 Bedrock Circle in Perry Hall that ended with Jones shooting Barnes. Jones then forced a witness into his vehicle and fled the scene with the witness prior to police arrival. 

Jones is charged with murder in the first degree, the use of a firearm in the commission of a felony/violent crime, kidnapping, false imprisonment and second degree assault. He remains held at the Baltimore County Detention Center on no bail status