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

Royal Farms Robbed by Same Suspect 3 Times


Do you recognize this suspect? Baltimore County Police are seeking the public’s help identifying the suspect, pictured here from security video, that burglarized a Royal Farms store three times. 

Since September 8, between 3 a.m. and 4:30 a.m., the suspect burglarized the Royal Farms store in the 8200 block of Eastern Avenue before the Essex bridge by forcing his way through the front entrance of the store, which was closed for business at the time.

Once inside, he stole various tobacco products. He is described as a white male, approximately 5’10 – 6’1 and approximately 21-30 years old. In one incident, the suspect fled the location on a bicycle.

Detectives from the Baltimore County Police Burglary Unit are now asking the public for help identifying this suspect.

If you recognize this suspect or have information about this crime, contact detectives at 410-307-2020. Callers may remain anonymous and may be eligible for a reward when submitting tips through Metro Crime Stoppers.

Rosedale Man Dies in Perry Hall Shooting


Baltimore County Police are continuing to investigate a fatal shooting that occurred Thursday, Nov. 5 around 9:20 p.m.

Officers arrived in the parking lot of the 4300 block of Bedrock Circle in Perry Hall and located Teon Deontae Barnes (21) of the 8000 block of Neighbors Avenue of Rosedale suffering from at least one gunshot wound. Barnes was pronounced deceased on the scene.

Homicide detectives are actively conducting their investigation at this time and believe the victim was targeted. If you have any information about this murder, please call Baltimore County Police at 410-307-2020.

Suspect Sought in July Gas Station Burglary


Do you recognize this suspect? Baltimore County Police are seeking the public’s help in identifying this man connected to an Exxon gas station burglary.

The suspect, pictured here on security camera, burglarized the Exxon gas station in the 8400 block of Honeygo Boulevard in White Marsh the morning of July 26. Surveillance video was recovered that depicts the suspect gaining entry through the front door of the Exxon while the store was closed. After unsuccessfully attempting to gain entry into the cashier’s office, he finally gave up and settled for face masks hanging on a display rack before leaving the location.

Detectives from the Baltimore County Police Burglary Unit are now asking the public for help identifying this suspect. If you recognize this suspect or have information about this crime, contact detectives at 410-307-2020. Callers may remain anonymous and may be eligible for a reward when submitting tips through Metro Crime Stoppers.

Man Shot in Perry Hall Thursday Evening


Baltimore County Police detectives are on the scene of a shooting in the Perry Hall area tonight.

Officers responded to the 4300 block of Bedrock Circle in Perry Hall at 9:20 p.m. Arriving officers located a male victim suffering from at least one gunshot wound.

Anyone with information on this shooting should contact police at 410-307-2020.

Overlea Murder Still Unsolved from May 2020


Baltimore County Police continue to investigate the murder of 28- year-old Kenyon Jerrod Bryant and are turning to the public for assistance.

Bryant’s family is pleading with the public for help in an effort to encourage anyone with information to come forward.

On May 15 just after 2 a.m. police responded to the 6200 block of Radecke Avenue in Overlea for a shooting.

Responding officers found Kenyon Jerrod Bryant lying in the back yard suffering from a gunshot wound to the upper body. He was transported to a local hospital where he remained in critical condition until he succumbed to his injuries on May 24.

If you have information on this homicide you are asked to contact detectives from the Baltimore County Police Homicide Unit at 410-307-2020. Callers may remain anonymous and may be eligible for a reward when submitting tips through Metro Crime Stoppers.