Category: 911

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.

Middle River Man Dies in Sparks Motorcycle Crash


Baltimore County Police responded to Phoenix Road and Hunt Creek Lane, in Sparks for a motorcycle crash on Saturday, Oct. 31 at 2 p.m.

The preliminary investigation revealed that a Honda motorcycle was traveling southbound on Phoenix Road near Hunt Creek Lane, negotiating a right curve. The motorcyclist lost control and slid into the northbound lanes of Phoenix Road, striking the front of a Lexus that was northbound on Phoenix Road.

The rider of the motorcycle, Nicholas Michael Hammel Jr. (20) of the 2200 block of Old Eastern Avenue in Middle River, was transported to the University of Maryland St. Joseph Medical Center where he was pronounced deceased. The driver of the Lexus remained at the scene.

The Baltimore County Police Crash Team is continuing their investigation.

Dundalk Man Dies in Pedestrian Accident


Baltimore County Police are investigating a fatal crash in Dundalk yesterday.

Just before 7:30 p.m. on October 30, police responded to Merritt Boulevard and Ives Lane in Dundalk for a pedestrian involved crash. The preliminary investigation revealed that a Chevrolet Caprice was traveling southbound on Merritt Boulevard when it struck a pedestrian who attempted to cross the southbound lanes of Merritt Boulevard. The pedestrian did not cross at the crosswalk.  

The pedestrian, Chom Woody (71) of the 400 block of Westfield Road 21222, was transported to Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center where she died the next day. The driver remained at the scene.

The Baltimore County Police Crash Team is continuing their investigation.

Arrest Made in Welbrook Road Murder in Essex


Police have arrested a suspect in the Oct. 9 shooting death of Zeshaan Ali Toppa in the 500 block of Welbrook Road in Essex.

Detectives from the Baltimore County Police Homicide Unit determined that Toppa was murdered during a drug-related robbery by the suspect, identified as Keonta Adrian Skipwith (18) of 8000 block of Pennington Drive in Laurel, 20724.

A warrant for Skipwith’s arrest was issued on Oct. 14 for the charge of first degree murder. He was arrested Monday, Oct. 26 and remains held without bond following a bail review hearing.

Second Suspect Arrested in July Rosedale Murder


On September 30, Lateef Amir Maple (32) of the 1100 block of Myrtle Avenue, 21201 was the first suspect arrested in connection with the July 28 murder of Trevor Hamlet.

As a part of the on-going investigation, Baltimore County Homicide detectives were able to identify Donwin Rumeal Brooks (30) of the 2200 block of Linden Avenue in Baltimore City as being the second suspect. On October 21, Brooks was arrested and charged in connection with the murder of Trevor Hamlet.

Maple and Brooks are charged with first-degree murder and various other charges. Maple remains held at the Baltimore County Detention Center on a no bail status. Brooks is held at the Baltimore County Detention Center on a no bail status pending a bail review hearing. 

Overnight Fire Reported at Al’s Seafood


–photo courtesy of North Point Edgemere Volunteer Fire Company-

Baltimore County fire crews reported a building fire at Al’s Seafood in the 1500 Block of Eastern Boulevard in Essex early this morning.

Firefighters reported heavy smoke from the second floor early Thursday morning. Roads were shutdown in the area.

There were no reports of injuries.

Al’s Seafood released a statement on their Facebook page.

“My family would like to give a huge thank you to all of our friends, family, Essex and Rosedale Fire Departments and Police for the help, support, security, and encouragement through this difficult time.
I want to also thank Johnny Salling, Ric Metzer, and Val Mcdonough for the support and positive reinforcements.”