Arrests Made in Kingsville Political Incident


Baltimore County police released more information about the incident in 11000 block of Cedar Lane in Kingsville on Saturday.

The preliminary investigation revealed that the victims, adult males, drove past the intersection of Cedar Lane and Mt. Vista Road with a political campaign sign in the back of their truck while the suspect put up a political campaign sign on his property.

The victim honked his horn several times at the suspect. The suspect picked up a shotgun and discharged it as they drove by. The victims drove to a safe location and called police. No one was injured and the truck was not damaged.

Douglas Edward Kuhn (50) of the 11000 block of Cedar Lane, 21087 was arrested and charged with two counts of first-degree assault, two counts of second-degree assault and various other charges.

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

Gun Shots Fired at Election Volunteers


Councilman David Marks reported that two Republican volunteers had gun shots fired at them as they were placing election signs in Kingsville, MD on Saturday afternoon, Oct. 17.

“Neal Houk and his son Bradley Lang were fired upon while driving to their next spot as they put up election signs in Kingsville, near Mount Vista Road and Cedar Lane,” Marks said.

Neither were hurt. Lang is a member of the Baltimore County Republican Central Committee and Marks reported a suspect was detained and questioned by police.

Mark said this incident was unexpectable.

“We are not used to this type of violence in our area, where Democratic and Republican elected officials tend to collaborate on local issues and respectfully disagree where there is a difference of opinion, ” Mark said in a statement.

“Freedom of expression belongs to all, and all should practice it without fear.”

Man Injured in Dundalk Shooting


Baltimore County Police are investigating a shooting in Dundalk that left one man injured.

Police responded to the 7000 block of Dunmanway on Monday at 9:41 p.m. for a call of a shooting. Arriving officers found the victim, an adult male, suffering gunshot wounds to the upper and lower body.

He was transported to a local hospital.

Detectives from the Baltimore County Police Violent Crimes Unit are investigating the circumstances surrounding the shooting and ask anyone who may have information to contact them by calling 410-307-2020. Callers may remain anonymous and may be eligible for a reward when submitting tips through Metro Crime Stoppers.

Person Extricated from Vehicle in Rosedale Crash


Baltimore County Fire Department reported a two-vehicle accident overnight in Rosedale at the intersection of Pulaski Highway & 66 Street near the County/City line.

Crews reported one patient was extricated from vehicle and transported to hospital with life threatening injuries on Sunday morning around 7 a.m.

-photos courtesy of Baltimore County Fire Department ‘

Dundalk Man Arrested on Federal Charges


– photo courtesy of U.S. Department of Justice-
The United States Department of Justice reported that Frank William Robertson Perry, age 39, of Dundalk, has been arrested on a federal criminal complaint, charged with being a felon in possession of a firearm.

According to court documents, Perry has been identified by law enforcement as a member of the Boogaloo, Movement.

“Boogaloo” is a term referencing a violent uprising or impending civil war, and is sometimes used by militia extremists and racially or ethnically motivated extremists.

Perry was arrested late on Oct. 7. A virtual initial appearance was scheduled in U.S. District Court on Friday before U.S. Magistrate Judge J. Mark Coulson.

The arrest was announced by United States Attorney for the District of Maryland Robert K. Hur; Special Agent in Charge Jennifer C. Boone of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, Baltimore Field Office; and Special Agent in Charge Timothy Jones of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) Baltimore Field Division.

According to the criminal complaint and court documents, a search warrant was executed at Perry’s residence, which he shares with his girlfriend.

Agents recovered from the bedroom: a black tactical vest containing two ballistic plates on the interior of the vest; two loaded rifle magazines located in pouches affixed to the exterior of the vest; a third loaded rifle magazine located on top of the vest; an AM-15 rifle which was partially concealed behind a nightstand; eight rounds of .223-caliber ammunition located in the nightstand; and other firearms-related accessories.

As detailed in the criminal complaint, Perry’s girlfriend was in the home at the time of the search and agreed to speak with agents. She advised that she had purchased the AM-15 lower receiver in April at the suggestion of Perry, who said that she needed the weapon for self-defense. She told agents that she learned Perry was obtaining firearms parts and shipping them to the residence in her name, and law enforcement found that the items were purchased using Perry’s credit card.

In addition, Perry’s girlfriend stated that she had not been involved in building the rifle—that was done by Perry and a neighbor. Perry was arrested while he was en route to the residence.

According to court documents, Perry is prohibited from possessing firearms and/or ammunition as a result of a previous felony conviction.
Investigation revealed that while the firearm is registered to Perry’s girlfriend, a review of her social media indicates no apparent interest or involvement with firearms, hunting, the Second Amendment, or the Boogaloo Movement, nor was there any record of Perry’s girlfriend ever having a hunting license, or any other firearms registered in her name.

In contrast, as detailed in the court documents, Perry’s social media reflects a substantial interest in firearms and militia extremist activities.

If convicted, Perry faces a maximum sentence of 10 years in federal prison for being a felon in possession of a firearm. Actual sentences for federal crimes are typically less than the maximum penalties. A federal district court judge will determine any sentence after taking into account the U.S. Sentencing Guidelines and other statutory factors.

A criminal complaint is not a finding of guilt. An individual charged by criminal complaint is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty at some later criminal proceedings.

United States Attorney Robert K. Hur commended the FBI’s Joint Terrorism Task Force, which includes the ATF, for their work in the investigation and thanked the Baltimore County Police Department for its assistance. Mr. Hur thanked Assistant U.S. Attorneys Kathleen O. Gavin and P. Michael Cunningham, who are prosecuting the case.

Essex Man Fatally Shot on Welbrook Road


Baltimore County Police are continuing their investigation into a late night shooting that left one man dead.

Officers responded for the call of a shooting around 10 p.m. Friday night. The victim, an adult man, was located to the rear of the 500 block of Welbrook Road in Essex with a gunshot wound to the upper body. Medics responded and pronounced the man deceased at the scene. He is identified as Essex resident Zeshaan Ali Toppa (21) of the 300 block of Leeanne Road.

Detectives from the Baltimore County Police Homicide Unit are continuing their investigation into this shooting this morning. Anyone who may have information is 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.

Dundalk Man Charged in Rosedale Incident


A warrant has been issued in connection with yesterday’s assault in Rosedale.
Michael Fink, 36, from the 7200 block of Holabird Avenue in Dundalk has been charged with one count of second degree assault on a warrant.

He is currently in Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center in stable condition.  

Police recovered two knives, a silver chain and a can of pepper spray from the crime scene. The investigation is on-going.  

The officer involved is Police Officer First Class B. Brown #6211 with 2 years, 2 months of service in the Operations Bureau.

He is currently on administrative leave per policy. An internal investigation is also being conducted. 

Police Involved Shooting in Rosedale


Baltimore County police reported a call for a suspect with a knife and blades this afternoon resulted in an officer-involved shooting that left one man injured.

Officers responded to the area of Philadelphia Road and Chesaco Avenue in Rosedale after a witness called 911 for an unknown suspect with a knife and blades cutting down branches on a tree, waving the blades around and throwing them in the roadway. While still enroute, officers received additional information that the suspect was in the middle of Philadelphia Road swinging around a long chain.

Officers located the suspect on Spring Avenue near Philadelphia Road. One officer exited his patrol vehicle and ordered the suspect to sit down. The suspect ignored commands and began running at the officer, who ordered the suspect to stop.

The officer began to move backwards but the suspect continued to advanced on him, at which time the officer fired his weapon, striking the suspect in the upper body. The suspect fled but was apprehended after a brief foot pursuit. 

Officers rendered aid to the suspect, who was transported to Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center by responding medics, conscious and alert.  

The preliminary investigation revealed the suspect was initially dropped off at a local hospital for a mental health evaluation but never went inside. He used public transportation to respond to the Rosedale area, where the witness observed him and called 9-1-1. Several weapons were recovered at the scene. The investigation into this incident is on-going.

Driver Dies in Carney Morning Accident


One man died following a fatal vehicle crash in Carney Thursday morning.

Police responded to the crash at Avondale Road and 6th Avenue just after 10:00 a.m. when a 2011 Nissan Versa traveling north on Avondale Road struck the curb, ran into a street sign and hit a BGE pole.

During the collision, the BGE pole broke and fell over, striking the roof of a 2018 Isuzu box truck, also traveling on Avondale Road. The driver of the box truck did not report any injuries.

The Driver of the Nissan, Mahmoud Abdel Karim Abbasi (92) of the 9300 block of Thornwood Drive of Parkville was transported to Franklin Square Hospital where he was pronounced deceased. 

The Baltimore County Crash Team is continuing their investigation to determine the cause of this fatal crash.