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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.

List of Events for Faith and Blue Weekend

The first Faith and Blue weekend is scheduled for Oct. 9-12. This event is supported by most major national law enforcement groups and has been embraced by religious communities nationwide.

Chief Melissa R. Hyatt has invited Baltimore County faith-based organizations to participate in this event, which is sponsored by the U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Community Oriented Policing Services. “COVID-19 has made community engagement challenging. This weekend provides an opportunity to re-establish and build relationships, communicate, collaborate and break down barriers,” said Chief Hyatt.

Faith and Blue is based on the premise that strong communities are built on mutual respect and understanding. Neighborhoods thrive when faith-based organizations and law enforcement work together to make communities safer and stronger.

The following is a list of events that are scheduled throughout eastern Baltimore County. These events are also posted on the Faith and Blue website under the Events tab.

Precinct 8 Parkville
Date: Saturday, October 10
Time: noon to 4 p.m.
Location: Christus Victor Lutheran Church, 9833 Harford Road 21234
Hosted by: Christus Victor Lutheran Church and BCoPD
Activity: Opportunity to meet with officers, ask questions and discuss safety and crime prevention
More: https://faithandblue.org/event/1979/

Date: Sunday, October 11
Time: 9 to 11:10 a.m.
Location: Christ Villa, 2301 Putty Hill Avenue 21234
Hosted by: Christ Villa and BCoPD
Activity: Officers will meet with the congregation and discuss policing, faith and the community
More: https://faithandblue.org/event/2108/

Date: Sunday, October 11
Time: 12:30 to 3 p.m.
Location: St. Joseph Church and School to Jesus Through Mary (upper soccer field), 8420 Belair Road 21236
Hosted by: St. Joseph Church and School to Jesus Through Mary and BCoPD
Activity: Outdoor mass and celebration followed by precinct Captain Trivett speaking about the importance of working together with communities. Officers will be presented with care packages and will help with food distribution.
More: https://faithandblue.org/event/2079/

Precinct 9 White Marsh
Date: Sunday, October 11
Time: 11 a.m. to noon
Location: Perry Hall Family Worship Center, 5125 E. Joppa Road 21128
Hosted by: Perry Hall Family Worship Center and BCoPD
Activity: Pastor will converse with police officers during Sunday service.
More: https://faithandblue.org/event/2000/

Precinct 11 Essex
Date: Saturday, October 10
Time: 9 to 10 a.m.
Location: Church of the Harbor, 911 Mace Avenue 21221
Hosted by: Church of the Harbor and BCoPD
Activity: Police and officials who serve the Essex area are invited to breakfast, uplifting conversations and prayer
More: https://faithandblue.org/event/2092/

Date: Saturday, October 10
Time: Noon to 4 p.m.
Location: Trinity Church, 914 Essex Avenue 21221
Hosted by: Trinity Church of Essex and BCoPD
Activity: Join police officers and elected officials to promote cooperation, consideration and mutual respect. Food and activities for children will be available for free.
More: https://faithandblue.org/event/1570/

Precinct 12 Dundalk
Date: Wednesday, October 7
Time: 8 to 11 a.m.
Location: Dundalk Precinct, 428 Westham Way 21224
Hosted by: BCoPD, Our Lady of Hope, Greater St. John Baptist Church, St. Peter Evangelical Lutheran Church, Patapsco United Methodist Church, and the Muslim Association of Dundalk
Activity: Coffee and pastries with officers and members of multi-denomination faith-based organizations including Our Lady of Hope, Greater St. John Baptist Church, St. Peter Evangelical Lutheran Church, Patapsco United Methodist Church, Muslim Association of Dundalk and a chaplain from the BCoPD Dundalk Precinct

Date: Friday, October 9
Time: 7:45 to 8:45 a.m.
Location: Our Lady of Hope/St. Luke Catholic School, 8003 N. Boundary Road 21222
Hosted by: Our Lady of Hope/St. Luke Catholic School and BCoPD
Activity: Officers will assist and greet students during morning drop off. Elementary students will later join officers and ask questions about their profession.
More: https://faithandblue.org/event/1617/

Date: Friday, October 9
Time: 11:45 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Location: Our Lady of Hope/St. Luke Catholic School, 8003 N. Boundary Road 21222
Hosted by: Our Lady of Hope/St. Luke Catholic School and BCoPD
Activity: Officers will interact with students during recess and gym class. Students and police officers will also play a game of soccer.

Woman Found Shot Outside Dundalk Bar

Police are investigating a shooting outside of Vino Liquors & Bar in Dundalk early this morning.

Officers responded to a disturbance call in the 3800 block of North Point Road in Charlesmont just before 2 a.m. on Thursday and discovered shell casings on the parking lot.

Shortly thereafter the victim, an adult woman, walked into a hospital suffering from a gunshot wound to the upper body. She is expected to survive her injuries.

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.

Edgemere Man Dies in Car Crash Near Home

Baltimore County Police responded to a single vehicle crash in the 2700 block of Lodge Forest Drive in Edgemere on Tuesday evening. Crash Team investigators determined that a 2020 Ford Mustang was traveling south on Lodge Forest Drive when the driver crossed over the double yellow lines, left the roadway and struck a tree on Oct. 6 around 10:30 p.m.

The driver, George Paul Gaydosh (51) of the 2600 block of Lodge Forest Drive, 21219, was the only occupant inside of the car. He was transported to Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center and was pronounced deceased.

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

Body Found on Old Rustic Inn Parking Lot

Police are investigating a homicide in the White Marsh area on Wednesday morning after a passerby saw a body lying on the parking lot of the former Rustic Inn.

Officers responded to the scene in the 11400 block of Philadelphia Road at 7:50 a.m. Detectives are in the early stages of this investigation but are able to confirm that there appears to be an undetermined type of trauma to the body.

Homicide detectives are asking anyone who may have seen or heard anything out of the ordinary overnight or who may have additional information 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.

NNO Events Take Place All Over Baltimore County

The 37th annual National Night Out was celebrated on Tuesday, Oct. 6 after being rescheduled from its normal time slot on the first Tuesday in August as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.

The event is used as an opportunity for police and citizens unite in neighborhoods.

Here are some pictures from NNO events in Dundalk and Parkville courtesy of the Baltimore County Police Department.

County Executive John Olszewski Jr. with police and locals in Dundalk.

Community and police interactions took place in Dundalk. -photos courtesy of Baltimore County Police.

Shooting Victim Found in Rosedale

Police responded to the unit block of Aspinwood Way in Rosedale on Oct. 3 at midnight for a subject who was shot.

Responding officers found the victim, an adult male, who was shot in the lower body while in the 9700 block of Pulaski Highway in Middle River earlier in the night.

Detectives from the Baltimore County Police Violent Crimes Unit are continuing to investigate this incident and ask anyone who may have additional

Two Suspects Arrested in Dundalk Burglaries

With these two arrests detectives were able to clear eleven burglary cases that have occurred in Dundalk since mid-August.

Detectives from the Baltimore County Police Burglary Unit have charged two suspects in a string of overnight burglaries in the Dundalk Precinct.

With these two arrests detectives were able to clear eleven burglary cases that have occurred in Dundalk since mid-August.

The first case occurred on Aug. 16, when one of the suspects broke the lock on a sliding glass door to enter a home on Westfield Road around 2 a.m. while the residents were sleeping. The last burglary occurred around 6 a.m. on Thursday morning, October 1, in the 1900 block of Searles Road.

Both suspects were arrested later that afternoon, one of whom was in possession of items stolen from the home on Searles Road earlier in the morning.

In all of the cases the burglars either forced entry or entered homes through unlocked doors or windows and stole personal items, including purses, wallets, cash, jewelry, phones, credit cards, and in one case, a camera.

During a search and seizure warrant executed at the suspects’ residence numerous items belonging to the victims were recovered.

The suspects are identified as Dundalk residents Dakota Lee Barnard (24) and Brooke Michelle Theis (24), both of the 1900 block of Eastfield Road.

Both are charged with numerous counts of first, third and fourth degree burglary, and misdemeanor and felony theft. Both are held on no bail status pending bail review hearings.

Police National Night Out Events Announced

The 37th annual National Night Out is being celebrated on Tuesday, October 6 this year. The COVID-19 pandemic may have communities celebrating a little differently and later in the year, but one thing remains the same and that is the partnerships and camaraderie that are strengthened as police and citizens unite in neighborhoods.

Community engagement has been especially challenging this year. This annual community-building campaign is an opportunity to bring police and neighbors together under positive circumstances and enhance relationships with the goal of keeping neighborhoods safe.

Join your neighbors and friends in events scheduled throughout Baltimore County. There will be food, games, vehicle parades, and visits from police officers. The theme at each event will be the same – to keep your community, businesses and visitors safe.

Turn on your porch light on Tuesday, October 6 to show your support. And remember another safety precaution when gathering this year – wear a mask, practice social distancing and wash your hands.

The following is a list of events that are scheduled at the various precincts in eastern Baltimore County.

Precinct 8 Parkville

Magnolia Glen Homeowners Association
Contact: Greg Hamilton (jghamilton53@att.net)
Officer(s) assigned: Community Outreach Team
Activity: Neighborhood dessert party
Location: Bender Ridge Court
Time: 5 to 7 p.m.

Perring Park Citizens On Patrol (COP)
Contact: Kristen Piscopo (443-823-1738 or kpiscopo@baltimorecountymd.gov)
Officer(s) assigned: Community Outreach Team
Activity: Block party with KONA Ice Truck
Location: Harford Hills Road behind Harford Hills Elementary School
Time: 6 to 7 p.m.

Seven Courts Citizens On Patrol (COP)
Contact: Shawn King (shawn@owl-analytics.com)
Officer(s) assigned: Community Outreach Team
Activity: Neighborhood party
Location: Seven Oaks Senior Center, 9210 Seven Courts Drive
Time: 5 to 7 p.m.

Precinct 9 White Marsh

Linover Improvement Association
Contact: Caitlyn Klimm (president@linover.org)
Officer(s) assigned: Community Outreach Team
Activity: Neighborhood caravan and hand out Citizens On Patrol (COP) fliers
Location: Holt Park, 34 Elmont Avenue
Time: 8 to 8:30 p.m.

Park East Community
Contact: Danielle Fowlkes (410-866-3443)
Officer(s) assigned: Community Outreach Team
Activity: Enjoy refreshments while discussing how to keep the neighborhood safe and build partnerships
Location: Playground area at Park East Apartments, 2022 Kelbourne Road 21237
Time: 4:30 to 6:30 p.m.

Precinct 11 Essex

Henderson-Webb Properties
Contact: Dave Hopp (410-440-7121)
Officer(s) assigned: Community Outreach Team
Activity: Community picnic
Location: Hartland and Middleborough roads
Time: 6 to 8 p.m.

Precinct 12 North Point

Boston Courts
Contact: Lee McBride (410-288-1313)
Officer(s) assigned: Community Outreach Team
Activity: Cookout and games
Location: Red Rose Way and Villager Circle, 21222
Time: 6 to 8 p.m.

Old Dundalk
Contact: Jessica Lilli (443-955-1541)
Officer(s) assigned: Community Outreach Team
Activity: Cookout and games
Location: Heritage Park, 2717 Playfield Street
Time: 6 to 8 p.m.