Category: 911

York Man Arrested for Assault of Uber Driver


Maryland State Police arrested an Uber passenger after he verbally and physically abused the driver yesterday evening in Baltimore County.

The accused is identified as Eduardo Castillo, 30, of no fixed address. Castillo was charged with second degree assault, false imprisonment and other related drug charges. He was transported to St. Joseph Medical Center for treatment. He was later transported to the Baltimore County Detention Center where he was seen by a district court commissioner and later released.

The victim is not being identified at this time. He was the driver of a 2012 Hyundai Accent involved in the incident. He was transported by ambulance to Greater Baltimore Medical Center (GBMC) for possible exposure to controlled dangerous substances during the Uber transport.

At about 3:50 p.m. on Friday, April 21, Maryland State Police Golden Ring Barrack received a 9-1-1 call in reference to an Uber driver being held against his will while transporting a passenger. The preliminary investigation revealed an Uber driver picked up a passenger, later identified as Castillo in York, PA. The driver transported Castillo to several locations before driving him to Baltimore City.

During the transport, Castillo reportedly took the driver’s phone several times. The victim advised police that Castillo was also smoking an illegal substance in the front passenger seat, yelling at him and hitting him in the head while he was driving. The driver, in fear for his own life, was able to send a single text message to his mother to ask her to call for help. The mother of the victim then contacted the police. An immediate lookout for the vehicle was issued.

Troopers at the Golden Ring Barrack located the vehicle and conducted a subsequent traffic stop on northbound I-83 in the area of York Road. Upon their approach, troopers observed Castillo with signs of drug impairment. Troopers also located illegal drugs inside the vehicle. Castillo was arrested on scene without incident.

The Baltimore County Police Department provided assistance on the scene. Personnel from the Baltimore County Fire Department also assisted with the incident. The case remains under investigation.

Man Dies in Milford Mill Accident


Officers with the Baltimore County Police Department responded to the area of Liberty Road and Courtleigh Drive in Milford Mill for a motor vehicle collision on Sunday, April 9 at approximately 10:40 p.m.

Investigators with the Baltimore County Police Crash Team determined a 1999 Toyota Camry was traveling westbound on Liberty Road when it crossed over the center two-way turning lane and into the eastbound lane striking a 2015 Chrysler 200.

The driver of the Toyota, 70-year-old Moyo Fagbayi, was pronounced deceased at the scene. The driver of the Chrysler was not injured.

The Baltimore County Crash Team continues to investigate the circumstances surrounding this crash

Man Dies in Towson Crash on Charles Street


Baltimore County Police Officers responded to a crash in the 6500 block of Charles Street in Towson on March 8, 2023, at approximately 8:30 p.m.

Upon arrival, investigators with the Baltimore County Police Crash Team determined the crash occurred after a 2006 Nissan Pathfinder traveling northbound struck the center median and two trees.

The driver of the Nissan Pathfinder, 73-year-old Ty Ararso, was pronounced deceased at the scene.

This crash remains under investigation by the Baltimore County Police Department Crash Team.

Man Dies in White Marsh & Pulaski Crash


Baltimore County police officers responded to a fatal crash at Pulaski Highway and White Marsh Boulevard intersection in White Marsh on Friday, Feb. 24 just before midnight.

Upon arrival, investigators with the Baltimore County Police Crash Team determined the crash occurred when a 2013 Infiniti G37x was traveling eastbound while a 2008 Hyundai Tucson was traveling westbound on Pulaski Highway approaching White Marsh Boulevard.

The Hyundai attempted to turn left onto White Marsh Boulevard when the Infiniti struck it. The driver and passenger of the Infiniti were transported to an area hospital. The driver of the Hyundai Tucson, 32-year-old Rahmel Summerlin, was pronounced deceased at the scene, and the passenger was transported to an area hospital.

This crash remains under investigation by the Baltimore County Police Department Crash Team.

Homicide of Artis Holt Remains Unsolved


The Baltimore County Police Department continues to seek information in the homicide of 27-year-old Artis Holt. On February 21, 2019, Holt was fatally shot after leaving a restaurant in the 8000 block of Liberty Road. The homicide of Artis Holt remains unsolved.

Holt attended Mount Saint Joseph High School and Merrimack College in Massachusetts. Holt played cornerback for the Merrimack Warriors from 2009 to 2013, according to his team.

Family members describe Holt as a loving and loyal son, father and friend. Anyone with information regarding the homicide of Artis Holt is asked to contact Baltimore County homicide detectives by calling 410-307-2020 or 410-887-3943. Callers may also contact Metro Crime Stoppers at 1-866-756-2587.

Man Fatally Shot in Arbutus on Monday


Baltimore County homicide detectives are investigating a fatal shooting that occurred on Monday, Dec. 12 at approximately 5 p.m. in the 4400 block of Wilkens Ave in Arbutus.

Officers responded to the location for a report of shots fired. When they arrived on the scene, officers located a male suffering from gunshot wounds to his upper body.

The victim, 39-year-old Alquamaar Royal, was pronounced deceased at the scene. Preliminarily, this appears to be a targeted incident.

As this remains an ongoing investigation, detectives are asking anyone with information about this incident or the person responsible to call 410-307-2020.

Information may also be provided through the Baltimore County Police Department iWATCH program.

Arrest Made After Threats Towards Towson HS


After a thorough investigation, the Baltimore County Police Department has brought closure to the threat investigation at Towson High School and determined that no students, faculty or staff were in danger.

Detectives assigned to the Towson Precinct and Criminal Investigations Bureau have identified and charged a juvenile suspect with multiple recent threatening messages targeting Towson High School.

Charges are also pending against a second juvenile suspect in North Carolina. Investigators believe the suspects intended to incriminate an uninvolved juvenile with their actions.

The Baltimore County Police Department would like to thank the Towson High School community for their patience and support during this investigation.

BCPS Employee Charged with Possession of Child Pornography


Detectives with the Baltimore County Crimes Against Children Unit have arrested and charged 49-year-old Craig Clontz of Middle River with five counts of possession of child pornography.

During this investigation, detectives learned that Clontz was an employee with of the Baltimore County Public Schools.
Clontz is being held without bond at the Baltimore County Detention Center.

At this point in their investigation, detectives do not believe any of the images recovered depict BCPS students.