Category: 911

Man Arrested in Perry Hall Domestic Related Stabbing


Police have charged Reginald Eugene Cooper (40) of the 4200 block of Maple Path Circle in Perry Hall in yesterday’s assault on his 11-year-old son.
Cooper was behaving bizarrely yesterday morning when he stopped a neighbor outside and told her to go into his house to check on his son. When she did so, Cooper returned and threatened to kill his son, striking him with a screwdriver and causing a puncture wound. He assaulted the neighbor when she tried to leave to get help. The boy fled the home where another neighbor saw him bleeding and tried to render first aid. Cooper approached and assaulted her, as well as a third neighbor after demanding entry into the man’s home.

When the first officer arrived he was directed by witnesses to Cooper, who did not comply with commands and assaulted the officer. Cooper was taken into custody and transported to an area hospital as a precaution based on his behavior, treated and released. The officer was also transported to an area hospital, treated and released. The boy remains hospitalized in stable condition.

Cooper is charged with the following:
•Attempted first degree murder
•Attempted second degree murder
•First degree assault
•Five counts of second degree assault
•First degree child abuse
•Second degree child abuse
•Use of a dangerous weapon with intent to injure

Cooper is held on no bail status pending a bail review hearing.

Reported Child Stabbing in a Perry Hall Domestic Case


Police are investigating after a child was injured this morning in a domestic related assault.

Officers were called to the 4200 block of Maple Path Circle in Perry Hall at 10:28 a.m. when the boy, 11 ran to a neighbor’s house seeking help after his father struck him with an object that caused a puncture wound to his upper body. The suspect fought with arriving officers, causing a non-life-threatening injury to one officer before he was taken into custody.

The boy was transported to an area hospital in unknown condition. The officer was also transported to an area hospital for treatment. The identity of the suspect is withheld pending formal charges.

The BCoPD reminds the public that if you are a victim of domestic violence and are in immediate danger, please call 911. Resources and information about domestic violence are also available online.

Police Report Car Breakins in Essex


Baltimore County Police are investigating several thefts from autos in Essex on Sunday.

Police estimate that sometime on May 10 4:15 a.m. to 6:22 a.m, eight parked cars in the unit block of Urbanwood Court,the 800 block of Dorsey Avenue, and the 400 block of Virginia Avenue were broken into in the Essex area.

The investigation determined that several suspects walked through the neighborhoods, targeting unlocked vehicles parked in residential driveways and on the street.

As a reminder, please always lock your car doors and remove any visible and valuable items. Thefts from autos are crimes of opportunity that you can prevent. Additional crime prevention tips are available online.

Police are currently investigating the circumstances surrounding the thefts. If anyone has residential security video or information that may lead to identifying the suspect responsible, please call the Essex Precinct at 410-887-0220 or dial 911. Callers may remain anonymous.

Man Arrested in December Back River Neck Road Murder


Baltimore County Police charge the man responsible for the murder of Tyron Deandre Davis.

On December 4, 2019 just before 6 p.m. police responded to McDonald’s in the 200 block of Back River Neck Road, 21221 for a shooting. Arriving officers found Tyron Deandre Davis (18) of the 900 block of Lowe Road, 21220 suffering from at least one gunshot wound. He was transported to Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center by medics. The next day, Davis died of his injuries in the hospital.

Detectives determined that Davis and another male subject approached a group of males who stood outside of McDonald’s. Davis briefly spoke with them before walking away. As Davis walked away, one of the members of the group, identified as Anton Hosea Elsezy Jr. (18) of the unit block of Moline Circle, 21221, pulled out a gun and shot Davis.

On December 6, 2019, Baltimore County Police Homicide detectives obtained an arrest warrant for Elsezy. He was captured by the US Marshals Task Force in North Carolina on Tuesday, May 5, and faces extradition. Elsezy is charged with first degree murder and use of a firearm in a felony.

Man Arrested & Charged in Middle River & Essex Robberies


Baltimore County Police charged a suspect in two armed commercial robberies in Essex last month and believed to be responsible for additional robberies in neighboring jurisdictions.

The investigation in Baltimore County began on April 29 with the robbery of two businesses under similar circumstances just hours apart.

Police were called to Dollar General in the 100 block of Beacon Road in Middle River around 7:30 p.m. after the suspect purchased items but stayed in the store and continued shopping. He returned to the check out with additional items, but this time he stepped behind the counter and produced a handgun, ordering the cashier to open the safe. He fled with an undisclosed amount of cash.

Just after 9:30 p.m. police responded to a second armed robbery, this time at Domino’s Pizza in the 600 block of Eastern Boulevard, in Essex. This time the suspect ordered food, then stepped outside. When he returned, he again stepped behind the counter, produced a handgun and ordered an employee to open a cash register and the safe. Again, the suspect fled with an undisclosed amount of cash.

Baltimore County Police Robbery Detectives worked cooperatively with the Anne Arundel County and Baltimore Police Departments, which had both experienced similar crimes, to identify the suspect, identified as Zachery Erin Kuhn (23) of the 1300 block of Pontiac Avenue in Brooklyn, MD. Kuhn and a female passenger were arrested during an April 30 traffic stop, at which time a loaded handgun was also located on Kuhn.

Kuhn faces the following charges:
Two counts of armed robbery
Two counts of robbery
Three counts of first degree assault
Three counts of second degree assault
Two counts of theft
Use of a firearm in the commission of a violent crime

Kuhn is held at the Baltimore County Detention Center on denied bail status following a bail review hearing on Monday. The woman was released without charge.

Family Founds Dog After Saturday White Marsh Fatal Crash


A dog that fled the vehicle involved in a fatal crash in White Marsh on Saturday afternoon has been located.

Around 1:37 p.m. a Dodge Ram traveling northbound on Campbell Boulevard near Town Center Court collided with the driver side of a Suzuki Grand Vitara stopped in the southbound left turn lane, causing minor damage to the Suzuki. The Dodge crossed back over both northbound lanes and left the roadway, striking a tree head-on and catching fire.

Baltimore County Police, Fire, and EMS personnel responded to the scene. The driver was pronounced deceased at the scene.

The driver’s dog, seen fleeing from the Dodge following the crash, could not be located during a search of the area by police yesterday. Family members took painstaking efforts to search the area again today and were able to locate the dog.

The Baltimore County Police Crash Investigation Team is continuing their work to positively identify the decedent.

Millers Island Man Dies in Sparrows Point Motorcycle Crash


Baltimore County Police are continuing their investigation into a fatal motorcycle crash on Bethlehem Boulevard Saturday afternoon.

Just after 4 p.m. a 2016 BMW motorcycle traveling eastbound on Bethlehem Boulevard near North Point Boulevard crossed into the oncoming traffic lane while navigating a curve in the roadway. The motorcycle struck the driver-side rear corner of a Chevrolet Silverado traveling westbound, then struck the front of a Ford F350 truck that was also traveling westbound behind the Silverado.

The driver of the motorcycle was pronounced deceased at the scene by medics, identified as Paul Taylor Craven (69) of the 9000 block of Millers Island Boulevard.

According to mutiple reports on social media, Craven was a member of Curve Stompers Masks and he was delivering COVID-19 masks during the accident. Curve Stompers Masks released a statement about Craven’s death on their Facebook page.

“We had a tragedy in the family. We won’t be filling anymore orders after the ones we have finished and ready for pickup.
We are very sorry for those who waited so long. I hope you can find another way to get a mask. We will contact those who are still ready for pickup,” said the statement on the page.

The Baltimore County Police Crash Investigation Team said it working to determine all the factors involved in this fatal crash. Both driver of the Chevrolet and the Ford remained at the scene.

Police Need Public’s Help to Find Missing Rosedale Man


Baltimore County Police need your help finding a man missing from Rosedale.

Deontae Vilada Belcher (25) was last seen on April 11 in the 7900 block of 33rd Street, 21237. He was seen leaving with a friend and may have been going to the North Avenue and Fulton Avenue, 21217 area of Baltimore.

Belcher is described as being 5’3, 125-pounds, a short black afro hair style and tattoos on his neck that say “Gift” and “1995”. He was last seen wearing a black jacket, white shirt, blue jeans and Fila brand tennis shoes.

Baltimore County Police Missing Person Detectives continue to investigate his disappearance. If you have any information that could help locate him, contact detectives at 410-307-2020. Callers may remain anonymous.

Suspect Arrested After Wedneday Shooting in Old Dundalk


Baltimore County Police arrest a suspect for a shooting Wednesday in Dundalk.

Police responded to the 2900 block of Yorkway, just after 6 p.m. for an assault. The investigation revealed that the victim met the suspect to purchase drugs. They got into an argument which led to the suspect pulling a gun.

The victim grabbed the gun and they struggled for control of the weapon. During the struggle, the suspect shot the victim and the bullet traveled through the victims jacket but did not hit the victim. When police arrived, the suspect ran but was arrested after a brief foot pursuit and the handgun was recovered. The victim was not injured.

Eric Davon Davis (34) of the 7000 block of Dunmanway in Dundalk was arrested and charged with first degree assault, having a handgun on his person, distribution of narcotics and various other charges. Davis is held at the Baltimore County Detention Center on a no bail status pending a bail review hearing.

Dundalk Woman Arrested After Threatening Boyfriend With Knives


Baltimore County Police arrested a woman responsible for assaulting her boyfriend in Dundalk Wednesday night.

Police responded to an apartment in the 2000 block of Paulette Road of Dundalk at 9:30 p.m. for an assault. The investigation revealed the victim, a 28-year-old man, and his girlfriend were involved in a dispute which led to her punching him. She then picked up knives that were nearby and threatened him.

Arriving officers heard screaming and entered the apartment. They saw the suspect holding a knife in each hand, advancing towards the victim. The officers ordered her to drop the weapons and she was arrested without incident.

Jessica Brooke Mentzell (29), also of the 2000 block of Paulette Road, 21222, was arrested and charged with first and second-degree assault and is held at the Baltimore County Detention Center on a no bail status pending a bail review hearing.