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Police are investigating a fatal crash on northbound Harford Road and East Joppa Road in Carney Sunday afternoon.

The preliminary investigation revealed that at 3:04 p.m. a Harley Davidson motorcycle driving north on Harford Road attempted to pass another vehicle, also traveling north on Harford Road, and collided with the passenger side of a Dodge Durango that was crossing Harford Road eastbound. The operator and passenger of the motorcycle were ejected.

The operator of the motorcycle, Bryan Eric Yarworth Sr. (62) of the 1600 block of Dogwood Lane, of Bel Air, was pronounced deceased at the scene. The passenger of the motorcycle was transported to a local hospital with life-threatening injuries. The driver and passenger of the Dodge were uninjured and remained at the scene.

The Baltimore County Crash Team is working to determined all of the factors involved in the fatal crash.

Baltimore County Police investigating a shooting in Rossville on Friday night

Police responded to an area hospital around 9 p.m, after the victim, an adult man, responded there with a gunshot wound to the lower body. The preliminary investigation indicates the shooting occurred in the area of Kimbark Court and Brushfield Road, a section of Rossville.

Detectives from the Baltimore County Police Violent Crimes Unit are continuing to investigate the circumstances of the shooting. Anyone who may have seen or heard anything unusual in that area last night is asked to contact detectives at 410-307-2020. Callers may remain anonymous and may be eligible for a reward when submitting tips through Metro Crime Stoppers.

Police are investigating a fatal crash on Pulaski Highway and Rossville Boulevard in Rosedale yesterday morning.

The preliminary investigation revealed that at 5:49 a.m., a man crossed Pulaski Highway at a crosswalk that was closed for construction on Thursday, April 16. He was struck by a Chevrolet Camaro traveling west on Pulaski Highway towards Rossville Boulevard. The pedestrian is identified as Arthur Joseph, Jr. (45) whose last known address is in the 4800 block of Reisterstown Road, 21215. Joseph was transported to MedStar Franklin Square Medical Center where he was pronounced deceased.

The Baltimore County Crash Team is working to determine all of the factors involved in the fatal crash. The driver of the Chevrolet did remain at the scene of the crash.

Baltimore County Police arrest one suspect for attempted arson in Middle River.

Police responded to Royal Farms in the 12500 block of Eastern Avenue, 21220 just after 10 p.m. Tuesday night for a disturbance. The initial investigation revealed that a man left the location after refusing to pay for an item.

A short time later he returned and removed a fire extinguisher from a gas pump and discharged it in the parking lot. Then he grabbed the gas pump nozzles of numerous pumps and forcefully struck them against the sides of the gas pump terminals. Afterward, he attempted to ignite numerous gas pumps while threatening to set the location on fire. Police found him a short distance away with the fire extinguisher.

Evan Wendell Hunt (26), who has no fixed address, was arrested and is charged with attempted second degree arson, threat of arson and various other charges. He is held at the Baltimore County Detention Center on a no bail status pending a bail hearing.

With heavy amount of rain expected this afternoon, Baltimore County Police are reminding motorists not to drive through standing water. Water may be deeper than it appears or obscure other hazards in the road.

Kingsville Volunteer Fire Company reported that their Swiftwater Team 48 was alerted for a flood rescue on Monday morning near Golden Ring Road in Essex.

Kingsville VFC reported that the driver able was to swim to safety, but they are telling drivers to turn around if they find these types of flooded conditions.

Today marks the 146th anniversary of the Baltimore County Police Department. Established by the Maryland legislature on April 11, 1874, the Department has evolved into the 21st largest police agency in the United States.

The Maryland Legislature approved what became Chapter 374 of the Laws of Maryland, authorizing the Baltimore County Commissioners to “appoint such number of policemen as they may deem advisable…,” that number not to exceed thirty officers. Starting pay was two dollars per day, with the exception of mounted police officers, who received three dollars per day but had to supply and sustain their own horse and riding equipment. They were expected to work seven days a week until 1912 when officers were finally given 12 days off per year. There was no formal training for police officers until 1939 when a one week training program was instituted. According to historical census data from the Maryland State Department of Planning the population of Baltimore County was around 25,000 in 1870.

Today, Baltimore County Police Department is the 21st largest police department in the nation, with more than 1900 sworn officers serving a population of over 828,000 and growing (per 2018 estimated census data). Starting pay for a sworn officer today is $54,037. Officers must pass a rigorous 27-week training program. They’ve also been given a few additional days off since its inception.

In recognition of the Department’s anniversary, and in an effort to memorialize all of the changes that policing and the Department have undergone, the Department worked on an Anniversary Yearbook which was published earlier this year.

Baltimore County Police are investigating a double shooting in Essex this afternoon.

Police responded to the intersection of Norris Lane and Torner Road in Essex at 12:13 p.m. for a shooting. The initial investigation determined that two men were shot and transported to local hospitals by medics. The ages and condition of the victims are unconfirmed at this time. The suspect fled the scene prior to police arrival.

Baltimore County Detectives are currently investigating the circumstances surrounding this incident. Anyone with information should contact Detectives by calling 410-307-2020. Callers may remain anonymous.

On April 7 at 7:24 p.m., police responded to the 1300 block of Mantle Street for another carjacking in Parkville.

The initial investigation determined two suspects walked up to the victim, who just parked his car, and asked for directions. When the victim pulled out his cell phone, the suspects grabbed the phone, demanded money and took his keys. They stole his vehicle and fled the scene.

On April 8 at 1:27 a.m., members of the Regional Auto Theft Task Force, while looking for the stolen vehicle, located it after it crashed in Baltimore City. The suspects fled the vehicle and were arrested by police after a brief foot pursuit.

Kevon Darrell Saunders (18) of the 1500 block of East Lanvale Street in Baltimore City was arrested and charged with robbery, carjacking and various other charges. Saunders is held at the Baltimore County Detention Center on a no bail status pending a bail review.

An 11-year-old female from Baltimore, a relative of Saunders, was also arrested and charged with felony offenses. She was released by the Department of Juvenile Services into the custody of a guardian

This was the third reported carjacking in the 21234 zip code by Baltimore County Police in the first week of April. A carjacking was reported on April 6 in the 8400 block of Greenway Road in Parkville and another carjacking took place at the Royal Farms store in the 2700 block of Taylor Avenue on April 4.

Baltimore County Police have arrested a second suspect in connection with the Feb. 25 homicide of Anthony Laron Richardson Jr.

Detectives obtained an arrest warrant on Monday for Curtis Ray Carradine Jr. (23) of the 4100 block of Kinsway Street in Overlea. He was arrested Tuesday and was charged with first degree murder. Carradine is held on a no bail status pending a bail review at the Baltimore County Detention Center.

The investigation into the homicide has determined that Carradine and Michael Kevin Richardson (no relation to Anthony Richardson Jr.), previously charged, targeted the victim, who was shot and killed on Comet Court in Paekville Feb. 25.

Anyone with additional information is asked to call the Baltimore County Police Department Homicide Unit at 410-307-2020.