Category: 911

Family Not Permitted to Ride in Medic Units


Effective immediately, Baltimore County Fire Department medic units and ambulances will not allow family members to ride with patients to local hospitals. This change is necessary because all Baltimore area hospitals have limited or completely restricted visitor access as a safety measure during the novel coronavirus COVID-19 pandemic.

In rare instances and depending on the patient’s circumstances, BCoFD will transport a family member with the understanding that the family member will remain outside the hospital, pending direction by hospital staff.

BCoFD appreciates the public’s patience as we work through these tough times.

Rosedale Resident Dies in Camper Fire


A 56-year-old man died yesterday in a fire that destroyed his camper.

The victim is James Benidict Smith. His camper was parked in the 1300 block of Seling Avenue in Rosedale when the fire occurred.

BCoFD crews responded to the Seling Avenue address at on Monday, March 16 at 8:47 a.m. Firefighters quickly extinguished the fire and found the victim, deceased, in the rear of the camper.

Baltimore County Police fire investigators have ruled this an accidental fire that began on top of the camper’s built-in range.

Dundalk Man Killed in Eastern Boulevard Accident


The Baltimore County Police Crash Investigation Team is continuing the investigation into a Middle River crash on Sunday night that killed a Dundalk man.

The preliminary investigation determined that a Dodge Journey made a left turn across traffic after exiting a parking lot in the 2800 block of Eastern Boulevard near Martin State Airport around 8:25 p.m.

As the Dodge Journey pulled out onto Eastern Boulevard it was struck in the driver side door by an Acura Integra traveling eastbound on Eastern Boulevard.

The driver and a passenger in the Dodge were transported to an area hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. The driver of the Acura was pronounced deceased at the scene. He is identified as Wade Bryant (41) of the 8700 block of Wise Avenue.

The Crash Investigation Team is working to determine all of the factors involved in this fatal crash.

State Police Investigating Fatal Crash in Dundalk


Maryland State Police are investigating a fatal crash that occurred on Friday morning in Dundalk.

Troopers from the Maryland State Police Golden Ring Barrack responded to a report of a vehicle off the road in the area of Interstate 695 East near Cove Road around 4:30 a.m.

According to a preliminary investigation, a female driving a 2007 Chevy Cobalt exited the right side of the road for unknown reasons and struck a guardrail.

After crashing, the vehicle caught fire with the victim trapped inside. The driver, whose identity has not been confirmed, was pronounced deceased at the scene by responding Baltimore County emergency medical service providers.

Troopers are working to identify the driver and locate any possible witnesses. The Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration assisted at the scene with traffic delays as the right lane and shoulder were closed for about three hours before being reopened shortly before 8 a.m.

Police Need Help to Identify Eastpoint Movie Theater Burglars


Baltimore County Police need your help identifying these two burglary suspects who broke into Flagship Cinemas Eastpoint.

Officer Bull from the Essex Precinct was conducting business checks during his routine patrol around 3 a.m. on Feb. 17, when he came across an unlocked door at the movie theater in the 7900 block of Eastern Avenue. Surveillance cameras in the theater caught the two burglars on video, making themselves some snacks in the concession stand and stealing candy and electronics. They also discharged fire extinguishers inside one of the theaters before leaving.

Police are asking anyone with information to contact detectives from the Baltimore County Police Burglary Unit by calling 410-307-2020. Callers may remain anonymous.

Reward Offered

Metro Crime Stoppers of Maryland, an organization that is separate from the Baltimore County Police Department and Baltimore County Government, offers rewards of up to $2000 for information that leads to the arrest and charges in connection with felony offenses.

Rosedale Shooting Leaves 13-Year-Old Dead, Five Injured


Baltimore County Police are investigating a homicide with multiple other shooting victims on Sunday morning.

Rickie Forehand, 13 years old, from the 5900 block of Hillen Road of Baltimore City was pronounced dead at the scene.

Officers responded for a after midnight disturbance on the parking lot in the 6200 block of Kenwood Avenue when multiple shooting victims approached them for help. Five shooting victims were transported to local hospitals with non-life threatening injuries and Victim Forehand was deceased at the scene. Detectives believe the shooting victims were attending an event at the Triple Threat Elite Dance studio. As the victims left the event they were approached by several suspects on the parking lot. An altercation ensued then multiple shots were fired towards the group.

Homicide detectives are interviewing numerous people from the event and searching for any video surveillance in the area

The Baltimore County Police Homicide Unit is continuing the investigation into this incident. Anyone with information should call 410-307-2020. Callers may remain anonymous. Callers may be eligible for a reward when submitting tips through Metro Crime Stoppers.

Man Arrested for Desecration of a Mausoleum in Overlea


A man was arrested by Baltimore County Police following desecration of a mausoleum at Gardens of Faith Memorial Gardens in Overlea. Police responded to a burglary call from the property manager on Thursday at 2:20 p.m. at the site.

According to police, the man broke into a mausoleum and was seen shattering glass display cases containing urns and memorabilia. He stole jewelry and other items that had been left in the display cases, then destroyed the urns containing the ashes of the deceased. He used a fire extinguisher to destroy a number of marble tombstone vaults containing human remains and discharged the fire extinguisher around the mausoleum.

Booking photo of Emanuel Eric PadillaThe suspect, identified as Emanuel Eric Padilla (22) with no fixed address, fled toward Kenwood Avenue where responding officers located him and placed him under arrest. Jewelry and other memorabilia was recovered from the suspect. Officials estimate the destruction and theft value at over $50,000.

The Baltimore County Police Burglary Unit is continuing the investigation into this case. They will be working with cemetery personnel to identify and return the stolen property to the families affected by this incident as quickly as possible.

Padilla remains in custody, charged with the following:
•Second degree burglary
•Fourth degree burglary
•Destruction of property
•Theft
•Removing human remains
•Destroying funerary object

Police Identify Man Charged in Perry Hall High Robberies


Baltimore County Police have released the name of a man they charged last night in three separate robberies, including one on the property of Perry Hall High School in November. Cameron Jamal Thomas (18) of the 2600 block of Kirk Avenue of Baltimore City (21218} was arrested Monday on a warrant after detectives from the White Marsh Precinct Investigative Services Unit identified him as the suspect involved in all three cases.

Detectives identified Thomas as one of two suspects in the robbery of two teens as they were playing basketball on the courts at Perry Hall High School around 4 p.m. on November 12, 2019Detectives identified Thomas as one of two suspects in the robbery of two teens as they were playing basketball on the courts at Perry Hall High School around 4 p.m. on November 12, 2019Detectives identified Thomas as one of two suspects in the robbery of two teens as they were playing basketball on the courts at Perry Hall High School around 4 p.m. on November 12, 2019.

Thomas and the other suspect, not yet identified, approached the teens under the guise of wanting to join the game. Thomas then implied he had a gun and stole a watch and cell phone from one of the teens. The other suspect pushed the other teen down, causing non-life-threatening injuries to him, and stole his cell phone. Thomas and the other suspect fled the area on foot.

Detectives also identified Thomas as the suspect in a second robbery on January 28, 2020. Around 2:30 p.m., a teen was walking on Ebenezer Road after leaving Perry Hall High School with a cell phone in hand. Thomas ran up from behind the teen, grabbed the cell phone, and fled on foot.

While continuing with the investigations into these two incidents, detectives also linked Thomas to an additional robbery that occurred on November 4, 2019, also on Ebenezer Road. In that incident, Thomas approached the victim around 2:30 p.m., put his arms around her and stated he had a gun, then removed her cell phone from her pocket and fled on foot.
Thomas is charged with multiple counts of robbery, assault and theft and is held in the Baltimore County Detention Center on denied bail status following a bail review hearing.

Detectives are continuing to investigate the incident at Perry Hall High School in an effort to identify the second suspect involved. Anyone with information is asked to contact detectives at the White Marsh Precinct by calling 410-887-5040.