Category: 911

Baltimore City Resident Arrested in Parkville Carjacking


Baltimore County Police arrested a man responsible for an armed carjacking in the 8400 block of Greenway Road in Parkville.

Police responded to the location for an armed robbery on Monday, April 6 at 8:36 p.m. The initial investigation revealed that three suspects armed with a weapon demanded the victim’s money and robbed him. The suspects tried to steal the victim’s vehicle but they were unable to operate it.

Detectives arrested Elijah Crichlow (18) of the 1700 block of Ramblewood Road of Baltimore City. He is charged with armed robbery, armed carjacking and various other charges. He is held at the Baltimore County Detention Center on a no bail status pending a bail review hearing.

Police added that detectives continue to look for two more suspects. One suspect is described as a black male, 18-25 years old, approximately 6’2, 215 pounds, wearing a black jacket and black pants. The second suspect is described as a white male, 18-25 years old, approximately 5’10, 195 pounds, wearing a black jacket and black pants.

Anyone with information is asked to call the Baltimore County Police Department Towson Investigative Services Team at 410-307-2020. Callers may remain anonymous.

This is the second reported carjacking by Baltimore County Police a three-day period in Parkville. Another carjacking was reported at the Royal Farms on Taylor Avenue on Saturday.

Police Arrest Teens in Parkville Royal Farms Carjacking


Baltimore County Police reported they have arrested two suspects who carjacked a man in Parkville on Saturday, April 4.

Police responded to a carjacking at the Royal Farms store in the 2700 block of Taylor Avenue on Saturday around 3:28 p.m. The investigation revealed that two suspects, armed with a weapon, robbed the victim as he entered his car. Afterwards, they stole his vehicle.

Members of the Regional Auto Theft Task Force, Baltimore County Police Aviation and patrol located the victim’s vehicle in Baltimore City. A 14-year-old and 15-year-old, both from Baltimore, were arrested and charged with armed robbery, armed carjacking and various other charges. They have been released to the custody of their guardians.

Rosedale Woman Dies in Pulaski Highway Crash


Police are investigating a fatal crash on Pulaski Highway in White Marsh Tuesday night.

The preliminary investigation revealed that around 10:37 p.m. a woman attempted to cross Pulaski Highway near Batavia Farm Road when she was struck by a BMW. The pedestrian is identified as Jennifer Lynn Armentrout (43) of the 8200 block of Pulaski Highway in Rosedale. She was pronounced deceased at the scene.

The Baltimore County Police Crash Investigation Team is working to determined all of the factors involved in this fatal crash. The driver of the BMW did remain at the scene of the crash.

Maryland State Police Clarify Stay-at-Home Order


Maryland State Police Superintendent Colonel Woodrow Jones III has directed troopers to continue their public education and enforcement efforts regarding the Governor’s Executive Orders and last night issued specific instructions regarding the stay-at-home order. Those instructions are as follows:

– Enforcement of the expanded Governor’s Executive Order will be conducted by Maryland state troopers. However, troopers will not make traffic stops simply to ask drivers where they are going to determine if their travel is essential or not.

– If, in the course of the regular performance of his/her duties, such as during a crash investigation or a traffic stop, the trooper develops information indicating the individual was engaged in non-essential travel, enforcement action can be taken, in consultation with the state’s attorney’s office in that jurisdiction.

– While it is not necessary for drivers in Maryland to have documentation about the purpose of travel, having such documentation may help resolve questions.

– Troopers will continue to initiate enforcement action when a business or group of more than 10 people is observed in violation of the Governor’s Executive Order.

– The Order does not prohibit people from going to the store to get groceries or prescriptions, seeking medical attention at an urgent care facility, getting cleaning or laundry supplies. In addition, the Order does not prevent people from going out to get necessities for pets or other livestock.

– The Order allows for travel to care for a family member, friend, pets, etc. Citizens are also permitted to travel for transporting family, friends, pet or livestock for essential health and safety activities.

– The Order also allows for travel to and from an educational institution to receive meals or instructional materials for distance learning.

– The Order allows for outdoor exercise activities (done in accordance to with social distancing guidelines issued by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) and crowd gatherings of 10 people or less. However, such actives may not be done at a park that has been closed by state or local government.

– Restaurants can be visited if obtaining food for carry-out or drive-thru only.

Police Arrest Suspect in Overlea Domestic-Related Shooting


Baltimore County Police arrested a man after responding to a domestic-related shooting on Sunday afternoon.

Police responded to the 100 block of Walnut Avenue in Overlea at 3:47 p.m. for a call of a shooting. Detectives determined that the suspect was involved in an altercation with a woman at his home when another man attempted to intervene. The suspect shot the man in the lower body, and was then subdued and disarmed by other people in the home who held him until officers arrived on the scene.

Both the victim and the suspect were transported to local hospitals for treatment. Both are expected to survive.

The suspect, identified as James Thomas Blue (59) of the 100 block of Walnut Avenue, 21206 is charged with attempted first degree murder, first degree assault, second degree assault, and the use of a firearm in a felony. He is held on a no bail status at the Baltimore County Detention Center pending a bail review hearing.

Police Arrest Suspect for February Murder on Comet Court


Baltimore County Police have arrested Michael Kevin Richardson Jr. (25) in connection with the death of Anthony Laron Richardson Jr. (not related). Suspect Richardson has been charged with first degree murder. He was arrested on March 26th. Police have determined that the suspect targeted the victim.

On Feb. 25, police responded to the unit block of Comet Court off Perring Parkway in Parkville for a shooting. The initial investigation determined that Victim Richardson was shot at least once while on Comet Court. He was transported to a local hospital where he was pronounced deceased.

Suspect Richardson is held on a no bail status pending a bail review at the Baltimore County Detention Center. Anyone with information is asked to call 410-887-2222 or the Baltimore County Police Department’ s Homicide Unit at 410-887-3943.

Essex Man Arrested in Royal Farms Robbery Case


Baltimore County Police arrested a man after responding to a hold-up alarm at a Rosedale Royal Farms in the 8800 block of Philadelphia Road.

On March 25 at 2:25 a.m., Daniel Michael Mitchell (42) of the 500 block of Franklin Avenue in Essex was found by police walking on Philadelphia Road towards Rossville Boulevard as they responded to the call. He was arrested without incident.

Police determined that Mitchell displayed a note to a cashier, implied a weapon and demanded cash.
Mitchell is charged with first degree assault and armed robbery. He is currently being held at the Baltimore County Detention Center without bail.

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.