Two Pedestrians Hit; One Killed in Rosedale


Two pedestrians were struck on Sunday night as they attempted to cross Pulaski Highway in Rosedale. One of them was killed at the scene on March 6 around 8:20 p.m.

Members of the Baltimore County Crash Team determined the driver of the 2006 BMW 750i, that struck the pedestrians, was traveling west on Pulaski Highway, in the westbound lane, approaching Batavia Farm Road when the crash occurred.

36-year-old Darious T. Eason, was pronounced deceased on the scene. The second pedestrian, who suffered minor injuries, was transported to an area hospital. A preliminary investigation indicates the pedestrians involved in this crash were crossing against the pedestrian signal and were outside the crosswalk when they were struck.

Investigators continue to review all factors involved in this crash

Man Fatally Shot in Dundalk on Ewald Avenue


Baltimore County police officers responded to the 1900 block of Ewald Avenue in Dundalk for reports of a shooting on Wednesday, March 2 around 2:30 p.m.

When officers arrived they located a male victim suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. Medics transported the victim, 43-year-old Tayvon Scott, to an area hospital where he succumbed to his injuries.

Baltimore County homicide detectives continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding this shooting. Anyone with information regarding the case is being asked to call 410-307-2020.

One Person Arrested at Chesapeake HS


Baltimore County Police reported officers responded to Chesapeake High School in the 1800 block of Turkey Point Road in Essex in reference to an assault and disturbance.

The incident was reported Wednesday afternoon.

At least, one person has been arrested.
Additional information will be provided – as it becomes available.

Ukrainian Cemetery Desecrated in Dundalk


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Baltimore County Police received information that more than 50 headstones were damaged at St. Michael’s Ukrainian Cemetery in Dundalk.

The incident was called into police on Wednesday, Feb. 23 around 4 p.m.

Detectives continue to investigate this case.

Anyone with information about this case may contact precinct detectives at 410-307-2020.

Information may also be provided through iWATCH.

Body Found in Philadelphia Road Landfill


Baltimore County police officers responded to a landfill in the 10000 block of Philadelphia Road in White Marsh.

This was in reference to a body that was found at the scene on Friday, Feb. 25 around 1:30 p.m.

The remains were transported to the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner where an autopsy can be conducted.

This suspicious death investigation remains ongoing at this time.

Two Separate Dundalk Fires Take One Life & Seriously Injure a Woman


Baltimore County Fire Department reported a woman died and another was seriously injured in two separate Dundalk electrical fires on Sunday.

The first fire took place in the 7000 block of Dunhill Road in Dundalk and took the life of Vesta Irene Cooper, 92, She was declared dead at the scene at her home in after the fire started on Sunday, Feb. 27 at 1:30 p.m.

Fire crews were called for a dwelling fire with rescue. A neighbor who called 911 reported the house on fire and an elderly female possibly trapped.

Crews arrived within three minutes of dispatch, entered the home and found the victim in the living room.

Fire investigators determined this was an accidental fire that began with a damaged electrical cord.

Later that night, a 72-year-old woman was critically injured in a Sunday night two-alarm apartment fire. She was transported to the Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center.

Fire and Police units were dispatched at 11:38 p.m. to an apartment fire in the 6900 block of Mornington Road in Dundalk. Fire crews found smoke and fire in the living room of one unit; a second alarm was called due to multiple rescues.

Responders found the critically injured victim in the bathroom. Eight other patients were treated for minor injuries; four of those were transported to hospitals.

Fire investigators determined this was an accidental fire caused by electrical failure of a series of connected extension cords.

Essex Fight Results in Saturday Shooting


Baltimore County police officers responded to a shooting in Essex on Saturday at 11 p.m.

Officers were called to the 1400 block of Hadwick Drive for a fight that escalated into a shooting on Feb. 26.

When officers arrived, they located a male victim suffering from a single gunshot wound. Medics transported the individual to an area hospital for treatment.

Detectives with the Department’s Violent Crimes Unit are asking anyone with information about this case to contact them at 410-307-2020.