Man Arrested in Essex Triple Shooting

Baltimore County Police have charged Corey Daniel Powell (24) of the 1000 block of Foxcroft Lane in Essex with two counts of first degree murder and one count of attempted first degree murder in a triple shooting early Saturday, July 27 that left two men dead.

Cameron Stenhouse and Dennis Vasquez died during the shooting early Saturday morning that left a third man injured with a gunshot wound. Detectives determined that the shooting occurred during an illicit drug transaction.

Powell was arrested Tuesday evening and is held without bail at the Baltimore County Detention Center following a bail review hearing held this afternoon.

National Night Out Events in Eastern Baltimore County

Tuesday, August 6, marks the 36th year of communities around the United States getting together to say crime is not welcome in their neighborhoods. This message is being sent from coast to coast. Our men and women at our military bases are participating, as well as citizens in our U.S. territories. Our friends in Canada will also be participating.

Each celebration will be unique from cookouts to ice cream socials, parades or visits from law enforcement and emergency personnel. All have one thing in common – to keep their community, businesses, and visitors safe and to keep criminals out.

On Tuesday August 6, turn your porch light on and say “NO” to crime.

The following is a list of some of the events that will take place at the various precincts in eastern Baltimore County.

Precinct 8 Parkville

Harford Park Citizens on Patrol
Contact: Ms. Denise Naylor (443-831-3556)
Officer(s) assigned: Community Outreach Team
Activity: Block party, cookout, Baltimore County Fire Department will be there
Location: Harford Park Community Association building (2522 Linwood Avenue)
Time: 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.

Magnolia Glen Homeowners Association
Contact: Greg Hamilton
Officer(s) assigned: Community Outreach Team
Activity: Neighborhood dessert party
Location: Bender Ridge Court
Time: 7 to 8:30 p.m.

Perring Park Citizens On Patrol
Contact: Kristen Piscopo (443-823-1738)
Officer(s) assigned: Community Outreach Team
Activity: Block party with KONA Ice Truck
Location: Harford Hills Road (behind Harford Hills Elementary School)
Time: 7 to 8 p.m.

St. Johns Lutheran Church of Parkville
Contact: Pastor Lesley Radius
Officer(s) assigned: Community Outreach Team 
Activity: Food, drinks, games and prizes
Location: 8808 Harford Road, 21234
Time: 7 to 9 p.m.

Seven Courts Citizens On Patrol
Contact: Shawn King
Officer(s) assigned: Community Outreach Team
Activity: Neighborhood party
Location: Seven Oaks Senior Center
Time: 6 to 7:30 p.m.

Precinct 9 White Marsh

Elmwood Belmar Community Association
Contact: Bill Thomas (410-299-3116)
Officer(s) assigned: Community Outreach Team
Activity: Picnic, meet and greet
Location: Elmwood Elementary School
Time: 6 to 9 p.m.

Fontana Village
Contact: Roberta Mosby (410-682-6607)
Officer(s) assigned: Community Outreach Team
Activity: Faith Based Ceremony and music
Location: Leasing office on Fontana Lane
Time: 6 to 7:30 p.m.

Garden Village Association/Citizens On Patrol
Contact: Wannetta Thompson (410-866-9269)
Officer(s) assigned: Community Outreach Unit
Activity: Community gathering
Location: Garden Village Community Center, 6011 St. Regis Road
Time: 6 to 9 p.m.

Hazelwood Park Community Association
Contact: Delroy Tripp
Officer(s) assigned: Community Outreach Team
Activity: Community cookout, games
Location: 5615 Daybreak Terrace
Time: 6 to 8 p.m.

Linover Improvement Association
Contact: Caitlyn Klimm  (president@linover.org)
Officer(s) assigned:Officer Reynolds
Activity: Cookout and block party
Location: Terrace Drive and Linover Park entrance
Time: 6 to 9 p.m.

Overlea Community Association
Contact: Jessica Loveless
Officer(s) assigned: Community Outreach Team
Activity: Community Pot Luck Supper 
Location: National History Society of Maryland (6908 Belair Road)
Time: 6 to 9 p.m.

Park East Community
Contact: Danielle Folks
Officer(s) assigned: Community Outreach Team
Activity: Picnic
Location: Playground on Kelbourne Road
Time: 5 to 8 p.m.

Precinct 11 Essex

Aero Acres Community Association
Contact: Dennis Gilpin (410-960-0572)
Officer(s) assigned: Community Outreach Team
Activity: Community picnic
Location: Girls and Boys Club, 1400 Fuselage Avenue
Time: 5 to 8 p.m.

Henderson-Webb Properties
Contact: Dave Hopp (410-440-7121)
Officer(s) assigned: Community Outreach Team
Activity: Community picnic
Location: Hartland and Middleborough roads
Time: 6 to 8 p.m.

Sleepy Hollow Community Association
Contact: Joe McGeeney (443-610-0935)
Officer(s) assigned: Community Outreach Team
Activity: Community picnic
Location: Washington Irving Lane and Van Winkle 
Time: 6 to 9 p.m.

Precinct 12 North Point

Civic League of Inverness
Contact: Travis 410-274-0216
Officer(s) assigned: Officer Christopher Briggs
Activity: Pot luck
Location: Wise Ave Volunteer Fire Hall (214 Wise Avenue, 21222)
Time: 6 to 8 p.m.

Gray Manor/Northshire
Contact: Angel Ball (443-676-6929)
Officer(s) assigned: Officer Lindsey Addair
Activity: Texas Roadhouse food/cookout
Location: Gray Manor Park (7607 Parkwood Road, 21222)
Time: 6 to 8 p.m.

Key Landing Apartments
Contact: Maxine (410-477-8320)
Officer(s) assigned: Officer Christopher Briggs  
Activity: Cookout, pizza, DJ, vendors
Location: Key Landing Leasing Center, Paulette Road
Time: 6 to 8 p.m.

Norwood Holabird
Contact: Dave Rader (410-285-6617)
Officer(s) assigned: Officer Lindsey Addair  
Activity: Snacks and beverages
Location: Alley behind Manor and Searles roads
Time: 7 to 8 p.m.

Old Dundalk/Dunlogan
Contact: Becky Terjung (410-627-0249)
Officer(s) assigned: Officer James White
Activity: Food, games and music
Location: Heritage Park  
Time: 6 to 8 p.m.

St. Helena Community and Neighborhood Association
Contact: Shirley Gregory (410-633-6077)
Officer(s) assigned: Officer James White
Activity: McGruff the Crime Dog, food, pony rides, face painting, music, games
Location: St Helena Community Center, (6509 Colgate Avenue)
Time: 6 to 9 p.m.

Turner Station Conservation
Contact: Gloria Nelson (410-302-2903)
Officer(s) assigned: Officer James White
Activity: Cookout, K9 and Aviation units, food, games, music
Location: Sollers Point Community Center (323 Sollers Point Road)
Time: 5 to 8 p.m.

West Inverness Community Association
Contact: Susan Rayba (410-477-5373)
Officer(s) assigned: Officer Christopher Briggs  
Activity: Snacks, beverages, music, games, prizes and crime prevention tips
Location: Sandy Plains Elementary School (8330 Kavanagh Road, 21222)
Time: 6 to 8 p.m.

Triple Shooting in Essex Leaves Two Dead, One Injured

A triple shooting left two men dead, another injured in Essex on July 27.

Police were called to the 1000 block of Foxcroft Lane around 12:25 a.m. where they located one man deceased in front of a home, and another in critical condition. That man was transported to Franklin Square Hospital by medics where he was pronounced deceased.
The two men killed were identified as Cameron Ross Stenhouse (26) of the 1200 block of Four Winds Way in Essex and Dennis Christopher Vasquez (34) of the 9600 block of 10th Avenue in Parkville. A third victim suffered a gunshot wound to the upper body and was transported to an area hospital for treatment. He is expected to survive his wounds.

Detectives from the Baltimore County Police Homicide Unit responded to the scene and are investigating to determine the factors surrounding this fatal shooting. Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 410-307-2020. Callers may remain anonymous.

Man Arrested in Kingston Road Shooting

The suspect in the shooting on Kingston Road in Middle River on Monday, July 15 is identified as Marquis Devonn Warren Matthews (42) of the 2100 block of Vailthorn Road of Middle River

Matthews is charged with attempted first degree murder, first degree assault, and use of a firearm in the commission of a felony/violent crime. Matthews is held without bail at the Baltimore County Detention Center pending a bail review hearing.

One man was seriously injured in the shooting on Monday night.

Police responded to a call for a shooting in the 100 block of Kingston Road around 11 p.m. and found a man, 29, suffering from a gunshot wound to the upper body that caused a life-threatening injury. He was transported to an area hospital for treatment but is expected to survive his wounds.

A suspect who fled the scene following the shooting has been taken into custody. His identity is withheld pending formal charges.

The preliminary investigation indicates that the victim and suspect are acquainted and have had an ongoing personal dispute that culminated in the shooting last night.

The Baltimore County Police Violent Crimes Unit is continuing their investigation into this shooting.

Woman, 74, Dies in Essex Kitchen Fire

A 74-year-old woman died Sunday of injuries sustained in a dwelling fire in Essex.

Lillian Anita Webb was pronounced deceased at the scene by a Baltimore County Fire Department paramedic.

Fire crews were dispatched at 12:24 p.m. to the 1000 block of Foxridge Lane in Essex , after an anonymous caller reported a dwelling fire. A Baltimore County police officer arrived first and saw flames at the rear of the home and smoke coming from the front door.

First-arriving fire crews also encountered flames inside the rear kitchen front door and heavy smoke at the front and rear windows. Fire personnel found the victim on the floor in the kitchen area, about five feet from the rear door, and immediately carried her outside for treatment by EMS personnel.

One firefighter suffered dehydration while fighting the fire and was treated by EMS personnel at the scene.

A cat, located in an adjacent structure, was transported with smoke inhalation by BCoFD to a local animal hospital.

Baltimore County Police fire investigators confirmed that this accidential fire began in the kitchen, at a stovetop burner.

Police Make Arrest in July 12th Parkville Shooting

Baltimore County Police have charged a 22-year-old man with the July 12 shooting on Shawnee Court in Parkville.
Police Investigating July 12th Afternoon Shooting of the unit-block of Shawnee Court has been charged with attempted first-degree murder, first-degree assault and the use of a firearm in a crime of violence.

Just after 2:30 p.m. on July 12, Baltimore County Police received a call for a shooting on Shawnee Court. Officers arrived and found the victim, a 23 year old man suffering from a single gunshot wound to the upper body. The man was taken to a local hospital, where he is expected to survive his injuries. Detectives from the Violent Crimes Unit were able to determine that the shooting was targeted over an on-going dispute.

Barnes is being held at the Baltimore County Department of Corrections on a denied bail status. A photograph is not available at this time. 

Heavy Storms and Flooding Hit Northeastern Baltimore County

If you were in the Parkville, Carney, White Marsh, Perry Hall and Kingsville areas on Thursday, July 11. you know how extensive the storm damage was to the area. Here is some photos and reports from emergency units in the area.

The White Marsh Fire Company reported
a vehicle reported in flood water on Pulaski Hwy near Jones Road. They responded to a pickup truck on its side in the water. They reported the driver got out of the truck when they arrived. -Photo courtesy of Bryan Meinschein-




The White Marsh Fire Company also responded to multiple cars stranded in flooded water by Ikea on Honeygo Blvd. -Photo courtesy of Madison Gugliotta –

Councilman David Marks shared a photo from the Parkville Police precinct that showed flooding at the intersection Cub Hill/Cromwell Bridge roads




After the storm, there were many traffic lights out throughout the northeast. Here is a police office directing traffic at the intersection of Harford and Joppa roads -Photo courtesy of Baltimore County Police Department-

Police Seek Identity of East Side Shed Burglar

Baltimore County Police are seeking help identifying this suspect, caught on a homeowner’s surveillance camera during a second degree burglary.

Detectives believe that this suspect is responsible for a burglary of a shed in the 100 block of Wiltshire Road in Essex on May 10. Tools were stolen from the shed after the suspect cut the lock to gain entry.

The suspect also attempted to steal an ATV by cutting it loose from a chain, but was unable to succeed in stealing it. The same suspect is also believed to be responsible for the attempted burglary of a shed in the 1200 block of Willow Road in Dundalk in April. In this case the clasp to the locked door was broken off but the suspect was unable to gain entry to the shed.

Baltimore County Police are seeking help identifying this suspect, caught on a homeowner’s surveillance camera during a second degree burglary.

Both incidents occurred around 3 a.m. and both were caught on exterior home surveillance cameras. Click here to watch video of the suspect in action on our YouTube page.

Anyone who recognizes this suspect is asked to contact detectives from the Baltimore County Police Burglary Unit by calling 410-307-2020.

Woman’s Boyfriend Charged in Death of 2-Year-Old Boy in Essex

David Marvin Haas Jr is arrested and charged in the death of a 2-year-old child.

Police were dispatched to the 900 block of Garden Drive in Essex on June 29 for a cardiac arrest after Haas called 9-1-1 just before 9 p.m. Haas was babysitting the child, his girlfriend’s son, when the boy stopped breathing. The child was transported to MedStar Franklin Square Medical Center where he was pronounced deceased.

The Baltimore County Police Homicide Unit was contacted due to the age and injuries observed on the child. An autopsy was conducted by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner, the results of which were returned to police on July 8 indicating cause and manner of death to be multiple injuries and homicide.

The Homicide Unit continued their investigation into the child’s death and determined that the injuries he suffered were inconsistent with the account of events given to police by Haas.

Haas was arrested on Tuesday, charged with First Degree Child Abuse Resulting in Death and First Degree Murder. Following a bail review hearing yesterday, he is held on no bond status at the Baltimore County Detention Center pending trial.

New Speed Cameras Located in Essex, Middle River & Parkville

On Friday, July 12, the Baltimore County Police Department will activate four new speed camera locations in the following school zones in eastern Baltimore

  • Sandalwood Elementary School, 900 block of South Marlyn Avenue (southbound) in Essex.
  • Deep Creek Middle School, 1100 block of South Marlyn Avenue (northbound) in Essex.
  • Immaculate Heart of Mary School, 1700 block of Putty Hill Avenue (westbound) in Parkville.
  • Victory Villa Elementary School, 500 block of Compass Road (southbound) in Middle River.

For the first 30 days, motorists exceeding the speed limit by at least 12 mph will receive warnings rather than citations. All speed camera zones are marked with signage.

In compliance with state law, Baltimore County’s speed cameras operate Monday through Friday between the hours of 6 a.m. and 8 p.m., including during the summer months and on weekdays when school is not in session.

Further information on the use of speed cameras and a list of other locations in Baltimore County can be found on our website.Man Shot During Attempted Robber