Category: 911

Shooting Suspect Shot, Dies During Warrant Service in Rosedale

An exchange of gunfire as officers attempted to execute both an arrest and a search and seizure warrant at Duke’s Motel in Rosedale resulted in the suspect suffering a gunshot wound. The suspect was wanted in connection with a shooting in Windsor Mill early on July 7 and was pronounced deceased at the scene.

Early Morning Shooting in Windsor Mill

Officers responded to the 1700 block of Winding Brook Way in western Baltimore County around 5 a.m. when the victim called 9-1-1 after being shot by her ex-boyfriend.

The suspect forced his way into the woman’s townhome, then became involved in a physical altercation with her, during which she was shot at least once in the lower body. The suspect fled the location in a vehicle following the shooting. The woman, 37, was transported to an area hospital and is expected to survive her wounds.

Officer-Involved Shooting at Duke’s Motel

Detectives from the Baltimore County Police Violent Crimes Unit continued to follow leads throughout the morning and afternoon hours in an attempt to locate the suspect. Patrol officers throughout the county were made aware of the description of a vehicle the suspect may be driving. An astute officer from the White Marsh Precinct located the vehicle parked on the lot at Duke’s Motel in the 7900 block of Pulaski Highway in Rosedale.

The Tactical Operations Team was utilized to serve the warrants at a room believed to be occupied by the suspect from the Windsor Mill shooting. As the team began to breach the motel room there was an exchange of gunfire, during which the sole occupant of the room suffered a gunshot wound. He was immediately treated by medics staged nearby for the warrant execution but subsequently pronounced deceased at the scene. No officers were injured during the exchange.

At this hour detectives are continuing to work to positively identify the deceased suspect and make proper death notifications. A firearm was recovered from inside the motel room.

The Baltimore County Police Homicide Unit responded to the scene to conduct the investigation into the officer-involved shooting. Any officer identified as being involved in the shooting will be placed on routine administrative leave pending the conclusion of the investigation by the Homicide Unit and Internal Affairs Unit, which will then be forwarded to the Office of the State’s Attorney for review.

Man Arrested in Overlea Shooting Case

Police have arrested Karon Dajon Harvell (26) in the shooting of a man on Hazelwood Avenue Saturday, July 6.

Harvell is charged with Attempted First Degree Murder, First and Second Degree Assault, Armed Robbery and Robbery and remains held without bail at the Baltimore County Detention Center following a bail review hearing as of July 8.

Officers responded to the 4800 block of Hazelwood Avenue just before midnight for a shooting after a 27-year-old man suffered a gunshot wound to the lower body during an attempted street robbery. The victim fought back and the suspects fled the scene.

The victim was transported to an area hospital for treatment and is expected to survive his wounds.

Golden Ring Road Reopens after Police Activity

Golden Ring Road was reopen in Rosedale after the road was shut down for police activity between Wilenoak Court & Akron Road on July 5 around 4 a.m. until the afternoon.

Baltimore County Police reported that a call to 911 was placed at 3:54 a.m. for a non-violent domestic situation. When officers arrived on the scene the occupants refused to communicate with the officers and called 911 back in an attempt to cancel the police response.

Police reported that situation had ended peacefully. There were no indication of any arrests in any social media reports.

Essex Precinct school resource officer named an SRO of the Year

 During the annual Baltimore County Public Schools Safe Schools Conference, the school system announced that Officer Carlos Allen, the school resource officer (SRO) for the Essex Precinct, was named the elementary-level School Resource Officer of the Year.

While each BCPS middle and high school has a full-time SRO, at the elementary level, one officer from each precinct provides support to the elementary schools in that area. Officer Allen serves 16 BCPS elementary schools – more than any other SRO serves.

According to school leaders, in his first year in the role, Officer Allen has excelled at becoming an integral member of all the school communities he serves. In addition to monitoring the schools, mentoring students, and assisting when issues or crimes occur, he has handled child abuse cases, made home visits to deliver important documents to families, and participated in school activities. For example, at Sandalwood Elementary, he spoke during the school’s Career Day. At Mars Estates Elementary, he was a guest reader on Read Across America Day. And he participated in the holiday Shop with a Cop initiative with students from Deep Creek Elementary.

In recommending Officer Allen for the honor, Seneca Elementary Principal Jason Feiler wrote, “When entering the building, he always greets students with a smile and works to reinforce the positive role of police in the community. He establishes positive relationships with school staff and is always accessible to discuss situations or address concerns in the school building. When interacting with parents, Officer Allen is supportive and helps parents to better understand the role of the school and SRO in addressing issues.”

Sandalwood Elementary Assistant Principal Colleen Fitzmaurice wrote, “Officer Allen has an opportunity to meet with and interact with many of our families during arrival and dismissal. To help alleviate parent anxiety with the changes made to our response plan toward an intruder in the building and the addition of police presence within elementary schools, Officer Allen held a parent meet and greet at the beginning of the year.” She also noted that, “When he visits our school, he is often walking through the classrooms checking in on our students and providing encouragement. He knows students and calls them by name, often explaining his job to the younger students in our building who look up in awe at him, or using humor and conferencing to deescalate students.”

Officer Allen’s supervisor, Corporal German, wrote that all 16 principals Officer Allen serves “said they can see the positive influence that he has had on the students as a mentor and positive role model.” Corporal German describes Officer Allen as someone with “tenacity, compassion, and a sense of duty.”

Police Investigating Shooting in Essex

At 11:58 p.m. on June 24, 2019, Baltimore County Police responded to a convenience store in the 800-block of S. Marlyn Avenue in Essex for a man suffering from a gunshot wound. Subsequent investigation determined that the victim, a 26-year-old man, was shot by an unknown suspect in the area of S. Marlyn Avenue and Sandalwood Road. The circumstances that led up to the shooting remain under investigation at this time. 

The victim was transported to a local hospital with a gunshot wound to the mid-body. He is expected to survive his injuries. 

The Violent Crimes Unit is handling this case. Please call 410-307-2020 with any information. 

Police Investigating Fatal Motorcycle Crash in Essex

Just after 12:30 a.m. on June 22, 2019, Baltimore County Police responded to Windlass Road and Martin Boulevard in Middle River for a crash. A 2019 Harley Davidson Softail Street Bob was traveling southbound on Windlass Drive. The Harley Davidson slid off of the roadway, causing the driver to be ejected off of the motorcycle. The driver was transported to Franklin Square Hospital for medical treatment but was pronounced deceased at 1:23 a.m.

The driver of the motorcycle was identified as Nicholas Steven Green, 28, of the 2200-block of Coralthorn Road, 21220. Crash team officers are continuing their investigation at this time.

Police Investigating Essex Shooting on Ashbridge Drive

Just before 1:30 a.m. on June 22, 2019, Baltimore County Police responded to the 900-block of Ashbridge Drive in Essex for a shooting.

Police arrived and located the victim who was suffering from a gunshot wound to the upper body. The victim told police that he was exercising around the neighborhood when he was approached by a suspect who threatened him with a gun and told him to get on the ground.

The victim refused and walked away from the suspect. The suspect then shot the victim and ran away.

The victim, a 32-year-old man, was transported to a local hospital for treatment and is expected to survive his injuries. The Violent Crimes Unit is investigating this case. If anyone has information, please call Baltimore County Police at 410-307-2020.

Man Injured in Carney Wood Chipper Incident Remains in Critical Condition

A man injured on Thursday, June 20 while working with a tree removal company in Parkville remains in critical condition at the R Adams Cowley Shock Trauma Center.

The incident occurred at 11:34 a.m. Thursday in the 10000 block of Harford Rd., in Carney and was dispatched as a long fall. Preliminary reports said the man fell from a tree into or onto a wood chipper and suffered a life-threatening injury.

Subsequent information from EMS providers at the scene shows that the patient was critically injured when he became entangled in a rope that pulled taut. He was on the ground when the incident occurred. The rope became caught in the chipper, pulling him against against the chipper; but he was not injured by the blade of the chipper. The injury was caused by the tightness of the rope.

BCoFD EMS personnel provided immediate critical care. The patient was flown by Maryland State Police helicopter to Shock Trauma.

Boy Struck, Injured in Bowley’s Quarters

A 9-year-old boy suffered potentially life-threatening injuries on Monday, June 17 when he was struck by a vehicle in Bowley’s Quarters.

Police were called to the scene around 8:34 a.m. when the boy ran across Carroll Island Road and back, being struck by a Honda Odyssey minivan as he was crossing the second time just north of Issacs Road. The boy was flown by Maryland State Police Medevac to a local hospital. The driver of the Honda remained at the scene.

The Baltimore County Police Crash Investigation Team are conducting the crash reconstruction to determine the factors involved in this incident.

Police Make Arrest in May 31 Essex Murder

Detectives have arrested Derrick Paul Christopher (38) of the unit block of Goeller Avenue, 21221, in the stabbing death of Thomas Eugene Hunt on Arncliff Road two weeks ago. (Police Investigating Early Morning Homicide in Essex)

The investigation into the homicide revealed Christopher met with the victim for a narcotics transaction. They argued, resulting in Christopher stabbing Thomas Hunt in the upper body and causing a fatal injury.

Christopher is held without bond at the Baltimore County Detention Center pending trial on the charge of First Degree Murder.