Category: 911

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.

Crash in Essex Kills Motorcyclist

The operator of a motorcycle involved in a crash in Essex on Friday, June 14 has died.

The motorcyclist was traveling southbound on Route 702 around 5:13 p.m. when it struck the passenger side rear quarter panel of a 2013 Nissan Maxima making a left turn onto East Homberg Avenue from northbound Route 702.

The operator of the motorcycle was ejected and pronounced deceased at the scene by medics. He is identified as Michael Johnson (49) of the 1000 block of Foxcroft Lane in Essex.

The Baltimore County Police Crash Investigation Team is continuing their crash reconstruction efforts to determine the factors involved in this fatal crash.

Olszewski to Host Public Safety Town Hall With New Police Chief

The County Executive Johnny Olszewski, Jr. and Police Chief Melissa Hyatt will hold three public safety community forums, including a town hall on the eastside of Baltimore County at CCBC Dundalk, Community Theatre
7200 Sollers Point Road in Dundalk from 6:30 to 8 p.m. The goal is to listen to the residents and business owners in the County. County residents are invited to attend any of the forums that will be held in the County.

“These will be more listening sessions than us speaking,” said Johnny Olszewski, Jr. “Chief Hyatt is excited to get out and meet the community and we want to hear from our communities about public safety concerns and collaborations.” 

A West County Policing Town Hall  will be held on Wednesday, June 19
at the Randallstown Community Center, 3505 Resource Drive in Randallstown and a Central County Policing Town Hall will be held on Tuesday, June 25 at the Maryland State Fairgrounds, Fasig-Tipton Building in the Lutherville-Timonium area. Both forums are also from 6:30 to 8 p.m.

If you have special translation needs for hearing or language, please email countynews@baltimorecountymd.gov.

Shooting on Hydra Lane Near Melken Court Injures Man

One man was injured in Nottingham om Sunday at 8 p.m. in a shooting on Hydra Lane near Melken Court.

Police responded to the 8500 block of Hydra Lane for a call of a shooting. A 28-year-old man suffered a non-life-threatening gunshot wound to an upper extremity after neighbors reported hearing a verbal disturbance outside. The suspect fled prior to police arrival.

Anyone who may have seen or heard anything in the area around that time or who may have information about this crime or suspect(s) is asked to contact detectives in the Baltimore County Police Violent Crimes Unit by calling 410-307-2020. Callers may remain anonymous.

Police Continue Investigation into Weekend Shooting on Tace Drive

Baltimore County homicide detectives have charged a man for his involvement in the April 27th shooting of two victims resulting in the death of Jessica Diotte. The investigation identified Antonio Jay Dorsey, 30, of the 8500-block of Heath Road in Nottingham as being the person responsible for the shooting.

Dorsey has been charged with first-degree murder, attempted first-degree murder, a felon in possession of a firearm, and possession of a controlled dangerous substance with the intent to distribute. He is being held at the Baltimore County Department of Corrections on a denied bond status.

Police Investigating Early Morning Homicide in Essex

Baltimore County Police responded to the alley in the rear of the 1000-block of Arncliff Road in Essex for a fight on May 31 at 1:30 a.m. When police arrived, they found a male suffering from at least one stab wound to the upper body. The victim was transported to a local hospital but was pronounced deceased at just after 2:30 a.m.

The victim has been identified as Thomas Eugene Hunt, 51, of the 1000-block of Arncliff Road, 21221. Police are continuing their investigation at this time. If anyone has information about this murder, please call Baltimore County Police at 410-307-2020.