Category: 911

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.

Adult, Juvenile Injured in Shooting on Radecke Avenue

Baltimore County Police are investigating a shooting on Radecke Avenue in Overlea on May 29 that injured a man and a juvenile.

Detectives from the Baltimore County Police Violent Crimes Unit were called to two separate area hospitals for walk-in victims with gunshot wounds after Baltimore City police determined that the injuries were sustained during the incident in Baltimore County. A 21-year-old man and a 17-year-old male both suffered at least one gunshot wound to the upper body during the incident in the 6000 block of Radecke Avenue. Both are expected to survive their wounds.

BCoPD responded to an assault call in the area around 8:45 p.m. but found no victims when they arrived in the area. Detectives were contacted by the Baltimore Police Department about an hour later in reference to the victims, and are continuing to investigate the circumstances surrounding the shootings.

Anyone with information is asked to contact police by calling 410-307-2020. Callers may remain anonymous. Callers submitting tips through Metro Crime Stoppers may also be eligible for a reward. Anonymous tips can be sent to Metro Crime Stoppers by phone, online or via mobile app.

Strong Storm Hits Northeast Baltimore County

The Parkville and Perry Hall areas were hit with a strong storm on Wednesday night.

Many trees and powerlines were down, which resulted in road closures. Silver Spring Road was closed down near Perry Hall Blvd. after a tree fell on the entire road. (picture below).

Councilman David Marks reported many homes were without power.

“I communicated with my BGE representative and there were nearly 28,000 customers out of service due to [Wednesday night’s] severe storms, hail, winds, and possible tornado event,” Marks said on his Councilman Facebook page.

-photo courtesy of Maryland State Game and Fish Protective Association


-photo courtesy of White Marsh Volunteer Fire Company-

Saturday Fire Destroys Perry Hall Home

Baltimore County Firefighters called to the 8500 block of Hanf Avenue off Belair Road in Perry Hall to battle a house fire on Saturday, May 25 at 11:30m a.m.

When firefighters arrived there were flames on the 1st & 2nd floors of a single family dwelling. No one was home at the time and multiple social media reports claim that the possible cause of the fire was damaged clothes dryer.

-photos courtesy of Kingsville Volunteer Fire Company-

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Shooting on Kingston Road Injures Woman

Police are investigating a shooting in Essex that injured a woman early this morning.

The woman, 21, had been dropped off to the rear of a home in the 100-block of Kingston Road when she was shot at least once in the upper body, suffering life-threatening injuries.  She was transported to an area hospital for treatment. 

The suspect(s) fled the area prior to police arrival. Detectives from the Baltimore County Police Violent Crimes Unit are continuing to investigate this incident. Anyone who may have information concerning this shooting is asked to call police at 410-307-2020. 

Fontana Lane Shooting Kills Woman, Injures Man

The woman shot in an early morning shooting on Fontana Lane in Rosedale last week has died.

Kitera Alishia Bishop (23) of the 8800 block of Fontana Lane in Rosedale, died Friday after suffering multiple gunshot wounds to the upper body around 1 a.m. Thursday morning. A 26-year-old man also suffered a non-life-threatening gunshot wound during the incident.

The suspect(s) fled the scene prior to police arrival. Police are asking anyone who may have additional information regarding this shooting or who can help identify the suspect to call 410-307-2020. Callers may remain anonymous. Tips can also be submitted through Metro Crime Stoppers and may be eligible for a reward: