Category: 911

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-

.

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:

Police Seek Identity of Overlea Burglar

Baltimore County Police are asking for the public’s help identifying this burglary suspect, responsible for at least one burglary in the Overlea area.

Detectives obtained this surveillance video of the suspect, who broke into a home in the 4500 block of Springwood Avenue, 21206 around 1 p.m. on the afternoon of Friday, March 29. Detectives have not succeeded in identifying this burglar by traditional investigative means and are now asking for help from the public.

If you recognize this suspect contact Burglary Unit detectives by calling 410-307-2020.

Nude Man Rescued at Cowenton Ridge Park

The White Marsh Volunteer Fire Company reported that Baltimore County Police Department and Baltimore County Fire Department responded to The Trails at Cowenton Ridge Park for a person wading in a small abandoned rock quarry on May 14 around 4 p.m.

Initial reports from the 911 caller indicated a nude male screaming in the water. Police arrived first to the park, located at 8941 Cowenton Ave, and reported the subject would not exit the water. Clothing found on a rock ledge approximately 30 feet high led responders to believe the person jumped into the water.

The first arriving fire unit requested an inland water rescue assignment since the person was not following commands, could not be reached, and appeared to be ill or under the influence. Additional resources were dispatched including boats, water rescuers and a dive team. Shortly after the arrival of Engine 202, the subject was talked out of the water and taken into the care of EMS.

Overlea High SRO named SRO of the Year

When DJ Moore became a police officer, chances are that she never envisioned being seen as a “transformational leader” at a high school. But that is how Overlea High School Principal Monica Sample describes her. And that is why Officer Moore has been named the high school level School Resource Officer of the Year for Baltimore County Public Schools.

BCPS administrators surprised Officer Moore with the news today.

According to Sample, Officer Moore is Overlea High’s “biggest cheerleader” and someone who “demonstrates commitment, loyalty, empathy, discipline, and diplomacy” and interacts with students “in a positive and restorative manner.”

“Many female scholars,” Sample wrote, “consistently approach Officer Moore for guidance, support, and mentorship with social-emotional issues. She is viewed by many as an honorary mother who represents confidence, optimism, and hope.”

Three of the many ways that Officer Moore contributes to the school culture are by serving as co-coordinator of the female mentoring Group IT Girls, as a member of the Overlea student support team, and as a member of the Restorative Practices team. According to Sample, Officer Moore has “conducted over 100 restorative conferences,” thereby preventing numerous physical altercations in the school and community.

“SRO Moore is non-judgmental in her role and gives each scholar endless opportunities and support despite their disciplinary histories. She inspires and gives hope to our scholars that each day is a new day and that our scholars are all capable of being model citizens who will make a great impact on society.”

K. Hawthorne-Jones, clinical school social worker and student mentoring coordinator, wrote that Officer Moore “has immersed herself in the culture of the school seamlessly. She has built strong relationships with students and staff. She knows how to be confident, firm, and compassionate at the same time. She believes in the good in people first and extends mercy when appropriate.”

Hawthorne-Jones concluded her recommendation: “With the addition of Officer Rawleigh, Overlea is grateful to have the best SROs a school could have. They work well together and balance one another out. You would never think that [Moore] has only been doing this job for a little over a year. She has hit the ground running and hasn’t turned back.”

BCDC Employee Charged with Rape of Juvenile

Baltimore County Police have charged Thomas Michael Mannion Jr, 45, with multiple counts of rape after having sex with a 13-year-old child.

The investigation was initiated Monday, May 6, when a neighbor saw the juvenile enter the residence where Mannion rents a room through a rear sliding glass door just before 6 p.m. Believing his neighbor’s home was being burglarized, he went to the home to assist the homeowner, who gave him permission to enter the basement to check for the burglary suspect. Instead, the neighbor found Mannion naked in bed with the juvenile. The neighbor left and called police.

Mannion initially denied the accusation by the neighbor. The preliminary investigation has indicated that this is the second time that Mannion has had sex with this juvenile, the first time being early this year.

Mannion, an employee of the Baltimore County Detention Center who resides in the 100 block of Bourbon Court in Parkville, 21234, is now being held without bail pending trial.

Police Response to Subject with a Gun Turns Deadly, Injures Officer

Baltimore County Police are identifying the officer shot during an officer-involved shooting in Parkville on May 2 as Police Officer First Class T. Hays, a 13 ½ year veteran of the force with one prior police-involved shooting in 2008, currently assigned to Parkville Precinct patrol. Officer Hays remains in stable condition at R Adams Cowley Shock Trauma after suffering a gunshot wound to the upper body.

The deceased suspect in this shooting is identified as Robert Uhl Johnson, 76, residing in the 3000 block of Linwood Avenue, 21234, where police were dispatched to a call of a subject with a gun around 1:37 p.m. on May 2.

The Department provided misinformation shortly after the incident occurred, indicating that the suspect fired a weapon at the officers upon entering the home. Further review of body-worn camera footage and additional evidence now reveals that the suspect picked up a firearm, did not follow officers’ commands to put down the weapon, and pointed the gun at the officers, causing the officers to fire upon the suspect.

Officers were dispatched to the suspect’s home in the 3000 block of Linwood Avenue when Suspect Johnson called 9-1-1, methodically providing his personal information to the call-taker before stating that there was an unknown subject waiving a gun at him inside his home. Suspect Johnson hung up on the 9-1-1 call-taker when she attempted to gather additional information. Multiple attempts were made to contact the caller but he did not answer the phone on any call-back.

Officers from the Parkville Precinct approached the suspect’s home and observed him inside, seated in a chair facing the front door. One officer initiated conversation with the suspect, who refused to get up from the chair or exit the home. Suspect Johnson told the officer that he called 9-1-1 and that there was no one else inside the home. Officers further investigated by entering the house and directing Suspect Johnson to keep his hands up in the air. As the officers entered the home, Suspect Johnson lowered his right hand down to his thigh and picked up a handgun, pointing it at the officers as he said, “I’m sorry I have to do this.” Four officers fired their service weapons in response.

During the subsequent investigation by Homicide Unit detectives, it was determined that Suspect Johnson’s gun was not loaded. They also discovered that Suspect Johnson left his will and last requests for burial out for officers to find.

Officer Hays and three other responding officers fired their service weapons at the suspect. Those officers are currently on routine administrative leave and are identified as the following:

Police Officer First Class J. Hummel, an 18 year veteran with no prior police-involved shootings.

Police Officer First Class A. Burns, a 17 ½ year veteran with no prior police-involved shootings.

Police Officer First Class J. Deford, a 10 ½ year veteran with no prior police-involved shootings.

The Baltimore County Police Homicide Unit will complete their investigation and submit the case to the Baltimore County State’s Attorney’s Office for review.