Category: 911

Police Officer Assaulted at The Avenue in White Marsh


Baltimore County Police responded to The Avenue at White Marsh located in the 8100-block of Honeygo Boulevard in Nottingham on Saturday, Dec. 29 at 9 p.m. for a group of disorderly juveniles coming from White Marsh Mall.

As a result, one male juvenile was charged with destruction of property and disorderly conduct in the 7900-block of Honeygo Boulevard, two juvenile females were charged with assault which involved an officer, and an additional assault continues to be investigated. The officer involved did not suffer any injuries.

Police do not have any further information at this time.

Councilman David Marks, R-5, has been critical of the management of White Marsh Mall for not adopting a youth escort policy and said he is sad to see some of thire problems spilling over to the Avenue.

“Councilwoman [Cathy] Bevins, D-6, sponsored a resolution that I supported urging the mall to adopt a youth escort policy. The mall is owned by the same company that operates Towson Town Center, where a youth escort policy has been effective. Towson Town Center actually made the policy tougher during the week between Christmas and New Years. Why White Marsh Mall is ignored is inexplicable to me,” Mark said.

“Federal Realty owns the Avenue and the Giant across the street. Federal Realty has been very proactive, but the mall’s problems are affecting other properties.”

Police Investigating Domestic-Related Homicide in Essex


Baltimore County Police were called to the 100-block of Bennett Road, Essex for a disturbance involving a gun at 8 p.m. on Dec. 30.

Homicide detectives were able to determine the following details. Joseph William Principio, 62, of the 7600-block of Holly Ridge Drive in Glen Burnie, came to his ex-girlfriend’s residence on Bennett Road, while she and her current boyfriend were inside the house. Principio forced his way inside the home when his ex-girlfriend answered the door. Principio, armed with a handgun, began to assault the current boyfriend once inside the house. During an altercation between Principio and the current boyfriend, the current boyfriend was able to hold Principio down until police arrived.

Joseph Principio was transported to Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center, where he was later pronounced deceased. Due to injuries to his upper body and arms, the current boyfriend was transported to a local hospital for treatment. He is expected to survive his injuries.

The handgun was recovered by responding officers. None of the individuals suffered any injuries from gunfire, it is believed that the weapon was not fired during the altercation. Detectives will continue their investigation and await the autopsy to be performed by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner. No criminal charges have been filed at this time.

Woman Killed in Pedestrian Crash in White Marsh


Baltimore County Police responded to a pedestrian involved crash in the 11200-block of Philadelphia Road in the White Marsh area on Dec. 26 at 3:30 p.m.

Crash team investigators determined that a 2004 Hyundai Santa Fe was traveling west on Philadelphia Road when the vehicle struck a woman who was in the roadway in front of her home.

The woman was transported to Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center, where she was pronounced deceased just before midnight.

The pedestrian has been identified as Dorothy Jean Myers, 78, of the 11200-block of Philadelphia Road. Police are continuing their investigation of the crash at this time.

Chase Man Dies in Car Accident


Baltimore County Police responded to a single vehicle accident on Harewood Road and Sand Dollar Way in Chase on Dec. 27 at 9:30 p.m. Crash team investigators determined that a 2003 Mercedes XLK430 was traveling north on Harewood Road, past Sand Dollar Way, when the vehicle left the roadway and struck a pole. The vehicle overturned after hitting the pole.

The driver was the only occupant inside the car. He was pronounced deceased at the scene and was identified as Raymond Edward Vaughan, Sr., 74, of the 13200-block of Birdale Avenue in Chase. Police are continuing their investigation of the crash at this time.

Baltimore County Police Department Swears in New Recruits


Members of the 149th Recruit Class took the oath of office on Dec. 19. at Notre Dame Preparatory School in Towson
Baltimore County Executive John Olszewski, Jr. and Baltimore County Police Chief Terrence B. Sheridan joined family and friends as well as County dignitaries at the event. The recruits trained for 27 weeks and will spend the next two years in the field as they now apply the skills learned in the classroom.
The following is a list of the recruits and their assignments for the Essex and White Marsh precincts.

Precinct 9/White Marsh
Officer Andrew M. Dove
Officer Michael S. Mackert
Officer Joshua E. Oburn

Precinct 11/Essex
Officer Nicholas E. Greco
Officer Garrett M. Karr
Officer Allison M. Kraus
Officer Timothy M. Milich
Officer Emmanuel Nazario
Officer Tyler R. Nicholson
Officer Searra A. Reynolds
Officer Derek J. Sennett

Man Killed at Back River Wastewater Treatment plant


A 36-year-old Adelphi, Md. man has died of injuries sustained on Dec. 17 in a construction accident at the City of Baltimore’s Back River Wastewater Treatment plant.

The Baltimore Environmental Police have identified the victim as Transito Rodriguez Cruz.

Baltimore County Fire and EMS units were dispatched at 12:09 p.m. to a confined space rescue in the 8200 block of Eastern Ave, 21224. The victim was working in a large, secured trench on a construction project the at treatment plant when he was struck by the bucket of an excavator.

EMS crews immediately provided advanced medical care and transported him to the Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center, where he was pronounced deceased.

The incident remains under investigation by both the Baltimore Environmental Police and the Maryland Occupational Safety and Health Administration.

Marks to Hold Public Safety Town Hall Meeting


Baltimore County Councilman David Marks will sponsor a town hall meeting on Thursday, Jan. 3 to discuss crime in northeastern Baltimore County.

The meeting will be held at 7 p.m. in the sanctuary of St. Michael Lutheran Church in Perry Hall (9534 Belair Rd, Baltimore, MD 21236).

The police captains for the White Marsh and Parkville precincts will be present to answer questions.

In the event of inclement weather that closes Baltimore County Public Schools, the meeting will be postponed with an announcement shared on Councilman Marks’ Facebook page,

Mark’s town hall was announced a few days after he released a Dec. 15 statement about crime after a robbery.

“Baltimore County has a serious, growing pattern of crime and it is time for elected officials to acknowledge and respond to it. Here are my thoughts.
* We surround Baltimore City on three sides. Crime is a metropolitan problem, and the city’s failure to improve public safety is affecting surrounding jurisdictions.
* We have gone, over the past two years, from crime reports largely about shed burglaries to news about armed robberies and, sadly, a police officer being killed in a quiet residential neighborhood.
* Crime is mobile – and no, not necessarily brought by bus lines. Drivers come and go and that is very tough to stop.
* When the same gasoline station is robbed three times in 18 months, that’s more than a random occurrence. I will be reaching out to the gas station owner and shopping center management over the next few days.
* The best solution I know is to increase our police presence, fill vacant positions, support any serious regional crime control efforts, and pass legislation that improves our broken criminal justice system.
I live here, too. I am angry at these incidents and will do all in my power to support our law enforcement professionals.”

Driver of Sedan Service Shot During Attempted Robbery in Overlea


Police are investigating an early morning shooting on Saturday, Dec. 8 in Overlea that is believed to be an attempted robbery.

Baltimore County Police were first called to the 6000 block of Marquette Road for a crash after a vehicle struck a tree around 4:30 a.m. Police responding to the scene found evidence of a crash but no vehicle. A short time later Baltimore City Police were called to a residence for a man in a vehicle suffering from a gunshot wound to the lower body. He was transported to an area hospital where he is being treated for a non-life-threatening injury.

Police were able to piece together information and determined that the victim, an adult man, was the driver of a sedan service who picked up a fare in Baltimore City and transported two men, the suspects, to the 6000 block of Marquette Road around 4:30 a.m. Once there, the suspects produced a handgun and attempted to rob the victim.

A struggle ensued and the victim was shot once in a lower extremity. The two suspects fled the scene on foot while the victim got back into his vehicle and attempted to drive away but struck a tree first, then drove to a home in Baltimore City where a known resident called 911.

Anyone who may have information about this crime or these suspects is asked to call Baltimore County Police at 410-307-2020. The BCoPD Violent Crimes Unit is continuing to investigate this incident.

Police Made Arrest in Nov. 27th Essex Shooting


Baltimore County Police have arrested a man who they said is responsible for the Nov. 27 shooting on Back River Neck Road near Torhat Court in Essex The investigation led to the identification of Troy Peay, 18, of the 6800-block of Averill Road of Rosedale. Mr. Peay has been charged with attempted first-degree murder, first-degree assault, and armed robbery. He is currently being held at the Baltimore County Department of Corrections on denied bail status.

Baltimore County Police responded to the area of Back River Neck Road near Torhat Court in Essex for a shooting on Nov. 27 around 9:45 p.m. Officers arrived at the location and found a 34-year-old man suffering from a gunshot wound to the upper body. The victim was transported to a local hospital and is expected to survive his injuries. with felony offenses.

Major Delays Expected on I-895 for Next Three Years


The Maryland Transportation Authority (MDTA) warned motorists to avoid I-895 and the Baltimore Harbor Tunnel due to major construction and traffic impacts beginning now. Two-way traffic will operate on I-895 for two years started on Nov. 27. Motorists should use I-695/Key Bridge and I-95/Fort McHenry Tunnel as alternate routes. The work is part of the MDTA’s $189 million I-895 Bridge Project, announced on Dec. 21, 2017, to replace the 60-year-old bridge north of the Harbor Tunnel.

“To avoid sitting in traffic, motorists should plan on using I-695 or I-95 as alternate routes,” said Maryland Department of Transportation Secretary and MDTA Chairman Pete K. Rahn.

Northbound I-895 is closed completely for one year from the north side of the Baltimore Harbor Tunnel to the Boston/O’Donnell Street exit ramp (Exit 11). Two-way traffic – one lane in each direction – will operate on southbound I-895.

The I-895/Holabird Avenue exit ramp (Exit 10) will close completely during this time.
Additionally, the northbound bore of the Harbor Tunnel will close 24/7 for 60 days in spring 2019 with two-way traffic operating in the southbound bore. Northbound I-895 and the Holabird Avenue exit ramp will reopen to traffic in spring 2020.

“This I-895 Bridge is the MDTA’s only remaining structurally deficient bridge,” said MDTA Executive Director Kevin C. Reigrut. “We ask our customers to be patient as we deliver this long-overdue project and remind motorists to drive safely through work zones.”

In spring 2020, southbound I-895 will close completely with two-way traffic operating on northbound I-895.
Additionally, the southbound bore of the Harbor Tunnel will close 24/7 for 60 days in spring 2020 with two-way traffic operating in the northbound bore. Southbound I-895 will reopen to traffic in spring 2021.

The MDTA’s $189 million I-895 Bridge Project will replace the I-895 bridge located north of the Harbor Tunnel. Work includes replacing the Holabird Avenue exit ramp and rehabilitating the Harbor Tunnel, including repairs to the tunnel portal, approach ramps and walls, deck and tiles. Tutor Perini Corporation is performing the work. The project began in April 2018 and is expected to be completed in summer 2021. As part of the event, the MDTA announced that major impacts from two other projects in Baltimore will end before major impacts begin on I-895.

A $49.4 million project to provide four continuous northbound and southbound lanes on I-95 between the Fort McHenry Tunnel and Moravia Road began in March 2017 and was completed in October 2018. A $20 million project to rehabilitate the structural, mechanical, and electrical components of the Curtis Creek Drawbridge on I-695 began in December 2017 and is expected to be completed in time for the bridge to reopen to traffic on Nov. 20.

The I-95 project converted entrance and exit lanes into a continuous fourth lane northbound and southbound. Eliminating these bottlenecks will help manage congestion during the I-895 project and beyond. Work on the Curtis Creek Drawbridge will ensure reliable travel for commuters taking the I-695/Key Bridge alternate route. The completion of these two projects was key to preparing for the major impacts from the I-895 Bridge Project.
Due to the major traffic impacts and different stages of the I-895 Bridge Project, extensive public outreach will occur, including a project website at 895bmore.com. The MDTA will update motorists on changing traffic patterns via traffic advisories and social media. The MDTA will deploy an Active Traffic Management System for this project to alert drivers of ongoing traffic conditions.

Motorists should avoid I-895 and use I-695 and I-95 as alternative routes. Motorists also should pay attention to electronic and static signs for up-to-date travel information. To sign up for email/text alerts or view real-time traffic camera images on MDTA roadways, visit mdta.maryland.gov. For real-time updates on major incidents follow us on Twitter. Find us on Facebook at facebook.com/TheMDTA.